Tween gifts that aren’t tech or beauty?

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DD is just about to turn 12 and has asked for things from Sephora, hair curlers.

I have bought a Polaroid camera and scrapbook already and will get her a couple of beauty bits but I’m loathe to just give her all beauty / technology things, would like her to continue to try creative / sporty things. She enjoys baking, jewellery making,
we don’t have a garden and live in a flat.

thank you!

Waffle maker and waffle mix, or popcorn maker and corn to pop. Oodie. Themed bedding or fluffy blanket.

You could have a look online at local venues to see if there is a cover band of music she likes.

Might be too 'techy' but my DD loves her record player, and there are lots of options at different price points.

Gift card for local pottery painting cafe.

Oodie

Mini Sewing Machine if you wanted to try and encourage a new hobby

Books.
Crafts
Longed for fashion item?
Jewellery
Merch for shows/ bands she likes

Waffle maker and crepe maker were both huge hits here.

DD also a big baking fan. Some friends bought her a collection of cake / buns decoration stuff which she has used all year.

Some things for crafting. Both Hobbycraft and The Range would be good places to go for ideas.

Badge maker, resin jewellery making kit, Lego, bubble tea making kit, roller boots (if you have a local roller disco), bath bomb making kit, diamond art, jigsaw puzzle, rubiks cube, polymer clay. These are all things both my 11 and 17 year old like.

Ginger bread house

Amazing ideas thank you so much!!

Things my DD(12) has loved or would love along these lines are...
Rotating waffle maker
Chocolate fountain
Fancy tiered cake stand
Mochi making kit
Sushi making kit
Fimo (still loves this after years and years!)
Resin keyring kit
Tie dye kit
Crochet kit
Mug cake book and mug
Candle making kit
Cosy blankets/fluffy cushions
Art easel box set

Mine the same age wants Lego. She really enjoys the flower sets.

Place marking !

cd player and cds were popular for DD’s 11th birthday (cds are trendy)
candyfloss maker

Crochet kit

Baking equipment/lessons/cookbooks
Lovely stationery - diary with a little lock on it, bullet journal type notebook with fancy pens
Nice things for her bedroom