Holiday gifts for the hard-to-buy-for tween

The Duo Play Speaker + Headphones convert from headphones to desktop speakers with one easy switch. The great two-for-one deal is perfect for tweens to share music anytime, anywhere!

A great find for girls is PBteen’s Printed Tune-In Headphones . Featuring professional sound technology with fun peace signs, zebra and polka dot prints, any tween girl would love the stylish flare.

A sleepover essential

Right at the age when sleepovers start becoming a weekend necessity, this is the time a hefty canvas overnight bag is just what a tween needs. J.Crew provides the perfect canvas overnight bag, available in navy or hot pink . Choosing a timeless piece like this ensures they will get the most use out of it for years to come.

Convenient carryalls

Even if their messenger bags and backpacks are equipped with built-in-compartments, small pouches make for easy storage of small tech accessories like ear buds, batteries, charging cords, etc. For boys, Ralph Lauren’s tweed pouch  gives a vintage, worn-in feel they will appreciate. And Gap carries two-tone leather pouches for girls that come in four different color combinations .

Study buddy

The Sports Stripe Grey Multi Lap Desk for boys or the Grafitti Neon Stripe Pink Lap Desk for girls is a great gift idea to help tweens get through their homework a little easier. The boys will love the collage of sporting equipment on the Sports Stripe and girls will appreciate the heart/peace sign decal on the Grafitti Neon. Perfect for writing, reading or using a laptop, these provide stability for any activity. A cool feature is its built-in storage compartment to hold all homework needs in one place. These lap desks will let your tween sit comfortably to get that homework done .