GIFT GUIDE 2009
High School Gifts
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best high school products that will build your teen's brain, as well as being chock full of fun. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
The Indie Rock Coloring Book
If your teen loves the indie tones of such bands as Devendra Banhart, Iron and Wine, and the Shins, or if indie rock is just getting on her radar, this whimsical coloring book is the perfect gift.
Artist Trading Cards
Artist trading cards, or ATCs, are miniature works of art built to be swapped.
Livemocha
Enter Mocha Live, a website that's like a marriage between Facebook and Berlitz. Online language lessons merge with a social networking component that allows your child to practice with native speakers in a fun and safe environment, a cool way to get her hooked on language.
Bento 2
Whether it's keeping track of assignments, logging miles while training for a marathon, or organizing To-Dos, this mini personal database makes it easy to collect, search, and display information on the go.
iTunes Gift Card
When most people hear iTunes, they think music. But there's a ton available beyond the beat--from political podcasts to college lectures, NASA videos to The New Yorker.
