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10 Gift Ideas for a Teenage Girl

Teenagers seem like a tough group of kids to buy gifts for. Does anyone ever know what it is they truly want for their birthday or Christmas? I sure didn’t, but our newly 15-year-old planned ahead and gave me a detailed list to follow, so I’ve got plenty of gift ideas for a teenage girl.

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If you’re anything like me, gift giving is a big deal and you want to give the best gifts. This also means having to know exactly what to buy, or at least a general idea of what that person loves. If you have a teenage girl to shop for, this teenage girl gift guide should steer you in the right direction!

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Gift Ideas For a Teenage Girl – Gifts She Will Love

1. Air Pods

Apple Air Pods were at the top of our teenager’s birthday list this year, which I’m really not surprised by. At first, I didn’t want to spend the money on something that I thought was so silly, but since she wanted them so badly, we went ahead and made the purchase. I’m so thankful that we did now, because she uses them literally every day and is so appreciative and happy about them.

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2. Air Force 1 Shoes

When I was a teenager Air Force 1’s were hot, and everyone had them or wanted them. It seemed like everyone had them, at leas. Now, my teenager wears them!! This is just crazy to me.

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3. Nike Leggings

We all know how much teenagers love leggings (and maybe us mom’s love leggings a little, too), so of course our teenager asked for specific Nike leggings for her birthday this year. I wasn’t kidding when I said she gave a detailed list. She’s into the high waist style, so she got one regular fit and one high waist.

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4. Photo Clip Lights

These photo clip lights are perfect for any style of bedroom, so it’s pretty safe to say that any teenage girl would love them. Nevaeh (our 15 year old) has so many photos hanging around her room and loves different kinds of lights, and she was pretty excited to open this on her birthday and put more pictures up.

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5. Makeup Vanity Mirror with Lights

Nevaeh really wants this vanity mirror with lights, and she may just get it from Santa this year. It’s so cute and will give her a quiet place to use all of her makeup, skin, and hair products. I’m hoping that it also means she’ll start storing her products in her bedroom instead of all over my bathroom, too. Wishful thinking, I’m sure. LOL!

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6. Victrola Vintage Bluetooth Turntable with Speakers

This is probably the coolest bluetooth speaker I’ve ever seen. Nevaeh got it as a gift from her aunt, and she uses it all the time. It gives her room a vintage vibe, and she can actually play records on it.

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7. Bath Bombs

Teenage girls love to pamper themselves, and there is no better way to begin a pamper session than in a bathtub full of hot water with a bath bomb. When buying a gift for a teenage girl, she would love this variety pack by itself, or with a candle and her favorite kind of chocolate.

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8. Vlogging Camera

So a vlog is a video blog, which is what you see in YouTube videos oftentimes. Teenagers are way into vlogging right now, and they love having a vlogging camera to record themselves and their friends living their lives. It’s so much fun for them, and I’m all about encouraging this kind of creativity and skill set.

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9. Wall Tapestry

These are SO cute and fit the theme of our teenager’s bedroom. They’re really popular right now, and you can’t really go wrong if you choose this wall tapestry or something similar. Bedroom decor is normally a safe bet when choosing a gift for a teenage girl.

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10. Hydro Flask Water Bottle

So honestly, I’m not sure that I see the hype here, but teenage girls are obsessed with these Hydro Flask water bottles. They come in all different colors, but Nevaeh chose white for herself. Once they have the water bottle, they’ll want to order stickers from a website called RedBubble, and cover the outside of the water bottle in the stickers.

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Other Gift Ideas for a Teenage Girl

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Final Thoughts on Gift Ideas for a Teenage Girl

While they may seem complex and difficult, teenage girls are actually very easy to please. So, as long as you know what the girl is into, you can likely find an easy gift to give her that she will love. All of the gift ideas in this blog post will make her happy, or you can simply choose a gift card or subscription that she will love.

What other gift ideas for a teenage girl can you think of? Let me know in the comments!

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7 Father’s Day Gift Ideas That He Will Love

Father’s Day is one week away, can you believe it?! If you’re anything like me, you haven’t done your shopping yet and need some Father’s Day Gift Ideas. Luckily, if we order on Amazon, it’ll still be here on time.

Amazon is literally my go-to for shopping. They offer a wide variety of products, and they suggest new stuff to me based on my past searches. I can also find tons of items that I can’t find in the store, and it’s generally a better price, too.

Then, the best part is…. you can get free 2-day shipping if you have Amazon Prime. You can sign up for a free trial, but I know you’ll love it so much and want to keep it. It comes with TV shows, music, books, free shipping, and many other perks.

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Anyhow, moving on. Let’s take a look at my Father’s Day Gift Ideas so that we can all have something for our guys to open on Father’s Day.

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7 Father’s Day Gift Ideas

1. Panasonic Electric Shaver and Trimmer for Men

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I am highly considering this electric shaver and trimmer for my husband. You can use it wet or dry, it comes with 5 blades, and it has a pivoting head. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen such a cool shaver/trimmer.

2. Compact Circular Saw with Laser Guide

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This tool is awesome because it comes with everything you will need to cut through many different materials. It’s not too large, so it is easy to move around when needed.

3. Echo (2nd Generation)

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My husband is a huge fan of Alexa. We have the Echo Dot right now, but it’s a couple years old. He’s been hinting that he wants a bigger one, so this might be the perfect gift for him.

4. Nest Thermostat

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Your guy will be able to control the temperature of the home from anywhere. The Nest thermostat learns your habits after about a week of use, so it will adjust itself without you having to do a thing. If you decide to change your day up a bit, you can still adjust the temperature of your home to save energy while you are away, even if it is a time you’d normally want your home cooler.

5. Olympic Curl Bar & Weights

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My husband has been asking for a curl bar and weights for a while now, so I’ve actually already ordered this one for him. Going this route for exercise equipment saves space as opposed to a full size weight bench, too.

6. Quick Dry Hammock

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This hammock can be hooked up between trees, on a patio, or on a deck. He’ll be able to use this anywhere, giving the dad in your life a chance to relax. Another bonus, it holds two people and is easy to travel with.

7. Apple AirPods

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My guy is definitely an Apple guy, so he would be excited to get these Air pods for Father’s Day. These wireless headphones connect to an Apple device via Bluetooth, and any sound is paused when the Air pods are removed from the ear.

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Final Thoughts On Father’s Day Gift Ideas

If you’ve waited until the last minute to do your Father’s Day shopping, I’ve got you covered with this simple gift guide. These Father’s Day gift ideas will at least get you started on your search, and if you hurry, the gifts will still arrive on time.

What gifts did you get (or plan on getting) for the Fathers in your life? Let me know in the comments!

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Gift Ideas for a 3 Year Old Girl

Christmas is coming so we all have a whole list of people to buy for. It can become overwhelming trying to find the PERFECT gift for so many people. A gift guide can come in handy for that. We have five kids and a large extended family so, while I LOVE shopping for gifts, sometimes I draw a blank on what gift to give to a certain person and I look for gift ideas online.

When I have to buy gifts for a child of a different age range than I am familiar with, I look on Pinterest for a gift guide. Do you do the same? If you do, I can help you out with some of those. I’m starting with a gift guide for a 3-year-old girl first because my daughter’s birthday is coming up.

My daughter is turning 3 years old next week!! It is so unbelievable.

I’m excited about her birthday because I know she is going to LOVE her gifts. She is a girly girl, but she also doesn’t mind playing rough and getting dirty.

The only problem is, she already has the stuff she really loves. We don’t want to buy her toys that she will get bored with, and we don’t have space for many more large objects. In desperate need of gift ideas, I turned to Amazon.

Once I began looking on Amazon, things just started standing out to me that I KNOW he will love. I’m sure you all run into that with the kids in your life, too. Gift giving can become tricky. That is where a nice gift guide full of gift ideas comes in handy.

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Gift Ideas For a 3-Year-Old Girl

JaxoJoy Complete Kids Cooking and Baking Set – 11 Pcs

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My daughter loves to pretend she is a chef or baker, dressing up and pretending to cook. She also loves to wear an apron and chef hat while she helps me make dinner or bake brownies. She would be so excited to unwrap her own chef set.

This JaxoJoy Complete Kids Cooking and Baking chef set comes with an apron, chef hat, oven mitt, glove, whisk, wooden spoon, rolling pin, and four cookie cutters. My favorite thing about this set is that it comes with an oven mitt and glove. The polka dots and frills are so cute, as well.

The best part about this chef set is that the utensils can actually be used for cooking and baking. She doesn’t just have to pretend with this set… she can actually help cook with utensils that are her size! How fun is that?!

Of course, she can still play pretend with it. My daughter wears a chef hat and apron (not nearly as cute as this one, though) while she’s playing in her toy kitchen. It is the cutest thing.

The apron and chef hat can both be washed in the washing machine, so there is no worry if they get messy. Both items are also made to fit any size girl. The hat is elastic, and the apron can be tied at different sizes.

Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk

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This Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk comes with four shirts, three skirts, two headbands, one tiara, one choker, three bracelets, one pair of earrings, one necklace, three rings, and a storage trunk. The outfits and accessories allow the child to become Belle, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White.

The storage trunk is made of cardboard, which has been decorated to fit the princess theme.

My daughter loves to dress up, so I know this one will be a hit. I do wish that it came with shoes, but for this price, those could always be purchased separately.

This dress up playset is rated 3.5 stars out of 5 on Amazon. The problems with this dress up play set are that Belle and Snow White have to share the yellow skirt, so four children could not play at one time. Another issue is that the material isn’t made from the best quality.

Even with the low quality, my daughter will love this playset and the cost is great.

Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper

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It’s a Pogo stick for toddlers!! This Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper is made of foam (obviously), a spring made from bungee type material, and has a foam grip for the handles. and has a squeaker, so it makes a fun noise when the child jumps on it.

An added bonus: This toy is intended for toddlers but can hold up to 250 pounds. This means that adults and kids of all ages can try it out!

The Flybar Pogo Jumper is a great way for a child to stay active, so on days when the weather isn’t cooperating and she has to stay inside, she can still get her wiggles out and exercise in the house. This toy can also help enhance hand-eye coordination, balance, and strength.

It is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon. Two big complaints about the Foam Pogo Jumper: (1) It squeaks and (2) that……. the squeaker stops working pretty quickly. Um, what? Some hate it, others hate that it doesn’t last longer… it seems there is no happy medium.

Educational Insights Playfoam Combo 8-Pack

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Playfoam can be molded in shapes and creations, and it is supposed to never dry out. It also isn’t supposed to stick to anything, so unlike with play-doh, slime, and putty, your couch and carpet should be safe.

For my daughter, I plan on using it to practice making letters and shapes just like we did with play-doh.

Not only is this Playfoam just going to be so much fun, but it also has some educational and developmental bonuses, too. It helps to develop and enhance the child’s artistic ability, creative play, tactile, and sensory exploration.

Another perk; the muscles that she will be using to play with this Playfoam are the same muscles that she will later be using for writing and drawing.

It is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars. One problem is that it can leave a stain on surfaces. Other issues are that if collects pet fur and fuzzies if it falls on the floor, it doesn’t come in re-sealable containers, and there is only a small amount of each color.

VTech Care for Me Learning Carrier

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VTech’s Care for Me Learning Carrier could be perfect for teaching a little girl how to care for a puppy, or to give a “pet” to a little girl who doesn’t have a real one. It comes with a stuffed animal puppy, a comb, bottle, a  food dish, dog toy, and of course, the carrier.

Whenever the door of the carrier is opened, the carrier says a phrase that helps the child learn opposites. The buttons on the outside of the carrier light up and when they are pushed, they teach colors, shapes, and pet care tips.

Another awesome feature is that when the letter beads are moved, the carrier teaches the child letters and plays music.

This VTech pet carrier is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon. The only complaint is that the door of the carrier is hard for a toddler to open and close, so they often need help with that part.

KidKraft Chelsea Doll Cottage with Furniture

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I have been wanting to get my daughter a dollhouse since I first found out I was pregnant with a girl. I’m not kidding.

With Christmas coming up, I spent the last couple of weeks researching doll houses and searching for the right one. I wanted one that was big and had lots of rooms.

The biggest struggle was the price point, however, because I didn’t want to spend over $100 on a dollhouse for a three-year-old. Luckily, I found the perfect one and I am so excited for her to see it under our Christmas tree.

This KidKraft Chelsea Doll Cottage has two staircases, three floors, and 17 pieces of furniture. Another awesome feature is that the windows actually open and close, which my daughter will love. This dollhouse is big enough that my other littles can play with her if they want.

The house is made for four-inch dolls, but five-inch dolls work fine, too. The dolls don’t come with it, though, so those would have to be purchased separately.

It is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars. There are images on the walls of the house that show a toilet, a stove, and other household items, but then there is also physical furniture for the toilet and stove. Another issue is that some of the dollhouses come with pieces that don’t fit together properly.

Our Generation Dolls Violet Anna Doll

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My daughter has been wanting a doll that she can dress up and do her hair. After researching, I came across the Our Generation dolls. I chose the Violet Anna ballet doll because I am signing Josie up for a ballet class as soon as she turns three.

This doll has arms and legs that move, and her outfit can be changed. Our Generation offers SO MANY cute outfit options that can be ordered separately. The ballet doll comes with a leotard, tutu, tights, and ballet shoes, so it is perfect for what we need right now.

You can also buy vehicles, animals, sports equipment, career items, and many other accessories to accompany the Our Generation dolls.

Spirit Riding Free Barn Playset

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My daughter is OBSESSED with horses and loves the show Spirit on Netflix. This Spirit Riding Free Barn Playset comes with a Lucky doll (the main character), Spirit (Lucky’s horse) a bridle, wheelbarrow, tack box, trough, hay, weathervane, bucket, ladder, chair, ottoman, lamp, a sign, and a sheet of stickers so the child can decorate the barn how she wants it.

This barn playset also comes with eight fence pieces, so she can build a fenced in area next to the barn. The barn has an upstairs area for the characters to hang out, and the lower level holds three horses. It has a sliding door to make it easy for the horses to come in and out.

There are two sides to this playset so more than one child can play at a time, too. Extra horses and characters can be purchased separately (more gift ideas, maybe?).

This barn playset is rated 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon. Complaints are that there are many small pieces, and also that the materials used are cheap.

Playskool Mrs. Potato Head

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This Mrs. Potato Head comes with 10 accessories including eyes, a nose, mouth, purse, hairdo, tongue, hands, ears, and legs with shoes. All of the pieces can be used on other Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head figures, so they are interchangeable.

The child can work on putting all of the pieces where they “belong”, or she can put an ear on the face and the eyes on the side. This toy is so much fun because she can do whatever she wants with it.

I am thinking that this could be the perfect quiet time toy because it is fun and engaging at the same time, and can keep a child busy for quite some time since they can put the pieces where ever they want.

It was rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon. The biggest complaint is that the hair doesn’t stay on. There were also complaints that the storage area in the potato isn’t big enough to hold all of the accessories, so you may need a different storage solution.

PicassoTiles 26 Piece Building Blocks

I bought these Picasso Tiles as a cheaper alternative to Magnatiles for my 10-year-old for Christmas last year and they were a hit. My 10 Y/O loved them, but so did my toddlers. My daughter is always trying to sneak into my son’s room to get his Picasso Tiles. He doesn’t like the littles to play with them, though, because … siblings.

The best thing about the Picasso Tiles is that it is an amazing opportunity for children to learn in many different ways. They can learn colors, shapes, and numbers, all while learning about magnets and using their imagination. I also love that more than one child can play at a time.

These are definitely being bought for Josie this year. She will be so excited that she has her own Picasso Tiles! I know this is my favorite choice of all the gift ideas so far.

The Picasso Tiles are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon. The only complaint has been that the 26 pieces aren’t enough, but I think that for a 3-year-old it is plenty.

Play-Doh Cake Party Gift Ideas

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My kids and I love play-doh. It is so much fun. There are so many creative options, and so much learning potential.

This Play-Doh Cake Party set can be perfect for a 3-year-old girl because she is starting to understand how things work. She will have a blast making cakes by using the oven and cutters.

This set comes with five play-doh cutters, a decorating tool, two plates, a spatula, fork, knife, three containers of play-doh confetti compound, and two containers of regular play-doh.

With so many different options, this play-doh set might keep my daughter busy for at least an hour. I can’t wait to find out!

Final Thoughts On Gift Ideas for a Girl

There are so many options when it comes to gifts for a 3-year-old girl. It can be hard to choose the right one. She may receive three of the same gift, or she may just be uninterested in the toy that was advertised at your local toy store. It’s hard to say exactly how a child will react to a gift. So, I’m hoping that my gift guide will help you out.

I am an experienced mom, and I have a daughter who is turning three in just TWO DAYS (Where does the time go!?), so take my advice – I know what 3-year-old girls like. Even if she doesn’t reaaallly know herself, I normally have a pretty good idea for gift ideas.

Are there any gift ideas you would add to this list? Is there a gift you’ve been considering but you’re unsure of? Which gift on this gift guide is your favorite? Tell me all about it in the comments! I love to chat!

P.S.

I am going to be posting gift ideas for a 10-year-old boy, a 14-year-old girl, and a 1-year-old boy in the next couple of weeks so watch for those, too!! I’ve already put together a gift guide for a 4-year-old boy so if you’d like to check that out, here it is: Gift Guide for a 4-year-old Boy.

I hope your holiday shopping goes well and that you find the perfect gift for every person on your list. (If you don’t find the perfect gift, just search on Pinterest for a gift guide).

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4 Year Old Boy Gift Guide: Gift Ideas For a 4-Year-old Boy

Sylas’ 4th birthday is this weekend and my phone has been blowing up with people asking what he would like for his birthday. That’s a tough question to answer when I hadn’t really even thought about it myself. For inspiration, I decided to head over to Amazon and come up with a 4 year old boy gift guide.

He’s a pretty typical almost 4 year old and likes PJ Masks, sharks, Paw Patrol, building toys, play doh toys, dress up, puzzles, outside toys, drawing items, legos, etc. It’s such a large variety that it ended up being pretty easy.

I know that it is so tricky buying for certain age groups. Since I struggle with it myself ALL THE TIME, I turn to the internet for buying suggestions from moms who have experience with that age group. I hope you find this boy gift guide helpful and can find something to buy for the 4 year old in your life!

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My son would be so excited about any of these toys! A few of them he’s actually specifically asked for. Anything similar to these items would work, too! Buying for a 4 year old is easier than it may seem, I promise!

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Where To Find The Toys In The 4 Year Old Boy Gift Guide

Here are the links to the specific items shown in the guide.

  1. Atmosphere Star Projector
  2. Road Repair Truck Legos
  3. PJ Masks Playset
  4. Paw Patrol Sub Patroller
  5. Wooden Tetris Puzzle
  6. Paw Patrol Bubble Machine
  7. Shark Bite Game
  8. Etch-a-Sketch
  9. Picasso Tiles
  10. Play-Doh Kitchen Creations – Sizzlin Stovetop
  11. Superhero Capes

I hope this helps if you’re struggling with gift ideas for a 4-year-old!!

If you’re a mom with a 3 or 4 year old, what things would you add to this 4 year old boy gift guide? Let me know in the comments!

Looking for gift ideas for a 3 year old girl? Check out this gift guide: Gift Guide For a 3 Year Old Girl