They'll love clipping this happy plush on their backpack or house keys. The fluffy cloud is available in four colors, but there's also an ice cream cone, Siamese cat, star and more.
Bubble charms are everywhere right now, and this gold bracelet costs less than $10. It's made from 14K gold plating and the band is stretchy.
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Encourage your teen to run around with his friends (or siblings) with this immersive laser tag set. It includes target vests and the four laser guns shoot up to 150 feet. There's also invisibility mode, voice-guided play and night vision.
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Made from soft knitted fabric, these trendy cosmetic bags are perfect for storing makeup, skincare or art supplies. This affordable set is available in a range of stylish colors and includes two bags (10.6 × 7 inches and 7 × 4 inches), but there's also a set of three, four or six.
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GoSports Slammo Game Set
This two-on-two volleyball-style game is perfect for beach days, backyard barbecues and after-school hangouts with friends. I bought this game a few months ago, and it assembles quickly and the rules are easy to learn. You can even pack it up for travel.
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Glossier Cloud Paint Cream Blush
Glossier is popular among teens, and these cream blushes look subtle and are easy to wear. As someone who has tried Cloud Paint, you only need a small drop to deliver beautiful pigment, so the product lasts several hours.
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Phomemo Portable Inkless Printer
With this mini printer, your teen can print photos, stickers or study notes instantly from their devices — without ink. Instead, the thermal printer uses heat to create black images on white paper.
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Seal-Holder
LEGO R2-D2 Droid Building Set
When they're ready for more of a LEGO challenge, this is the droid you seek. The set, which earned a Good Housekeeping Seal, is more than 1,000 pieces, and it comes with a display plaque and minifigure.
They can toss this folding mirror in their backpack for class, or slide it into their purse when hanging out with friends. It has tiny LED lights, which online reviewers say are bright. Pick one up in their favorite color (there are 13 options).
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Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair
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Seating? Sorted. They can use the handle on top to drag this chair any place they need to take a seat, and the side even has pockets for devices and water bottles.
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KODAK Digital Instant Camera
This affordable digital camera instantly prints 2 inch x 3 inch photos, which online reviewers say have an old, vintage look. The KODAK camera is available in a range of fun colors, including pink, yellow, green and blue.
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Credit: CharmastThey'll never be able to say "my phone died!" as an excuse for not texting again. This portable power bank works with iPhones and Samsung phones, among others, and the charging cables are attached.
Help your teen redecorate their bedroom with a personalized LED neon light. Choose their favorite color, font and shape, then add your text — we suggest sticking with a first name. Even though this is a custom gift, the sign still claims to ship within two to three days.
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PowerUp 4.0 Smartphone-Controlled Paper Airplane
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Who needs a drone? With this kit, they can create their own paper airplane, and then use an app on their phone to control it like a real pilot would.
The Good Housekeeping Institute named this versatile bag their overall pick for best belt bag because it keeps everything close, and it can be worn while on the move. No wonder it's amassed a huge, cult-like following, even among teens.
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Credit: TTzyccWhen it's time to take notes, they can use this a pen. Then, during downtime, it separates into 13 segments that connect with magnets. It's a great between-period fidget toy.
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Editor Favorite
Summer Fridays Lip Butter
We swear, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is so popular right now. From pink sugar to vanilla, the balms are designed to soothe and relieve parched lips. "This lip balm in particular is one of my favorite formulas EVER," said Wnek. "It is so creamy and comforting on the lips and I love that it comes in a squeeze tube."
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Oversized Blanket Hoodie
Whether you settle on a solid or playful print, like this sushi design, your teen will love lounging in their new blanket hoodie. According to online reviewers, it's super soft, cuddly and warm.
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Life Skills 101 for Teens
They may roll their eyes when they first open this gift, but they'll soon be poring over this book's easy-to-read, visual guides to all sorts of "soft skills" from how to manage time effectively to how to set a goal and actually achieve it.

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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