gifts for tweens

Do you have a tween boy or girl who has a birthday?  Here’s a list of tween gift ideas put together with help from the awesome Busy Kids Happy Mom Facebook community.

Top 11 Tween Boy Gifts

  1. Nerf Toys – Nerf guns, Flag Football, Lazer Tag, Basketballs
  2. Legos – Favorite sets are: Chima, Hero Factory, Minifigures, and Lego books.
  3. Helicopter (remote control)
  4. iPod Touch and accessories
  5. Outside gear – new Razor Scooter, skateboard, and helmet
  6. Angry Birds Star Wars toy
  7. Science Set
  8. Gear for sports – swim bag, bat bagCamelbak
  9. Events – movies, bowling, sports event, batting cages, mini golf
  10. Gift Cards:  Amazon, Gamestop, Lazer Tag, iTunes 
  11. Weird But True books

Top 11 Tween Girl Gifts

  1. Kindle
  2. American Girl Doll and accessories
  3. Lego Friends
  4. Manicure / Pedicure Set and Nail Polish sets
  5. Spa Day Kit (for a night in “mom’s” bathroom)
  6. Fashionable Outfit (probably ask before you buy!)
  7. Hands on activities:  craft kits, science experiments
  8. Jewelry or a starter keepsake piece
  9. Interest Oriented:  Writing, Drawing, Crafts, Music
  10. Gift Certificates:  Kindle, Target, Ice Cream, Justice, Amazon
  11. Events:  movie, museum, musical, spa day, shopping spree (within limits!)
*Bonus Idea for Harry Potter fans turning 11, click here.

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