Holiday gifts for tweens and teens 2023

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For the person who said baking, my DD is 13 and really enjoys the Bake Eat Love baking kits. You can choose individually or go with a subscription. They have all the ingredients except for an occasional perishable item, like cream.

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Anonymous wrote:My 12yo DS wants a Sodastream and a chandelier.

He sounds amazing.

Weird comment! Why is this 12yo more ‘amazing’ than another 12yo DS who wants something like sneakers or dice for D&D?

Why is he more amazing than the tween that asks for sneakers or D&D stuff? I need to explain this? One kid has unusual, mature and impecable taste. The other is just run of the mill and basic. I like creative types. You like basic. That’s okay, too.

Wow, really? You're judging a 12yo as basic because they don't want a Sodastream and a chandelier? That's just ridiculous.

I mean, you can't even spell impeccable, so I'll take your mean-spirited comment with a grain of salt.

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Anonymous wrote:Not trying to be snarky but genuinely curious, when did your kids get do into brand names and how did they learn all the brands they're desiring ?My eighth grader and sixth grader are pretty brand ignorant.

Mine are the same way - they don't know brands, but do know the styles they want (like my 6th grader wanted cropped shirts all summer, wanted flared pants this fall, etc.). She knows her 16 year old cousin is obsessed with Lululemon, but hasn't expressed any preference for brands yet. I'm hoping it stays that way for a while.

I think this is also a socioeconomic thing. We're pretty middle of the road as are the people at my kids' schools. There are a lot of wealthy people on this website, so take some of this with a grain of salt.

My kid generally isn’t brand focused but when I took him to buy shoes he saw Jordan’s and fell in love. None of his friend wear them. He’s never expressed a shoe preference before.

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Anonymous wrote:My 12yo DS wants a Sodastream and a chandelier.

He sounds amazing.

Weird comment! Why is this 12yo more ‘amazing’ than another 12yo DS who wants something like sneakers or dice for D&D?

Why is he more amazing than the tween that asks for sneakers or D&D stuff? I need to explain this? One kid has unusual, mature and impecable taste. The other is just run of the mill and basic. I like creative types. You like basic. That’s okay, too.

Until I see a picture of the wishlist chandelier I wouldn't say impeccable taste. There are a lot of hideous chandeliers out there.

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**What is Santa bringing 7th grade girls?

I ask this because she’s my oldest. The younger 2 kids love Santa more than her, if you know what I mean….. but Santa still needs to bring her something.

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Anonymous wrote:**What is Santa bringing 7th grade girls?

I ask this because she’s my oldest. The younger 2 kids love Santa more than her, if you know what I mean….. but Santa still needs to bring her something.

Me again. And maybe not every family does this, but I think it’s common for Santa to bring the biggest nicest gifts. Aiming for 100-150-200 depending on if we want to increase/reduce other gifts.

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Anonymous wrote:For 15-17 year old girls I suggest a Baggu crescent bag or a Uniqlo crossbody bag (Uniqlo is less expensive but Baggu has cuter designs), Nike Pro-Fit socks (plain white, or Dicks has some in neutral tones that are cute if your kid has the Ugg slippers), Rare Beauty blush or highlighter, Colourpop eye shadow palettes (inexpensive but good quality), Summer Fridays tinted lip balm, Laneige lip mask, a cute phone case from Casetify, jewelry from Local Eclectic

Wow that lip balm is expensive! Is it really worth it?

I have one and I do like it. You only need a tiny amount and it lasts a long time so I think it’s worth it, especially for a Christmas splurge

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Anonymous wrote:**What is Santa bringing 7th grade girls?

I ask this because she’s my oldest. The younger 2 kids love Santa more than her, if you know what I mean….. but Santa still needs to bring her something.

This might sound silly but have you considered a CD player system and actual CDs of her favorite artists? I am the mom of the 10/14 year olds who got them a digital camera and disposable cameras and we also bought a CD player system with physical CDs and they LOVE it. We bought all the Taylor Swift re-records as they were released and I went on eBay and found some other old favorites . They love to choose a CD to listen to during cleaning/dinner prep time.

She might love a CD player and some CDs for her room. Kids have only grown up in an all digital world and having physical ephemera of things like music and pictures that we took for granted as being “old” is really new and exciting for them.

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Anonymous wrote:My 12yo DS wants a Sodastream and a chandelier.

He sounds amazing.

Weird comment! Why is this 12yo more ‘amazing’ than another 12yo DS who wants something like sneakers or dice for D&D?

Why is he more amazing than the tween that asks for sneakers or D&D stuff? I need to explain this? One kid has unusual, mature and impecable taste. The other is just run of the mill and basic. I like creative types. You like basic. That’s okay, too.

Wow, really? You're judging a 12yo as basic because they don't want a Sodastream and a chandelier? That's just ridiculous.

I mean, you can't even spell impeccable, so I'll take your mean-spirited comment with a grain of salt.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:My 12yo DS wants a Sodastream and a chandelier.

He sounds amazing.

Weird comment! Why is this 12yo more ‘amazing’ than another 12yo DS who wants something like sneakers or dice for D&D?

Why is he more amazing than the tween that asks for sneakers or D&D stuff? I need to explain this? One kid has unusual, mature and impecable taste. The other is just run of the mill and basic. I like creative types. You like basic. That’s okay, too.

Wow, really? You're judging a 12yo as basic because they don't want a Sodastream and a chandelier? That's just ridiculous.

I mean, you can't even spell impeccable, so I'll take your mean-spirited comment with a grain of salt.

What’s ridiculous is getting butthurt and turning this into a competition. PP probably meant it as a silly throwaway comment, the way six year olds want a unicorn and a castle. For all you know, he may also want the sneakers and D&D dice. Let kids fantasize. It doesn’t reflect on your kid in any way.

[Anonymous]

Someone mentioned soda stream, and it jogged my memory.

My kid and I saw some water bottle system thing.. at Container Store and Walmart. I can’t remember its name or what it does. A purifier? A water flavorer?

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Anonymous wrote:**What is Santa bringing 7th grade girls?

I ask this because she’s my oldest. The younger 2 kids love Santa more than her, if you know what I mean….. but Santa still needs to bring her something.

This might sound silly but have you considered a CD player system and actual CDs of her favorite artists? I am the mom of the 10/14 year olds who got them a digital camera and disposable cameras and we also bought a CD player system with physical CDs and they LOVE it. We bought all the Taylor Swift re-records as they were released and I went on eBay and found some other old favorites . They love to choose a CD to listen to during cleaning/dinner prep time.

She might love a CD player and some CDs for her room. Kids have only grown up in an all digital world and having physical ephemera of things like music and pictures that we took for granted as being “old” is really new and exciting for them.

Great idea! Not silly at all.

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Anonymous wrote:Are the straws on those Stanleys always up?

Yes. I cannot figure out the appeal. DD is an athlete - what if it falls over? How does she manage on the bus? We convinced her to get another brand where the straw is covered. It’s also TikTok approved…Owala?

You can buy straw covers. They’re a thing.

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Anonymous wrote:I am seriously screwed. My kids need for nothing. I have no idea what to get them.

How about a house in Miami?

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Anonymous wrote:Are the straws on those Stanleys always up?

Yes. I cannot figure out the appeal. DD is an athlete - what if it falls over? How does she manage on the bus? We convinced her to get another brand where the straw is covered. It’s also TikTok approved…Owala?

You can buy straw covers. They’re a thing.

Straw covers? Good lord, humans can create problems where none need be.