5/7/11

Inexpensive Ideas for an 18th Birthday Gift

    • The 18th birthday is a milestone sure to be celebrated with gusto. For inexpensive options listen to your teen to find out what he is into and you will find a range of options fit for any 18-year-old. Whether you choose gifts from the heart or novelty gifts for a laugh, options are numerous.

    Theme

    • Choose a theme your teen is currently interested in, and you will find options for inexpensive gift giving. For instance, if she loves cooking find an apron you can customize or choose one with an appealing print. Novelty items like a garlic press or a pepper mill can be found at many different price points. If she plays music look for guitar straps, customized drum sticks and other appropriate accessories. You could also purchase gift cards for things she loves doing like a spa day, a paintball trip, mini-golf and bowling.

    Novelty

    • Choose from innovative gifts made from recycled materials like a wallet made from a recycled sari. A hamburger-shaped telephone, a personalized water bottle, a Russian spy camera and a bag made of recycled pop cans are all novelty gift ideas available at a reasonable price. Another idea is to create a gift basket and fill it with small gift items. You could create a spa basket or put together an all-sports basket.

    Media

    • Music and media reign in the life of a teenager. Purchase gift cards for a digital music service or go to the music store and get an album you know he wants. Another idea is to purchase movie tickets so he can go see a movie and take a friend. DVDs are also an option. Add to his collection of favorites or find something he has never heard of. If the teen enjoys reading, find books related to topics of current interest. Or if you know his favorite author choose something new by that writer. Games for handheld devices can be a little expensive, but if you shop during a sale you might be able to find something suitable.

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