Holiday gifts for tweens and teens 2023

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Anonymous wrote:My favorite Christmas morning memory is coming downstairs with my sister and seeing that barbie dreamhouse.

My teens are back into Barbie.

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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.

These are all mall brands, middle of the road prices so don’t worry. Easy to buy when the stores have sales online and at their stores. Even cheaper on eBay or poshmark

It’s not uncommon for 6th graders to like a style but not yet know the brands. Did she want flared Jeans or leggings? What did you end up getting?

I don't think Lulu prices are middle of the road prices - I don't pay $100 for leggings for myself, I certainly won't buy them for my tween. If she wants Lulu, she's pitching in to pay the difference between those and what I'd be picking up from H&M.

Lululemon leggings are $50 on sale to $100. You can easily get them for $30 - $40 new on Poshmark or eBay if you do the work and look every day.

Alo leggings are slightly higher in price but can get them for $50 on sale and they have more colors that teens might like. They are sold on Poshmark but the market isn’t flooded with them like Lulu so it’s tougher to find them.

Athleta is the same price line as Lululemon not all that different.

Gapfit has leggings the exact same as Athleta but are half the price.

The best bets are teen stores like Offline. They have a nice variety and are super flattering, good quality and on sale all the time.

I find H & M leggings to be too skimpy. Too thin, that’s why they’re so cheap. Same with Forever 21.

I got a pair of parachute pants for $19 at Pacsun this weekend. They are just like the Free People ones I got for $89.

I like adidas and Nike for athletic wear and they have great Sales. Free shipping if you sign up.

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Anonymous wrote:We're getting DS this watercolor set and some watercolor paper-- looks like it should be better quality than things marketed for kids. And most importantly, it won't take up too much room in our house!

Https://www.dickblick.com/products/raphael-watercolor-travel-pan-set/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearchword%3Dtravel%20watercolor%20set

My 6 year old would love that, thanks!!

I wouldn't recommend an adult paint set for that age--a lot of the pigments are toxic. My 12 year old takes it seriously re washing hands after painting and generally gets less paint on himself when he was younger.

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Pure Vida bracelets, Lululemon belt bag, beachwaver curling iron, Byoma skincare, small gold hoops, faux fur blanket, silk pillowcases, new phone case

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

What about concert ticket. My 14 year old loves Stevie Nicks so I got us tickets to her concert in Baltimore in February

This is awesome! I wish my kid appreciated Stevie Nicks. But seriously experience gifts for tweens/teens are awesome. Mine is a swimmer so Olympic trials here we come!

Mine too! See you in Indianapolis! Lol

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Lalapalooza tickets- IOUs since they don’t go on sale until spring. From a 16 yr old.

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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.

These are all mall brands, middle of the road prices so don’t worry. Easy to buy when the stores have sales online and at their stores. Even cheaper on eBay or poshmark

It’s not uncommon for 6th graders to like a style but not yet know the brands. Did she want flared Jeans or leggings? What did you end up getting?

I don't think Lulu prices are middle of the road prices - I don't pay $100 for leggings for myself, I certainly won't buy them for my tween. If she wants Lulu, she's pitching in to pay the difference between those and what I'd be picking up from H&M.

Agree.

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Anonymous wrote:Requested:
Skateboard
Dungeons and dragons
Cozy hoodie
New bike helmet that lights up (can they wear the same for skateboarding?)

ISO:
Something baking related
Something musical, maybe a ukelele

Flour shop at William Sonoma has some cute baking things.

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Anonymous wrote:My favorite Christmas morning memory is coming downstairs with my sister and seeing that barbie dreamhouse.

Thanks for this. I'm a tired parent and need to remember that joy as a kid!

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17 year old girl:

-new bedding (duvet cover and sheets)
-a bunch of ridiculously priced make-up
-cargo pants
-oversized sweaters
-packing cubes and bags
-Free People stuff --leggings and tanks plus a sheer shirt for under other shirts
-Lululemon shorts (I thought she was past this phase but I guess not?)
-hair bows (who knew but these are are in)
-a cheap bracelet from Jcrew
-essential oil diffuser



I buy from us and from my parents who always give me something like $250-$500 to spend. She won't get all of the above but these among the contenders

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I’d like to get a Stanley tumbler with top handle as a gift. Would 20 oz or 30 oz be better for middle school girls?

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Anonymous wrote:I’d like to get a Stanley tumbler with top handle as a gift. Would 20 oz or 30 oz be better for middle school girls?

20 oz is a bit small. My DD requested the 30oz.

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Anonymous wrote:I’d like to get a Stanley tumbler with top handle as a gift. Would 20 oz or 30 oz be better for middle school girls?

20 oz is a bit small. My DD requested the 30oz.

Thanks!

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Pretty sure my 13 yo wrote most of the skincare posts on this thread.

A couple of trendy, relatively low cost stocking stuffer ideas from her list that I haven’t seen mentioned are Maybelline Sky High mascara and (she’s a swimmer) a Barbie mini Tangle Teaser.

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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.

Pretty sure that post was a joke. Or do you really think some 12 year old boy wants a chandelier for christmas? The troll is eating this up.