Gift Ideas for Teens

Do they have cell phones? What about buying them cards to up their minutes. Or music download cards if they have MP3 players or Ipods. If they are driving a gas card is a good idea too.

The DVD's Santa Claus 3 and Shrek 3 just came out. My 3 boys enjoy these movies a lot. They are ages 12, 16, & 19. You could make a movie bucket w/ popcorn,drink,movies & popcorn bucket or movie candy? Do they have a movie theatre around them? Movie giftcards are also a hit! Any specific games they like? Madgab, Scene It & Catch phrase are some fun games for teens. Do they ice skate? Warm socks to wear with skates, those hand & foot warming packets. How about snowboards, sleds or new hockey sticks. For teen girls, maybe a fun disposable camera & a mini scrapbook? Hope some of these suggestions help! Have a great holiday season!

I would venture to guess the kids would love CASH. I'm not sure how much you were planning on spending, but cash would be received VERY well. It would give the kids an opportunity to use it as they wish, one might save it for a bigger purchase, another might save it for college and yet another might spend it right away. I don't know a teen or pre-teen that would not LOVE cash. It would be simple for you and appreciated by them.

Is there a theater near them? You could get theater certificates for them to use. If it's a larger name like AMC or soemthing you can buy them near you and they should be good there.

Its funny you even feel obligated to buy gifts for them since you are not close to the kids or the parents! I am sure they would like gift cards for music downloads or any major retail store or amazon etc...they can always order on line. girls always like bath and body stuff too...they have some cool hair and body glitter this year. the visa gift cards kind of suck actually...you have to pay a service fee and they are difficult for the end user. our kids got them last year and they are tricky to use at certain stores.

I have the exact situation. Last year I picked up some craft kits at Michael's and they all LOVED them. There were make your own candle kits, etc. I also picked up some multi-packs of flavored lip glosses at Claire's (they make soda-pop flavored and DQ flavors, etc.) and those were a huge hit too. Tote-bags, canvas bags, overnight bags, etc. of different types are always useful. Pajamas are good for guys too - pajama pants, tee's & sweatshirts, etc. If they have iPods, iTunes gift cards. Board games. That's all I can think of right now. If all else fails, ask their moms. :)

Do they have internet? My two teen boys are on the internet all the time. An idea is a gift certificate from an online store. There are lots of choices out there. You could do clothes, games, music downloads, etc. Good luck!

Girls always love bath and body products, lip gloss and nail polish. You could also get them a magazine subscription to a teen magazine.

I have a 13 yr old girl..and many neices and nephews I have gone thru this with....CASH reigns supreme...for those that drive, gas cards are good....knowing what stores are around will help with any gift card ideas......movie theaters are a great idea (like someone else said...a movie theater pack...or a home one with micro popcorn and a dvd movie and candy)...when I did cash for the nephews, I found web sites with money oragami instructions...the shirt was the easiest for me..so I made the boys a "box of shirts" made from $1 bills and put them in a little jewelry box I had..minit dress shirts! It was a cute and wasy way to present the money.

I am a theme person so I try that angle if I can...girls are easier for me....they love bath stuff, nail stuff, journals,etc....coin purses are a nice way to give money...if you are doing maybe a $15 gift find a $5 coin purse and put some dollars and coins to add up to the rest? Fancy scarves and mittens are nice...cutesy socks.

If you know they have iPods..the iTunes cards are great..highest on my daughters list this year....or any gift cards that can be used online.....

Do they have computers? Gift cards for music downloads. You can find them at Target. What teenager (or almost teenager) isn't into music these days?

I am in a similar situation with relatives and I'll tell ya, the teens love cash! They are not offended in any way.