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Gift Ideas for Children 8 to 15

Purchasing gifts for children, especially when you are not aware of their interests or hobbies, can be a daunting task. For children ages 8 through 15, picking just one item from the endless shelves of toy stores and array of shops in malls can seem next to impossible. Narrowing down your choices, however, might help you discover the perfect present.

iPod Accessories
- Boy or girl, young or old, many kids have iPods and love to customize them with accessories such as headphones, cases, speakers and more. Check out the Apple store online to get some ideas of the many accessories that are available.
Backpacks
- Good Housekeeping picked backpacks as one of the best gifts for teens and with good reason. For any kid age 8 through 15, a backpack is not just a practical necessity for school, it's also a status symbol that they can customize. No matter what grade he's in, supplying him with a new, cool bag will give him the opportunity to make an impression at school.
Magazine Subscriptions
- You don't have to know much about your gift recipient's interests to pick out a magazine that she will love. Favorites like Sports Illustrated for Kids or YM are sure to be a hit and will keep your gift fresh each month.
Gift Cards
- Sure, a gift card is not the most personal gift, but it might be exactly what the recipient wants. For teens, you'll be making a fun trip to the mall with friends possible. For younger children, set up a scavenger hunt that ends at your store of choice and lets the recipient have a mini-shopping spree.

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