Holiday gifts for tweens and teens 2023

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Anonymous wrote:Out tweens have requested oculus, large Lego sets, squishmallows, arts supplies.

I'll probably get them go cart racing gift certificates also.

Where?

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Can anyone tell me if "sweatshirts with kind nice sayings" means a specific brand? Does this mean anything to anyone?

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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.

OP here. Not a troll. It was meant to be tongue in cheek. At this time of year, lots of parents can probably relate to kids asking for random and ridiculous stuff. Our job is to figure out what’s behind the request, and find a more realistic way to grant their wishes.

For context, we were in Home Depot walking through the lighting aisle and my son said “Wow! This is so cool! I want a chandelier for Christmas”, half joking and half serious. He knows it’s absurd, but he’s a theater kid and loves bling. This is the age where they start getting interested in decorating their room and making it their own space. I’ll probably get him a lava lamp.

Also, he really likes seltzer. A lot.

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Anonymous wrote:Can anyone tell me if "sweatshirts with kind nice sayings" means a specific brand? Does this mean anything to anyone?

I’ve seen this one around and it’s sweet!
https://www.thebeeandthefox.com/products/kind-people-are-my-kind-of-people

Lots of different versions of that particular one available.

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Anonymous wrote:what is a comfy?

also to those recommending the kendra scott necklaces, which styles for 15 yr old girl?

https://thecomfy.com/collections/the-blanket-you-can-wear?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=20308348244&utm_term=comfy%20hoodie&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9dGqBhAqEiwAmRpTC6VJfzQpnqctpS-JGKC2xSoVvS1_QNfxGXZb4vQgBL0kWO4wxVEhORoCza4QAvD_BwE

These are cat hair magnets!

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Teen 15:
Art for their bedroom

Asked for a specific cologne for the first time ever so already bought a bottle of that

Will get them a new pair of Nike J's because I know they are needed based on where current shoes are hitting all of a sudden

They never make lists (beyond when they were early Elementary school aged) so I go with my gut outside of a single request (this year was the above cologne).

We're also going out of town, overall I tend to spend on trips vs. gifts for holidays/birthday.

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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.

OP here. Not a troll. It was meant to be tongue in cheek. At this time of year, lots of parents can probably relate to kids asking for random and ridiculous stuff. Our job is to figure out what’s behind the request, and find a more realistic way to grant their wishes.

For context, we were in Home Depot walking through the lighting aisle and my son said “Wow! This is so cool! I want a chandelier for Christmas”, half joking and half serious. He knows it’s absurd, but he’s a theater kid and loves bling. This is the age where they start getting interested in decorating their room and making it their own space. I’ll probably get him a lava lamp.

Also, he really likes seltzer. A lot.

My teen DS asked for an espresso machine. He likes watching espresso tiktoks. He barely drinks coffee and has never had espresso.

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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.

OP here. Not a troll. It was meant to be tongue in cheek. At this time of year, lots of parents can probably relate to kids asking for random and ridiculous stuff. Our job is to figure out what’s behind the request, and find a more realistic way to grant their wishes.

For context, we were in Home Depot walking through the lighting aisle and my son said “Wow! This is so cool! I want a chandelier for Christmas”, half joking and half serious. He knows it’s absurd, but he’s a theater kid and loves bling. This is the age where they start getting interested in decorating their room and making it their own space. I’ll probably get him a lava lamp.

Also, he really likes seltzer. A lot.

My teen DS asked for an espresso machine. He likes watching espresso tiktoks. He barely drinks coffee and has never had espresso.

The power of Tiktok.

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

Same. And my kid isn’t into the Stanley/Lulu/trendy things.

Same. We take them on trips (skiing in WV, Europe, amusement parks, sports tickets, soccer slides, Hoodies from sports events, but they never want anything (not bragging, just frustrating). They have had video game systems they never use. Got them new iPhones last year. They do not care about clothes. Maybe new bikes when they stop growing. Soon maybe new bedroom furniture, upgrading from Ikea basics 12 years ago. Whatever shoes they need, since their shoes last about 6 months and they do several sports.

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My 14yo has asked for a new duvet and sheets for her room, sneakers (Onitsuka Mexico 66 which of course are sold out in every size, or Sambas which are also sold out), Brooklyn charm jewelry, a second ear piercing, curl defining hairbrush and diffuser, a new computer (this was dh’s idea… she’s going to get my old laptop), room decor, a ski backpack,and money for shopping.
She will get some but not all of it.
11yo (going on 18) wants every trendy type of skincare imaginable, a new wallet, leg warmers for ballet, Taylor swift merchandise, new sheets and art for her room.

The hardest to figure out is my 9yo son who is only into basketball. His big gift is tickets to see the Lakers when we are in LA in January.

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Anonymous wrote:My 9th grader wants: Nike Dunks, North Face jacket, Sol De Janeiro gift set, hoodies, jellycat stuffed animal, and a Stanley cup. She also asked for a Van Cleef necklace (lol)

My 7th grader wants: Converse Chuck Taylors, hoodies, a Kendra scott necklace, Glow Recipe Fruit babies, Charlotte Tillbury Glow Kit, face masks, and bath bombs.

I was confused for a minute. I thought maybe they have duplicate Stanley Cups made? But a Las Vegas team won and most of the northeast fans weren’t happy.

How out of touch can you get? These cups are everywhere. And Stanley as a brand has been around for decades.

Oh, are they related to Stanley Steamer? That’s all I can think of. I’ve never had anyone ask for a water bottle for a gift and I guess I’ve never looked that closely at the water bottles before, where do they sell them?

This person is clearly a troll. I have 7 and 10 year olds and even I know about the Stanley Tumblers (because all the soccer moms have them). Besides that, Stanley Thermos' were a big thing when I was a kid in the 80s. My immigrant parents would bring theirs filled with tea when we went on road trips. My mom would put hot food in a small Stanley thermos in my lunch sometimes. I think even my brother had a Stanley water jug for his soccer games (maybe it was Thermos brand, I can't remember).

Also it appears they still sell these and I am going to buy one.

Not a troll! I had never heard of them and I had never known a child or teen to ask for a water bottle by name. How is that so hard to understand?

As a kid in the 80s if we had outdoor activities there was a big thing of water with paper cups. My kids would take whatever water bottle that was available in the house and use it. None of us would be able to name the brand unless it was in front of our faces. It holds water? Good enough.

How old are your children, PP?

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Beats Solo headphones are $99 (regularly $199) at Target online right now.

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Anonymous wrote:My 9th grader wants: Nike Dunks, North Face jacket, Sol De Janeiro gift set, hoodies, jellycat stuffed animal, and a Stanley cup. She also asked for a Van Cleef necklace (lol)

My 7th grader wants: Converse Chuck Taylors, hoodies, a Kendra scott necklace, Glow Recipe Fruit babies, Charlotte Tillbury Glow Kit, face masks, and bath bombs.

I was confused for a minute. I thought maybe they have duplicate Stanley Cups made? But a Las Vegas team won and most of the northeast fans weren’t happy.

How out of touch can you get? These cups are everywhere. And Stanley as a brand has been around for decades.

Oh, are they related to Stanley Steamer? That’s all I can think of. I’ve never had anyone ask for a water bottle for a gift and I guess I’ve never looked that closely at the water bottles before, where do they sell them?

This person is clearly a troll. I have 7 and 10 year olds and even I know about the Stanley Tumblers (because all the soccer moms have them). Besides that, Stanley Thermos' were a big thing when I was a kid in the 80s. My immigrant parents would bring theirs filled with tea when we went on road trips. My mom would put hot food in a small Stanley thermos in my lunch sometimes. I think even my brother had a Stanley water jug for his soccer games (maybe it was Thermos brand, I can't remember).

Also it appears they still sell these and I am going to buy one.

Not a troll! I had never heard of them and I had never known a child or teen to ask for a water bottle by name. How is that so hard to understand?

As a kid in the 80s if we had outdoor activities there was a big thing of water with paper cups. My kids would take whatever water bottle that was available in the house and use it. None of us would be able to name the brand unless it was in front of our faces. It holds water? Good enough.

How old are your children, PP?

12 and late teens. Why?

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Any more high teen DS ideas? My kids literally don't want anything and I wish they did! It's hard to think!

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Anonymous wrote:Any more high teen DS ideas? My kids literally don't want anything and I wish they did! It's hard to think!

For my late teens, I gave cash last year. Just wrapped up money attached to random groceries - their favorite cereal, ramen, little debbies, etc. All the crap they love to eat, but the real gift was the cash.