Ideas for present for 12 yr girl

[Chocolate]

Any ideas what to get my daughter turning 12????

[Ondine]

Does she like jewellery? My 12 yr old says shamballa is all the rage. Or what about a Kindle

[Mrs TP]

I have just bought two shamballa style bracelets for my daughter's friends who have recently turned 12.

My yr 7 daughter is quite young in her year and so not 12 til next summer but for her 11th we got her Doc Martins. For Christmas she has asked for not NHS glasses! She wants to choose her own frames. So it does seem to be all about appearance and fashion.

[NorthcrossJo]

I got my ears pierced for my 11th birthday, which was about ten (*cough* twenty *cough*) years ago. Unless you know of specific interests, I'd go for nail varnish, books, cinema tokens, jewellery... My youngest brother (now 17) always likes Starbucks cards, as they allow him to go out with his friends.

I think a kindle is a wonderful idea, though expensive. You could load it with some books too - there are so many great books for that age group. Does she have an iPod (or other mp3 player)?

[Chocolate]

thnks for your ideas, I think the Kindle would be good for my 11 year old as its her birthday coming up but still stuck on the 12yr old.

[EDmummy]

I suppose it depends on the type of girl she is. Outdoors type, then maybe a few horse riding lessons (although could turn into an expensive hobby). Girly type? Good haircut and lunch in a fancy restaurant. Bookish? Then definitely a Kindle Fire. If she gets a Fire then everyone else can get her vouchers for books and music. Pushing the boat out? Mini iPad! On second thoughts, maybe this is my wish list!

I hope she has a fabulous day! It's a very special time.