Preteens - need a ohhh! Gift idea

[2010rachel29]

Hi

Would like so inspiration for 2 preteen girls for a bit special gift as others 2 children have got items that will get a reaction and don't want others to be left out if possible .

• Not electronics *Not make up

DD is getting an Instax camera from her grandparents (or is that too Techy?)

It really depends on ages, interests and budget.

My art loving 10 year old is getting some £££markers and colouring pencils that she’ll squeal at delight with, my 13 year old not so much.

How much are you spending, and what are their interests?

Ski's, or snowboard? Complete series of their fav books? Guitar?

We’ve also got all our dc cloth bound versions of their favourite books, that should be a pretty “wow” moment for them too.

Where did skis come from as a suggestion! Even if they go skiing every year presumably you usually hire the gear there?

Seconded/thirded something linked to a special interest or coveted brand or item, that's what gets you the ooh. Child me would have loved anything linked to cats, a friend's child anything Minecraft themed, another kid may really love an Oodie in a cool pattern as that's what is cool with their friends.

Is this for your own DC? An ooh gift is either something they've been wanting or something very specific to them.

That's going to be very different for each child. One might want a piece of jewellery (think Pandora is still desirable with teens) and the other would hate that but love a real oodie or a fish tank or new bedding or whatever. Without more info it's a bit hard to suggest.

Have you talked to them about what they might like?

Sadly got Instax or similar last year.

Some nice jewellery? Maybe a charm bracelet they can add to over the years.

Trainers like converse, Nike dunks etc

Crocs

Wireless headphones

Tickets to a show or gig?

Watching with interest for my DD.

So far I've got her a moon lamp and fluffy crocs. Neither of which she's asked for, but her list is literally BLANK at the moment.

A snowboard made me laugh out loud 😂

Which moon lamp did you get @Minikievs ? I want to get one for DS but DH says we don't need it (I think he'd be delighted!).
DS is 11 and is getting massive amounts of Lego, onesie, a magnetic game.
DD is 9 and is getting clothes for her dolls, onesie, and a bedroom bin (she needs one! I think she'll be pleased though).
Both of them are getting new tablets, and minifigs in their stockings (custom for DD, Ninjas for DS), plus gingerbread duck soaps, pants and socks (traditional plus it fills up the stocking!).

Hoverboard
football training kit (or other sport)
rollerblades
riding lessons
Musical instruments (if they’re interested)

Velvetiser
Ice cream maker thingy
Sushi making kit
Beanbag for bedroom
Dartboard
Table tenis set
Keyboard

Do they like Harry Potter? If so tickets to Harry Potter studios?

or football, music, tickets to a game or concert.

name necklace

Themed afternoon tea - there’s a chocolate one or sweetie themed in London

@drspouse I got her one from Amazon- on offer at £15. It looks exactly the same as about a hundred other ones on Amazon 😂
I can't give any feedback though I'm afraid as it's not been delivered yet

Dry robe
Beanbag

Framed print.
Art items - charcoal, paints, pencils, paper.
Jewellery box.
Speaker for the shower.

Pandora?

Taylor Swift ticketsGood luck!

Yes to the name necklaces. I got a local silversmith the make a delicate version of DD's nickname that she prefers to her full name (it's pretty unusual). It was really simple but so nice, she loved it.

It cost £40 I think? Maybe £35? Anyway, it was a tiny amount for a really special thing.

Depends on their interests but DD loved either theatre tickets or animal experiences at that age.