As teenagers, we are often strapped for cash, so I decided to create a gift guide with varying budgets. Whether they are for your partner, parent, best friend or acquaintance, there is something for everyone. Here is the ultimate gift guide for 2023
Under $25
AirTags– Apple’s AirTags are an amazing way to keep track of your items. The single-pack is under $25, but the four-pack is $100 exactly.
PJs– A holiday staple; a pair of flannel pajamas is an ideal gift to keep someone warm throughout the winter nights.
Tote bag– A favorite for non-school days, a tote bag has become essential to my daily routine to hold all of my items. This tote has a wide assortment of colors (44) and is unique due to the corduroy texture.
Nightstand organizer– A great way to be organized, this nightstand organizer keeps everything in a specific space before someone heads to bed.
Books- Perfect for the reader who wants to cozy up this winter with a nice book.
Squishmallow– Popularized on TikTok, the super soft stuffed animal is plushy and provides the receiver with an amazing pillow to sleep on.
Shower speaker– Music is an escape for many people, especially teenagers. This shower speaker is an amazing, waterproof addition to someone’s self-care routine.
RocketBook– As a high school student, I know I take a lot of notes. For the person who prefers writing with pen and paper, but wants to minimize environmental impact, this reusable notebook is perfect.
Under $50
Hydro Flask- Hydration is key during the day; this water bottle is sure to keep cold beverages chilled and warm beverages heated.
Nike socks– Though socks have developed a reputation for being bad gifts, a set of comfortable Nike socks may just win someone over.
Candles– A good scented candle is a gift in which people can never go wrong. I’ve linked my favorite candle of all time, with a scent suitable for the entire year.
Air fryer– A surprising item in this budget, an airfryer is the perfect gift for the food fanatic. While it may seem random, almost anything can be air-fried. This specific airfryer doesn’t just fry, it also has nine other features built in.
Vinyls– For the aesthetic music lover in someone’s life, a vinyl would be the perfect gift. Depending on the album/artist, prices vary from $15 to $60.
Fanny pack/belt bag– Popularized by athletic wear company Lululemon, the belt bag has turned into a convenient substitute for droopy, heavy pockets. If someone is looking for options at a cheaper price point, many companies have made similar products.
External battery bank– With winter break just around the corner, vacations are bound to happen, and with vacations come long travel days. A MagSafe external charger is perfect to attach onto a phone, and charge it wirelessly with no clutter.
Weighted blanket– In the winter, sleeping becomes one of my favorite hobbies, and this elevates my winter hibernation experience. The weighted blanket feels like a warm hug comforting me in the long winter nights.
Stanley Cup– Now discovered to be fireproof, the viral tumbler is perfect to fit into a car cup holder, complete with a handle for easy carrying.
Under $100
Digital Camera– Set to capture memories with friends, this camera is pocket sized, and perfect to grab on the way out the door.
Kindle– One of my favorite gifts to give, the Kindle, is perfect for the reader in your life. Coupled with oceanofpdf.com, all of your books will become free.
Coffee maker– Since the start of my junior year, I have realized how long I am required to stay awake in the later years of my high school career. With that realization, I decided to splurge on a coffee machine for my everyday use. Though this specific machine is not the exact one I have, it is very simple, and amazing to brew a fresh cup of joe in the early morning.
Polaroid printer– Similarly to the resurgence of the digital camera, this printer brings a sense of nostalgia back to taking photos. This is perfect for the trendy friend who loves having photos in their room.
Cologne sampler/perfume sampler– Nobody can resist a good scent, and this sampler pack is the perfect way to test multiple before you find your signature scent. Both of these come with a code to get one of these scents full size for absolutely free.
MagSafe phone wallet– Keeping it useful for the 23rd gift of 2023, a MagSafe phone wallet is the perfect gift to give. It magnetically attaches to the back of any iPhone (13 or later) with the MagSafe technology and has abilities to be on the FindMy network, when you connect the U1 chip.
