Gift ideas based on my 11-year-old daughter’s actual wishlist, plus things I’ve bought for her and would recommend. A mix of trendy, useful, affordable and splurge-worthy picks for birthdays and holidays.
So cute! Great for when she has activities after school or hanging out with friends. When she doesnt need a bigger bag, but still wants to take a book, snack and water bottle.
We love Owala! She already has one that's a few years old, but loves this color. I hate buying more water bottles, but her other one is beat up after several years of use, so it's time. So many color ways to choose from, something for everyone.
Owala 24 fl oz Stainless Steel FreeSip Water Bottle - Out of the Blue
She's been wanting these for years. I got the Target knockoff last year, and they fell apart quickly. She wants the real thing this time. Love this neutral color that will go with everything.
Kids' Tasman II
Such a pretty color and an easy gift when you’re not sure what to buy. It feels a little more grown-up and special without being too mature for a tween.
Daphne Gold Frame Short Pendant Necklace
Tried to put off getting this as long as I could. She's been asking for it for a couple of years. It's a little pricey, but will last her for a while.
"Everything Comes in Waves" Hoodie in Pink
I'll never understand the obsession, but these are actually so soft and fun to hold.
NeeDoh Fuzz Ball (Colors May Vary)
Great for travel. Pretty color. On sale!
Travel Toiletry Bag 3.5L | Women's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
perfect for headphones, cash, lip gloss, or other small things.
Perfect for lip gloss, sunscreen and a few small beauty essentials. I like that it feels fun and grown-up without being something she’ll outgrow immediately. Good for adults too!
City Essentials Pouch *Mini 2L | Women's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
Her favorite book series right now! This is the boxed set of books 6-9, inlcuding 8.5! Something about having the whole collection on your shelf!
Keeper of the Lost Cities Collection Books 6-9 (Boxed Set) - by Shannon Messenger (Paperback)
New color! She loves adding to her collection and she dones't have this one yet. It's sheer with a shimmer, and toasted marshmallow is perfect for fall.
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays
A new color that's so pretty and great for fall and gives a little tint without looking like she's wearing too much makeup. A great addition her collection!
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays
She's always taking my headband and scrunchie so I'm getting her a set of her own. Love how the scrunchie soaks up water to speedup hair drying, and the head band is great for when shes washing her face or doing a mask. This Hero set color is also ...
Hero Perfect Pair Spa Headband and Scrunchie
This is something she's been wanting for a while! She loves anything crafty/creative, and I can see her having a lot of fun making her own stickers for notebooks, water bottles, cards, and little gifts for friends.
Hello Blink Sticker Maker Create Your Own Stickers - Bluetooth Mini Thermal Sticker Printer Craft for Age 8+, by Ceaco
Love this super cute and comfy set! She picked this color, but it comes in lots of options. Great for school or lounging.
Minimalist Kids Hoodie
The kids love Jellycats, and the Amuseables are so fun! This one is perfect for her birthday.
Amuseables Birthday Cake
Another favorite book series. She already read them , but loves having the whole set to keep and reread.
Judy Blume Essentials Boxed Set: 7 Books
The coziest blanket! She's going to love snuggling up with this while reading her favorite book!
Marshmallow Cozy Throw
Another great travel bag for toiletries, makeup, skincare, or really anything! Great for when she goes to sleepovers too.
Frasier Sterling Puffer Pouch
Another great find. Bold and bright, great for travel, school, activities and more!
Frasier Sterling Puffer Pouch
She's always taking my hair clip to hold up her thick, wavy, long hair. These flat ones stay in all day and won’t give her a headache.
TELETIES Medium Square Flat Hair Claw Clip
Another fun arts and crafts gift that even her friends and I got into. Got this for her last year, but she still uses it! She loved picking the fabric and choosing different designs. A great gift for ages 8-12.
Joyfy Fashion Design Sewing Art and Craft Kit for Girls, DIY Barbie Doll Accessory Handmade Fashion Dress with 3 Mannequins, Valentine's Day Birthday Gift for Girls Age 8+
She doesn’t have this yet, but she used it at family member’s house and had so much fun with it! She bedazzled her hair brush, and a lip gloss. Easy to use and no mess. Great gift, perfect for a rainy day activity!
Bedazzler Kit with Rhinestones, 40,000 Pcs Jelly Gems, 40 Colors 3mm Flatback, 3 B7000 Glue for Diamond Art, Crafts, Shoes and Nail Art
Jellyfish lamps are still popular! Getting this one for her birthday - she picked it out herself!
Lite Trends 9" Jellyfish Lamp with 7 RGB Color Modes – Includes 2 Multicolor Jellyfish, Whisper-Quiet Motor, USB Powered Mood Light for Bedroom or Desk
For the aspiring gymnast! We already have a balance beam and a gymnastics mat. This is a big ticket item, but has been on her list for years and now that she's in higher levels, she can practice at home.
Kangaroo Hoppers Kids’ Gymnastics kip bar bundle
Great for the kiddos who love to bake! This one is easy to use for an 11 year old, and makes 7 mini donuts. Bonus for being able to use cake mix batter!
Mini Donut Maker, Homemade Dessert Maker Features Double-Sided, Non-Stick Surface & Space-Saving Design, Makes 7
Cute robe for girls! Soft and cozy and the leopard print is fun! Comes in toddler all the way up to teen sizes and other colors and prints! Good price too!