Gifts for tweens that they will actually enjoy
Gifts for tweens | Gift Guide
For those of us with someone on our list who is too young for expensive tech but too old for most toys, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has ideas for the best tween gifts.
DALLAS - Too young for tech, too old for toys? These gifts are great for the tween on your list.
MORE: Steve Noviello's Holiday Gift Guide
Art Café Latte-Inspired Painting Set
Art Café Latte
Create vibrant, latte-inspired paintings with Art Café. These fun, portable sets let you pour and paint 4 unique artworks using a simple "pour & pull" technique, inspired by latte art and trendy designer cookies. Just pour colorful paint onto the no-drip canvas using fine-tip bottles, then pull a pick through the patterns to create mesmerizing, swirling designs. | Buy It
Just My Style Make Your Own Lip Gloss
Make Your Own Lip Gloss
Mix and create 4 cupcake-scented lip glosses with colorful confetti and cute charms with the Just My Style Make Your Own Lip Gloss kit. Includes a funnel and mixing stick to easily fill, swirl, and customize every tube. Add fun confetti shapes like hearts, butterflies, and stars to make your gloss one-of-a-kind. | Buy It
Make It Real Polish and Shine Bead Tumbler
Combining the fun of bracelet making and stone polishing, this kit transforms rough pre-drilled stones and beads into stunning, polished treasures in a fraction of the time and with less mess than traditional rock tumblers. Instructions guide young jewelers through simple steps: place the beads in the tumbler, add water and polishing materials, then turn the dial and flip the switch to tumble and reveal each stone’s natural beauty. The kit includes enough materials to create 8 bracelets featuring a collection of metallic and glass beads, as well as ten kinds of natural stones. | Buy It
Sneaker Styling Kit
Sneaker Styling Kit
Step up your fashion game with this shoe styling kit. Pick and pair your favorite charms. Laces and stickers to style your sneakers your way. | Buy It
One More
How many pizza toppings can you name? Five, six, maybe even…One More? In One More? 2-4 Players can put their listing skills to the test in over 300 topics. With two game modes built for players of all ages, it can keep the whole family asking, "Can you name One More?" Buy It
MrBeast Lab Hybrids
MrBeast Lab Hybrids
The experiment begins with the MrBeast Lab vessel—twist and crack open the lid to reveal a massive strip of 13 sealed foil bags. Rip them open to uncover individual beast parts to create 5 epic action figures, including the Mega Torso Panther. Continue the experiment by placing the Super Hybrid figure into the vessel and adding water. Pour, swirl and reveal your Hybrid's true color. More than 30 Beasts to collect, including Rare, Ultra Rare and Premium Editions. | Buy It
Bad Rap Javelin
Bad Rap Javelin
Elevate your outdoor play with the Bad Rap Javelin, an innovative throwing toy that combines skill and safety for endless entertainment. This sleek yellow and black javelin features a unique ambidextrous spin dial that lets both right and left-handed players achieve perfect throws. The soft foam tip ensures safe landings while maintaining impressive flight capabilities. | Buy It
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers Honolulu S Series
Ohuhu Markers
Ohuhu Dual-Tip Brush & Chisel Markers offer vibrant, seamless blending with 48 refillable colors and a colorless blender. Featuring a brush tip for fluid strokes and a chisel tip for broad coverage, these alcohol-based markers dry quickly for smudge-free results. Designed for ease with color-coded caps and a portable carrying case, they're perfect for artists of all levels. | Buy It
DaBomb Extreme Bath Bombs
DaBomb Extreme Bath Bombs
Gross out your friends and enemies alike with this malodorously fragrant fizzer! Watch carefully as this totally offensive bomb dissolves because there’s a funny little surprise inside. Perfect for adults and kids alike. (Everyone loves surprises.) Use one bomb per bath. | Buy It
Beyblade X Xtreme Battle Set with Bey stadium Arena
Beyblade X Xtreme Battle Set
Get ready for high-speed action with the Xtreme Battle Set! Featuring a Beystadium Arena with X-Celerator Rail, this set launches tops into fast, powerful clashes. Includes 2 right-spinning Beyblade X tops and 2 launchers for instant competitive play. Perfect for boys and girls who want nonstop Beyblade excitement! | Buy It
MORE: Steve Noviello's Holiday Gift Guide
The Source: FOX Consumer reporter Steve Noviello compiled this list from the more than 100 products submitted for review for the 2025 FOX Holiday Gift Guide.