Give to charity or give to your child?

Wow, that's pretty cool... How old is your teenager? Does she have a specific charity in mind? I would definitely donate the money to the charity for the majority of what I would have spent on gifts. Most charities will also "sell" things that might be appropriate to give your daughter as a rememberance of her generosity and you could use that as her gift also. Or even a little pin or small poster that will help her remember her kindness. That's a great kid you have there!!!

Possibly give the major amount to the charity of their choice but also buy them a couple of small gifts to put under the tree? The fact that she wants her gift to be given to a charity instead of to herself is a wonderful thing! She sounds like a very well adjusted young woman! =)