Here are some unique stocking stuffers for tweens that will help get parents’ holiday shopping off on the right foot.

•Look for big presents in small packages. Music, media and video content players are a popular choice and allow tweens the creativity to download their favorite songs year-round. Plus, these entertainment gadgets often come in a wide array of shapes and sizes, with a variety of accessories, such as headphones and multicolored cases. •Bank on budget-friendly

finds. From favorite DVDs, yoyos, action figures and a deck of cards for boys to markers, note cards, rings, bracelets, nail polish and lip gloss for girls, great stocking stuffers don’t have to break the bank.

•Mix traditional items with novel treats. Candy canes, holiday-themed lollipops and chocolate Santas are traditional items that youth like and expect in their stockings. This holiday season, give youth the ultimate combination of the two things they love the most: candy and video games.

•Get creative with customized items. Tweens love personalized items in their favorite colors and designs. Picture frames, journals, scented candles, a gift card to their favorite clothing store, movie theater or ice cream shop, a poster of their favorite band or singer (scrolled up so it can fit in any stocking) and a magazine subscription to their favorite publication are all gifts that encompass some of a tween’s favorite things.

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