ALT-3 Christmas 2007 Gift Ideas for Teen Girls Aged 13 15
Weren't you just buying sippy cups and baby dolls for your daughter? Suddenly it's Christmas but the little girl gifts aren't going to cut it for your young teen. She has a lot of new stuff happening in her life right now and is probably looking for a lot of things as she enters young adulthood. Two key points can guide you in picking out gifts this year: she'll love anything she can share with friends, as you've undoubtedly noticed her social life has become the most important thing; secondly, she'll be looking for items signifying her new-found maturity.
Your young teen will be grateful for anything she can use with her pals. For instance, karaoke machines are great for rocking out during slumber parties. A quieter option is a board game like Scattergories or Scene It. Pick up a couple concert tickets for her and her best friend (maybe one for yourself too if you're nervous about just dropping them off). Next time she has some girlfriends over they may want to pop in a movie, like Elf or Pirates of the Caribbean. Consider investing in a ping-pong or air hockey table so she can host weekend tournaments. Anything encouraging socialization will be a big hit.
Of course, your little lady is probably in a big hurry to grow up as you fight to keep her young. There are lots of gift ideas that will thrill her and that you can live with too. If you're ready for it, you might invest in some make-up for her, but can pick items in soft, neutral colors. She might love a purse to tote around now- you can fill it with lotion, nail polish, sunglasses, and other little items. She'll love a photo album for collecting pics of all her friends, or a few picture frames to display around her room. If her bedroom still screams little girl, you might pick up some items to change the look a bit (a new bedspread, pretty jewelry box, funky pieces of pottery, etc.) She may be ready for a signature fragrance (Juicy Couture has a good, youthful scent, as does Paris Hilton if you don't mind feeding into her bank account).
Shopping for a young teen may be a new experience, but there is a huge market for young ladies just waiting for you to dive in. Comb the aisles of any store and you'll likely find something your teen will adore.
