Picking the a good gift idea for a teenager can be a tricky task. Knowing a bit about how they spend their freetime will help some as you look for a gift. In case you get stumped, hopefully some of our suggestions below help out.

iPod Nano

The nano remains the most coveted gift for teens who don’t already have one. Just pick a color and you’re guaranteed to make them happy. $140 or 170


iPod Block Speaker

For those with an iPod already, add a funky, little sound system alternative to earbuds. $22.99



Rockband 2

Perfect for teens into gaming, especially with friends. Rockband puts gamers in role of an actual rock band musician. Available for Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. $99-139

Netflix

No need for trips to Blockbuster for movies with Netflix. Choose a subscription gift for as long or short as you want. $8.99 and up

Kleen Kanteen

Aluminum Kleen Kanteens are much better way for them to carry a water than plastic bottles. Plus theres multiple colors and styles available to fit any personality. $10-30

For Guys: Duct Tape Wallet

A fun, tough wallet perfect for any teen boy. $15

For Girls: Twilight Book Series

There’s a good chance most girls have already read these, but if not, odds are she’ll like them. $45

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Magazine Subscription

Certainly not the most unique gift idea, but a magazine subscription will get a teenager reading more than they usually do. $10-25


Crayola Crayon Pens

Top-quality, brass ballpoint pens that look like you might be scribbling in a coloring book. $14.99

Gift Cards

When all else fails, just get a teen a gift card. Teenagers don’t care if a gift is unique or not, they just want something that they’ll use. A few sugegstions: local movie theaters, favorite food spots (Applebees or Cold Stone Creamery are pretty safe bets) or clothes stores (Macy’s or The Buckle should have stuff for just about any teen).


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