Fun office supplies. Post it notes, white out gadgets, funky paper clips.

My nerdy kid who is into several fandoms finds interesting stuff at redbubble.com and loves her subscription to Owlcrate.

Anonymous wrote:I have a nerdy, non-fashion inclined 12 year old daughter and I have no idea what to get her for Christmas! She’s not into video games, she’s not into fashion, she’s not really into appearances (no mani-pedi type things for her). She loves fantasy books and mythology, so I will be getting her some books and/or a barns and noble gift card. But it seems like such an “adequate” gift (not in a good way) compared to all the toys and busy things her sister will get (her sister is younger.
And before someone tells me I have to ask her: I did. She said “uh... I don’t know.”

God you're so lucky. Maybe she's interested in learning something new? Nerdy as it seems, a knitting class might be fun-- a lot of kids (even my DS13) like to knit.

Anonymous wrote:Nixie clock ? My DS has been coveting one.

the $300 one???

Mom of nerdy teen and tween here whose dad is a Ph.D. scientist in the STEM field.

Our 12-year-old has read all of the Wings of Fire and Warrior Cats books including any graphic novels, so I'm skipping books this year. She doesn't like board games. She doesn't like to shop very much. We're getting her:

A phone
A Nintendo Switch
A new Fitbit
Some art supplies
An astronomy nightlight that reflects starts onto the ceiling (she loves astronomy)
A few quirky/funny science t-shirts

We don't buy STEM kits. They are all over-priced junk.

My daughter is like yours and she asked for a bean bag chair for her room. Here's some other suggestions:
- Warrior Cats books
- Wings of Fire books
- Graphic Novels
- OzoBot coding robot that they use in school
- Card games: Unstable Unicorn, You got crabs, Exploding Kittens, Bears vs Babies, etc.
- Puzzle

If you have the time and money, our’s ranks Harry Potter and Cursed Child (the Broadway show) as her life’s top event.

My DD loved our big gift to her which was one of those egg shaped chairs for her bedroom you hang from ceiling. I got from Wayfair I think. I got an oversized one that she can basically nap in. But a year later its still her favorite spot to relax and read in. Her friends also think super cool. You do need to find support in ceiling but easy to put up.

Anonymous wrote:What specific "fandoms" is she into? Star Wars? Harry Potter? Marvel? DC Comics?

There are amazing options, just let us know what her passion is!

She loves Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.

Thank you everyone, I’m loving the suggestions, keeping them coming!

What specific "fandoms" is she into? Star Wars? Harry Potter? Marvel? DC Comics?

There are amazing options, just let us know what her passion is!

Anonymous wrote:The magazines made me remember that my girl this age loves Muse magazine. I think there are some other literary magazines aimed at tweens or teens.

My geeky 12yo girl has asked for a subscription to National Geographic Traveler. But she’s also enjoyed the regular NatGeo in the past, especially once she outgrew their Kids magazine and Ranger Rick.

My similarly geeky DD took a photography class at school, which she really enjoyed. We got her a DSLR camera.

Also wanted to add the mine really loves her yugibo chair for reading books. She also has one of those swinging chairs as a cuddly place to read that she really likes.

The magazines made me remember that my girl this age loves Muse magazine. I think there are some other literary magazines aimed at tweens or teens.

Sorry not to have specific suggestions, but this helped our family: I had my kids make amazon wish lists. I told them to put any random thing they want on there even if it’s not the best price, because we can always buy it elsewhere. They have clothes, accessories, games, room decor, art supplies, etc. I think what helped them the most is that it gives suggestions based on your searches. You can also prioritize the items on your list, which is helpful for people who want to shop from the list. It’s great for me to shop from and also to be able to pass it along for anyone else who wants to get a gift.