60 Popular Gifts for Tween Girls That They’ll Actually Appreciate

Amanda Garrity, Alyssa Gautieri

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Meet Me at Midnight Slippers

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The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

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The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

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This best-selling cookbook, filled with over 100 kid-tested recipes, will inspire your tween to experiment in the kitchen. Nearly 20,000 people have given it a five-star rating on Amazon, with many noting the recipes are delicious and easy to follow.

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Perfume Mist Trio

Perfume Mist Trio

Now 17% Off

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Oversized Blanket Hoodie

Oversized Blanket Hoodie

She’ll love lounging in this oversized blanket hoodie. It’s available in an array of cheerful colors and patterns — think strawberries, sushi and elephants. While you’re at it, pick yourself up a matching one… unless she’ll think matching is totally uncool.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Rock Painting Kit

Amazon’s Choice

Glow-in-the-Dark Rock Painting Kit

Now 33% Off

Keep your creative tween entertained with this rock painting kit, which also includes wiggly eyes, stickers, gems and glitter glue for decoration. She’ll get a kick out of displaying the creations around her room and seeing them glow in the dark at bedtime.

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Beaded Initial Necklace

Beaded Initial Necklace

She can show off this colorful beaded necklace at school. With a natural shell heart and gold initial letter, it’s cute and playful without feeling too immature for older tweens.

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Pod Swing Seat

Pod Swing Seat

This pod swing gives her a cool spot to hang out, whether she’s reading, crafting or enjoying quiet time. There’s a built-in pocket, allowing children to stow their devices, books or small toys. According to online reviewers, the hanging pod feels durable and is really easy to set up.

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Nail Polish Set

Editor’s Choice

Nail Polish Set

Pick up your fashionable tween a duo of long-lasting nail polishes. The easy-to-use applicator is great for young girls trying to perfect the at-home mani.

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Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles And Brain Teasers Families Will Love (Thinking Books for Kids)

Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles And Brain Teasers Families Will Love (Thinking Books for Kids)

Give their brain (and maybe yours) a good challenge with this book that’s packed with more than 300 brain teasers and riddles. You can’t beat this fun gift for under than $10!

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Colorful Smile Bracelets

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Colorful Smile Bracelets

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She might love making her own friendship bracelets (keep scrolling for our favorite kit), but she’ll also appreciate this set of 16 beaded designs. Each piece of preppy jewelry costs less than $1, so she can give a few away to her besties without much concern.

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For the Tween Who Loves Skincare

Spa Headband and Wristband Set

Amazon’s Choice

Spa Headband and Wristband Set

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Hydro-Stars Pimple Patches

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Hydro-Stars Pimple Patches

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Girls as young as 10 and 11 will start getting acne, but these adorable pimple patches will help normalize the blemishes. Popular on social, these star-shaped stickers are made with 100% hydrocolloid to help absorb fluid, reduce redness and shrink spots.

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CUSTOM CREATION

Custom Name Neon Sign

Amazon’s Choice

Custom Name Neon Sign

Make your tween feel extra special with a customized gift, one she can admire every time she enters her bedroom. She will love seeing her name on display!

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For the Fashionable Tween

Pavé Bubble Initial Necklace

Pavé Bubble Initial Necklace

Ever since Hailey Bieber flaunted a bubble initial necklace, it’s been a coveted accessory by the younger generations. This one from BaubleBar features a chunky box chain attached to 3D-inspired bubble initial.

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Hair Chalk Salon Kit

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Hair Chalk Salon Kit

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Let her imagination run wild as she colors strands of her hair — pink, blue, green, you name it. According to thousands of online reviewers, it’s easy to apply and to parent’s relief, washes out easily.

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NeeDoh Nice Cube

Best Seller

NeeDoh Nice Cube

Whenever they’re feeling anxious, they can squeeze, pull or twist this fidget toy to instantly put them at ease. And since it’s so small, it can be tossed in their bag for use on the go.

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Galaxy Sports Bag

Galaxy Sports Bag

Whether she’s packing for a sleepover or gymnastics practice after school, this spacious duffel bag is a must. It’s got a compartment for shoes, dry clothes and wet clothes, plus it’s available in a ton of tween-friendly colors and patterns.

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Mini Pottery Studio

Mini Pottery Studio

Now 21% Off

They can try their hands at making planters, trinket trays, ring holders and more with this mini pottery studio, which comes with a working wheel and uses air-dry clay. Good Housekeeping Institute testers loved trying out different techniques using the wheel and the shaping tools. Ages 8+

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For the Makeup-Loving Tween

NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip

NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip

Add to her growing makeup collection with this trendy lip oil, available in a variety of pink and red shades, plus clear gloss. It’s earned over 12,000 five-star reviewers, who love that it feels shiny and hydrating, but not sticky.

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Bracelet Making Kit

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Bracelet Making Kit

Now 55% Off

Bracelet making has always been a popular activity among tweens, but thanks to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, beaded bracelets are even more trendy. This inexpensive set includes 4,5000 clay beads, 500 charms and 10 meters of stretchy string, plus other jewelry-making essentials.

Headshot of Amanda Garrity

Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more. 

Headshot of Alyssa Gautieri

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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