Great Gifts for Teenagers

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Give your teen the gift of your time. Make a date to take them someplace they really want to go - take them out to dinner, etc. Make it about more than just "we'll go shopping and you can get stuff." Spend some time getting to know your teenager.

Penny added this item on November 8, 2009

Sandy V voted on November 18, 2009

Sandy V commented on November 18, 2009 - Teens want time with their friends, but they also want and need time with their parents. Making a date lets the teens know they are still important, and parents are still fun : )

Penny voted on November 26, 2009

Deb P voted on October 26, 2012

softballmom0017 voted on November 5, 2012

filomenablack1 commented on November 28, 2012 - Kids will be delighted if they are taken out for a nice ride and to a nice place. The place should be such that they can have fun and learn something from it. activities for kids in nyc

Zi D voted on December 3, 2012

Zi D commented on December 3, 2012 - are you serious? how would YOU have felt if your parents told you they'd give you "time" instead of gifts! this only works for rich neglected kids who have everything. get REAL

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Great Gifts for Teenagers

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Give your teen the gift of your time. Make a date to take them someplace they really want to go - take them out to dinner, etc. Make it about more than just "we'll go shopping and you can get stuff." Spend some time getting to know your teenager.

My teens like the little travel tins from Scentsy, they put them in their lockers and gym bags for a great scent. They make great stocking stuffers! You can get them at www.danacarey.scentsy.us

iTunes or Amazon gift cards. Or Visa gift cards.

Books - There are AMAZING young adult books out there for any reader. If you're in the MN area, visit the Red Balloon bookshop on Grand, they can help you pick out fabulous books.

Warm fuzzy blankets & Pillows. We gave our 3 teens (10, 13, 17) these last year and I was amazed how much they loved them. We also hosted a teenager from Germany last year and she loved her's too.

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Encourage activity! Skateboard, membership to the Y, membership to a rock climbing gym, horseback riding lessons, ice skates, sign them up for a class they've been wanting to take - dance, circus, whatever, disc golf supplies, etc.

Teen Girls - Unique Jewelry. I am a consultant for a new Dichroic Glass Jewelry line - very sparkly. You can check it out at www.snowflakegems.com - If you find something that will "wow" your teen - Just mention this posting for a 25% discount.

A cell phone with free parental controls! You can block callers, set time limits - like no phone during school hours! And best of all put money in separate wallets so they learn the value of a $. Take 15% off any phone at http://www.kajeet.com/michele

iPod touch. You can get me one, too. :)

Jewelry is a big hit if your daughter/cousin/sister is into that. My sister has a lot of silver but I bought her some chunky matching jewelry. Also if she is into the Twilight Series, they have a ton of things online and at book stores for the movies!

Teens/tweens...a great idea is get their closest friends and book a painting party order pizza and be the coolest mom. It will give you an opportunity to catch up while they enjoy their friends and some painting. Try this site www.polkadotpartyshoppe.com

Teens should also start learning to think of others, not just themselves. Ask your child to pick out a charity that they would like donated to - and then to "donate" one of their gifts to that charity. So, if you were going to spend $50, it goes there.

Everything teenagers want these days costs mega bucks.....this is tough when you have relatives wanting to buy them a little something..... we tell everyone to buy them Amazon gift cards then they can compile them and buy something they really want!

Portable DVD player. Useful and something anyone who likes movies will love. I got one for Christmas and it's like a magnet for everyone.

Driving Teenagers - My daughter and her friends love to hang out at Applebee's (Friday night & 1/2 price appetizers). Gift certificates for the kids "hang out" place are great gift ideas for then and she often gives her friends these too.

susie ibarra's "songbird suite" at www.tzadik.com . i have one teenager recovering from an unfortunate drug habit she picked up going to too many raves, and this cd helps her calm down, relax, focus on her breathing, and makes her more attentive to things

I'm desperately looking for ideas for our 14 & 13 YO boys-they live w/mom, her folks are rich. Is it okay to send them gift cards from their dad & stepmom? Live in small town & have no computer... ideas?

Teenagers are really hard to buy clothes for because they can be so picky, so a shopping spree is a great idea! If you're shopping for a girl, taking her to get a mani & pedi is a good idea I do that for my neices & they love it

"Movie Bucket" - Use a popcorn bucket, add microwave popcorn, bottle of pop, movie size candy, a video and/or a gift certificate for local movie theater.

My method: 1 BIG item, 1 pc of clothing, 1-2 books, 1 game-either board or video, 1 music cd, & something to tie in with their interests- a model, band book, collectible, etc. Smellies, jewelry, wallets, cinema & fun gift cards for family & in stocking

Gift cards at local movie houses are perfect. I've always used them for teens, and they never failed to please.

Skincare products are always a hit. I ran across this amazing deal http://www.deadseaspacare.com/b6g4.html (paste this special offer link into your browser) from Dead Sea Spa Care www.deadseaspacare.com I took care of 10 gifts for a very minimal cost.

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Teenagers are really hard to buy clothes for because they can be so picky, so a shopping spree is a great idea! If you're shopping for a girl, taking her to get a mani & pedi is a good idea I do that for my neices & they love it

Teens/tweens...a great idea is get their closest friends and book a painting party order pizza and be the coolest mom. It will give you an opportunity to catch up while they enjoy their friends and some painting. Try this site www.polkadotpartyshoppe.com

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