Gifts for Tween Girls
I don’t know about you but I’m always challenged when it comes to this sweet little group of Tweens. While they are still not quite teens, they are definitely wanting to be and the balance between finding something to satisfy their desire to feel “older” but still be appropriate for them can really be frustrating. I employed little miss to help me with her list of items she would love to see under the tree this year so if you are feeling a little stumped we are sharing a gift guide for tween girls!
Now, truth be told the top item on Carly’s list would be an Apple Watch but I haven’t quite decided how I feel about that at her age plus momma doesn’t even have one! Her second pick would be a trampoline, and y’all, I’m all about a trampoline like 5 years back before I invested in new grass but I’m not really feeling it now. Here are the gifts I was able to get on board with!
New luggage | Carly is a girl ready to see the world and she is also extremely practical. She is ready to ditch the rolling suitcase she currently has for something a little more “teenish” and same goes for an upgraded duffel bag.
Taylor Swift CS | Truth be told she would really love concert tickets but for now the CD will have to do! Side note; I have not listened to this new release yet but will definitely do so before buying it for her.
Best Friend Necklace | That’s right, the girl loves her dog and wants a necklace to show it! This is a little twist on the best friend necklace as she will wear one half and Dutch will wear the other on his collar.
Swell Water Bottle | Carly has definitely been carrying more water around with her which I definitely want to encourage. She thinks one of these bottles would be perfect. Sidenote, 25% off on the Swell site through Monday.
Earbuds | I don’t know where the earbuds go at our house but they wander off in a hurry. Carly Jo picked up these Beats earbuds and they were still on sale at Walmart. Maybe if they have their own case and are pretty and gold she can keep track of them. #fingerscrossed My biggest advice on this one is order the bundle to make sure there is film when she opens this up Christmas morning!
Unicorn Pen | Great gift for any girl crazy about unicorns and works in a stocking too! Carly begs for this every time we go into World Market as she already has the tape dispenser.
Instax Camera | A girl after my own heart! I love capturing memories but it is crazy how I rarely print any of our pictures. When we repainted her room last year, I painted a section with magnetic paint and she is really excited about taking some pictures to add to her wall.
Chi Flat Iron | Yep, she’s really wanting to take ownership of doing her own hair and I’m not going to argue this one. She wanted a cutesy one from Pottery Barn but I definitely wanted to be sure it was a quality product. I found this marble one and think it will definitely make her happy.
Swing Chair | What girl wouldn’t be happy to have this chair hanging around in their room! Heck, I might even love having this chair. Pier 1 has definitely been knocking it out of the park during the weekend sales too and this chair is no exception.
If you missed the Gift Guide for Her last week, be sure to head over today as it is the last day to enter the giveaway for a $450 Nordstrom giftcard! I would be super stoked if one of my readers was the winner!
I’ve also included this gift guide for Tweens along with the other gift ideas in the navigation bar under Gift Guide. I currently have Black Friday Sales listed and while some continue through Monday, others will no longer be active. So many great deals out there and while I have snagged a few like this sweatshirt (note perfectly soft and ready for the holidays), I’ve done a pretty good job of shopping for others!
Hope you will stop back by tomorrow as I join Andrea in sharing my personal gift list for Show and Tell Tuesday. I love the Want, Need, Wear, Read prompt and after looking back on last years post I actually received (or purchased for myself) all but one of those items over the past year but only two made it under the tree! Maybe I’ll be just as lucky this year!
Happy Monday after a holiday weekend….may we all survive the day without a nap!
Sharing a few Cyber Monday deals I think are worth a look if you have shopping to do! Also if you haven’t signed up for Ebates yet it is the perfect time as the cash back incentives are amazing! Be sure to download to your toolbar to make sure you activate the savings on each site!
Macys sale prices + 12% cash back on Ebates – great prices on the Apple Watch series
Kohls 20% off sitewide + 8% cash back on Ebates
Lids 35% off $40 + 3% cash back on Ebates – great deal if you have a guy in your life who loves hats!
Old Navy 50% off + 8% cash back on Ebates + a free pair of socks with Cyber Monday order – it’s a great time to grab pj’s for Christmas morning! I didn’t know until this week you can order pajama pants in tall now for both women and men so I’m super excited!
Pier 1 up to 50% off + free shipping + 10% cash back on Ebates – great time to snag my favorite Li Bien ornaments to gift and keep for my own tree!
Shutterfly an extra 25% off marked down prices up to 50% off + 2% cash back on Ebates
World Market has several different offers including 40% off my favorite table + 8% cash back on Ebates
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Thank you for posting about the eBates too! I love me some eBates and the big fat check i receive !!! Have a wonderful week!
The cash back has been awesome this weekend and today! I always forgot to link but it’s been so helpful adding the link in the toolbar.
My oldest is the savings queen! She showed me that awhile back and i was so thankful!!
FUN! Love the S’well bottles, our oldest has had his big green one for 4 years. It’s all dented but he loves it! Great ideas for a challenging gift giving stage.
I guess I need to get on the swell wagon! I love my yeti but I do hate that it doesn’t have a screw top!
Well little Miss Carly Jo has some great taste. I don’t need to tell you the older they get the harder (and more expensive) it gets. I meant to have the girls make a list for college girls over the week and totally forgot. (Hello middle age mind) Happy Cyber Monday!!! XOXO
Seriously….my boys both asked for one thing….and that one thing was so expensive!! And I just hate only giving them one gift to open but that may just be the case this year!
This list is approved in our house! I have given Avery almost everything on this list, including the S’well bottle, ear buds, unicorn everything, luggage and Instax (her favorite!) I need to get her that best friend necklace/tag for her and her cat, she would just die for it!!
Well Carly Jo is probably going to be disappointed when that trampoline doesn’t magically appear….but the rest of the stuff was a no brainer! I feel like she’s very practical for a 12 year old….maybe one day she will rub off on me! haha
Well just call me a tween because I want most of this stuff! Haha. This is a great list, Shelly. Tweens are just AWFUL to buy for. We have two tween nephews and they’re going to end up getting cash because I am completely at a loss for what to buy.
Lol…I know right? Carly Jo is a fun girl…definitely love her taste!
You gave me so many good ideas a few weeks ago. Thank you for that because you made shopping so much easier for me this year.
Ahh….I’m so glad! Seriously makes my day when I can help someone out. Typically I’m just running around giving unsolicited advice. 🙂
My niece Carly just turned 13 last week and I have a hard time shopping for her. These are great ideas! Hope your week is off to a terrific start sweet Shelly!
xo,
Kellyann
Whew…Monday was a doozy Kellyann! But hopefully the rest of the week will be a smooth sailing. Christmas cards are ordered so there’s that!
These are such cute ideas. I would have loved that swing when I was younger. I mean, heck, I’d love it now! lol S’well water bottles are awesome. They really keep your drinks cold for HOURS!!
-Lauren
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Haha….I seriously have been considering the chair for my back patio! I really think I’d love the swell and may have to steal Carly’s!