• Give a teenager a personalized gift to make her feel special.smily teenager image by monamakela.com from Fotolia.com
  
  When buying gift for teenagers, consider their interests and hobbies. Teenage boys and girls enjoy personalized items, and you can appreciate knowing your gift won't get mixed up with another teen's in the locker room or at a slumber party. Help your favorite teen express himself with a thoughtful personalized gift.
  
  

Bedroom Items

• Many teenagers spend a lot of time in their bedrooms. Help them dress up their nests with personalized items. Monogrammed throw pillows and picture frames are popular choices. Many home accessory stores carry individual letters to hang on walls. Spell out his full name, or choose initials in a style to match the his room. Consider a canvas lampshade embroidered with the teen's first initial for a special gift for the bedroom.
  
  

Student Supplies

• Embroider the teen's name on her backpack, or order a personalized cover for her laptop. An initial cell phone charm is an inexpensive gift that many teenagers will love while helping their cell phones stand out. A locker mirror personalized with paint pens makes a thoughtful gift from a gift giver with an artistic side. For those heading off to college, present personalized bath towels or a monogrammed toiletry case that won't get picked up by mistake in a community bathroom.
  
  

Activities and Interests

• Help your teenager keep her supplies together for after-school activities. Present a monogrammed dance bag or personalized sports bag for shoes, a change of clothes and sporting equipment. For a teen who loves reading, buy a book personalized and signed by his favorite author.
  
  

Clothes and Accessories

• Present teens with personalized clothing and accessories to help them express themselves. A bracelet or necklace with her name or initials is a classic gift. Teen girls will love a custom embroidered handbag or scarf. Present a teen with a key chain engraved with his name so he can carry his newly acquired car keys (or just a house key) in style.