I have 3 teens 18, 16, and 13 and the 16 and 13 year old have b-days on Dec. 30th and Dec. 24th! It was so much easier when they were younger. For those that give gift cards or money one year my mom gave the kids gift cards in mason jars filled with their favorite candy. They thought that was the best gift ever because they had to eat some of the candy before they could figure out what their gift card was. Last year I gave my brother and his fiance money and I put it in a puzzle box. It was fun to watch them figure out how to open the box. I of course kept the instructions so I could help them out if they got stuck, but they figured it out. I just hate giving gift cards or money so at least this way I feel like I am giving a gift too.
List so far for each kid
DS 18: North Face Jacket, Gift cards, Movies, Clothes, Bath Stuff, Ornament for the year, Sports Illustrated subscription
DS 16: North Face Jacket, Gift card for car wash/gas for car, tools (he is in automotive program and that is what he wants to go to college for), tool box, Bath Stuff, Ornament for the year, car books
DD 13: New phone - her first smart phone, new curtains for room, hammock swing for room, Bath Stuff, Puzzle box , Ornament for year