Think Hobbies, Interests When Shopping for Your Tween

Gift giving is a lot easier when the person you're shopping for has an interest or hobby. Especially if the person you're shopping for is your tween. If you're stumped for holiday gifts this year, look to your child's hobbies and passions. Athletes are pretty easy to shop for. They always need new equipment, warm up clothes and finding sports-themed decor or memorabilia is a cinch.

Same goes for kids who are really into science or the arts. I can't tell you how many craft kits I've purchased over the years. Just be sure no matter what you buy, that you save those pesky receipts, in case your child receives duplicate gifts, or has ditched one hobby for another.