Watching this thread closely since I have an 11yr old who is very hard to buy for this year for the reasons that OP stated. Done with most toys and dolls. Not yet fully into clothes and definitely not makeup. Airpods and Apple Watches for someone her age aren't ok in our family, although no judgment for those who do go that route.

She has asked for Legos and books so far but that's it.

Stocking stuffers will be easier in the form of fuzzy socks, Starbucks gift card, yummy smelling lip balm, and various other things like that.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 Tickets to Conan Gray- 2 for her and a friend and 1 for me as chaperone

Robotics kit

Mega Lego set

Gift card to Michael's

Lots of stocking stuffers (she actually likes these more than regular gifts)

What kinds of stocking stuffers?

We do things like a few types of nail polish colors, key chain-type swag, favorite candy, chapstick travel size lotion, cake-in-a-mug, gel pens & paper

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 Tickets to Conan Gray- 2 for her and a friend and 1 for me as chaperone

Robotics kit

Mega Lego set

Gift card to Michael's

Lots of stocking stuffers (she actually likes these more than regular gifts)

What kinds of stocking stuffers?

Agree ^^ My teens still love opening presents and having tangible gifts. Experiences and gift cards aren't really presents since they end up being family things anyway (for example: Winter wonderland at Kings Dominion or favorite fro-yo place, etc).

I saw a few recommendations for Ugg boots.

My sister is a dance teacher, and says all her teenage ballerinas wear Uggs before/after/between classes because they can slip them over their pointe shoes. It keeps the shoes clean, and keeps the muscles in their feet warm and flexible.

If your daughter doesn’t already have a pair, that might make an excellent gift.

Anonymous wrote:My 9yo is getting 2 experience gifts and a couple smaller things. Experiences are Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland the day after Christmas. And Beaity and the Beast at the Olney Theater the week between Xmas and New Year. Also going to get her a gift card for a book store.

Dutch wonderland isn’t a little young for 9?

My 9yo is getting 2 experience gifts and a couple smaller things. Experiences are Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland the day after Christmas. And Beaity and the Beast at the Olney Theater the week between Xmas and New Year. Also going to get her a gift card for a book store.

Anonymous wrote:3 Tickets to Conan Gray- 2 for her and a friend and 1 for me as chaperone

Robotics kit

Mega Lego set

Gift card to Michael's

Lots of stocking stuffers (she actually likes these more than regular gifts)

What kinds of stocking stuffers?

My 12 yo wants:

Instax camera & confetti film pack
Switch game
Too many books
1000 piece puzzle (she got really into them during the lockdown)
New Ugg boots
5x5 Rubik's cube
Fun socks
A candle warmer & nice smelling candle
Earrings

3 Tickets to Conan Gray- 2 for her and a friend and 1 for me as chaperone

Robotics kit

Mega Lego set

Gift card to Michael's

Lots of stocking stuffers (she actually likes these more than regular gifts)

New airpods
Clothes
Laptop jewelry
MyIntent bracelet kit

Instax camera
Christmas light for her room (Dd loves llamas so I got her a strand of llama lights).
A basket with art supplies, sticky notes, llama pens, small paint set.
A personalized ornament.
A personalized mug stuffed with cocoa, cider packets, fav candy

Air pods
Gaming computer (if she’s into that)
Hoodies (Nike, adidas)
Tennis shoes (fashion Air Force 1 or converse high tops or nice new running, lacrosse, basketball or whatever sport she’s into shoes)
New sport equipment for her sport or dance clothes
Light up makeup mirror
Phone carry case like https://www.bandolierstyle.com/collections/all?gclid=CjwKCAjwq9mLBhB2EiwAuYdMtRskU1wsL1gIAN_VCN1Ylr_pOgRXCnXJIHWI1vju6A7P88rH7_Fd3BoCBnAQAvD_BwE pricey but we’ll made and DD loves hers, you can get attachments for air pods and other things.
Gift card to Michael’s if she’s crafty
Gift card to bath and body works, Abercrombie, American Eagle
Nice hair straightening/curling
Nice hair dryer
Plush robe
Wearable blanket
Ugg’s

My 11 year old wants her ears pierced and earrings.
A fluffy Harry Potter blanket.
Books. So many books.
Switch games.
An upgrade from her twin size bed and a room makeover.
A larger softball bag.

My 11 year old was happy to get Vans shoes and ‘memory book’ (kinda like a scrap book).