It’s time to find some inspiration for one last group of lovelies on your list! The tweens and teens. Gift cards are always a safe bet, but when you want something a little bit more personal, here are our top choices for that “in-between” age this year.
Micro Mini Beauty Blenders
On every teens Christmas list the blender that makes putting on make-up so much easier. The fun part, they are now available in mini size. Designed with exclusive beautyblender material and one fourth the size of the original sponge, these non-disposable micro.mini sponges are the perfect tool for concealing small areas. Available at Sephora. ARV $26.00
Functionality meets fashion! No longer will your teen be forced to sacrifice style for an ugly hair tie. Dress up that hair tie with a simple and teen approved silver, gold or rose gold plated Skinny Elastic Holder Bangle. Not only is it pretty but no longer will your teen or tween walk around with those tight hair elastics strangling their wrists! PS Great for the Mamas too!
Diana Instant Camera
For the teen or tween who has caught the photo bug. (Isn’t this all of them?) There might not be a prettier way to start that next fashion shoot! This snappy tool boasts a bevy of features that give your photos an artistic bend the old-fashioned way. PS We want one too! Find this sweet little beauty on-line at Uncommon Goods. ARV $195.91
Project Candy Box
It’s candy nirvana! Filling this one under the Teens and Tweens category but who are we kidding, Project Candy Box is perfect for everyone on your gift list with a sweet tooth and not just for Christmas. We can’t help thinking this would be a “sweet” gift to send to all those College kids away from home for the very first time. Why is it so wonderful? Well, because it’s a box of candy and chocolate delivered to your house every single month! Yes, with your subscription every month you can expect a candy box with a fun theme as well as a bunch of imported items from all over the world. Each box contains at least 10 different full sized items. ARV $30.00 (discounts if you sign up for multiple months)
Vellabox
My oldest daughter has been asking for just one thing for six months. Permission to have candles in her room. Perhaps this is because her Mother has them all over the house? In the dining room, the family room, the bedroom and the kitchen. Quality candles can change the entire atmosphere of a room, Vellabox sources the highest quality candles hand-poured by American artisans and combines them with a bonus lifestyle gift and a unique packaging style to create a memorable unboxing experience each and every month. Subsribtions start at just $10.00 per month. For that price, Vellabox will be delivering for the teen, the tween, my Sister, Mom and myself every single month! Be sure to find Vellabox on Instagram.
Citrus Silver is a must stop shop to peruse an astounding number of choices that will appeal to so many on your Christmas list. Our choice this year for the Tween or Teen, a Personalized Leather Cuff in their favourite colour and customized with their name. This edgy mix of sterling silver and Italian leather brings ‘wrist hardware’ to a whole new level. It’s a little bit rock n’ roll, without the big hair. This Personalized Leather Cuff will feel as comfortable on your wrist as the meaningful stamping will within your soul. Vegetable tanned Italian leather and their famous Sunny pendant is a match made in jewellery heaven. The leather (which comes in a large variety of gorgeous colours) wraps around your wrist 3 times and has an adjustable closure.
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One lucky reader of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs will WIN one of these new beautiful Leather Cuffs personalized in your choice of colour and with your name on it! ARV $135.00
American Tourister Suitcase
Whimsical, practical, and something every tween and teen should have? Their very own suitcase. American Tourister Canada has an almost dizzying array of choices from the classic colours to the coolest of Star Wars, Marvel and Disney collections. There’s sure to be a perfect suitcase to suit your tweens and teens style (and maybe while you’re there you’ll fall in love with a little something for yourself!). One that has caught our attention is this little cutie. Perfect for the Starwars fan girl or boy is the American Tourister Star Wars 21″ Spinner. Star Wars fans unite!
A little bi more about this bag because one lucky reader will WIN THIS SPINNER!
• Features single spinner wheels. • Star Wars branded push button pull handle. • Star Wars branded zipper pulls. • Split construction. • Large mesh pocket on interior of case for packing organization. • Cross straps to keep contents secure while traveling. • Weight: 6.88 lbs ARV $169.99
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To enter to win BOTH these prizes answer this TWO part question.
One: Who’s name would you put on the gorgeous cuff. Two: Who’s your favourite Star Wars character?
Then use the Rafflecopter form provided to earn those extra entries. Good luck.
This giveaway is open to Canadians only, excluding Quebec, and to all those who have reached the age of majority in their Province. Closes December 16th, 2016. NOTE: Prizes will not be delivered in time for Christmas. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with some of the above mentioned brands. All thoughts and ideas remain my own.
Part 1:
I would put Cathy (oops that’s my name on the bracelets
Part 2:
My fave star wars character is R2D2 with a close runner up being Chewbacca
I’d definitely put my daughter’s name, Scarlett, on the cuff. My favourite Star Wars character is Rey – a great role model and female butt-kicker!
I have 3 nieces so I’m not sure which one I’d give it to but I’d use one of their names. Have always loved Yoda and R2D2!
The name I’d put on the cuff would be my mom’s, she’s fighting the C- battle at the moment, and my fave Star Wars character is Chewie!! 🙂
I’d put my daughter’s name on the cuff. Obi-Wan is my fave character.
The name I would put on the cuff is “Someone Awesome” and my favorite Star Wars character is Chewbacca
I would put my daughters’ names on the cuff and my favourite Stars Wars character is Yoda!
My sons name on the cuff , my oldest and Wicket the Ewok is my fave
My Goddaughters name Kayla would go on that beautiful cuff.. Love R2D2
1) I would put Eric.
2) My favourite is Chewy!
I would put my daugters name (kairi) on the cuff bracelet and my favorite (all time) charachter is CHEWWIE!
I’d put my my name on the cuff for my husband, I have his name tattooed on me. lol The curse does not apply, we’ve been together for 20 years now.
My fav Star Wars character is Chewy!
I think my daughter would like her nickname on the cuff (Kiki) and to be honest I’ve never seen Star Wars so I don’t have a favourite character. My husband is a fan and he says I should watch it, my girls like the little bear creature guy, forget his name though, ha!
My daughters name would go on the cuff, and our favorite character is Chewbacca!
I would put my daughters name on the cuff. R2D2 is my favourite character.