My 13-year-old built his Ultimate Wish List for Christmas this year. He’s at a hard age to shop for because he has everything he needs, and a majority of the stuff he wants is starting to get more expensive, but it’s high-quality products he can collect or pass down to his younger brother.

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ALL THINGS LEGOS

Everyone loves playing with LEGOs at every age! You can’t go wrong with STEM/STEAM toys that encourage a working knowledge about engineering and fine motor skills. These low-key, educational gifts are always purchases that feel like an investment in his future.

BOOKS + TECHNOLOGY

APPAREL + OUTDOOR GEAR

HOME DECOR

Let’s be honest—pre-teens and teenagers tend to spend a LOT of time in their rooms until they get their license. It’s a retreat from annoying adults, school and siblings. It’s a safe place to spend time with friends and relax.

These items might not be the most exciting gifts to receive for the holidays, but they are functional presents that keep giving in the form of creature comforts while helping your offspring create their own design sense and practice maintaining their own space.

One day they’ll grow up and have a place of their own. Many of these items can go with them to their dorms, apartments and starter homes when they leave the nest. What a great way to start preparing for a major milestone without trying to get everything together all at once when moving day sneaks up on all of you!