Present ideas for quiet teen DD

[Decafflatteplease]

Any ideas for DD appreciated!

She's quiet, bookish, likes studying, science etc. not into makeup, hair etc anything typical teen girl! Likes going the gym, visiting NT type places, likes animals.

Really stuck for ideas she's just asked for money but I'd like some actual presents to give her aswell

Budget is £50 all in ideally. Vinted is proving a godsend!

So far I've got...to be split between stocking and actual presents haven't sorted that out yet.....

Personalised bookmark (Etsy)
One of those light up word box things
Christmas socks
Bath bombs
A tote bag.

All ideas appreciated!

someone on here suggested a personalised book embosser, Etsy has lots. I’ll be getting my daughter one.

Have a look on Present Indicative, they have some interesting gifts for those bookish sorts into maths, sciences, etc. It's a bit nerdy but nicely done... https://www.presentindicative.com/collections/new
Or there's https://www.bookishly.co.uk/
And https://wellreadcompany.com/ for literary bags and the like

Moon lamp
Nice stationery
Jigsaw
Board game
Mug
Recipe book

For the gym, an ice-cooling towel?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooling-Vakki-Forehead-Wristband-Exercise/dp/B074867R8Q?tag=mybestuk-21&th=1

I'm a teacher and have lots of pupils just like this!

thing to decorate her bookshelves - funko pops, lego or bookshelf diarama kit? quirky bookends?

beautifully illustrated copy of her favourite book? map or art work connected to a favourite series?

I recently bought myself a jigsaw in home bargains, the picture is of library shelves but all the books have punny titles / authors. IIRC it was about £4 - 5 pound

book people are often also stationery lovers - nice notebook / journal / calligraphy or brush pens? pastel highlighters VERY popular with the teens I teach. reading light? Quirky post it notes?

things to make a cosy reading corner in her room - comfy chair, cushion, blanket, twinkly lights?

book vouchers? Would she appreciate a kindle? audible credits?

decent non leak insulated drink bottle or cup?

Cash is always a good gift for any teen 👍

Would she like a book nook?
Does your total budget include the things you have already bought? How much do you have left? I am assuming not too much?

Ha the image that came up with your links made me laugh- I was thinking museum bums was quite a niche thing to suggest 🤣

I wasn't expecting that, but it made me laugh too so I didn't try to change it

Seems obvious but I'd get her books.

What's a moon lamp please @Forgottenmyphone

@Decafflatteplease A lamp that looks like the moon https://www.amazon.co.uk/ACED-Lighting-Adjustable-Brightness-Rechargeable/dp/B07CZB7FLN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=moon%2Bnight%2Blight&qid=1700382113&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1