Help! Teenage DD. No presents

[ArthurChristmas2]

So, my lovely girl is just 15. My shopping is pretty much done apart from her. I have no presents whatsoever. She’s never asked for anything, ever. She’s not into brands. She has a phone, a laptop, kindle, new camera for birthday. She doesn’t really need any new clothes. She rarely wears jewellery. She does a lot of dance but we’ve either had to buy equipment as it was needed or she has regulation uniform. I am so clueless it’s frightening. Please hit me with your DD lists and ideas. Desperately seeking something to get her (I also have to get both sets of grandparents).

[bendmeoverbackwards]

@Beautiful3

I've bought mine oodies! Apparently they're a thing among the teens around here. New teddy bear fleece bed sheets, slippers and pyjamas. Make up bag with a long lasting lip gloss and mascara. Tub of sweets and the usual Ripleys strange but true annual!

*@Beautiful3* mine dds have also been looking at oodies. They're not cheap are they? I think there might be some cheaper alternatives around.

[wibdib]

A fun photography accessory is a lens ball - basically a clear solid ball that you can hold or prop up to take a picture through - there are lots on amazon for £10-£20+

A collapsible reflector or a little tent to take photos of objects in could also be good.

Some of the cashmere hand and wrist warmers

[bendmeoverbackwards]

Thank you @PurpleFrames

[BigBadBox]

Does she want stuff? I only ask as I have an anxious DD who gets really upset with all the excess of Christmas, all the new things that need put somewhere, she feels dreadful about any presents she's not quite keen on. We've ended up doing one modest present and putting the rest of what we'd spend in the bank for her and she's a lot happier with that.

Just wanted to put it out there as an idea, ignore me if it's nothing like your DD

[Thewinterofdiscontent]

This is cute

3D build your own bookshop

[PhantomErik]

risefromyourgrave

Can you tell me about the animals that attach to plants to make it look like a jungle that you mentioned upthread please? It sounds like something my DS would love!

[MyResponsibilityForTheTime]

What about a jewellery making kit?

www.amazon.co.uk/Supplies-Bracelets-Findings-Necklace-Repairing/dp/B07Z3HGQY2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&psc=1&c=ts&s=kitchen&ts_id=3063575031&keywords=Jewellery-Making%20Kits&_encoding=UTF8&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWVZLVVdJMFBSNEExJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDM4Mzc4UFJHWEJDS043MFA5JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NzU3NTcxVElRQjcwRVFSV0tDJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&qid=1605963399&sr=1-1-spons&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[RJnomore1]

I’m debating getting an ice cream roll maker for my 16yo

www.amazon.co.uk/The-Source-Wholesale-Rolled-Cream/dp/B08CVR1VVD/ref=asc_df_B08CVR1VVD/?hvlocphy=1007300&linkCode=df0&psc=1&hvnetw=g&hvadid=463298928670&hvdev=m&hvtargid=pla-969732256470&hvrand=15186062303334836560&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[MintyCedric]

There are some fantastic ideas on here!

My DD 16 has made a list but most of the things on it are moderately expensive (by my budget) and I love to do her a stocking with some surprises...I have a few more now!

Nothing specific to add but I find New Look usually do some good bits and pieces for small gifts and Campus Gifts is great for stocking fillers.

www.campusgifts.co.uk/

[risefromyourgrave]

@PhantomErik
They’re from Etsy, hopefully this link works!
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/550986153/plant-animal-decorations-house-plant?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=plants&ref=sr_gallery-1-6

[PurpleFrames]

@RJnomore1 i don't know if your DD is into them that's why you are thinking of it- but ice cream rolls are a bit out of fashion now :S sorry if you know she'd like it! Just trying to be helpful/honest

[PhantomErik]

Thank you risefromyourgrave they look perfect!

[risefromyourgrave]

You’re very welcome phantom. Hope he likes them!

[simbobs]

Place marking. My DD is 21 and really hard to buy for, being vegan, with reactive skin so many lovely gift items are unsuitable, but you lot have come up with some brilliant ideas. I'm going to go back through the thread and make notes. Seriously.

[MintyCedric]

@simbobs

I've just been browsing Campus Gifts and noticed that Heathfield & Ivory toiletries are vegan, not tested on animals and paraben & sulphate free.

There's more range on their own website

www.heathcote-ivory.com/our-collection.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkuP9BRCkARIsAKGLE8VILTpGCVnss2ZQvqQq1eKYgHhSJInQ_5XI-W-DMyFuEoBbTmaUeysaAgSXEALw_wcB

[RockingMyFiftiesNot]

What kind of dancing does she do?

[Notrobusta]

My daughter is the same age and we have got

Fake air pods
Cheaper smart watch that’s available on amazon
Oodie
Blue tooth shower speaker
Books
Silk pillowcase
Bits for her guitar
Earring book so store earings in
Big cushion thingy to put on her bed to lean on when reading
Travel mug for tea
Bubble tea making kit

[Harriedharriet]

If she is always cold get her a nice cashmere jumper and/or socks? I saw amazing arm knit throws on Etzy. Am thinking of getting in for dd. Google image them - some are made with merino wool.

[jocktamsonsbairn]

This year my 17yo dd is getting
Apple Watch (was extremely bargainous and I got it half price plus an extra discount otherwise I would never have been able to afford it!!)
Hoodie
Fluffy cosy blanket and hoodie for lounging about in in bed
Pyjamas
Marshmallow roasting set with a wee tin you can't use to toast them
https://nakedmarshmallow.co.uk/products/marshmallow-toasting-kit?pos=1&&sid=906adea41&ss=r

Laptop bag
Photo papers for her sprocket
Benefit make up brow stuff
Candle of her choice
George weasley wand
Harry Potter odds and ends
Stationery
Jewellery - initial necklace
Dry shampoo
Nice shower gel
Glass gingerbread man with maple syrup in plus pancake/waffle mix for Xmas day breakfast
Baked in baking kit

Some other bits but I can't remember what as I bought it all in October!

[BiblioX]

My daughter got a good telescope at that age and loves it. She also adored a metal detector following year and lots of steampunk stuff. Oh and a dress-designing mannequin and sewing machine; she went on to do costume design at Uni.

[RJnomore1]

She does like them, we don’t really follow fads here. As ops daughter likes cooking It may be it’s something they don’t have, like us, but that she would use. The making looks quite fun,

[Harriedharriet]

Thank you all! You just sorted out my children - they will be delighted as am I!!

[MrsScrubbingbrush]

Some brilliant suggestions on here.

Just ordered my DDs (15) a marshmallow roasting tin each, with different flavours, thanks @jocktamsonsbairn

[jocktamsonsbairn]

You're welcome! I can't wait to try it out myself!

[Pipandmum]

Same here. All my 15 year old came up with was sweets (that can only be bought at a particular shop). She doesn't wear makeup, doesn't wear jewelry, not in to smellies (gave a lovely gift basket for her birthday and they are all intact). She does art but has everything she needs. She never spends money do doesn't want any.
She doesn't need clothes either, but I've bought her a free things in Joules sale.
She finally came up with lego. Not much for adults so I got her some difficult nanobrick things - the Titanic (complete with figures) and a landmark building.