Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Teens in Columbus, Ohio

Christmas is just five weeks away! While that fact may seem daunting all by its lonesome, an even more terrifying idea is Christmas being five weeks away and needing to buy the perfect gift for a teenager. Try not to stress out to much. I have compiled a small list of some different and unique gifts ideas for a teenage girl. Sorry, guys - I don't mean to leave you out. It's just that I have girls and I tend to gravitate more to those girly items.

Okay, so on with the ideas. If you live in the Columbus, Ohio area here are some local stores that will help you with your Christmas list.

Posh Pets Boutique is a posh shop for your pet. Yes, I said for your pet. However, this cute pet boutique has the most adorable alarm clock for your teen girl who loves cats. The Red Tango square alarm clock has a cool image of a cropped swirl cat (think whimsical). It is encased in chrome and you can pick one of three background colors: turquoise, hot pink or black. For a cool $19.95, this cool cat alarm clock will ensure your teen is never late for school again. Posh Pets Boutique is located at 743 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. Their phone number is (614) 299-PETS. Hours: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Lifetime Fitness is a health club that operates in the Midwest region. What I found at this facility to be an exciting and distinctive gift idea are their Rock Climbing sessions for ages 12 & up. In a time when teens are focused on electronics that sometimes interfere with physical activity levels, this is a great way to get your teen up and moving and doing something that is daring and fun, but still safe. The Rock Climbing sessions offered here are 2-hour introductory classes that meet for about 6 weeks (you should contact the club directly for the exact timeframe) or you can opt for the less-structured open climb sessions. These open-climb sessions are even open to children as young as 5. Lifetime Fitness is located at Easton Town Center, 3900 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219.Their phone number is (614) 428-6000. Hours: This location is open 24/7. I would suggest calling during normal business hours with any questions you may have.

Sharper Image is high-tech gadget store that can be found in almost any mall throughout the country. Okay, so I know I just said that our teens can be too focused on electronics, but this store has some really cool gift ideas. Have you ever noticed how much teens love pictures? They love taking them, sharing them, and displaying them. Well, if you have a little extra spending money you can give your teen a Digital Photo Keychain for just $49.95. This keychain has 8MB of memory and allows you to store up to 60 pictures on the keychain. Pictures can be displayed individually or as a slide show. With this keychain, they will always have their pictures available to share. Sharper Image is located at Easton Town Center, 4205 The Strand, Columbus, OH 43219. Their phone number is (614) 342-2101. Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00am -9:00pm, Friday-Saturday 10:00am - 10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm.

Archiver's is another store that will help your teen preserve her memories and hone her creativity. A photo memory store, Archiver's has a huge assortment of scrapbooking materials that will encourage your teen to organize her photos and keep them in cherished condition so that she will always remember the fun and excitement of her teenage years. There are classes that can be purchased for your teen to attend to help her get her pictures organized and her ideas into a scrapbook or if she already scrapbooking savvy you can purchase a sweet, appealing album for to fill with memories. Gift cards are sold at Archiver's and work well, too. Archiver's is located at 3876 Townsfair Way
Columbus, OH 43219. Their phone number is: (614) 337-1802. Hours: Monday - Friday
9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Hollister Co. continues to be the hot store for teens during this winter season. This store sells all the latest fashions for your teen. Although you may think this store is not value-minded, don't be too intimidated to take a look inside. The fashions in Hollister will not blow your Christmas budget. There are plenty of cute tees and sweaters for under $40 and you can find great accessories for less than $25. One such trendy accessory is Arm Warmers. Thinking leg warmers for arms? Well, you would be right. These 100% cotton, super soft warmers keep your teens warm in the winter when they are still wearing their short-sleeved summer tees. You can find a pair of these Arm Warmers at Hollister for just 19.50. You can also go to their website at www.hollisterco.com and get suggestions on what else to buy to go with the Arm Warmers. Hollister Co. is located at 235 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219. Their phone number is (614) 475-8582. Store hours are Monday - Thursday10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00pm,
Sunday,12:00pm - 6 pm.

Well, I hope these ideas helped you make a small dent in your Christmas list. If you are interested in any of the stores, make sure to call ahead before you plan your day. With the turbulent Christmas season, some of these stores may have special store hours that are different from the ones listed. Happy shopping!