Christmas is right around the corner and people are already stocking up on presents. However, in today's economy it can be quite difficult to please certain members of your family with your money restrictions. Teenagers are probably the most difficult group to buy for in today's economic standings, especially at Christmas time. But great gifts do not have to break your wallet! Here are some great Christmas gift ideas that are under $50!
Beauty Products
What girl doesn't like makeup? For your teenage daughter, sister, or niece, Sephora offers the Makeup Studio Blockbuster at the price of $49.50. With 197 color palettes, no girl should ever get bored or stuck with the same look day in and day out.
Sephora also offers a great gift for any girl obsessed with glamorous nails. The Nail Art Kit has silver, gold, and black nail polish. It also contains stencils and rhinestones. Nails will be transformed from drab to fab in minutes! And it only costs $16.00!
Gifts for Lasting Memories
The Ticket Stub Diary from Uncommon Goods is a great gift for any teenager that is always on the go. Whether it be to a Justin Bieber concert, or the World Series, keeping the ticket stubs is an easy way to re-live those memories. And for only $10.00, your teenager will be able to preserve memories of any special event to look back on years down the road.
Gifts for Your Creative Teen
Does your teen like to write or draw? The Andy Warhol Idea Book from Amazon.com allows teens to do both. It has unlined paper, perfect for writing or drawing. Quotes from Andy Warhol are located throughout the book, lending inspiration where it is needed. And the great thing about such a gift? It is only $12.89!
Maybe your teen wants to be a future fashion designer? If so, the 99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt Into Something Special is the perfect gift! Like the title says, this book has 99 ideas for creative ways to turn that bland t-shirt into something unique and cool. It's perfect for any designer-in-training. And it only costs $13.57!
College Bound Essentials
College kids are broke, it's a fact of life. However, they do not have to force themselves to eat like a college student. 101 Things To Do With Ramen Noodles is a cookbook that offers simple an easy recipes to help spice up those typical college dinners. An added bonus? There are three other cookbooks in this collection! So not only do you get great ideas to spice up roman noodles, but mac and chess, ground beef, and great ideas to cook in a slow cooker. Offered at Amazon.com for only $9.95.
Fancy Chalkboard Frame Decals are great ways to spice up a room without going through a lot of trouble. Whether you want a cute picture to hang over your wall in your dorm, or several decals to decorate your new apartment, these are great. Another great thing about these, they are easily removable without causing any damage. These can be found at Urban Outfitters for the low price of $29.00!
In Conclusion
Sure, electronics are all the rage with the teenagers today, but these ideas are outside of the box and won't break the bank. Meaningful gifts shouldn't have a price tag on them. Cheap gifts can still be just as amazing as something that costs over a hundred dollars. So check out these gifts because you may just know the perfect gift for your teenager.
All of these gifts and more were found at gifts.com.
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