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Hi everyone,

We have three teenage girl neighbors (15, 13 and 12 probably) who are amazing with our two kids (3 and 1). Their birthdays are coming up soon and we want to get them something little to show our appreciation for how they are always so sweet to our kids...however, we have no clue what girls that age are into or like. Any ideas?

Cheers

My 13 year old loves gift cards to the mall....

Frank4 wrote:My 13 year old loves gift cards to the mall....

Good idea...I hadn't even thought of that. Cheers

I have twin 13 yo girls......

Gift cards for Target (if you have them in OZ)
Books -Twilight
Eragon
Maximum Ride (It's a 3 book series...1 for each and they can share.....or read out load to each other)
Gift Card for book shop

I usually get my niece (12) gift vouchers these days.

If you have a local westfield - just be careful getting westfield vouchers - cause here they are not accepted in the major stores (eg Myer, Kmart, Target, Woolworths). I usually stick to one of those coles./myer cards - can be used in Kmart, Target and Myer

My 12 (almost 13) y.o. daughter loves the Hollister and American Eagles stores....maybe a gift card or even jewelry from there is "cool"! What a thoughtful thing you are doing!

PackPhanGirl wrote:My 12 (almost 13) y.o. daughter loves the Hollister and American Eagles stores....maybe a gift card or even jewelry from there is "cool"! What a thoughtful thing you are doing!

Good ideas, thanks.

These girls are REALLY amazing with our kids. The oldest just recently went on a cruise in the states for 10 days and came home yesterday with a Disney cup for both of my kids. I was shocked that a 15 year old would even think of my one and three year old while away overseas on a special trip like that...let alone buy them a small gift that my kids won't let go of now! The 12 year old also went to the $2 shop at Christmas and bought my kids little Christmas presents with her own money. They are really great, thoughtful kids, so it's the least we can do!

Gift cards/vouchers are a good idea. Maybe something to one of the teenage stores/cd stores. The mall voucher may be a good idea so that they can go to the store of their choosing in that mall.

duh..I didn't even take time to realize you were not from the US....you may not have those stores I listed ....if they have ipods, they may like an itunes gift card....just another idea....those girls sound like they are some special kids!!

Depends on if they're 'girly' girls.....but my teenager can't get enough make-up, bath stuff, smell goods, candles, or music.....

So add Ulta, Sephora or iTunes to the possibilities for gift cards.....my girl loves nothing more than picking out new eyeshadows or lip glosses...she loves Victoria's Secret too......but that one could be waaaaaaaaaaay misconstrued...

They sound like great kids.....how wonderful your kids have this extended 'family'!

PackPhanGirl wrote:duh..I didn't even take time to realize you were not from the US....you may not have those stores I listed ....if they have ipods, they may like an itunes gift card....just another idea....those girls sound like they are some special kids!!

OH DUH......didn't notice that either!

pbans wrote:

PackPhanGirl wrote:duh..I didn't even take time to realize you were not from the US....you may not have those stores I listed ....if they have ipods, they may like an itunes gift card....just another idea....those girls sound like they are some special kids!!

OH DUH......didn't notice that either!

No worries...I haven't been away from the states too long, so I still remember most of those stores and can sort out an equivalent. You guys are doing great with ideas...I really appreciate it! And yes, they are definitely special girls, and my kids are very lucky to have them in their lives! Cheers

They would probably like the stores like "diva" - accessories and "Smiggle" - the new stationary stores - always full of kids when I go to the Westfield.

Do they have iPods or mp3s? Music downloads are always nice.

If they're readers, get them the "Twlight" series, if it's not already in their library. Every young girl I know loves them ...

Gift cards and music downloads are great, too.

East Texas Parrothead wrote:If they're readers, get them the "Twlight" series, if it's not already in their library. Every young girl I know loves them ...

Gift cards and music downloads are great, too.

Even some old girls love them....
GREAT idea!

pbans wrote:

East Texas Parrothead wrote:If they're readers, get them the "Twlight" series, if it's not already in their library. Every young girl I know loves them ...

Gift cards and music downloads are great, too.

Even some old girls love them....
GREAT idea!

Don't you mean....Amazingly awesome Idea?????

Dutch Harbor PH wrote:

pbans wrote:

East Texas Parrothead wrote:If they're readers, get them the "Twlight" series, if it's not already in their library. Every young girl I know loves them ...

Gift cards and music downloads are great, too.

Even some old girls love them....
GREAT idea!

Don't you mean....Amazingly awesome Idea?????

Why yes, that's EXACTLY what I mean......

How about a teenage boy?

LIPH wrote:How about a teenage boy?

That made me laugh out loud...and yet, I thought it was an "amazingly awesome" idea as well. I will continue tyo keep it in mind. Keep them rolling in...we have a couple of weeks still.

Cheers