Liz CA Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Probably in the $20-$30 range. Totally clueless. Have no daughters and have not bought anything for a 12 yo in a long while. Help me please. ETA: I know nothing about her personally. This is part of the Angel Tree program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 a purse - bright colors, maybe with fringe (which is what my 12yo dd asked for) nail polish kits bath accessories - body wash, poufs, lotion, bath salts - WalMart has packaged kits for sale this time of year perfume jewelry arts/crafts kits like knitting, needlepoint, etc. (not juvenile looking) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Makeup, fingerless gloves, earbuds, art supplies, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Makeup and nail polish. Fun jewelry 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) If Angel Tree is for disadvantaged kids, she might not have access to a full bath but only a shower - so keep that in mind. (And certainly, she might have problems with scent!) Nail polish is usually a fairly safe prospect. Makeup less so - even today, some families don't allow it for 12 year olds, where they're more likely to allow nail polish. I'm inclined to say go with a craft kit and a pretty but not expensive necklace or purse, and probably a book as well (you knew I'd say that last one!). If you can spend a little over budget, I'd also fold in a nice hat/gloves/scarf set, especially if you're in a colder area. It's surprising how many kids don't have adequate warm clothes. A simple gift card is also nice for that age range, especially if she wasn't able to give a specific request of something she wants. If you go that route, I'd get a very inexpensive purse and tuck the gift card inside, along with a thing of nail polish or a necklace - something cute, fun, and inexpensive. For maximum utility, I'd just go with a Visa check card - she can use it online or in person on whatever she wants. Edited December 4, 2016 by Tanaqui 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) The thought about a little purse with a gift card for Target may be good. Craft kit sounds good too. Edited December 5, 2016 by Liz CA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Cute socks in funky prints 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Fuzzy (preferably with prints) socks purse (not old-lady looking, according to DD) leggings in bright prints hair chalk/temp hair dye in unnatural colors (blue, pink, purple, etc) hair care supplies (nice brush, shampoo/conditioner, hair ties, headbands, etc) lip gloss, mascara 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 leggings in bright prints I would not try to guess this child's pants size. If you're going to go that route, be sure to include a gift receipt, and pick some store with multiple locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I have 12yo girls and would not get make up. Mine aren't interested and some may not be allowed to have it. I'd get: fuzzy cute socks nice notebooks with pretty pens- those are always a hit with mine accessories headphones/ earbuds- chances are she has something to plug it into, but you could get an mp3 player to go with it. adult coloring books with colored pencils craft or science kits that are a little nicer with everything needed in them. a collection of diverse magazines a mug w/ hot cocoa mix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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