K is not at all into makeup and beauty and skincare, which I tend to see a lot on teen girl gift guides. She’s rather bookish and outdoorsy (a fun combo), and loves music and jewelry. Here are a few things she’s actually requested – she helped me put this guide together and put her stamp of approval on all of these!
Earrings & Necklaces
K is a jewelry lover, but only if it’s simple, pretty, and easy to wear. We share the same favorite jewelry, especially the earrings, from Hey June. They’re super comfy and lightweight – perfect for teen ears. And all the necklaces are so simple and sweet! Discount code PREETHI.
Patterned Socks
K is really into patterned socks of all kinds – even better if they have funny phrases on them. Here’s a hint – men’s socks often have way more patterns!
Books
K is a voracious reader and always thrilled to have a book. Here are a few recent favorites of hers (all also available on Bookshop.org to support independent booksellers):
Stress Squishy
The hold Needoh and other squishies have on all my kids and all their friends, including teens! Scrunchems are also super popular.
Fun Experiences
K loves an experience gift, and is especially a big theatre fan. She loves getting tickets to shows! Some of her favorites here in London have been Six, Hamilton, The Play that Goes Wrong, and lots more.
The Book Was Better Clothing
This is actually one of K’s (requested) gifts this year – I think she’ll be thrilled! She also really liked this sweatshirt.
Cork Board + Photos + Mini Photo Printer
K loves hanging photos and would love this cork board to keep them organized. We also considered this mini photo printer for K’s main gift this year, but she doesn’t have a smartphone, so it wouldn’t have been super helpful to always use ours – but if you know a girl who does have one, I think this would be perfect!
Fairy Lights
This is such a simple and sweet gift that costs so little. Great as a stocking stuffer, too!
Water Bottle + Stickers
These water bottles are so popular with teens (and adults – I have two and love them!). K loves decorating everything with stickers (her water bottles, violin case, etc), so those would be fun to add in with a theme the girl in your life loves.
Candle
K does love scents, and this candle is super affordable, festive, and cute. Plus, it smells amazing!
Bluetooth Speaker + Noise-Canceling Headphones
K loves music and having a fun mix playing. We own two of these speakers and absolutely love them – such good sound quality, small enough to move around easily (we keep one right on a small shelf in the kitchen for dance parties), and hardly ever needs to be charged. It’s a great one! K says adding in some noise-canceling headphones would be terrific – also really helpful for doing homework with siblings around. 😉
Camera
This is actually what K is getting this year! I’ve heard SO MUCH about this screen-free digital camera with lots of rave reviews. I think she’ll absolutely love it!
Herbal Tea
K absolutely loves herbal tea, and this is our family favorite. It’s sooo good and literally everyone who tries it asks where we got it. You could put all the sachets in a pretty glass jar.
