Unique Gift Ideas for Tween and Teen Boys and Girls

Not sure what to get your tween or teen this holiday season? Want to give them something that will spark their imagination, creativity, and get them out of the house? Say no to video games and pick out some unique gifts any teenager would love!

Unique gifts for girls:

Self esteem books: Young girls especially need to build and maintain a positive body image. Here are a couple empowering websites that offer books and gift ideas targeted toward girls that are coming-of-age. Give the gift of self respect she'll never grow out of:
http://www.caringonline.com/eatdis/books/bodyimage.htm and http://www.deebest.com

Journal and ink: This beautiful and unique gift gives her a place to store all her thoughts and feelings-a journal makes the perfect gift for any young woman.

Dance shoes and lessons: She'll have fun, meet friends, and build confidence learning how to dance jazz, lyrical, ballet, or tap! This is a unique gift idea she'll enjoy for years to come.

Self defense: Growing up in a dangerous world, every young woman should know how to take care of herself. Give her the gift of self-defense. Get her involved in martial arts, kickboxing, or self defense classes just for women. Bonus: she'll have an outlet for stress and aggression.

Artist's easel and paints: Spark her creativity and start her artist's career early with all the supplies she'll need to create a unique masterpiece!

Unique gifts for boys:

Father/son project car: So his high school doesn't offer shop classes? Take the opportunity to build your relationship with your son in a fun and educational way-working as a team to rebuild an old car. A lot of time and money will go into it... however; the gift you get out of it will make it all worthwhile.

Martial arts classes: He'll learn confidence, self-respect, discipline, and self-defense while he makes friends and gets some exercise. This unique gift idea will give him an excuse to get out of the house, and away from the video games.

Drum set or guitar: The perfect creative gift idea for any teenage boy... because every young man secretly wants to be a rock star!

Dirt bike and helmet: Get him out of the house and off the paved roads! Better yet, hit a used bicycle shop and hook up the entire family for the holiday-so you can all go on an outdoor adventure together!

Stunt kite: Stunt kites make excellent unique gifts for boys of all ages. Check out http://www.windpowersports.com/kites/stunt for styles and speeds... then get out to the park on a cool, windy day and see what these kites are capable of.