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Gift for girl age 12-14?

pjoy — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:38:42 GMT

I need a good gift idea for a girl age 12-14. This is for an angel tree at church, so I don't know anything about the girl, but all of these gifts are going to a homeless shelter. Any ideas out there in the price range of $40-50? Thanks!

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

pattypeep — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:46:25 GMT

@pjoy A gift card, IMO. Perhaps $40.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

Graydoxiechick — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:49:14 GMT

sweatshirts,slippers,socks, dollar store has great little makeup sets, you can creat gift baskets with little lotios, shampoos,etc. Use creativity! Check out Target dollar isle in the front

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

pjoy — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:51:50 GMT

That's my first inclination because the girl can get exactly what she wants. But the instructions are to buy a gift.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

sunshine45 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:51:51 GMT

I am guessing they did not give you a size?

Maybe a cute crossbody bag with a gift card

Beauty products

Socks and tights

Scarf, gloves, hat

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

corismom1 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 01:08:29 GMT

I like the idea of the bag with a treat, perhaps a flavored lip gloss.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

GCR18 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 01:08:56 GMT

Hat, scarf, gloves, nail polishes, socks, beauty basket, lip gloss.

My niece started getting into the girlie things around 12. The practical part of me says the warm accessories.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

viva923 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 01:11:20 GMT

Gift certicate to a nice department store,

Bath=body lotion, bath gels,

I tune gift card,

winter scarf, gloves.

I movie you can play on t.v..

I have a 13 yr old grand daughter and she has been given the above gifts and enjoys them.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

Carmie — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 01:47:23 GMT

I have two grand daughters ages 13 and 15. One is a girly-girl, the other one is a Tom-boy. Neither one would like lotions and potions, lip gloss or any types cosmetics or small purses or jewelry. It’s impossible to purchase anything unless I know that they absolutely want it. Girls that age are so picky.

i would purchase a small gift, such as some cute socks or gloves and tuck a gift card in the package like a Visa Gift Card or a gift card from Walmart.

i often do a small gift and a gift card when I pull names from an angel tree. One year I had a 10 year old child who asked for warm socks, mittens and a hat. Poor kid. I purchased everything he wanted and gave him a gift card too. He sounded very needy.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

tansy — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 01:52:57 GMT

I’d go with the gift card tucked into a small treat. Let her pick out something she really wants and likes.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

Bri36 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 02:06:54 GMT

Girls that age love Target. She can pick out almost anything she likes there.

A gift card would be so appreciated, I’m sure

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

KitTkat — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 02:58:52 GMT

@pjoy

How about a cuddly blanket? Since it's through church, what about

a girls teen study bible?

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

10grands — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 03:06:23 GMT

Under those circumstances (going to shelter), I would not give a gift card. But gloves, warm hats, a nice throw (they can be purchased very inexpensively). I would give things that would be used by her - a gift card could be used for others.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

sunshine45 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 03:10:22 GMT

@KitTkat wrote:
@pjoy
How about a cuddly blanket? Since it's through church, what about
a girls teen study bible?

since it is going to a girl in a homeless shelter and you really dont know what, if any, religion the young girl is, it is probably best NOT to give a bible.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

Desertdi — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 03:19:10 GMT

Warm sweater

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

BirkiLady — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 03:47:19 GMT

School supplies such as pens, paper, lined notebooks. Mixed nuts (protein) in individual baggies for snacks. Warm robe, slippers. Reading material recommended for pre-teens by B&N. Burts Bees lip gloss and Nuetrogena facial wipes. A back pack and pad-lock for school.

Remember she may not have any electronics to pay any music or movie on. Give her something she needs and will appreciate. Stay away from gift cards; she probably has not learned the best use for money. Thanks for helping her!

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

Sage04 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 04:47:53 GMT

@BirkiLady, great minds think alike. I would also include a nice hat, scart and glove set. $40-$50 can buy some lovely things that a teenager would appreciate. Include a throw also.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

BirkiLady — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 04:56:10 GMT

The gloves, hat, scarf and throw were great ideas. I had to think long and hard to beat those! You'll be giving a pre-teen some very, very much appreciated gifts, which I'm sure she either doesn't have or needs replaced (and doesn't have the funds to do so). Isn't it a good feeling to remove a name from a tree and help someone? So glad you are helping that young lady! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Tuck a note in her gift that your friends wish her a Merry Christmas, too!

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

momoftwo2007 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 06:06:27 GMT

@pjoy

Gift cards will not work for people in the homeless shelter since they often don't have transportation to get to the stores.

I am agreeing with other posters that cute hat, gloves, and twin size blankets will be really nice. And perhaps also add a personal care gift set. The teens I know all love to smell good. The Body Shop have these gifts sets now on sale for only $14. But you can probably find similar products in TJMAXX or stores like that.

Re: Gift for girl age 12-14?

Kachina624 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:24:05 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
School supplies such as pens, paper, lined notebooks. Mixed nuts (protein) in individual baggies for snacks. Warm robe, slippers. Reading material recommended for pre-teens by B&N. Burts Bees lip gloss and Nuetrogena facial wipes. A back pack and pad-lock for school.

Remember she may not have any electronics to pay any music or movie on. Give her something she needs and will appreciate. Stay away from gift cards; she probably has not learned the best use for money. Thanks for helping her!

I have a feeling a gift card could easily fall into the hands of a greedy parent.