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Holiday Gift Giving Pandemic Style

If 2020 has taught us anything, it has pushed us to become savvy online shoppers, buying everything from groceries to gifts.  Read on to find unique picks for the teens and tweens in your life and knock that shopping list out in no time.

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Cable Bites

These adorable little critters bite the end of their cords to keep them from breaking and fraying. They're just $6 a pop so you can stock up for every one of your teen's chargers.

Moon Lamp

Even on nights when the full moon isn't in clear sight, this nightstand-friendly lamp lets them fall asleep to the moon's glow. With a click of a button, they can switch between 16 different moon colors, instantly changing the vibe of their space.

Tiny Gold Initial Heart Necklace

This dainty gold choker is a heartfelt way to remind your special young woman that she's always in your heart.

Cinematic Light Box

With 105 interchangeable letters and symbols to choose from, this light box makes it easy and fun for your teen to share a new message each day. 

Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone

Great for a night in with family and friends, this microphone will have your teen belting out her favorite songs. They can pick from thousands of songs using an app or their own Spotify, iTunes, or Pandora account.

Stick-On Phone Pocket

The teen in your life may forget their wallet, but they'll never leave their phone at home. This phone pocket sticks right onto any phone or phone case and can stash cash, cards, and keys.

Smile Instant Print Digital Camera

Of course, they have their phone to take photos with, but this Kodak camera will print out any snap instantly, and on sticky paper so they can hang it anywhere.

Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat

This silicone mat makes it super easy to clean makeup brushes.  Clean brushes help to keep skin clear.

Bluetooth Speaker

Perfect for summer pool parties or after-school hangs, this easy-to-carry speaker can be moved from one room to the next. It uses Bluetooth to connect to a phone or laptop.

Rain Boots

These floral boots keep feet extra dry without sacrificing style.

Holographic Fanny Pack

Fanny packs are back!  Up your teen’s style with a snappy holographic one.

100% Chilled Eau de Parfum

In addition to looking cute on their vanity, this 1.7-ounce perfume promises to be as chill as your teen. The unique blend of bergamot, cashmere wood, and sandalwood will make her feel relaxed and well, as cool as a cucumber.

Make Your Own Lip Balm Set

With this easy-to-follow kit, she can customize the scent, color, and shimmer of five lip balms at a fraction of the price.

Original Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets are said to do wonders for teens who toss and turn at night.

Urban Decay Naked Cherry Palette

With 12 new shades ranging from rose gold to black cherry, your teen will by psyched to try Urban Decay's latest, fiery flavors.

Flower Monogram Journal

You can never go wrong with a monogrammed pick. It'll be her favorite notebook to draw, journal, doodle and more. 

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

For minimalist teens, this gloss comes in classic nude and has just the right amount of shimmer.

Avril Round Metal Sunglasses

Available in brown, black, and millennial pink, these stylish sunglasses are affordable enough for you to snag a pair for yourself!

Enjoy your holiday shopping!  3T’s wishes you a safe and merry holiday with your family and friends.

Tech and Gadgets - 10 Not-So-Boring Gifts

Teenage girls can be tricky to shop for.  We've done some of the hard work for you. You are sure to find a winner in this list of 10 not-so-boring gifts that are made just for them.

• Echo Buds - A great option for wireless earbuds and are slightly cheaper than the AirPods.
• Echo Dot - A perfect addition to any teen's nightstand, the Echo Dot sports an LED display that will show you the time, temperature or even a countdown timer, plus it is an awesome speaker and is Alexa enabled.
• Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera Bundle - Any teen obsessed with Instagram will also be obsessed with this camera that prints out Polaroid-style photos ready to share with their friends. The bundle includes all the accessories any teen photographer will need.
• GoPro HERO5 Waterproof Digital Action Camera - Your teen can capture every minute of their favorite memories while hiking, biking or even swimming with the super durable, easy to operate GoPro HERO5. Perfect for an unforgettable vacay.
• Sandisk iXpand Wireless Charger - Charging your phone has never been easier. The Sandisk iXpand Wireless Charger features a 256GB hard drive under the lid, that automatically backs up your photos, videos, and contacts, while quickly charging your phone. It is the perfect size to sit your phone on securely, while not taking up too much space on your desk or bedside table.
• Apple iPad Pro 2020 - Apple’s new iPad Pro combines the best of a laptop and tablet. The magic keyboard now comes with a trackpad at the bottom, and the hardware inside is now virtually on a par with the tech inside a Macbook Air. State of the art scanner included.
• Foreo UFO 2 - We don’t all have time for facials or detoxifying mud masks with cucumbers over our eyes. The palm-sized UFO 2 is the latest gadget in beauty tech, which aims to give you a full facial in only 90 seconds.
• Logitech StreamCam – Streaming never looked so good. The StreamCam records at HD 1080p at 60 frames per second, with AI-enabled face tracking to keep you in focus and auto-exposure in case the Sun suddenly decides to make an appearance.
• MobileKlean - Always worrying about germs on your phone and electronic devices? MobileKlean is an ultraviolet light sanitizer, which uses a flash of ultraviolet light to eliminate all bacteria and viruses, including pathogens, viruses, and other common contaminants. 
• InfinitiKloud – Backing up your files made easy. All you have do is plug it in and press start. It finds and saves your files all on its own.