As the mom of a tween girl, I know how hard they can be to shop for. They change their minds daily, become obsessed with trends, then drop them as fast, and of course, can be super moody. This gift guide was curated by Avery, the eleven year old tweenager herself. She handpicked everything here by what is on her own wish list and what she already has and loves.
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Avery and Greyson both love Funko POP characters and have a serious collection going. Avery is really into the Stranger Things ones and they are already re-selling for a shocking amount of money online. If we see one for under $15, we generally grab it. Avery keeps hers on a frame display shelf from Ikea in her room.
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Avery is asking for a pair of Ugg slippers that she can wear out of the house this year. If that isn’t something I would, then I don’t know what is!
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I regularly pick up these adorable earring packs from Claire’s for Avery. They’re an amazing price and you won’t be upset when your child (inevitably) loses one. Plus, they come in the most fun designs!
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Just a couple of hours ago Avery was eyeing another PopSocket in a store. She loves them so much and switching them out on her cases. I grab her inexpensive cases to match the sockets and she personally chose the fun one in the collage above.
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I love when a gift for my children is practical, and a hat is just that. It’s so cute, can be monogrammed and keeps her head warm!
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I may love the Instax camera as much as Avery does. It is so much fun to have on hand and snap memories with. There is something so special about holding a photo and having it appear instantly is even better. Avery and I both cannot recommend this fun gift enough!
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Avery wanted a Hydroflask for her birthday so badly that we had to deliver. She carries this bottle faithfully to and from school daily, and even to Costa Rica with us. She always wants her water to be “icy cold” and this delivers!
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Our besties in New Jersey gave Avery string lights similar to these for her birthday. They’re hanging in her room and are perfect for holding all of her Instax pictures. She loves turning them on at night and having her room glow!
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How adorable are the bows on these Ugg boots? Avery is asking for them on her Christmas wish list and I may need a pair for myself, too. They come in our size as well, ladies!
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Another fan favorite in our house are Squishmallow stuffed animals. They feel like hugging a cloud and are always in the hands one of my three children. They are so simple, but so cuddly. These also double as a great cat nap pillow for parents. ????
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Avery’s PBK bean bag chair is probably the coziest piece of furniture in our house. Now, I realize it isn’t technically furniture, but more of an oversized pillow, but we all use it as a seat. It rotates from room to room based on our needs and I would happily replace a sofa with a handful of these if it were socially appropriate.
twelve
Airpods are high on Avery’s wish list, but I can’t justify the price. These are similar, have good reviews and won’t break my heart if they are lost.
thirteen
These were one of Avery’s gifts last year that she still wears. According to her, these are what all the girls wear. I have a pair too and know how comfy they are, so I think she is right!
fourteen
These comic book-esque novels are a fun read for both girls and boys. We always pick up the newest book in the series when they come out, which is what this one is.
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I love how scrunchies have made a comeback and Avery has amassed quite the collection – which I borrow from frequently. ???? This multipack is a steal and has enough colors to match everything!
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Are you shopping for any girls around the same age? I would probably happily gift and receive a lot of the items on this list, too! Happy shopping and thank you for reading!
I asked my niece yesterday what she wanted and she had the most teen list ever!! From leggings to highlighters – it was a riot!
That’s hilarious! They’re all little VSCO girls at this age lol!
I may not be a tween, but I kinda want almost everything on this list haha <3
Green Fashionista
Maybe Miss S will be into a few of these in a lot more years 😉