ALT-1 Gift Ideas for Girls Aged 10 12
Just a few years ago, dolls and toys would have piqued her fancy, but suddenly she wants everything that is "adult." It can be a challenge to decide what to get for your middle school girl who is 10 to 12 years old. Consider the following ideas when choosing a present.
Redo her room
She may want to change that princess room into a rock n' roll room. Girls of this age often still have their rooms filled with the items of a young girl, but now they are ready to move on to something mature. As a gift you can redo her room. Give it a fresh coat of paint and upgrade the little girl furniture for some adult versions. You can even make this a great project for you to do together, creating important quality time.
Lessons
A girl that is 10 to 12 years old may enjoy some lessons. Of course, make sure that you choose something that she actually wants to do so that it is a positive thing and not negative. For instance, she may have always wanted horse riding lessons. She may love to learn to play a sport or an instrument. Gymnastics and dance are fun for many girls of this age. Talk to her to see what might make a great gift.
Vacation
The allure of material things can fade quickly but memories can last forever. Take your girl on a fantastic vacation. With a small budget you can do a weekend jaunt to the country. With a large one you can take her on a week-long trip to Walt Disney World or a cruise.
If you do not have the money for a full vacation you can take her on a special day trip. Make sure that you do something she would enjoy such as a trip to the local beach. You can treat her out to a delicious restaurant and get some souvenirs.
Clothing
For some girls of this age, it is all about fashion. They may want clothing from the hottest designers such as Juicy Couture. Only buy clothes for her if you are certain of her style and what she would want. Remember that girls are still growing at this age, so be sure to get something that is right size and may even allow for a little growth. She may enjoy a new spring dress or a snazzy coat.
Taking her shopping can be a great way to know that you get exactly what she wants. You can go on a shopping spree to her favorite store.
She may also enjoy some accessories. A lot of girls would love an actual Coach bag, for instance. A scarf or gloves can also make an excellent gift.
Gift card
For some, a gift card will be the best gift for their 10 to 12 year old girl. She may just want some spending power on her own. You can get it for a store in the mall or the entire mall so that she has the versatility to get what she wants.
Camera
Girls may like to document their friends and lives. Digital cameras can be relatively inexpensive and capture years of memories. With a digital camera she can make prints of the pictures she likes. You can include a print credit at a lab as an added bonus.
MP3 player
Your girl may like to listen to music. An MP3 player such as the IPod may be a lot of fun for her. Many kids have them, and she may want to fit in. You can get her a credit at a store that offers downloads.
IPad
She may want to surf the Internet while on the go. An IPad can allow her to do this. These are extremely popular right now. An alternative is a netbook.
There are many great gifts to get for a 10 to 12 year old girl. If you really do not know what to get, then go the gift card route or ask what she wants. With effort you can get her something she will remember forever.
