For Tweens and Teens

Shainsware ($12) is a cool recycled accessory line that makes a great gift for kids 5 through the teen years.  Your kids will love making bracelets and necklaces and all sorts of fun accessories that express their mood at the moment.  The neat thing is, you can take them apart and start over and make a whole new look.  My 5-year-old was able to do it on her own, but it’s a gift that would be a hit with the tween crowd as well.  It’s a great stocking stuffer, Christmas gift from one little girl to another, or party craft.

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Listen to music with precision sound, and look stylish at the same time with these colorful ear buds from Skullcandy ($19.99).

Organize all your gear with this Varsity Cheer Bag Collection from PBteen.com. Both bags have pockets inside and out.  Bags come branded as NCA in Blue or UCA in Pink.   The Duffle is 20 x 10 x 10.5″ and available for $69.  The Toiletry Bag is 10 x 4 x 7″ and available for $29.  Stay hydrated on the go with the Dottie Water Bottle — an aluminum bottle designed with a twist-off carrier cap.  Holds 12 fl. oz.  Available in Pink or Blue for $10.

RipStik Caster Board ($69.99) is a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard, the perfect ride for kids looking for the next big thrill. The board is distinguished by its pivoting deck and 360-degree inclined caster trucks, which offer a snowboard-like carving ability. A simple weight transfer lets you turn or accelerate without pushing, just like when you’re carving down the slopes.  It supports up to 220 pounds.

Disney has partnered with renowned guitar maker Washburn to make the Hannah Montana and Camp Rock electric guitars.  These are 3/4-scale instruments combining the fantasy of the show and movie with the reality of a quality-made beginner’s guitar.  The Disney by Washburn Hannah Montana Electric Guitar ($119.99) and the Disney by Washburn Camp Rock Acoustic Guitar ($89.99) are available online at DisneyShopping.com as well as Toys-R-Us, Best Buy, and Target.

The Casio 8.1MP Exilim Zoom Camera Bundle ($135) in pink is a perfect gift for fashionable and snap-happy teens and moms who don’t want miss that picture-perfect moment. The ultra-portable EX-Z9 has a 2.6-inch LCD screen, 23 “best shot” modes, and face detection technology for great close-ups. This bundle also includes a lanyard and a stylish case.