Let’s face it, purchasing Christmas gifts for teenagers can be a daunting task. It can be more or less so depending on the teens that you have to shop for. I’m fortunate; my kids are easy to please. They may be drooling over a Kindle, an iPad or the best SLR camera (who isn’t?), but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t thankful for, and won’t also enjoy less expensive items.
Today I’ve put together a list of 5 great gifts for teenagers. And since my family is often on the road, I’ve written it specifically with traveling in mind.
1. iTunes Gift Cards
iPods are pretty popular. Whether it’s an iPod shuffle that the teen can load their favorite songs on, or the more versatile iPod Touch that holds songs, lectures, movies and really awesome apps- iPods are becoming a staple for the happy traveler. But not all those songs, apps, or movies are free, which is why the teen in your life will appreciate iTunes gift cards which are available in values from $10 and up.
2. A Travel Journal
My kids have been required to keep journals from our travels since they could draw pictures. Today my son has journals full of adventures. Last year, my husband and I purchased a beautiful leather bound journal with replaceable notebooks that will hold up for years. Of all his gifts, the journal was his favorite.
If you’re buying a journal, why not consider a special writing pen, water color pencils or colored Sharpies?
3. Travel Games
My kids love to play board games. Over the years we’ve collected Connect Four, Scrabble, and Battleship in convenient smaller, compact travel sizes and cases that have allowed us to pack them up and take them everywhere! If only I could find a travel size Risk game, the fun would never end (insert a tiny bit of sarcasm here)!
4. Old Fashioned Books
The Kindle and Nook are wonderful inventions, but like me, my kids still love to hold a book in their hands. Books, word searches and cross word puzzles are a great way to pass the time while waiting for the bus, a taxi or plane.
Of course, if the teen in your life prefers e-readers, you can always purchase their favorite books as a download as well.
5. Gift Bags with a Variety of Inexpensive Surprises
My kids love little surprises. Gift bags filled with candy, gift certificates, rolls of pennies for pressed penny machines or vending machines, glow sticks, one time use rain coats, trial size toiletries, and packs of gum are perfect for the teen on the go.
What Christmas gift ideas would you suggest for a traveling teen?
Today I’m also sharing a super cute craft at The Homeschool Classroom as part of the 5 Days of Christmas, Gifts Kids can Make series. I hope you’ll pop over and take a look!
Other posts in this series:
5 Christmas Light Displays Worth the Drive
5 Tips to Keep you Sane While Driving this Christmas Season
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Spell Outloud - Children's Books
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An Oregon Cottage - Christmas Cookies
Catholic Icing - Wishing Jesus Happy Birthday
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Fun ideas! I am a BIG fan of traveling & fieldtrips! When my kids are older I want to take a year and do school on the road =-) I am your newest follower. I'd love for you to follow me back, if you want to =-)
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I love your list of ideas. It would also be great for my older kids who are 10 and 11. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Honey! So glad they were helpful! :)
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