Category: Teens

  • Do you have too many people of all ages to buy for?

    Do you have too many people of all ages to buy for?

    Then you need: Don’t Laugh Challenge joke books (links below)! I have the yearly challenge of buying Christmas presents for five kids between 9-17 years old within one family. I’m constantly looking for ways to be fair to each of them while keeping it fun for them and inexpensive for me. I got each of…

  • Are they an eco-conscious fashionista?

    Are they an eco-conscious fashionista?

    They need an: Arm warmer top made from a sustainable fish scale fabric! Ever heard of UMORFIL? It’s a textile made of ocean collagen peptide derived from recycled fish scales! How cool is that? Several big brands use it, including The North Face and Wacoal, but this brand Eight I Three is a Toronto-based ecofriendly…

  • Have they lost their f****** way?

    Have they lost their f****** way?

    They need: The Way of Integrity! After an extremely rough year, this is my current read, and it’s bringing me back to life. Help them get back in touch with themselves so they can live in their integrity and stop feeling so lost!

  • Do they love Filipino food?

    Do they love Filipino food?

    They need a: Clever tote bag! Started by a Filipino journalist, these tote bags are perfect gifts. I also love their “Don’t Let Your Tita Ruin Your Mental Health” tote bags! 😂

  • Do they love board games, especially Scrabble?

    Do they love board games, especially Scrabble?

    They need: Upwords! This game gives Scrabble a 3D upgrade! Not only can you make words the usual way (horizontally), you can stack letter tiles vertically! I grew up playing this game with my family and I bet someone you know would love it too!

  • Are they human?

    Are they human?

    They need: The best Shiatsu neck massager! This gift reco comes from my friend who bought it for her entire family and sold me on it too! We firmly believe that if you’re a human, then you need a Shiatsu neck massager. That’s facts. [Also it plugs into your car — imagine the tips an…

  • Do they want to level up their sleep/hair/skin game?

    Do they want to level up their sleep/hair/skin game?

    They need a: Satin pillowcase! I was blown away by how soft these are; you always hear about silk pillowcases but oh my goodness these satin ones are INCREDIBLY SOFT! I bought two of these in the blush colour for my nieces, but there are some pretty cool prints and colours available as well. I’m…

  • Are they a teenager?

    Are they a teenager?

    They need a: Portable mini fridge! Be a cool relative / friend / total hero with this gift! I bought the pink one and the blue one for each of my teenaged nieces. They like to keep their makeup in it (who knew?! It’s a thing!), plus a couple cans of pop and a snack.…

  • Are they your friend?

    Are they your friend?

    They need a: Tribe friendship necklace! Show them they are part of your tribe! Available in 14k gold or silver.

  • Do they love reading?

    Do they love reading?

    They need a: Portable “Book Nook”! This reading valet is great on a windowsill, on a night table, or in a hotel! For maximum impact, gift it alongside a new book you know they’ll love.