What to buy nieces (12 & 16)?

[Pellewsmate]

I have 2 nieces and have no idea what to buy them for Christmas. They are my DH's brothers children and are virtually strangers to us. They live at the other end of the country and I last saw them 2 years ago, my DH and his brother never talk, not because they have fallen out but because they have nothing in common. I've tried to get ideas from MIL but she barely knows them either. I've only got sons and have no idea what girls like.
So, what do I get 2 girls 12 and 16?

Money in a card? Vouchers?

My standard 'I know nothing about this child' present is a box of derwent watercolour pencils and a pad of watercolour paper.

I was going to say the Naked Marshmallow toasting sets but I see that they are not taking orders, which is worrying because I am awaiting delivery... I'll have another think for you.

I think I'd put money in a card each and probably wrap some chocolates. Lindors or Ferraro Roches to open.

My dds would like
Money
Christmas chocolate
Art stuff
Stationary
Hot chocolate sets kind of things
Socks with things like pineapples or avocado's on them (for some reason)
Photo frames

Agree, Money in a card and fluffy socks/sweets/chocolates

Yes, nice stationery, fluffy socks, sweets.

Lush gift set.
Chilly water bottle.
Photo album from Paperchase.

Probably nothing if you don't know them. Presumably you don't see them either

Pyjamas
Cashmere socks (Next do some inexpensive ones)
Make up palette (natural looking colours) Blusher and highlight was one I remember enjoying in the 80s
Tinted lip balms
Make up brushes
Books

I'm sending teenage nieces ASOS vouchers so they can choose themselves.

Money or a voucher i would say!

I have been told clothes ( e.g.Nike socks !),money / vouchers and chocolate for my 14 year old niece.

My 16 year old DD would really like:

Gym shark yoga pants and matching top
perfume
Yoga mat
Trainers
Nice candles for her room
PJs from Victoria’s Secret
Urban Outfitters vouchers
Money
Molton Brown
Chocolate from Hotel Chocolat
Chilly’s food flask
Vouchers for coffee shops or Nando’s

Hth

My dd 12 wants a bliss light which is basically a galaxy projector thing. I think it's a thing on tiktok.

As a mum of teens I advise you just give money

Kids are so different

Mine would hate stationery

Benefit mascara.
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