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My 12 year old daughter just had a birthday, she’s not really a girly girl or sporty girl, but loves books and musicals. Here is a list of a few of the things that she loved!

Journal – Encourage self-reflection and creativity with a beautiful journal where she can write down her thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Don’t forget double outlined pens for fun doodling

Have a Hamilton Fan?


“And Peggy” Shirt	Shirt	Decal	Pop Socket	Shirt

Legos are great for any age!

3D Puzzles

Pogo Stick

Manicure Set

Paint by Numbers

Books


Warriors	Wings of Fire	Harry Potter	Hunger Games	The one and Only	Jane Austen collection	Keeper of the Lost Cities

Mother/Daughter Journal
Especially at this age, it gets harder to find time to talk and be comfortable talking. A journal to write back and forth without the pressure.

Board games are a great way to bring family and friends together for some quality time. Consider games like Monopoly, Clue, or Risk that will provide hours of fun and entertainment.


Kids Against Maturity	Taco vs Burrito	Exploding Kittens	Poetry for Neanderthals

Wireless Headphones – Let her listen to her favorite music, podcasts, or audiobooks without disturbing others with a pair of high-quality wireless headphones. We do a lot of audiobooks from Overdrive through your library on our longer trips. Or an Audible membership.

Latptop or gaming system

Nintendo Switch

Squishmallows – These squishy toys come in various shapes, sizes, and animals, making them a fun and collectible addition to any stuffed animal collection.