Christmas shopping for teen girls requires some serious thinking to find that perfect gift that will make them shine with joy on Christmas morning. Not only is this a fun endeavor but it adds to the sparkle of Christmas. Choosing Christmas gifts should be exciting. All of us feel a certain measure of pride and accomplishment when we land the perfect gift for our girls. Shopping for teen girls is a challenge, for sure, but you'll be more than up to it after taking a look at the following list.

There's a mix of gifts ranging from low to high prices. In addition, the gifts cover the gamut of personal gifts to funky things that your teen girl would never ask for herself. It's far too easy to demand a list and run around grabbing each and every item. Add a little surprise and innovation to Christmas morning! And one more thing, if you're ordering on-line, but sure to stop at www.retailmenot.com for on-line coupons to save big on your Internet orders.

1. Ikaraoke for Ipod - Have you heard your darling girl singing at the top of her lungs in the shower? Gift her with the Ikaraoke microphone for her Ipod. This neat gadget plugs directly into her Ipod, allowing her to be just one step away from American Idol right in her own bedroom. Just under $25 at www.griffintechnology.com

2. Funky handbag - A girl never has enough purses and that's also true for your teen. Visit any number of mall stores or check out www.dELiAs.com for the latest in cute and stylish handbags. This site is also great for ideas on other accessories and current trendy clothing.

3. Instant cell phone charger or instant Ipod charger - Yea, it's practical but please tell me how many times the issue of a uncharged phone or Ipod hasn't been a huge issue in the life of your teen? www.brookstone.com offers the install cell phone charger for $20. The charger gives 30 minutes of instant talk time and runs on one 2AA battery. Be sure the model you purchase works for her phone brand. Ipod instant chargers require 2AA batteries and turbo charge the Ipod for quick use. Available at www.xtremegeek.com

4. Gifts cards/movie tickets/show tickets - I know, it's not that unique but every teen girl loves money. Gift cards or money might very well have been high on her list. Gift cards for multiple stores are now available at the pharmacy and grocery to make shopping even easier. Some movie theaters offer gifts cards. Why not purchase show tickets for your teen and a few friends?

5. Personal care/make sets - The mall stores bulge with manicure and pedicure sets available just around every corner. These sets typically include a wealth of products from nail polish to clippers and files. Make up sets include eye shadow, lipstick, blushes, and plenty of brushes and will allow her to experiment with different colors and styles to her hearts content! Not sure of her preference? Choose a makeup brush instead.

6. Harajuku perfume - Qwen Stefani's delightful perfume line is the perfect personal gift for your teen girl. With 5 different scents, you're sure to find something that will please both you and your teen. Reasonably priced between $25 and $60 at finer department stores.

7. PBTeen Rolling Vanity - By far my favorite, this compact, rolling vanity is all circles and chrome. With plenty of storage for cosmetics both big and small, this 3-tiered round vanity is topped by a good-sized mirror. PBTeen calls it a "get ready station on wheels" and it really is! Available colors are green, blue, and pink for $199 at www.pbteen.com

8. Digital Camera - While it seems this might be a mainstay on any teen's Christmas list, let's consider this from another angle. The teen years contain so many memories, having a camera is an absolute must! Good quality digital cameras begin at $150, making them an affordable and appreciated Christmas gift. Check out www.bestbuy.com for some great deals.

9. Scrapbooking gift sets - These bundled sets contain everything your teen will need to create a beautiful scrapbook of memories of her teen years. Most are color coordinated and contain everything imaginable from the scrapbook to stickers for decorations. This hot item is frequently grabbed up quickly at Costco and Target. Check out the unique sets available at www.michaels.com

10. Color Me Beautiful's Looking your Best: Color, Makeup and Style by Mary Spillane - This delightful book will help your teen find the colors and style that bring out the uniqueness of her personality. This book is loaded with fashion and makeup tips. Available at www.amazon.com