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Gift ideas for teenagers

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juicy0 · 05/11/2019 20:50

I've been reading lots of threads here with some fabulous ideas for younger children but I could really do with some ideas for teens. I have a DS 14 and DD 18 and whilst I found it easy to buy presents for them when they were younger I find it more difficult now. It's particularly hard to find those perfect little surprise gifts that used to make their faces light up.
Any ideas please?

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sleepismysuperpower1 · 05/11/2019 21:32

would they enjoy tickets to something, maybe a sports event or a show? I am looking to get dd15 tickets to see a west end show next year, and a cinema pass too as she is mad on marvel and new films are coming out.

Jaffacakebeast · 05/11/2019 21:51

Driving experience? Merlin passes?

juicy0 · 05/11/2019 21:57

@sleepismysuperpower1 show tickets is a lovely gift idea, we did Hamilton last year, I'll have a look and see what's on this year though.
@Jaffacakebeast DS would definitely enjoy a driving experience, I'll have a look on groupon as they often have them, thank you. We live too far away from anywhere to use merlin passes!

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pumpkinpie01 · 05/11/2019 21:59

Is your dd a girly girl ? I have a dd 18 and I could buy and buy for her

juicy0 · 05/11/2019 22:22

@pumpkinpie01 what do you mean by girly girl? She likes jewellery, clothes, movies, perfume but isn't that fussed about make up/nails really although has shown more interest lately.

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Leeds2 · 05/11/2019 23:23

Lush bath bombs.
Walking over the O2 in London experience.
Trip to Go Ape!
Fancy headphones.
Flying in a wind tunnel experience. We went to Xscape in Milton Keynes, but I know there are others throughout the UK.

WagtailRobin · 06/11/2019 02:06

A bracelet from Bloom Boutique or INKA for your daughter? They do some beautiful stacking bracelets etc.

Sass&Belle do really pretty items for teen girls, have a browse.

swizzlestix · 06/11/2019 05:51

How about a Bakedin subscription

pumpkinpie01 · 06/11/2019 06:51

How about -
Pandora ring
Perfume
Top shop voucher
H & m voucher
Pj's
Fancy phone charger
Personalised phone case
Benefit bronzer set
Decent make up brushes
Nice burner with some fancy melts presented in a nice tin with tea lights and a fancy lighter
Spa day for you and her.
Earrings

DS -

Trainers
Ripleys Believe It or not book ( weird and wonderful)
Bungee jump/ go karting experience
Latest game

DreamingofSunshine · 06/11/2019 07:37

Bit of an alternative suggestion but what about a few Christmas decorations of their own? If you did 3-5 each year then once they move out they'd have a lovely collection.

purplepalace · 06/11/2019 07:51

Ideas for both: Earphones for phone or AirPods
Extra long charger cable for phone
Decent Portable charger for phone
Phone case
Clothes
Vouchers for Starbucks / Nando's / five guys

DS: Nice wallet , quirky Keyring
Interesting mug (jokey slogan or line from a favourite movie etc.)
Socks
Chocolate
Decent razor set, blades & shaving gel, aftershave etc.
Chilli sauce
Games for Xbox?
Gaming earphones?

DD: bath bombs
Perfume
Nice stationery from paper chase or similar
Pixi glow tonic
Make up Brushes
Decent makeup
Jewellery
Fancy water bottle
Handbag or backpack / scarf
Fluffy socks & slippers
Scented candles / fairy lights / sheepskin rug

juicy0 · 06/11/2019 11:44

Thank you all for your ideas, they're very much appreciated and I'm currently busy searching online as a result!

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Titsywoo · 06/11/2019 11:46

Teens are tricky. I'm getting dd 15 a mini fridge for her room this year as she spends so much time in there! Grin

sleepismysuperpower1 · 06/11/2019 11:58

oh, and also chillys bottles are popular

historysock · 06/11/2019 11:58

My DD's LOVED their driving experience.

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