Teens and Tweens can something be hard when it comes to getting the right gifts. Most of them love getting money and gift cards so they can go shopping or buy add-ons for their game but sometimes it is nice to give them a gift which you know they would remember you by and use for the rest of the year. So we have shared five gifts which we know are fun, useful and educational at the same time starting with SHO reusable Water Bottle followed by eatsleepdoodle World Map Tablecloth which is fabulous for the creative soul.

Next, we share the Complete Rock Collection from Learning Resources which is the perfect gift for any rock loving teen. Ryman’s Caroline Gardner Cosmetic Bag also doubles as a pencil case and is a cute gift to give a young teen. 

We know how important it is to keep teens away from electronic gadgets so we are sharing two items, Enuff Lucha Libre Skateboard which looks both funky and will encourage your teen to spend hours in the skatepark as well as A Race in Time by History Heroes for those who enjoy playing boardgames.

Hope these gifts offer you the inspiration you need to get your child/god child/niece/nephew the gift that they would love, alternatively if they love being outdoors then why not get them this exercise resistance bands set.

SHO Water Bottle

We love reusable water bottles and have a selection of these at home as we do not like using plastic bottles and prefer to carry a reusable water bottle with us whenever we travel or when kids head to school or after school clubs.  SHO Water Bottle makes the perfect gift for any teen as as they are vivid and customisable to make it unique.

The bottles come in various colours from Neon, Pastel, Ombre, Matte or Stainless Steel.  If you would like a different look, you can also pick from over 20 design choice.  We love that you could choose to customise the bottle and lid in a different colour/pattern as well.

The SHO bottles are able to keep cold liquid ice cold for 24 hours, while hot drinks such as hot chocolate or coffee for 12 hours. So great when your teen heads out for the day or on trips. These bottles are also 100% leak proof hence no more wet bag.  Most importantly these bottles are BPA Free & EU Safety Tested and come with a lifetime guarantee.

These SHO bottles can be ordered in a variety of sizes from 500ml to 1.7L and are priced from £13.50 to £21.99. We have featured the 500ml Stillo Noir – Tide design for both the bottle and lid and this is priced at £13.50.

Do note that SHO aims to deliver their products within 48 hours and there is also delivery free UK wide so great if you need them sent in time for Christmas. We would also like to mention that they donate over 10% of their profits to charity.

eatsleepdoodle World Map Tablecloth

The World Map Tablecloth is such a great sustainable gift for an arty teen who still love spending hours colouring. Not only does the ink wash off but the cloth is machine washable as well hence reusable if you have more than one child at home who would like to give this a go.

This is also a great way for kids to learn about other country’s map, fun facts,  wild animals and exotic sea creatures as they embark on the colouring project and be more creative.  Made from 100% cotton, the world map also features exciting iconic places such as Machu Picchu in Peru, Colosseum in Rome, Petra in Jordan and Chichen Itza in Mexico amongst others.

eatsleepdoodle was created in 2010 by Chrissie Probert Jones who wanted to design her own duvet and then wash it out after so she can redesign it again. She now brings her ideas in a range of stationery and textile gift ideas.

The world map comes folded so it is easy to wrap as a gift and includes the washable inks.  The map which also doubles as a tablecloth would be is perfect to adorn your table for parties or to hang on the wall.   Priced at £24.95, the World Map Tablecloth which measures 130x85cm/50×33 in encourages creativity and learning.

Complete Rock Collection

Complete Rock Collection from Learning Resources is the perfect Christmas gift for any rock loving teen who plans to be a Geologist when he/she grows up.   This collection is also great as a birthday gift for a teen who is fascinated by rocks and minerals and collects them as a hobby as it would be a great addition to their existing collection.

The Rock Collection consists of 5 boxes in total and each individual set includes a selection of handpicked specimens, a full colour identification chart, labels, storage tray and Information/Activity Guide. This complete set includes one of each collection Fossils (9 specimens), Igneous Rocks (12 specimens), Metamorphic Rock Collection (12 specimens), Mineral Collection (12 specimens) and Sedimentary Rocks (12 specimens). I love that each of the specimen comes in a compartmentalised box and after inspecting and learning about it, you can then keep it away neatly in a cupboard for easy storage.

Collecting rocks and minerals is an exciting hobby and definitely educational.  It would give your teen a sense of fun, adventure and provide them the hands-on opportunities to learn more about our world’s geology.  Priced at £73, this complete rock collection makes a fabulous Christmas gift.

Caroline Gardner Cosmetic Bag – Hearts

This gorgeous Caroline Gardner Cosmetic Bag is perfect for any teen who loves to keep all their accessories in one bag when they head out on sleepovers and family holidays.

The bag comes in a perfect size where you can fit in travel sized toiletries, make up brushes and other make up essential conveniently. The cube bag with Outline Hearts design has a wipable lining and zip fastening.

The cosmetic bag which has a dimensions of 10 (H) x 18 (W) x 9 (D) can also double as a pencil case to carry all your stationery items. You can purchase the bag for £20 from Ryman’s here as this makes a wonderful Christmas present for a tween or teen.

Enuff Lucha Libre Skateboard

Getting our soon to be teen educational or sport themed gifts is often on our list as we find that ours spend a lot of time on their gadgets.  So to help other parents out there, who are in the same predicament, we are sharing Enuff Lucha Libre’s Skateboard. This skateboard is available in a range of colours and perfect for beginners as it has a deck width of 7.75″.

The Lucha Libre is an Enuff mid level skateboard, with a great mexican-inspired graphic so it is such an attractive gift in its own right.  This skateboard’s deck is traditionally shaped and also comes in Red/Green and Blue design.  We have featured the Yellow/Blue design and this is priced at £54, available directly from skates.co.uk.  The Red/Green and Blue Skateboard retails cheaper at £34.95.

Another plus point is that their standard delivery takes 3-5 days while their special courier only takes 1-2 days hence you can be assured this would arrive promptly in time for Christmas.  Do check their website as Skates.co.uk also offer other cool items which make great gifts such as roller/inline skates, scooters, Heeleys, BMX bikes and more.

A Race In Time Boardgame

There is nothing like getting a new boardgame so the family can spend quality time over the holidays or weekends playing together.

A Race In Time is a boardgame suitable for players from the ages for 8 to 80+ an the aim of the game is to guess the correct History Hero by answering facts about 120 amazing heroes.  Players will get to travel through the ages, from the Egyptian pyramids to the Space Race. and get to know heroes such as Aristotle, Cleopatra, Angelou, Caesar, Einstein and even Columbus.  Event cards might help propel you forward …or they might stop you in your tracks!

Players would need to reach the Finish first with the best 5 History Heroes in their hands to win the game. How will you know if YOU have the best 5 History Heroes at the end of the game? That’s for all players to decide and vote on: lay your cards on the table; put your tin helmets on; roll up your sleeves and let the battle of wits commence!

You would need a minimum of two players and a maximum of eight and you get to move along the board as you answer the quiz questions and win the best 5 History Heros cards along the way. Do you think you can assemble the best team to stop global warming? Solve world hunger? Win the Olympics?

The fantastically illustrated boardgame retails for £29.95 and you can purchase it from History Heroes here.

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