Alicia64 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I have boys and no idea what to get my 14 year old niece for Christmas. We're on a real budget this year. Normally I send her a Sephora gift card with more money on it than we can ever afford, but this year I'm tapped out. She's pretty spoiled money-wise, goes to public school and is likely 14 going on 18. I haven't seen her in years b/c they live many, many states away and my sister and I don't really get along. But I like to send gifts to my niece and nephew. The nephew I can do, but the niece? I was thinking of sending a movie dvd: Thirteen Going on Thirty with candy and popcorn. It's an older movie so I'm assuming she hasn't seen it. Any other ideas? I'm trying to keep it to $25 plus I'll have to mail it. My sister is a money-person and clearly thinks we should all be spending big. But they have two incomes. Thanks for any ideas! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 How about movie tickets wrapped with a bag of popcorn? They're cheap from Costco if you have a membership. That way she can go out with a friend... Or how about a book or two? You can carefully choose something interesting or new. It sounds like the goal is really to check this off for your sister. If she's a big money person, you likely won't impress her no matter what you get. You might consider going with something homemade. At least then it says, I thought about you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Was also going to suggest movie tickets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Fandango gift card. If you're looking for a book: Rookie Yearbook One. (Or any of the subsequent ones.) A share of stock or two in a company? A book + a $10 Starbucks gift card. A magazine subscription? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 It's tough because it sounds like you don't know your niece very well. Do you know if she has any hobbies or if she collects anything? Is she artistic? Would she like an iTunes gift card and a new set of earbuds? I wouldn't buy her the DVD because at 14, she might find it dated rather than funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 ITunes gift cards are like gold around here. All the cousins LOVE them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Yep, can't go wrong with iTunes or Amazon gift cards. Failing that, just because she's well-off doesn't mean she can't be an interesting person. I understand if you haven't got time for thoughtful gifts for all the nieces and nephews, but if you have, I wouldn't write off a good book. My step-daughter is well-cared for and into all kinds of public school stuff like cheer, dances, and music of course, 14-going-on-18 describes it perfectly, but she is also thoughtful and appreciates a well-thought-out gift like a special book, or a little piece of art. You never know... she might rebel against her mother's materialism. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The Alex & Ani bracelets are still pretty big around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The Alex & Ani bracelets are still pretty big around here. If you get from Nordstrom, she can return/exchange easily. Plus free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 On that note... this may go without saying but if you are unsure just send a gift receipt along with the item. Preferably from a store near her. Love the Alex and Ani bracelet idea, but another dumb question: are girls today more into gold or silver, (I ask because I prefer silver and I know it really matters to people.) Thanks! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cera2 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I think 13 going on 30 might be a little young for her based on your description. I would go for something sentimental...the bracelet idea sounds good to me. Around here the teen girls are more into silver than gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Silver much more popular here on those Alex and Ani's, for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Silver seems more popular in the Alex and Ani, but they look really cute mixed too. I think silver is the "safer" choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Another dumb question: how do you buy the main bracelet and then individual charms? Very new to this. Boys don't want this sort of thing at all!!! Thanks for all the help! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Another dumb question: how do you buy the main bracelet and then individual charms? Very new to this. Boys don't want this sort of thing at all!!! Thanks for all the help! Alley Everything is already attached to the bangle. You don't swap out charms. You stack a few (or not). http://www.alexandani.com/bangles/anchor-charm-bangle.html That one comes with the main anchor charm and the three little doohickey charms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We have a family full of teen girls (my daughters and nieces). Gift cards to the movie theatre have been a HUGE hit with all of them. I usually wrap it up with some of the movie theater sized candy. My 15 year olds requested them again this year. Jewelry would be extremely hit or miss with my group. Only one or two of them would really like a bracelet like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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