Gift Ideas for the Discerning 13-Year-Old
She's 13 years old! And whether the gift-giving occasion is a birthday, 8th-grade graduation, bat mitzvah, Christmas, or Hanukkah, you are buying for a very critical and discerning recipient.
As the mom of a teenage daughter, I have first-hand experience anticipating the sensitivities and social pressures of this age group. The best gifts to India online for 13-year-old girls are most often those that help them feel secure and comfortable among their peers, offer some form of entertainment, and are absolutely not educational. It sounds shallow, but even avid readers and straight-A students want and need to fit in during the middle school years. While individuality is great, too much sometimes can be difficult for a girl this age.
Read on for gift-giving ideas for:
- Your Aspiring Artist
- Young Musicians
- Middle School Athletes
- Science Enthusiasts
- Favorite Gift Cards
- Affordable Birthday Parties and Holiday Fun
Smart Phones: The "Mom and Dad Are Amazing" Gift
Smartphones are the springs from which all teen activities flow. As such, a smartphone is the ultimate 13th birthday, bat mitzvah, or eighth-grade graduation gift delivery online. The camera, video, texting, music, infinite apps, web browsing, instant social networking, and, yes, even telephone functions combine to create one seriously awesome device (from the point of view of someone still shocked that the internal workings of our old Mac SE from the early 1990s wouldn't be fit for a wristwatch anymore).
Plus, you can still find deals. Good deals are available for these cell phones, including unlimited texting and affordable data packages.
While kids may say they want an iPhone, any smartphone will make them happy. Older iPhones are always cheaper than the newest model (even brand new). However, Android phones are equally acceptable gifts to India online. Just don't purchase your teen a Blackberry or Windows phone (because you may find that they don't offer the options, apps, or the support she wants).
- Digital Camera: For girls who are becoming serious shutterbugs, a high-quality digital camera is a wonderful 8th-grade graduation, bat mitzvah, or 13th birthday gift delivery in India. Look for models that include sports and night settings, at least 12x optical zoom, 8 megapixels, and HD video. Some of these cameras offer fantastic quality in a very compact size. Don't forget to buy the extended warranty and a memory card. Great deals can be found at Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. (Consider making this a family birthday gift to India. Mom and Dad can purchase the camera and warranty, with grandparents or other relatives contributing the memory card and camera case.)
- Art Supply Kits: Beautiful charcoals and a rainbow of colored pencils are always welcome online gifts delivery in India from girls who like to sketch and draw. 120-piece kits often start at just $15. Check out Michael's, amazon.com, and Blick. Double up the gift with sketch pads.
- Wood Manikins: Jointed, poseable wood manikins are great gifts delivery online for teenage artists. (Manikin? Yes, that is how it is spelled in this situation.) You can also find posable hands, a variety of body sizes, and even posable dogs for reasonable prices. Try Blick and Amazon for variety and good prices (under $25).
- Calligraphy Set:
This set comes with four calligraphy pens, five different nibs for a variety of lines, several cartridges of different colored inks, a pad of paper, instructions, and a carrying case. It's a gorgeous set! Most sets also include instructions for drawing calligraphy-style letters. If your girl is artistic, literary, or enjoys writing notes to her friends, she'll love this.
- Lap Looms: These weaving looms go beyond the small, simple childhood potholders and allow young fiber artists to design works of art in scarves, blankets, and wraps. Most are 18" x 14". About $50. Amazon.com and hearthsong.com.
- Manga & Anime Art Books: Anime, manga, and other comic art is very popular right now with many middle school and high school artists. If your teen is interested in this genre, then high-quality markers and how-to-draw anime/manga books will be greatly appreciated.
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