And just like that, my babies are 15 years old. This is quite a milestone birthday, so I’m going to help by sharing what we bought for 15th birthday gifts for our girl and our boy this year.

15th birthday gift ideas for teens.

The older our teens get, the more challenging it may feel to buy them a gift that they’ll truly appreciate or love.

Let’s face it, when they were toddlers, you could gift them very little and yet get the biggest smiles and hugs from them. Fast forward to their teens, it takes a lot more effort and thought these days to figure out gifts that won’t sit in a corner of their closet and collect dust.

Hakuna matata, we’ve compiled a list that surely won’t disappoint the teen this year!

15th birthday gift ideas for girls.

15th Birthday Gift Ideas For Girls

Having a teenage daughter makes birthday shopping fun, here are a few ideas my girl loves.

Revlon Volumizing Hair Dryer And Hot Air Brush

These hair dryers are the bomb, giving any teen girl (or yourself) that blowout look every time!

Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

Adorable accessory to hold all of their essentials, Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bags are gaining quite the popularity.

Teeny Tiny Mega Stud Earring Set By Free People

These dainty stud earrings will put a smile on her face from ear to ear!

Kodak Digital Print Camera

Teen life is full of moments they never want to forget, so gift them the memories with this Kodak digital print camera.

Lighted Dream Catcher

Don’t let their dreams slip away with this dream catcher.

Tri-Fold Makeup Mirror

No teen girl can have enough mirrors!

Empowering Gift Box

Give your sweet girl a birthday box full of 8 gifts that are designed to empower and build self-confidence.

Jade Roller And Gua Sha

For her 15th birthday, gift her self-care tools with this facial kit.

15th birthday gift ideas for boys.

Kickass Presents For A Boys 15th Birthday

At 15, boys are quickly becoming young men. That means birthday present shopping must heighten the awareness of their maturing personalities.  Here are some kickass gift ideas I bought for my boy this year that he’d reach for time and time again.

All-In-One Portable Ping Pong Paddle Set

With this portable ping pong set, not only can the boys play with it at home, but they can bring it to their friends too for a little friendly competition!

GoPro Camera

Boys will be boys and they do like their action, so grab them a GoPro camera for their birthday!  Oh yeah, and they’re waterproof!

LED Basketball

This waterproof LED basketball will light up their birthday!

Portable Refractor Telescope

You’ll have them reaching for the stars with this portable refractor telescope.

Go Cube Edge

Grab this interactive Smart cube that will challenge them!

Dual Blast Laser Tag Set

Aim high for his 15th birthday with this laser tag set!

LED Gaming Sign

‘I don’t like gaming’, said no 15-year-old ever!  You’ll score points with this LED gaming sign!

Vintage Bluetooth Record Player Turntable

Pump up his excitement with this vintage Bluetooth record player.

Number Gaming Pillow

This gaming birthday pillow is an excellent gift for any gamer.

Thoughtful 15th birthday gifts for teens.

Thoughtful 15th Birthday Gift Ideas

Want to crank up their 15th birthday celebration with a gift they’ll treasure? I always try to include at least one thoughtful gift every year and it’s most often their favorite… Here are some meaningful gifting ideas.

Birthdate Candle

These customizable birthdate candles not only showcase their birthdate, but will have a scent to match their energy and a description for their unique personality on the label.

The Book Of Everyone’s Birthday

Have a personalized book made up for this special birthday!

Personalized Beach Towel

Between vacations and going to the pool or lake with their friends, they’d love a personalized beach towel.

Vision Board

For their 15th birthday, give them a vision board so they can showcase their goals and dreams.

Customized Number Collage

Surprise them with a customized number collage for their 15th birthday.

Name Light Up Mirror

With this personalized mirror that lights up, teens will surely smile!

Star Map

Create a custom star map for the birthday star!

Bobble Head

Turn their photo into a custom bobble head!

Anime Portrait

If they’re into anime, then this personalized anime portrait is the gift to get!

Cost-Efficient Gifts That Any Teen Will Love

Don’t want to burn through your wallet, but also want to buy a gift that they will love?  Here are some cost-efficient gifts that any teen would love to have!

15th birthday gift ideas that are cost efficient and any teen would love.

Apple Air Tag

Air Tags are great gifts for any 15 year old to keep track of their essentials.

LED & Flameless Candles

Teens can’t seem to get enough LED lights!  And to have a flameless LED candle that won’t burn down the house, well that’s a win-win!

Classic Clog – Crocs

Jump in for the win for their birthday with a pair of Crocs!

Phone Camera Lens Kit

They can perfect their selfies and photos of friends with this phone camera lens kit.

Stanley Cup

A Stanley Cup will be appreciated by any teen (or adult for that matter)!

Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Protect their eyes this birthday with these blue light blocking glasses.

Buddha Board Art Set

This inkless drawing board promotes mindfulness and meditation from the busyness of the world.

We’re Not Really Strangers Card Game

Not only is this game a thoughtful gift, but it’s thought-provoking, promoting deeper and more vulnerable conversations.

Yes, 15-year-olds want the newest tech and the most brilliant gifts.

But more importantly, what they really crave is to know that they are special and loved. 

So gift them love on this birthday and show them how special they truly are… Happy shopping!