Stumped for teen gift ideas? Here are some ideas that will always be appreciated.

When you are checking that Christmas gift list twice, you need to take some extra time on any teens that may be on your list. After all, it's tough to buy for teens, especially if it's been awhile since you were even remotely close to being in the teen age group. Buying for teens is especially difficult because teens change their likes on a regular basis and trends are always coming and going. If you're out of the loop and uninformed on what is hot for teens, here are some great gift ideas that are sure to be a hit.

Tickets

Tickets are sure to be a hit if you are looking for some great teen gift ideas. Consider getting teens tickets to a new movie or simply buy them gift cards to a local movie theater so they can go and choose the movie that they want to see. You can even add enough to make sure they get popcorn and a soda to enjoy while at the movie. Concert tickets to see their favorite band will definitely be a hit. Grab 2-4 tickets so they can take a couple of friends with them and have a great time. If you're not a close family member, check with parents before buying these gifts.

The Newest Technology

Teens today are all about technology - they love the latest and the greatest of everything. If you're buying for a teen girl that loves to talk on the phone for hours on end, a new cell phone can be a great gift idea. There are many reasonably priced phones out there, but make sure you get something cool that offers texting and internet access if you really want to "wow" your teen. A new laptop is another great option. Laptops are coming out with more technology than ever. They are tougher, smaller, and have more features, so finding one that is teen friendly is easy. Other technology options for teens include iPods and other mp3 players, digital cameras, and more.

Gift Cards

Unless you know the teen and their taste extremely well, you may not want to venture to buy them clothing. Instead, gift cards to a favorite clothing store is a great option. This way they can go in and enjoy purchasing something that they will really like. It's also a great way to let them budget out the money to learn some responsibility. Cards to stores like The Gap, American Eagle, and Aeropostal are sure to be big hits.

These are just a few of the teen gift ideas that are sure to win you points with the teen in your life this year. Stick with these options and you won't hear any moaning over an "uncool" gift again. Other great ideas you can consider include favorite magazine subscriptions, jewelry, video games, favorite DVDs or CDs, itunes gift cards, sports items in their favorite team colors, or even art sets for the artistic teen.