• Deciding on a gift to give to a teen can be a tough choice, especially when you are on a budget. With a little guidance you can pick the perfect gift for a teen under $50. Take the teen's personality and interests into account when choosing a gift also.
  
  

Jewelry

• From earrings to anklets, there are tons of choices when it comes to jewelry. If the girl is in the lower teen years, get her various kinds of costume jewelry. She is not old enough yet to really care for expensive jewelry. If the teen is older, get unique, handmade pieces that are one-of-a-kind. Get the type of jewelry that she wears most (i.e. bracelets, rings, necklaces).
  
  

TV Series

• Many teens have favorite television shows they love. Buy one of the favorite seasons of one of these shows for a gift she can enjoy over and over again. Some ways to find out a teen's favorite show or season are to directly ask the teen, ask the teen's parent, or ask a friend if you get the opportunity.
  
  

Music

• Music gifts include many things from headphones to a gift card to download music. Many teens are using noise canceling headphones more and more. They give off a better sound quality that people enjoy. Headphones come in many colors so both girls and boys will like them. Or you can get a gift card to an online music store.
  
  

Key Chain

• If the teen is just beginning to drive, give him a key chain. He may have had keys before, but a really special key chain will remind him of you when he sees it. Choices of key chains are extensive so you have a lot of options to choose from.
  
  

Phone

• As teens get older, they talk on the phone more. So, getting a phone for a teen will be a much appreciated gift. Make sure this is okay with the parents before you do this. There are also cell phones you can find for under $50 if the teen is in need, or want, of a new phone.
  
  

Journal and Planners

• Every teen needs a journal to jot down thoughts and document her life. Give her a blank journal so that she can insert pictures, clippings, notes and anything else she wants. Also, as they get older, they get busier so giving her a weekly planner will help ensure that she never misses an appointment.