Gift Ideas for 13yo

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My dd is 13 and for Christmas she always wants a pile of suprise presents. She never asks for anything specific and doesn’t need anything this year. She is not playing with toys anymore and when not at school or clubs she just plays on her perfectly good iPad and phone.

So far my list is

normal edible treats like tube of smarties and chocolate coins
hot chocolate selection including marshmallows etc
small cuddly toy
books if I can find a suitable series

After that I’m stumped and I know she would be disappointed with such a small pile.
Any ideas welcome.

Nice pens / notepad
Socks and undies
An H&M voucher
A magazine with posters for her wall
A weekend bag for school camps and sleepovers
A waterproof bluetooth speaker
Spotify premium
Jewelry
A mug
A Labooboo (sp?) or a squishmallow
concert tickets
Body spray
Hair stuff
A cactus
A desk tidy
Fairy lights
A poster
A big squishy pillow for her bed
Pencil case
Sports equipment if she plays (new goalie gloves / a new bat / a netball)
A cute umberella
Sleeping bag
Books, books, books

Funko pops, Lego botanicals, thermal printer

headphones
what does she do on her iPad? Would she like drawing with a stylus? Or other accessories like a stand, case, keyboard, or anything fun like stickers or other decorations, and a phone case

what clubs is she in what are her hobbies?

hair accessories
makeup
skin care
perfume

a board Game or cards to play with you
things to decorate her room like a neon sign

shoes clothes bags
cosy socks or pjs or an oodie
Jewellery
bracelet making kit
voucher for a coffee shop
a small ‘tester’ type gift for a hobby you think she may like, like a mini crochet kit or baking set or candle making

I have 14 and 12 yo dds, some my ideas are:

A cricut to share
A lumie alarm clock
Tickets to a musical (I got Legally Blonde which is touring next year)
A cutebee book nook kit
A Studio Ghibli art book for dd1, a book of optical illusions for dd2
A bedroom decoration, maybe a storm glass

My dd is a year older but she wants a book nook- is that why they are called? A kit where you make a cute scene for the bookshelf.

She also wants the illustrated special editions of The Hunger Games series.

She’d be thrilled with a Taylor Swift official cardigan.

She has also previously been v happy with a silk pillowcase and hair wrap.

My 13 year old is into -

• Pandora
• anything Nike (even just the socks!)
• make up - seems to be an obsession with highlighters!!
• dots for spots
• Wednesday
• Squishmallows
• hair growth shampoo!

My nearly 13 yo has warned me she has a massive birthday and Christmas list

I haven’t seen it but I suspect it includes

Skincare & toiletries - Sol de Janeiro, Byoma, Bubble, Rare Beauty. More mascara
Subdued clothes
Jewellery - earrings and little necklaces
Uggs
Crocs
Adidas gazelles
Hair accessories- claw clips, sports bands
New water bottle, ideally Chillys or Lululemon
New rucksack, probably Nike or similar

NB she will not be getting all of this!

Uggs type boots or slippers
crocs
oodie or blanket
trainers (Nike)
jellycat
labubu
ikea peg board and accessories
k pop merch
korean makeup and skin care
baking recipe book
robux
headphones (over ear)
pj
Stationary (for school)
vacuum pack travel bag
fluffy socks
insulated leggings from Primark

turntable

Clothes? Maybe a nice dress/top and jeans, but also a really comfy hoodie and joggers or leggings

A lovely squishy pillow or similar for when she is chilling in her room on her iPad. Dunelm has a big selection of high back cuddle cushions.

A fancier version of everyday items e.g. Sundae shower foam, nuxe lip oil, legami pens, propelling pencil etc

Voucher for cinema trip or bubble tea or Starbucks

If I was buying a gift for your dd I’d go down the road of jewellery, smellies like a Rio De Janeiro set or something like a hoodie that came in sizes like S/M/L so she didn’t have to exchange it.

My DD has just turned 13. She got a Pandora charm bracelet for her birthday so we’ll get her another charm for Christmas. Not sure what else yet. She wants to see Hamilton so that may be an idea. I saw on another thread someone mention Lego Mineral which looks cool so I may get that either for her or myself!!

For her birthday, she loved…
Jellycat toy
Hollywood mirror with lights
Hollister vouchers
Necklace/earring/other jewellery (not expensive stuff!)
Fluffy blankets/cushions for her room
Cookery book
Victoria Secret spray
Skincare bits
Books

Other ideas and previous hits…
Tickets to musical
Room diffuser
Lyric poster of fav artist/song
Oodie or similar
Slipper
Mochi making kit
Ice cream maker
Waffle maker
Hoodie
Handbag style bag for school
Hot chocolate/smores hamper
Bath rack
Scented candle

All of these would go down well with Dd too. It’s amazing how similar they all are at the same age!