Teen girls - what to get as small holiday gift if you don't know if they will get you one?

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Anonymous wrote:Why would anyone be embarrassed? You need to reset your thinking on that.

I don't understand what this means.

Do you have any ideas? for gifts to share?

Oh come on! The girl is 13. Of course it would’ve embarrassing to get your friend a big present and not get anything in return. Sometimes I feel like people are intentionally obtuse.

OP, this depends on your daughter likes... What is she into? My kids are younger so I’m not well versed in what’s popular with older kids. As long as she keeps it small - bath bombs, slime, water bottle, whatever they like - just a small thinking of you gift.

I'm honestly shocked that this is a thing.

I would never be embarrassed if I gave a gift and the other person did not, nor would I be if I received one but didn't give one.

IMO, it's more embarrassing when you give a gift and the other person, who has no intention of giving you anything, sputters and says something like "I have yours at home" or "Yours is on the way!" and then you're later given something very generic that you know was quickly purchased as a reciprocation gift.

Gift giving is not quid pro quo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If she isn’t sure they are giving gifts:

A cute ornament
Little bag of treats/candy. Could be anything from homemade cookies to fancy candy from Lolli and Pops. Cute bag and you’re done

I gave an ornament that represented an inside joke to a group of friends once. I knew they weren't going to be giving me gifts because that wasn't something we did, but the joke ornament was too good to pass up. Maybe something like that?

Otherwise Bath and Body Works.

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Candy. That way no problem if you never give it away?

[Anonymous]

Shower melts— sort of like bath bombs but used in the shower.
A journal and fun pen.
One a day calendars in things they like.

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Pure Vida bracelets