We are a big game/puzzle family and I have teen girls (14 and 17) but we already have all the obvious games/puzzles. I have to go out of my way to find new ones to try.

OP, I would maybe start buying their preferred body wash/lotion/lip balm/etc. Even if it’s something they already use, if they go through it on a regular basis it can go in the stocking. This is what I do for stockings - it’s rarely special “real” gifts. Those are wrapped under the tree.

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Anonymous wrote:My mom used to do fun little cards with things like "You get to choose tonight's dinner" or "Ice cream out with mom" choices. Even as a teen, I loved them. Also, $1-2 scratch off tickets.

My kids are crazy about those. Their favorite is "get out of dinner free card." They get to have cereal or a sandwich while the rest of us eat dinner. I only give out like 1 a year of that one.

Um…that sounds more like a punishment. Cereal for dinner? Seriously? That’s not enough to fill up a growing teen. Mine wants a real meal.

lol. They can eat whatever they want with their get out of dinner free card. The one who likes cereal is a girl tween. They don't want the real meal, that's the point. She often uses her card when we make something like ribs or cheeseburgers on the grill, neither of which she's a fan of.

I don’t get how that’s a treat, though. Why would she need to use a card? Wouldn’t she just make something herself that she likes on this nights? A treat such as “get fast food for dinner in place of a meal you don’t like” would be better.

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Anonymous wrote:I buy some of my kids’ gifts are the thrift store (usually Unique Thrift). Things like board games, books, puzzles, etc. You can often find things in good condition. Also, re: books, some libraries have book sales in the fall. Lots of great stuff at ours for very cheap.

Teens don’t want board games, books or puzzles.

Not sure what kind of kids you're raising but sure they do! Uno is a big hit, so is ticket to ride, as is new books. Games are great!

+1. My kid loves puzzles!

At age 17?

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Anonymous wrote:I buy some of my kids’ gifts are the thrift store (usually Unique Thrift). Things like board games, books, puzzles, etc. You can often find things in good condition. Also, re: books, some libraries have book sales in the fall. Lots of great stuff at ours for very cheap.

Teens don’t want board games, books or puzzles.

Not sure what kind of kids you're raising but sure they do! Uno is a big hit, so is ticket to ride, as is new books. Games are great!

Uno is fun for the under 11 crowd. OP is talking about a 15 and 17 yo. They aren’t playing Uno. And probably have it already in the house.

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Anonymous wrote:I buy some of my kids’ gifts are the thrift store (usually Unique Thrift). Things like board games, books, puzzles, etc. You can often find things in good condition. Also, re: books, some libraries have book sales in the fall. Lots of great stuff at ours for very cheap.

Teens don’t want board games, books or puzzles.

Not sure what kind of kids you're raising but sure they do! Uno is a big hit, so is ticket to ride, as is new books. Games are great!

+1. My kid loves puzzles!