Christmas Gift Baskets for Teens

It can be a difficult task finding imaginative gifts that your teenager will be thrilled to receive. Most teens want money! If you don't want to give your kids money and are looking for the perfect gift, check out these ideas for Christmas Gift Baskets.

• face cleanser
  
  
• perfume
  
  
• make-up
  
  
• special shampoo
  
  
• hand cream
  
  
• earrings or small jewelry
  
  
• CDs
  
  
• phone card
  
  
• nail polish
  
  
• key chain
  
  

• deodorant
  
  
• shaving cream
  
  
• cologne or aftershave
  
  
• face cleanser
  
  
• hair gel
  
  
• sport cards
  
  
• key chain
  
  

• post-It notes
  
  
• pens
  
  
• pencils
  
  
• markers
  
  
• stamps
  
  
• index cards
  
  
• phone cards
  
  
• calendar or date book
  
  
• breakfast bars
  
  
• certificates for fast good restaurants
  
  

• homemade cookies
  
  
• chips
  
  
• gum
  
  
• hard candy
  
  
• popcorn
  
  
• chocolate
  
  

• video or gift certificate to a video store
  
  
• microwave popcorn (movie theater style, of course!)
  
  
• 2 liter bottle or 6 pack of their favorite soda
  
  
• candy
  
  

• golf tees
  
  
• golf hat
  
  
• golf balls
  
  
• golf shirt
  
  
• golf towel
  
  
• ball markers
  
  
• water bottles
  
  
• granola or energy bars
  
  
• pass for green fees
  
  

• line basket with washcloth
  
  
• soaps
  
  
• bubbles
  
  
• bath oil
  
  
• lotion
  
  
• fragrant candle
  
  

• sparkling fruit juice
  
  
• glasses
  
  
• party hats & noisemakers
  
  
• sparklers
  
  
• confetti
  
  
• balloons
  
  
• certificate inviting your teens to have a New Years Eve bash at your house.
  
  

• beach towel
  
  
• salt water taffy
  
  
• stationery with a beach theme
  
  
• deflated beach ball
  
  
• suntan lotion
  
  
• disposable camera

These gift ideas were taken from the new book "Happy Holidays With Teens" written by Patti Chadwick, available in both ebook and print formats at www.parentsandteens.com. Stop by Parents & Teens and pick up a copy today.

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