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Gifts For Teen Girls

I love shopping with my 17-year-old daughter.

Not only does she have excellent taste, but she has spruced my wardrobe and home up a bit, too.

I love getting gifts for her now (in fact, I keep a secret stash to have on hand - you never know when someone needs a surprise) because I have MASTERED the art of giving to a teen girl.

I know that my daughter’s love languages are quality time and gift-giving, so by giving her gifts I am showing her that I know and value her - I take the time to listen and pay attention to what she loves.

Gifts are so much more than something physical, they are an expression of love.

Gifts for Teen Girls

Gifts For a Teen Girl’s Room

Girls love their spaces - don’t we all?

My daughter’s room is cute and cozy. She spends a lot of time in her room, listening to music, watching YouTube, reading, and working on her hand lettering.

I get many things for her at Home Goods, Tuesday Morning, and other little haunts I frequent. I even found some great flannel sheets at Aldi last week! If you are like me, however, holidays get busy and I rely on Amazon for my shopping!

These are a few of her favorite things - and I have to admit the record player has been the best! She is enjoying playing old records we have in the basement.

Vinyl Stereo Blue Record Player 3 Speed Portable Turntable Suitcase Built in 2 Speakers RCA Line Out AUX Headphone Jack PC RecorderSucculent Plants (5 Pack), Fully Rooted in Planter Pots with Soil -  Real Live Potted Succulents / Unique Indoor Cactus Decor by Plants for PetsTwinkle Star 300 LED Window Curtain String Light Wedding Party Home Garden Bedroom Outdoor Indoor Wall Decorations, Warm WhiteBrightech Maxwell - LED Shelf Floor Lamp - Modern Standing Light for Living Rooms & Bedrooms - Asian Wooden Frame with Open Box Display Shelves - BlackBIZYAC Photo Display Family Wall - Easy Install Self Adhesive 3M Hanging Display String with Clips - No Wall Holes Drilling - 10 Wooden Button Holders - 30 Mini Wooden Clothespins - 20 ft White TwineBath & Body Works Hot Cocoa & Cream 3 wick candle 2018Umbra 470790-660 Trigon Metal Bulletin Board, WhiteADecor Pillow Covers Have courage and be kind Pillowcase Embroidered Pillow cover Decorative Pillow Standard Cushion Cover Inspirational Teen Girls Birthday Quote Pillow P316 (18X18, Ivory)ADecor Pillow Covers Enjoy the little things Pillowcase Embroidered Pillow cover Decorative Pillow Standard Cushion Cover Boys Teen Girls Bedding Gift (18X18, Black)Pointehaven Heavy Weight Printed Flannel Sheet Set, King, Snow Flakes WhiteCatalonia Pink Sherpa Throws Blanket for Girls,Super Soft Comfy Fuzzy Micro Plush Fleece Snuggle Blanket for Sofa Couch TV Bed Reversible Match Color All Season 50Light Pink Felt Letter Board 10x10 Inches. Changeable Letter Boards Include 300 White Plastic Letters & Oak Frame.Umbra Luna 9-Opening 4x6 Collage Wall Frame - DIY Gallery Style Multi Picture Photo Collage Frame, Displays nine 4 by 6 inch Photos, Illustrations, Art, Graphic Text & More, BlackInspiration Quote Print (Unframed), She believed she could so she did, Living Room Decor, Motivational Wall Art, Minimalist, Black and White, 8x10iHome iBT29BC Bluetooth Color Changing Dual Alarm Clock FM Radio with USB Charging and Speakerphone

 


Gifts For a Teen Girl’s Creative Side

My daughter loves hand lettering, chalkboard design, and bullet journaling.

I try to encourage anything that is NOT staring at a phone or YouTube, know what I mean?

We took a book journaling class together. A friend of mine hosted a hand lettering class for girls. In this day and age we have to fight for the hearts and minds of our girls. Encouraging creativity is one of the best ways to do this!

Gifts for Teen Girls

My daughter has created a fun area in her room, complete with a rolling cart and lots of journaling supplies. I hear her in her room at night with her music going and she is journaling - makes my heart smile.

There are so many fun Instagram and Pinterest lettering and journaling accounts to follow - your teen girl might just fall down a rabbit hole with this one!

Here are some of my Anna’s favorite supplies:

Tombow 56190 Beginner Lettering Set. Includes Everything You Need to Start Hand LetteringBrush Pen Lettering: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Learning Decorative Scripts and Creating Inspired StylesTombow 61500 Twintone Marker Set, Bright, 12-Pack. Double-Sided Markers for Bold and Precise WritingTombow Dual Brush Pen Set, 9 Pastel Colors Plus Brush Pen, 10 Piece Set (56146)Hand Lettering 101: An Introduction to the Art of Creative Lettering (Hand Lettering Series)Lettering and Modern Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide: Learn Hand Lettering and Brush LetteringHand Lettering 201: Intermediate Lettering and Design BasicsChalk Art and Lettering 101: An Introduction to Chalkboard Lettering, Illustration, Design, and MoreLeuchtturm Hardcover Medium A5 Dotted Notebook [Berry]Bullet Journal - Dot Grid Hard Cover Notebook, Premium Thick Paper with Fine Inner Pocket, Mint Smooth Faux Leather, 5''×8.25''Dual Tip Brush Marker Pens, Tanmit 0.4 Fine Tip Markers & Brush Highlighter Pen Set of 36 for Bullet Journal Adults Coloring Book Note Taking Writing Planning Art ProjectThe Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own StyleChalkboard Chalk Markers - Pack of 8 Classic Earth Color pens | Dust Free, Water-Based, Non-Toxic | Wet Erase Chalk Ink Pen - 6mm Reversible Bullet & Chisel TipCrafty Croc Liquid Chalk Markers, 10 Pack of Neon Chalk Pens, For Nonporous Chalkboards, Bistro Boards, Glass and WindowsROSENICE Mini Chalkboard Easel Wooden Miniature Blackboard Sign with Stand Message BoardMini Hanging Acrylic Chalkboard Signs 4x6Juvale Wooden Framed Chalkboard Sign - Decorative Hanging Slate Chalk Board Hemp String Restaurants, Weddings, Home, More - 3 Chalks Included, 10 x 14 InchesRustic Vintage Framed Hanging Steel Chalkboard (15” x 0.5” x 10”) Magnetic with Wooden Frame Both Sides Writable48 Rolls Washi Tape Set,Decorative Washi Masking Tape Set for DIY Crafts and Gift Wrapping (mix)Chris.W 2018-2019 Calendars Stickers for Bullet Journal, Agendas and Organizers - Planners Monthly Adhesive Index Tabs, 16-Month from September 2018 to December 2019, 4 Sets in Multi Color(64 Tabs)Darice 30043103 3-Tier Metal Rolling Blush Pink, 30 Inches Storage CartBlu Monaco Office Supplies Pink Desk Accessories for Women-5 Piece Desk Organizer Set-Mail Sorter, Sticky Note Holder, Pen Cup, Magazine Holder, Letter Tray-Pink Room Decor for Women and Teen Girls

 


Gifts for Your “Girlie” Teen Girl

I have one of those girls who loves makeup, clothes, jewelry, hair - I have to credit her with making me more stylish over the past few years. She has great taste, and I know that when we look good we feel good, right?

Gifts for Teen Girls

And here’s a little secret - I would like each and every thing on this list! (The Frog Prince lipstick is probably my favorite.)


BEAKEY 5 Pcs Makeup Sponge Set Blender Beauty Foundation Blending Sponge, Flawless for Liquid, Cream, and Powder, Multi-colored Makeup SpongesMakeup Brush Cleaner - Zoë Ayla Professional Silicone Makeup Brush Cleaning Tool - Non-Toxic and Environmentally Friendly - Sterile Silica Gel - Lightweight - Works in 30 SecondsLipstick Queen Lipstick, Frog Princesara happ The Lip Scrub, Pink Grapefruit, 0.5 oz.Celavi Essence Facial Face Mask Paper Sheet Korea Skin Care Moisturizing 9 Pack (Mix of 9)Bath Bomb Gift Set 12 Huge - 5Oz each - 100% Handmade with All Natural and Organic Ingredients - Perfect gift for her, mom, women, girl, girlfriendMario Badescu Spritz Mist and Glow Facial Spray Collection, 3 Piece Set - Lavender, Cucumber, RoseTarte Dont Quit Your Day Dream Eyeshadow PaletteToo Faced Pretty Little Planner Collection - Eyeshadow Palette, Mini Mascara, Agenda Cover & Year-Round Agenda2 Pairs Foot Peel Mask Exfoliant for Soft Feet in 1-2 Weeks, Exfoliating Booties for Peeling Off Calluses & Dead Skin, For Men & Women Lavender by Bea LuzWomens Soft Cute Funny Animal Designe Microfiber Slipper Socks Cozy Fuzzy Winter Warm Socks 5 Colors 4Bong Buy Womens Soft Cute Funny Animal Designe Microfiber Slipper Socks Cozy Fuzzy Winter Warm Socks(5,Siold)it's a 10 Miracle Hair Mask 8 ozIt's a 10 Haircare Silk Express Miracle Silk Hair Mask, 8 fl. oz.iscream Big Girls Silky Soft Print Plush Shorts - Mermaid Tail, MediumAlki'i Warm Winter Fleece Lounge Pajama Bottom Pants -Snowman-M3-Pack Engraved Message Inspirational Words Bracelets Set Adjustable Stainless Steel Motivational Bangle Bracelet GiftsJenia Casual Women Leather Bracelet Feather Wrap Cuff Bangle with Pearl Magnetic ClaspTree of Life Genuine Leather Bracelet Bangle Cuff Rope Bead 3 Wrap Adjustable Blue TurquoiseMoisturizing Green Tea Matcha Sleeping Lip Mask Balm, Younger Looking Lips Overnight, Best Solution For Chapped And Cracked Lips, Unique Formula And Power Benefits Of Green TeaCeenwes Makeup Mirror Trifold Vanity Mirror 180°Adjustable Touch Screen Cosmetic Mirror with 21 LED Lights Lighted Makeup Mirror with 4 Magnify 10/3/2/1X MirrorPersonalized Hot Pink Chevron Small Cosmetic Makeup BagLavender Eye Pillow, LotFancy Aromatherapy Eye Sleep Mask, Blindfold, for Yoga, Meditation, Migraine, Sleeping Aid

 


Gifts For a Teen Girl Who Likes to Read

First of all, it’s difficult to find books for teen girls.

Books for younger teens will be much different than books for a 16 or 17 year old. As our teens grow and change we need to let them choose more of what they want to read. I try to gently guide and suggest, but ultimately - at the age of 17 - my daughter chooses her own books.

(For some book suggestions, check out our Historical Fiction for Teen Girls.)

A few years ago we purchased a Kindle Fire for my daughter. Best decision ever!

Here are some gifts for your book loving teen!

Kindle E-reader - Black, 6Led Clip Reading Light, Raniaco Daylight 12 Leds Reading Lamp-3 Brightness,USB Rechargeable, Touch Switch Bedside Book Light with Good Eye Protection BrightnessLEPOWER Clip on Light/Reading Light/Light Color Changeable/Night Light Clip on for Desk, Bed Headboard and Computers (White)Reading Light for Books in Bed at Night. Bright LED Clip On Book Light & Bookmark. Booklights Make Great Birthday & Christmas Gift or Stocking Filler - BlackGet to the Point Magnetic Bookmarks Earthtone Color Line Markers (1 Box of 20)I Read Past My Bedtime Beaded BookmarkVan Gogh Bookmarks (12-Pack) - Starry Night - Sunflowers - Irises - Art Paintings Bookmarker - Cool Bookmarker for Men and Women - Best Quality Stocking StuffersIvy Frames Bookplate Stickers gift for bookworms book labels set of 20'Shhh I'm Reading' Funny Ankle Socks - Great Gift For Those People Who Love Books!Andreannie Book Lover Reading Books Club Librarian Black Glasses Go Away I'm Reading Cotton Linen Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Home Office Indoor Decorative Square 18 X 18 InchesKindly Go Away, I'm Reading Mug, Book Coffee Cup, Book Lover's GiftThe Puffin in Bloom CollectionAnne 3 Copy Hardcover Boxed Set (Anne of Green Gables)What I Read (Red) Mini Journal

 


I’m sure this gives you quite a few ideas to get started for your teen girl!

Do you have a favorite gift your favorite teen has loved? Share it in the comments below!