This is one of my favorite guides! Pre-teen girls are so fun and still at the age when a lot of what they want is cute and affordable so you can really fill those carts. ;) This guide includes the usual suspects- hello Lululemon and Kendra Scott- but also some fun finds like this Taylor Swift Eras tour makeup bag. Prices start at just $7.98. Check out this year's gift guide for tween girls (and my most viral gift guide- this past one for preteen girls).
I had so much fun researching and brainstorming these gift ideas for men and gift ideas for women. Whether he's on a health journey or into mixed drinks and whether she's into design or a traveler, there's something for everyone. Prices start at just $8 and these ideas can definitely be mixed and matched (male or female- don't we all find Oura rings fascinating?!). Check out the Pretty Real 2024 gift guide for men and gift guide for women here:
I've skipped this demographic for the past several years as I've focused on the age ranges of my kids. But my dear friend (and new assistant! eek!) Jami, is fostering to adopt precious twins who are 5 and she helped me curate these amazing finds. If you need ideas for gift ideas your littles will LOVE that are pretty to look at without being sad and boring for your kids (ha!), look no further! Here is the 2024 gift guide for little boys and the 2024 gift guide for little girls! Oh and I should add that obviously there are things on both lists that both girls and boys would love. Here ya go:
Teens and tweens are my fave to shop for. Full disclosure- we don't generally buy the kids many toys or nice-to-haves outside of their birthdays and holidays so I really spoil my kids at Christmas! I love to check off most of their wish list, although my oldest gives me a run for my money- quite literally. As for the gift guides, I spend a lot of time researching, consulting with the girls and formatting a fun gift guide to get your wheels turning. I focus on more than just aesthetics and aspirational items to include real life stuff your teen will love. And while I don't have a teen son just yet- don't even think about growing up, Dax- I think you'll love some of the fun ideas for boys. Here it is: The 2024 gift guide full of fun and unique ideas for teen girls and teen boys. Let's go!
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Gold Filled Beaded Bow Bracelet. $34. You should know this sweet bracelet is on my list too. Love that it's stackable with others and that sweet bow? c'mon!
Animals Ears Fleece Throw Blanket. $59. If you have a teen, you know that though they're desperately trying to grow up, there's that side who just wants a blankie. Genevieve basically sleeps in a nest of cozy blankets and I'm not mad at it. She prefers the white version of this but I love the teddy bear vibes of the brown one.
Iridescent Round Diffuser. $15. How fun is this diffuser? Whether you're into the health benefits or a skeptic, it's adorable and a safe alternative to a candle. PS- we have this one and also love it!
Wavy Talk Ionic Hair Dryer. $79.99. The girls have been asking to level up our $20 hair dryer and this one has amazing reviews, is curly girl approved, and it comes in 4 great colors. If Santa brings us this one, I'll report back!
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm. $24. Genevieve swears by this brand. It comes in 9 colors- easy to find one that will flatter your girl!
Autofocus Digital Camera. $49 (before clipping a 50% off coupon!). I love the color of this one and its low price. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive. I'm also considering this one- a little pricier but even stronger reviews.
Birdie Personal Safety Alarm. $29.95. Is it just mine or are your teens into self defense? Genevieve takes Jiujitsu and Nadia has been begging for a self defense kit for months. These girls aren't messin around. I love this as a gift or stocking stuffer for a teen- especially once they start driving or head off to college.
Candle Warmer Lamp. $35. True story- one of my daughter's friends sneaks LIT candles in her room. Um no. The girls have always asked for candles and I've always said no- too dangerous. This warmer is the perfect solution. Candles last longer and are just as fragrant, it looks great on her nightstand, and there's no open flame to deal with. Genevieve loved hers so much (she has this one), that I couldn't wait until Christmas to get Nadia this one.
Over the Door Mirrored Jewelry Organizer. $129, before a $20 off coupon. I can't decided if I want to get the girls one of these or if I want it for myself. It's such a great storage solution, pretty, and comes with an LED light. It can be hung over the door or mounted on a wall.
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Must Have Scent Discovery Kit $25. Take advantage of the fact that they finally want to smell good. Love the idea of sampling a variety of scents!
Essentials Logo Hoodie. $120. Essentials hoodies are seriously trending at my daughter's high school. Definitely spendy but if he's been asking for one, now is the time.
Wireless Gaming Headset. $91.99. If you have a gamer, level up his headset. This one has a 60 hour battery life (although is that a good thing or a bad thing? ha)
Faux Fur Throw. $53.99. Don't let them fool you- the boys love a cozy blankie just as much as the girls do. If you're feeling splurgy, nothing beats the Lola blanket (use KELSI for 40% off!) but this one seems super cozy, I love the rich black color, and the price is right.
Gaming Controller for iPhone. $99.99. Turn a phone into a gaming console. Only 18 in stock! Enough said.
Bomb- The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon. $15.80. "This is pulse pounding history." For this suggestion I thought of future Dax. He loves to read and loves history and I can easily imagine16 year old Dax being very into this historical nonfiction. Not to mention it topped many 'young adult reads' lists.
Magnetic Phone Stand. $39.99 before a 20% off coupon and iPhone Wallet with MagSafe. $59.99 Teen boys are tough to shop for but phone accessories are always a safe bet.
Nike Fleece Joggers. $60. These come in a bunch of colors and are comfy. Plus they're stylish- which he cares about even if he's not saying it aloud. ;)
Dome Dock (the original hat rack). $19. I love it when storage looks good- he can show off his cap collection without cluttering a surface. genius. Pair it with a baseball cap from his fave team.
Lined Crocks. $39. Yes these are still in. sigh.
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Y'all have to check out the Black Friday Deals at Walmart! So many of their best sellers are on deal and the discounts are steep. If you have a hostess to buy for (or if you are the hostess), there are some great buys worth snagging. That said, every category has amazing deals so definitely take the time to peruse it for yourself. The deals end on 11/17 so don't wait- Oh and you can get 50% off a Walmart+ membership this week as well. We use ours constantly to save on grocery delivery, shipping, and even gas. Highly recommend! Here are some of the deals I snagged and a few more I wanted to share with you. What are you shopping for?
