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We asked teens from the Mytour Community to share what they're hoping for this holiday season — you're welcome, we took on the hard part! Check out what they've got on their wishlists.
1. A pair of Bluetooth headphones like the trendy Apple AirPods or ultra-comfortable Beats headphones for those who miss having a headphone jack on new iPhone models (basically, everyone).
2. A cozy teddy jacket that’s all set to be a major winter trend, and rightfully so. It's soft, fluffy, and absolutely adorable.
3. A ticket or even a whole vacation package to Disney or Universal, ready to bring out their inner child. Just because they're a teenager doesn’t mean they’re too old for Disney magic — trust me, as a 24-year-old Disney enthusiast.
Samantha Wieder / Mytour, @sam_wieder / Via instagram.com
"Many adults believe that once we hit our teenage years, we lose interest in places like Disney World or Universal because we’re considered 'too old.' But the truth is, the best gift I could get this year would be tickets to Disney!" — themaddiehatter
Check out these travel booking sites to start planning your ideal Disney/Universal getaway, or any other adventure you have in mind:
For flights + accommodations:
Airfarewatchdog.com
Booking.com
Cheapoair.com
Contiki.com
Hotwire.com
Travelocity.com
TripAdvisor.com
For accommodations:
HomeAway.com
Hotels.com
LoewsHotels.com
Reservations.com
VRBO.com
4. A Tarte makeup palette, such as the collector's set on the left, which includes eyeshadow, brushes, eyeliner, mascara, and more, or the blush palette and clutch on the right.
Tarte
"Tarte products might not be the most affordable for us teens (with eyeshadow palettes costing around $30), but they make for amazing gifts if you're only purchasing one item. Plus, products like eyeshadow and highlighter don’t need a perfect shade match, so you can easily buy them online!" — maarykatherine
Get the collector's set (left) for $49 (a $364 value), or the blush palette and clutch (right) for $39 (originally $42, a $132 value).
5. A weighted blanket that guarantees the best sleep of their life. The pressure from the blanket is said to offer sensory input to the brain, helping release serotonin and promoting calmness.
6. A Bluetooth shower speaker that transforms your morning shower routine for school into something far less dreadful — dare I say... even fun?!
7. A ticket (or a set of tickets if you're feeling generous, so they can bring their friends along) to the HOTTEST concert tour of 2019 — aka Ariana Grande's Sweetener World Tour.
@arianagrande / Via instagram.com
"Tickets to Ariana Grande’s Sweetener tour!" — acamps
Get them from Live Nation, or find re-sale tickets from StubHub or SeatGeek.
Be sure to check out Live Nation, StubHub, and SeatGeek for more great event tickets, or let them choose their own show with a Live Nation gift card!
8. A portable mini printer that allows them to print out photos from their phone no matter where they are. This generation will never experience the struggle of having to take photos to a shop to get developed, thank goodness.
HP
You can even link your social media accounts to the free HP Sprocket app and print your photos instantly. The app also lets you add text, borders, emojis, stickers, and more! It includes the photo printer, setup card, HP ZINK sticky-backed photo paper (10 sheets, the recommended paper), micro USB cable, and a regulatory sheet.
"I asked for a mini printer for my phone, so I can take pictures and print them out instantly!" — jabrich
Get it from HP for $99.99 (originally $129.99).
9. A vanity mirror that will make them feel like a glamorous star every day, whether they're getting ready for school or just hanging out with friends.
10. A personalized name necklace, a jewelry piece that you know they'll get tons of use from.
11. A giant teddy bear to keep their heart warm and happy. After the last few years, snuggling with a big teddy bear is exactly what we all need and deserve.
12. An Amazon gift card that gives them the freedom to pick out something special for themselves. Amazon has pretty much everything, taking out the guesswork for you.
13. A copy of The Sims 4 or one of the many expansion packs — a game that people of all ages, including myself, can’t stop playing.
14. A pair of high-quality running sneakers like these Asics Gel shoes (available in women's and men's sizes) to provide them with a durable and comfortable gift for workouts at home, gym class, or everyday use.
Amazon: "I would love a really good pair of running sneakers. I burn through the cheaper pairs I buy in a few months, so having something more durable and higher quality would be awesome!" — frenzicartist. Get them from Amazon: the women's Gel Ventures (left) for $54.95 (available in 10 colors, sizes 5–11), or the men's Gel Ventures (right) for $53.91 (originally $65, available in 15 colors, sizes 7–15).
15. A clothing or department store gift card, so they can pick out their favorite wearables, because no, that shirt you picked is not cute — they’re just being polite when they tell you it is.
Forever 21, Target: "We love gift cards. We're always so indecisive and love the freedom to choose what we like. Clothing and department stores are perfect. You can't go wrong with Forever 21 or Target." — miaolson09. Get a Forever 21 gift card (left) for $15–$150 (available in 13 styles), or a Target gift card (right) for $5–$1,000. Other great options include Urban Outfitters, Tobi, Asos, and Nordstrom.
16. A Sephora subscription box, a gift that keeps on giving every month — perfect for the beauty lover in your life, or someone who’s eager to try new products but doesn’t know where to start.
Sephora: Each box comes with five trial-size samples, a beauty bonus, a book full of tips and tricks, a digital guide with videos and tutorials, plus a pass worth 50 bonus points. "A subscription to Play! by Sephora!! It's a monthly box filled with beauty products!!" — sthepotato. Get it from Sephora for $10+/box.
17. A pair of Timberland boots — available in both women's and men's sizes — to keep them warm and stylish through the winter and all the nasty weather that comes with it.
Amazon: "They're trendy, and you can wear them with sooo many things!" — ImagineAmbassadors. Get them from Amazon: the women's premium boots (left) for $163.19 (available in four colors, sizes 5–11), or the men's premium boots (right) for $109 (available in various colors, sizes 5.5–18).
18. A drawing tablet to keep your aspiring graphic designer busy for hours, days, weeks, months, even years...
19. A unique item from Etsy (like a cool enamel pin or some statement jewelry). Etsy has so many amazing, crafty products that make perfect heartfelt gifts.
Etsy: "Crystals, pins, statement jewelry, and other Etsy items are in right now." — emilyp3ck. Check out Etsy for the enamel pin (left) from PinCollectibles for $9, or the tassel earrings (right) from laalee for $20.80+ (originally $26+, available in two finishes, and five tassel colors). Don't forget to explore all the amazing sellers and products on Etsy, because it really is a fantastic site.
20. A 23andMe DNA kit to help them discover their ancestral roots and learn more about the history that shaped who they are today.
@23andme / Via instagram.com: "Gen Z is said to be the most diverse generation ever. Some (ALL) of us want to know exactly where our ancestors are from." — tg106. Get it from 23andMe for $99 (ancestry kit), or $199 (health and ancestry kit).
21. A Taylor Swift merch item, especially if they're a fan of hers. As an extremely unbiased fan myself, I can confirm that anything from her merch line makes an amazing gift.
Taylor Swift Official Merch: Totally unbiased here. It's not like that green snake tee is my favorite shirt or anything. "Personally, I would really love merch. Specifically Taylor Swift merch because I’m a super huge fan, haha." — Jacksontaylor. Get it from Taylor Swift Official Merch: the green snake tee (left) for $20 (originally $50, available in sizes S–2XL), or the snake ring for $30 (originally $60, available in six colors).
22. And last but certainly not least, when all else fails... MONEY. Whether it's a tangible gift or a gift card, it's often more thoughtful than a simple card filled with cash. But hey, teens aren't likely to refuse money if you offer it.
Happy holidays from Taylor and me.
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