To ask what you buy for your teen’s birthday?

[TabbyTigger]

I’m so stumped! I struggled at Christmas and I’m struggling again. She’s turning 14 and is very into sport, a little into makeup/fashion, and likes reading and music. But honestly, I’m just looking for any inspiration (I tried posting something similar in teens but didn’t get much) - what did you get your teens for their last birthday?

Some of the Christmas threads might be useful (ignoring anything festive!):
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/3127009-What-things-were-a-surprise-hit-in-your-house-this-Christmas-New-Year

I usually ask for a wish list.
They ask for things like albums, concert tickets, band shirts, video games, clothes, shoes, or cash.

Subscription box! Get her a 3-month subscription (or longer, depending how much you want to spend) to something like Birchbox.

Oh, also Owlcrate is great if she likes YA/fantasy kind of books.

Your young lady, being a sporty lass, may enjoy indoor skydiving: www.iflyworld.co.uk/
I have a teenager, but he prefers money/ gift cards for favourite clothes shops than anything else- although he seems to have a thing for socks. Strange lad...

Sports leggings or nice trainers??

Is there a band/singer she likes that is touring this year? Tickets to gigs always went down well with mine

Yeah I echo this, I got my son who is almost 14 a ticket to see Ed Sheeran with his friend for Christmas

Things we have done in the past are...
Concert tickets
Comedy shows
We've contributed towards a specific thing they've been saving up for - Xbox, iPad, shoes/boots, clothing, etc.
Horse riding day
Paintballing day
Artwork/sculptures

DD's favourite present at 14/15 was a Tokyo treat subscription, this year she's 17 and wants Reading festival tickets!!

DD is 14 in April. She will get money, some makeup type bits and some art stuff. Her dad may buy her a new phone. Generally I don't spend a fortune on birthdays and I've stopped buying lots of little presents because she doesn't like them.

I give my DCs money mostly, now they are older- or games consoles in the past. One DC wants a mini fridge for his bedroom next birthday.
How about sports brand clothes and expensive trainers??? Stationery- I love anything from Paperchase and you can't have too much...
Bag/ rucksack for school or sports activities?

Dc was 15 last week, I transferred cash into his bank account like I’ve done last 2 bdays and Christmas. I got him a tshirt (which he sent me the link to) and some sweets/chocolate so he had a surprise to open.

Thank you so much for all your suggestions - I’ve ended up going for a day trip. Every year at summer we go kayaking in the sea and she really enjoys it so I’ve booked two tickets to do this at the end of March - www.kayakinglondon.com/kayaking-tours-information/little-venice-and-back/

She can take her sister or a friend, or me if I can hack it (baby due in a few weeks, trip at the end of March just after DD’s birthday).

I’m also getting some other little bits and pieces - a new water bottle, something from lush, some more chocolate, and a cactus!

Thank you for all the suggestions, and feel free to keep them coming - I think I’ll be back here in a few months for DD2

We got Dd a netball post for her 13th bday. One of the most used presents ever!

Echo dot?

That sounds like a brilliant day Tabby. I hope she enjoys it and takes you 😀