Our readers asked for a different guide for teenagers, step-parents, teachers, and others who are hard to buy, so we were happy to put it together. Lots of ideas here, most of them under $30…
Teens and teenagers:
Shopping for items for preteens and teens can be notoriously difficult, so here are some ideas. crushed ice tray To the people who would offer their left arm for a cold can of Dr. Pepper. Believers Sports special issue We’ll have fun poring over Stephen Curry’s legendary Olympic performances, an in-depth interview with open water swimmer Amy Appelhans Gubser, and gift cards to Zara and local cafes are always popular. corded earphones Style is coming back (who knew?). Anton and I just started the Jason Reynolds truck book series — oh my. his book Such a page turner! Anton, 12 years old, Bop It Extreme/My personal hell. and you will have to choose one 10 mini cereal boxes It’s one of the core memories of my childhood (and yours too??).
teacher:
Teachers make the world go round. So how do we express our gratitude? Warm socks are always nice — “I… le bon shop socks “It was a gift from a student’s family years ago,” says a reader named Christina, but so are gift cards to local cafes, lunch spots, and department stores. Please share specific reasons why you love them. “I keep a thank you card pinned to the back of my desk to cheer me up on difficult days,” says Christina. And, Whitney adds, “It’s best to email your boss and share an anecdote about something we’ve done.” Remember, “the teachers have all the mugs,” says Katie, but children can’t do anything wrong themselves, says Sarah. “Every time I see a leaf that my child has found, I cry.”
Step-parents/grandparents:
Make your in-laws and grandparents feel like they’re reading about your passion. For example, say: trip, paintingor quilting. For people who like breakfast, give them mugs with pictures of their grandchildren on them. convenient rice cooker To make the perfect jammy eggs. We bring you winter-like beer Athletic Brewing — They don’t contain alcohol, but they’re all delicious. Let’s spend a comfortable winter together taper candle and matches quite well.
What are your thoughts? What would you add? Who is stumbling in your life?
PS Last year’s guide to difficult shopping, completion Information on 2025 Cup of Jo gifts!
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