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What to buy 11 & 13 YO girls

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mommyandmore · 18/10/2025 22:12

I’ve been tasked with buying my friends kids Xmas presents this year (13 & 11 year old girls) They act a bit older for their ages (as lots of young girls do nowadays) No idea where to start! Any suggestions greatly appreciated- £25.00 PP (ish) TIA!

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justneedtogetstarted · 18/10/2025 22:17

sephora or Sol janeiro perfumes/make up/skincare. Nee doh squishies. Cute Stationary . Earrings/necklace. Taylor swift/wicked/traitors merch.

Jack2025 · 18/10/2025 22:26

At that age I would buy a gift voucher where they have options to purchase items from different shops… https://www.one4all.com/cluster-card or put the cash equivalent in a card for them to buy what they want or to put into savings. I have a 10 year old and he would rather buy his own gifts…
I would steer clear of perfumes, make up, clothes etc - as that’s too much of personal choice…

mommyandmore · 18/10/2025 22:26

Love the Sephora idea! Maybe some lip products

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mommyandmore · 18/10/2025 22:27

Jack2025 · 18/10/2025 22:26

At that age I would buy a gift voucher where they have options to purchase items from different shops… https://www.one4all.com/cluster-card or put the cash equivalent in a card for them to buy what they want or to put into savings. I have a 10 year old and he would rather buy his own gifts…
I would steer clear of perfumes, make up, clothes etc - as that’s too much of personal choice…

Yes I was thinking clothes and makeup could be quite personal. I just think gift card can sometimes seem a bit … easy?

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Jack2025 · 18/10/2025 22:29

mommyandmore · 18/10/2025 22:27

Yes I was thinking clothes and makeup could be quite personal. I just think gift card can sometimes seem a bit … easy?

I think a gift card is a great idea as it means the recipient can buy something that they like rather than you buying something that you think they will like!

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