The Creative Spirit:
Favorite Subject: Art, creative writing, film, photography.
After Class: Updating her blog, creating an iMovie, making new clothes or accessories.
Most Likely To: Move to New York or Los Angeles and live in a loft.
On her Netflix Queue: Anime, independent films, the classics, award-winning shorts.
Mantra: I create — therefore I am.
Famous Examples: Sofia Coppola, Amber Tamblyn.
Know a teen who is definitely a creative spirit? here are some cool gift ideas for her:
Diana camera
Stickr Frames
Adorable Harajuku Lovers Wallets & Totes
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The Thinker:
Morning Ritual: NPR and the NY Times crossword — in pen — in under 20 minutes.
Reading List: Politics, philosophy, psychology and physics — she’s working her way through the Ps at the university library.
Can’t live without: Her library card, museum memberships, a glass of sherry by the fire.
In her Passport: Stamps from countries with ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian ruins.
Night on the Town: She’s a staunch supporter of the symphony, opera and ballet.
Mantra: A home without books is a body without soul.
Famous Examples: Christiane Amanpour, Condoleezza Rice, Jeopardy contestants.
Here are some great gift ideas for someone who fits this archetype:
Gifts for The Super Grandma
The Super Grandma:
Weekend Plans: Three generations around the table for Sunday dinner.
Second Career: Spoiling the grandkids.
Favorite Accessory: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and milk.
Guilty Pleasure: What’s there to feel guilty about — have another cookie!
Bumper Sticker: If Mom and Dad say no, ask Grandma.
Famous Examples: Marie from Everybody Loves Raymond.
Ahhh yes, the super grandma. Seems to have everything and seems even harder to please. Well, give some of these gifts a try!
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Mr. Imagination
Mr. Imagination:
Gets a Gold Star For: Entertaining himself for hours without bothering Mom.
Gets a Time Out For: Taking the sheets and pillows off all the beds to make a tree fort.
Favorite Field Trip: The magic shop to learn new tricks to amaze his friends.
Reading List: Avid comic book reader, especially superheroes series.
Saving his Allowance For: The next Harry Potter book.
Need a gift for the child who has a huge imagination? Try these gifts:
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The Hipster
The Hipster:
Morning Ritual: Decaf soy latte at a local independent coffee shop.
Uniform: Vintage, alternative, original — no head-to-toe trends for her.
On her iPod: Indie rock, downtempo electronica, local DJ mixes, YouTube videos.
Reading List: Art, film, music and fashion pieces.
Ride: If the sun is shining: her Vespa. If not: her Mellow Yellow Mini Cooper.
Mantra: Friends don’t let friends drink Starbucks.
Famous Examples: Sofia Coppola, Maggie Gyllenhall, Chloë Sevigny.
If a Hipster is who you have to buy for, check out these picks:
The Adventurer
The Adventurer:
Perfect Day: Any day he wakes up in a tent, a hammock, a forest or on a beach.
Uniform: Fleece, GoreTex, wetsuit, rock climbing harness, parachute, bike shorts.
Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead In: Black tie — or any tie for that matter.
Native Habitat: Mountains, streams, back roads, foreign countries, eco fundraisers.
Ride: Wind, water, waves, snow, zip-line, the off-road.
Can’t Live Without: His GPS, passport, Mother Nature, Swiss Army Knife.
Famous Examples: Jon Krakauer, Survivor contestants, Lance Armstrong.
Buying gifts for the Adventurer is fun, check these out:
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