Holiday Gift Guide – for Preteens

We’ve got another gift guide for you today! And this time, we’re focusing on preteens. It can be a tough age to shop for. They’re not little kids anymore, but they’re also not as grown up as they may think or feel (right, moms?). So we’ve rounded up what we think (and know from experience) will make your preteen smile this holiday season!

This sweater is even cuter in person and so thick and soft, not at all itchy.

Such a cute backpack with a sweet bow detail.

This kit for learning to crochet looks like so much fun, especially with those colors.

A pretty apron for a girl who loves to bake and/or cook.

Ban.do makes such fun and colorful accessories, like this adorable pencil case.

They say don’t judge a book by it’s cover, but we think these designs by Rifle Paper Co. make these classics even more fun.

A cute little compact mirror for when she’s on the go.

Stylish earmuffs to keep her warm without messing up her hairstyle.

Leopard print purse. Need we say more?

This top is adorable and the sparkly detail on it makes it perfect for holiday parties, even if it is pink.

A beautiful hardcover journal for her to keep her favorite memories.

This nail design kit looks like so much fun! Perfect for sleepovers and at-home manicures.

We love these sweet, simple bar clips. Perfect for styling her hair on her own.

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Remote controlled cars have been a childhood favorite for years. You can’t go wrong with a classic, especially one that can go off roading.

Star Wars monopoly for the board game and Star Wars loving kid.

This tabletop pinball machine is a fun way to introduce the classic arcade game to your kid.

Lego Yoda’s Jedi Fighter, perfect for the Lego lover who’s really into Star Wars too.

This book called “How to Code” is a great way to introduce a skill that’s becoming more and more important in this day and age.

This create you own comics book looks like such a fun way to encourage creativity and reduce screen time (win win!).

Dungeons and Dragons: Stranger Things Edition. Need we say more?

Does your kid love roller coasters? Then this K’Nex roller coaster set is the perfect gift.

A plaid button up shirt for a festive touch to their wardrobe.

How cute is this plaid bow tie? It would make a great stocking stuffer too.

“The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel” is about the infamous alchemist from the Harry Potter series.

Kinetic Sand is such a cool, tactile experience and it’s easy to clean up too.

This Solar System puzzle is so cute and a fun way for your kiddo to learn about our planets.

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