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Present ideas for older teens

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Sunseekers · 12/09/2026 15:55

DC will be 17 this Christmas and for the first year I'm at a bit of a loss for what to get her. She has a p/t job that pays well so buys her own clothes and make up. Hobbies seem to have dropped off recently, other than some sports commitments which she doesn't need anything for.

She is keen to learn to drive, then travel then go off to uni - but that won't be for another year.

I've always had brilliant gift inspiration from these threads so would love ideas from parents who have experience of late teen Christmasses. Oh and she still loves a stocking!

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Milliegum · 12/09/2026 15:56

Driving lessons will go down a storm

Milliegum · 12/09/2026 15:57

Stockings for my teen DD are SO easy…. Premium make up, toiletries etc that usually out of her price range. Few jokey bits. The white company cashmere socks. And some lovely stationary and usually a gift card

Snipitpls · 12/09/2026 17:30

Well easy then…. Driving lessons!

Shinyandnew1 · 12/09/2026 17:36

Surely driving lessons is the obvious one-that’s what each of mine got for their 17th.

AlexFurbison · 12/09/2026 18:08

Does she like music? I'm getting my teen DD some vinyl records this year as well as a band t-shirt she loves.

Sunseekers · 12/09/2026 20:55

AlexFurbison · 12/09/2026 18:08

Does she like music? I'm getting my teen DD some vinyl records this year as well as a band t-shirt she loves.

That's a good shout, yes she loves music and going to gigs.

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Sunseekers · 12/09/2026 20:56

Shinyandnew1 · 12/09/2026 17:36

Surely driving lessons is the obvious one-that’s what each of mine got for their 17th.

Yes she'll get lessons for her birthday (which is between now and Christmas), so I don't want to repeat that.

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Sunseekers · 12/09/2026 20:57

Milliegum · 12/09/2026 15:57

Stockings for my teen DD are SO easy…. Premium make up, toiletries etc that usually out of her price range. Few jokey bits. The white company cashmere socks. And some lovely stationary and usually a gift card

Edited

I do love doing stockings. She buys a lot of make up so an upgrade on her usual is a good idea.

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Needmorelego · 12/09/2026 20:58

Does she enjoy reading?
Any of her favourite authors got new books coming out?
Nice editions of old favourites?

Forgottenmyphone · 13/09/2026 06:13

Mini fridge for makeup
UV nail lamp and nail wraps (e.g. Holy Nails and MoYou)
Makeup bag from The Flat Lay Co
Silk pillowcase (ones from Kitsch are very popular)
Lego botanicals
Owala Freesip bottle
Instax camera
Fahlo animal tracking bracelet
Soda stream
Ugg slippers
Sweaty Betty or Lululemon gym tote
Backlit vanity mirror
Charm bracelet

Snipitpls · 13/09/2026 09:37

Sunseekers · 12/09/2026 20:56

Yes she'll get lessons for her birthday (which is between now and Christmas), so I don't want to repeat that.

How many for her birthday?

Thatsanotherfinemess1 · 13/09/2026 09:42

Has she passed her theory? If not, the flashcards might be a good small stocking filler. Discovery set of perfume from notino so she can find one she likes? The Christmas board on here has some better suggestions and lots of deals

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