By Robby Valderrama
With the 2004 Christmas shopping season in full swing, these
practical gifts are sure to fulfill the desires of any teen.
By Robby Valderrama
With the 2004 Christmas shopping season in full swing, these practical gifts are sure to fulfill the desires of any teen.
1. Portable music players. Among these, the IPOD Mini stands alone atop the wish lists. Starting at $249, this good-looking package offers many of the same great features as the original IPOD, yet sells for a cheaper price. Although only 3.6 ounces, this small bundle of joy can hold up to 3.7GB of usable space, which amounts to more than 1,000 songs. (www.ipod-mini.com)
2. Clothes. A longtime staple in the teenage top five list, trendy, fashionable clothes are always in demand anytime of year. But particularly around Christmas time, stores such as Urban Outfitters, American Eagle and GAP constantly compete for the attention of teen shoppers. This year in particular, a gift card at Hollister would be a fairly inexpensive, yet ultimately rewarding gift for any teen. (www.hollisterco.com)
3.Video Games. During Christmas break, teens often find themselves with some extra time on their hands. And to fulfill this desire for activity, many turn to video games. By leaps and bounds, and sold for $49, the most anticipated game of the season has been Halo 2. Following up the smashing success of Halo, this game differs in that it offers new vehicles, destructible environments, new weapons, low gravity levels, online play, improved AI, and more. (www.halo2.com)
4.Movie Tickets. In today’s society, teens are notorius for their steadfast movie addiction. What could be better than a free pass for a night out with friends, family or that special someone to see that “must-see” film? Movies due for release around Christmas include Alexander, Meet the Fockers and Fat Albert. (www.centurytheatres.com)
5. Food. Teens today are always on the go. But despite their ever-so-busy schedules, they still need food and beverages to keep them going. Typical hangout spots ideal for this purpose include In-N-Out, Starbucks and Cold Stone. However, particularly in this age demographic, teens often find themselves searching for some loose change they simply don’t have. Because of this, a gift card at a place like Jamba Juice makes for the perfect gift. (www.jambajuice.com)
