Gift giving for the holidays has been around since the early 1800s. Many people believe the more expensive the gift, the better, however this is untrue. Meaningful gifts can be found at any price, and oftentimes the more personal the gift is, the more sentiment the gift receiver will feel. 

  Teenagers want to give gifts for the holidays, but they want to do so in an affordable manner, which may prove challenging. On the other hand, some might be looking for things to put on their gift wish-list that won’t cost too much money. To help, below are gift options that cover different price ranges and interests for all teenagers.

  The weather is progressively getting colder, and hats or scarves would be very much appreciated. Affordable ones can be found on Etsy, and you’ll also be supporting a small business. Over quarantine some people took up the hobby of knitting, so hand making the hat or scarf would be extra special.

  Gifting a favorite book is very personal, and the gift-receiver will know it’s going to be a good book. If you want to take the gift to another level, annotating the book before giving it to them will allow the receiver to understand all your thoughts and opinions on the book as they are reading, making the gift even more personal.

  Vintage clothing has been trending for a few months now, and if you or other teenagers are fans of that, it makes for a good gift. Vintage pieces that most teenagers will enjoy are band t-shirts, and those can be found on websites such as BeyondRetro and OldSchoolTees, or stores such as Target and PacSun. However, if you know that you or the gift receiver wants a certain type of vintage article, a great place to look would be at thrift stores or websites. This will keep the cost low, and can allow for great gems to be found.

  Another trending item among teenagers now are tote bags. They come in all different patterns, and can be found in many stores. The place you’ll find the biggest array of bags is on Etsy, but it is very easy to DIY. Just grab a plain tote bag and some paint, and you can design it however you think the gift-receiver will like! 

  Self care is extremely important to practice, especially with the mayhem that ensues during the holidays. From gifting facemasks, nail polishes, wellness journals, blankets, and more, the options are endless. Since there are so many different items you can buy under the theme of self care, you can spend as little or as much as you want.

  Amazon and Target house many of these self care items, but certain ones can be handmade, such as making a candle or a dessert.

  Lastly, an underrated gift is simply taking out your friend for dinner or to see a movie. Spending time with friends and family is what the holidays are about, and giving someone a fun experience is both special to them and to you. Even just staying in, renting a movie and ordering dinner is very thoughtful, and your friend will appreciate it.

  A pair of new shoes or the latest video game are all typical gifts teenagers ask for year after year. This holiday season it’s time to spice up what gifts to give, and what to ask for!