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Present ideas for 11 year old who mostly only likes reading and Minecraft

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XmasOverload · 06/12/2022 07:51

DD turns 11 very close to Xmas and I’m at a loss of what to get her as her main present. I’ve already got all the small things I can think of for stockings. Total budget left overall is £80 - can be one big present or split.

I’d happily spend less overall but her sibling (with similar close birthday to xmas) knew what they wanted and our policy is to spend the same (within reason).

She’s an avid reader and has tonnes of books already plus a kindle with kids unlimited. She does like animals but not keen on experiences. Have adopted animals in the past and would prefer to do something new. She’s not that into craft stuff. She does like Harry Potter, Minecraft and Lego (but has a lot of that stuff already and is already getting more from relatives who took all my best ideas this year). She’s not remotely interested in clothes or jewellery etc.

I am now officially out of ideas! Does anyone have any inspiration please?!

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lilachouse · 06/12/2022 07:57

Big bean bag for reading on, book subscription, nice bits for bedroom - new lamp or duvet set…

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Loopylouloulala · 06/12/2022 08:00

What about a zoo experience if you have one near you, where if she likes a particular animal you go in for the day and help out the zoo keeper. Obviously not in the lion enclosure, but feeding get Rafe's, counting penguins etc .

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WeirdPookah · 06/12/2022 11:07

Has she read the Minecraft novels?

The Woodsword Chronicles.

There are 6 in that series. It's complete, there is another still being written.
They might be a bit young for her, but my daughter loved them.

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PhantomErik · 06/12/2022 11:15

Squishmallow

Reading cushion - dunelm do a nice Harry Potter one.

Dunelm also do the Harry Potter house oodies.

Bullet journal- Ottergami on Amazon are great.

Full Length mirror, rug, poster, lamp, bedding etc

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Fivemoreminutes1 · 06/12/2022 11:15
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Terracottage · 06/12/2022 11:19

There are lots of nice Minecraft lights available, bedroom signs, alarm clocks etc. What about an Oodie or onesie with Harry Potter or Minecraft on? Or a Minecraft kindle case?

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XmasOverload · 06/12/2022 12:38

Great stuff thanks!!!

She got the Minecraft novels last year - and loved them. Also a squishmallow and new light/duvet/bean bag etc for her room. But some signs might work this year.

She would probably love an oodie but I can’t bring myself to get a proper one. Will look at the Dunelm ones thanks!

Will Google the rest of them over my lunch break!

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lilachouse · 06/12/2022 19:20

There’s also a super fluffy hp onesie in marks and Spencer

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