My Favorite Gifts for Teen Girls

Maggie is 14 years old. She’s not a kid asking for toys anymore and has reached the point where she acts like gifts are that big of a deal, but I know she still loved to receive them!

Shopping for a teen girl can be quite a challenge. Usually when I ask her what she’d like, she shrugs her shoulders and says, I don’t know. If you’re shopping for a teen girl who also doesn’t know what she wants, you’re in luck!

With Maggie’s help, I’ve rounded up a list of the best gifts for teen girls this year.

M2U NYC Makeup Essentials Set

M2U, an abbreviation of Makeup 2 U, was created to show everyone that it is totally possible to have an affordable, high quality, and stylish makeup routine. Launched in March 2020, M2U NYC is a certified vegan and cruelty-free makeup brand offering premium, skincare-infused makeup at an affordable price.

This 6-piece set is perfect for the teen girl who’s starting to explore the wonderful world of makeup!

This kit features all she’ll need for her makeup routine! These six easy-to-apply makeup staples will enhance her natural beauty and help her look + feel her best.

Included in this set are:

• BKB Eyeshadow Palette for effortless eye looks
• Jelly Highlighter to highlight your way for all-day radiance
• Eyeshadow Primer to extend the life of your eyeshadow look
• Everyday Volumizing + Lengthening Mascara for irresistible lashes
• Cream Blush in shade Hot for glowing dewy cheeks
• Matte Liquid Lipstick in shade Soho for all-day vibrant rose pink lips

Purchase it for your teen girl HERE.

Bellabu Bear Bamboo Women’s Pajamas Set

New pajamas are a great choice for teenage girls! These bamboo women’s pajamas are incredibly soft! She will love the way they feel on her skin.

Bellabu Bear also offers a large selection of options to choose from, including solid color pajamas and fun prints like this Garfield one. Maggie loves reading Garfield comics!

Check out their full lineup of pajamas HERE.

Jones Road Nail Polish Kit

It was during my teen years that I really got into painting my nails. Maggie has started expressing more interest in it as well lately, so I was delighted to discover Jones Road brand.

Jones Road was founded by makeup artist Bobbi Brown on the philosophy that the world doesn’t need more beauty products. It needs better beauty products. Clean, strategic, high-grade formulations that work on every skin type and tone—and that are as simple to use as they are to master.

This set comes with Bobbi’s signature red in Poppy, the sheerest pink in Ballerina, a 2-in-1 clear Top and Base Coat, plus The Nail File. This professional grade, clean polish leaves a glossy finish and should last 5-7 days.

You can purchase this set HERE.

A Book Lover’s Box

A Book Lover’s Box by Workman Publishing and illustrated by Louise Pretzel is perfect for the teen girl who loves to read (like my Maggie). I doubt there are many days that go by that she’s not curled up reading a book for at least an hour.

This stationery box is specially designed for book lovers. There’s a large journal for keeping tracking of her favorite books, quotes, and characters; a double-sided poster, one side featuring a full-color art print and the other side featuring black-and-white fill-in book spines so she can keep track of her reads throughout the year; a mini sticker book with 50+ bookish stickers for decorating notes to friends; a paper banner that says read more books; and so much more including:

• 6 bookplates
• 6 bookmarks
• Concertina booklet
• 5 greeting cards and envelopes
• 5 postcards
• Notepad
• Small notebook
• Keepsake box

You can purchase A Book Lover’s Box HERE.

Cynthia Hart’s Victoriana Dogs Collection

The Cynthia Hart Victoriana Dogs Collection features a 1,000-piece puzzle, a sticker book, and a wrapping papers and gift tags set.

Celebrating dogs of the Victorian era, Cynthia Hart’s 1000-piece Puzzle brings the charming personalities of these furry friends to life.

Cynthia Hart’s Victoriana Dogs: 12 Wrapping Papers and Gift Tags by Cynthia Hart features 12 perforated gift tags and 12 gorgeously illustrated sheets of wrapping paper that fold out to 18 7/8’ x 25 3/4’. She can use it when sending gifts to her friends or for crafting.

Cynthia Hart’s Victoriana Dogs: The Sticker Book by Cynthia Hart is a curated collection of 300 stickers, featuring vintage dogs from the Victorian era. This sticker book is an ode to the joy dogs have brought since the 19th century.

You can find all of these on Amazon.

TokyoTreat Exclusive Holiday Box

I got Maggie a TokyoTreat box last year for Christmas and she LOVED it! I was excited to see that this year they are offering an exclusive Holiday Box.

Inside, you’ll find holiday-exclusive Japanese snacks like Snowy Chocolate Crepe KitKats, Merry Mentaiko Mayo Chips, Winter Wonder Waffle Chips, and many more seasonal surprises!

With unique flavors and wintery delights, each treat brings a touch of Japan to brighten your holiday season with sweetness, cheer, and a little extra sparkle!

Another great idea is to gift a TokyoTreat Boxes subscription so she gets a new box every single month. Purchase your box HERE.

Ecodunia Amani Carry All Bag

I feel like teens these days are different from the teens of my generation. They want to be a good change in the world and they see the importance of supporting businesses with a mission (at least my Maggie does).

Maggie has become quite the minimalist the past few years. She doesn’t want to have a huge closet full of clothing and accessories, she just wants a modest wardrobe of quality-made items. She sees the value in a company that values both the material resources of the earth and the people who product products.

That’s why I knew she would love Ecodunia’s Amani Carry All Bag. She’s able to use it for multiple things (everyday purse, library bag, travel bag to bring her knitting with her, ect.) and the neutral color means it matches with everything.

This bag is proudly made in our small workshop in Nairobi’s eastlands with local fabric from a small family-owned mill and interior trim of African kitenge fabric. It’s 100% cotton canvas and machine washable!

You can purchase one of these bags (or another one of their many gorgeous bags) HERE.

Painting 4 Real

My Maggie loves to paint! I was very excited to discover Painting 4 Real because not only do you receive all of the supplies needed to paint one of their painting inspirations, you also get video instructions to do so.

I have been wanting to find some art classes for Maggie to help her improve her painting skills and Painting 4 Real makes it easy and fun!

There are SO many different paintings to choose from, you’re sure to find one she will like! Maggie really enjoys painting wildlife and since we have a lot of deer around our home, I thought she would really like this Christmas Reindeer Kids Painting Kit.

You can check out all of the kits and buy one yourself HERE.

Oh My Pigeons!

I’ve noticed a trend with my kids – they love games that include some humor. That’s why Oh My Pigeons! has found a place on my top gifts for teen girls list.

Prepare for a battle of wits and wings in this ridiculous family party game of fowl play! Players will race to be “top bird” by being the first to fill their bench with adorable pigeon miniatures. Players will use cards adorned with gorgeous and hilarious art to tempt, steal or even flick pigeons or leave it up to fate with a roll of the “pigeon poo” die.

This game is easy to learn and can be played in a relatively short amount of time. It’s a great one for family game nights or for teen girls to play with their friends.

You can purchase On My Pigeons! on Amazon.

Smart Games Genius Square

Maggie’s competitive nature comes out when she’s playing games with her siblings, especially Jacob. Those two can really be competitive with each other, but all in good fun.

I think Maggie will really enjoy challenging Jacob to Genius Squre from Smart Games.

Think fast to solve the challenges before your competitor reaches the highest level. Roll the dice, place the 7 blockers on the game board accordingly and complete the square using the 9 puzzle pieces before your competitor. Finished first? Start the next game in a higher level and leave your competitor lagging! Be the first to solve all 5 levels.

You can purchase this game HERE.

Dreamighty Wearable Blanket

Dreamighty throw blankets are like warm, cozy hugs in wearable forms! Because they have arm slots, you can walk around the house easily without having to remove your warm blanket.

Of course, you also have the option to use it like a regular throw blanket too since the arm bands lay flat when not in use.

They are perfect for teen girls who like to snuggle up with a good book! You can purchase these blankets on Amazon HERE.

doTERRA Holiday Joy Essential Oil

Zellene, Maggie, and I have gotten into making candles together as a hobby. Essential oils are an easy way to make them smell amazing!

Purchase some basic candlemaking supplies and this Holiday Joy Essential Oil from doTERRA and have a great afternoon crafting together.

If your girl isn’t into candlemaking, she could also put a little drop of doTERRA’s Essential Oil Holiday Joy on her backpack or winter scarf this season as a more natural perfume! This lovely Christmas-scented oil is sure to inspire joy in her day.

There are other holiday blends that doTERRA has to offer. Be sure to visit their website to find other fragrances to bring peace and happiness to her day!

You can purchase this doTERRA Holiday Joy Essential Oil HERE.