Christmas Gifts for Teens
- Giving a gift card is always a safe route for teenage Christmas gifts, but gift cards can be so impersonal. Add thoughtfulness to a gift card by making a personalized gift card basket.
Choose a gift card for something your teen really enjoys. For example, give a gift card to your daughter's favorite salon or spa. Next, buy a cute basket that she can hold toiletries in when going to and from the bathroom at home. Fill the basket with a colorful face cloth, nail polish and coordinating lotion, body wash and body mist.
When creating a gift card basket for a boy, begin with a gift card he will enjoy. Many teens, boys and girls alike, appreciate an iTunes gift card. Choose any container that your boy would find useful. Fill the bottom with shredded tissue paper. Top it with his favorite candy, a new set of ear buds and a new case for his iPod. - If you are dying for quality time with your teen, make it part of his present. Print a homemade coupon for a shopping spree with you. On the coupon, write a designated dollar amount that can be spent during the shopping spree.
Another important thing to write on the coupon is where and when the coupon can be redeemed. If you live rurally and are willing to take your teen to a big city, add that to the coupon. If you would rather shop locally, it is important to make that known up-front. Cut out the coupon and paste it onto a piece of card stock. - Teens love digital cameras because they capture memories of their friends. They also feel good knowing that their parents trust them with a delicate piece of equipment. And digital cameras are surprisingly affordable these days. Decide on a price range and camera features before you begin looking; this will help you narrow your choices. Visit several different electronic stores before buying.