Music is a universally popular gift among the younger set, though if specific titles are to be purchased, a firm grasp of the recipient’s taste in tunes is essential.  If that knowledge is elusive, or more likely, a preeten’s taste changes with the wind, a gift card for online song downloads is always a welcome surprise.  Widely available at drug, convenience and discount retailers, these cards also make great last minute purchases.

Clothing is something in which both preteen girls and boys tend to take a heightened new interest.  Emphasis on developing their personal image and style often takes root during these years, and it seems that a preteen can never seem to have enough clothing options.  However, making actual selections is a risky enterprise and should be undertaken only if given explicit detail and direction by the preteen or someone else in the know.  Fortunately, almost every retailer of hip, young gear offers gift cards in various denominations, suitable for every occasion for which a preteen gift is required.

Preteens are often starting to hone in on a favorite sport in which they intend to participate in school or club teams.  Thus, sports equipment or clothing specific to their chosen hobby is a thoughtful preteen gift that will get plenty of use, perhaps for years.  As with most gift categories, if the recipient’s particular needs are unknown, or the gift giver simply wants to provide the greatest selection, gift cards and certificates for major sporting goods retailers are widely available.

Many girls and boys who are no longer considered children, yet are not yet true teenagers are very interested in artistic projects of all descriptions.  Calligraphy kits, craft project kits, or scrapbooking supplies all make great gifts for kids of this age group.  A basket of tools and materials in different media makes a great present for preteens with an artistic flair about them.

For preteens with an expressive or literary nature, books and journals can make very appropriate and very useful gifts.  If a favored genre is unknown, gift cards to major booksellers are readily available at the stores themselves as well as in drug and discount retailers everywhere.

Purses, wallets and handbags gifts are also perfect for that young lady. Why? Because it brings girls one step closer to being a woman. And if you choose wisely, all her friends will be jealous of her stylin’ new bag, which your daughter will love. Where adults tend to go for the more subdued colors, young girls prefer the lighter and brighter colors, such as lime green, baby blue or a nice pastel pink. If you’re a mother, you’ve seen her trying out your bags, so why not give her one of her own? This is the perfect gift for her to start collecting money, lip glosses and all that other junk that seems to accumulate over time.

One simple gift item that is sure to please, is a gift card. For the young girl who feels that no one understands her or knows what she likes, this is the gift that keeps on giving. A gift card gives your 14-year-old the responsibility to choose whatever she likes, which is totally awesome. She learns to spend within a spending limit and has the flexibility and freedom to shop wherever she wants instead of being limited to one store. She’s a big girl now, and she appreciates when you let her make her own decisions. And on top of that, the gift card looks just like a credit card which makes her look super cool.

Shopping for 14-year-olds doesn’t have to be difficult. If you pay attention to their likes and dislikes, it can actually be easier to buy gifts for them than you think. The key is to remember is that these ladies don’t want to be recognized for the girls that they are, but for the young women that they are becoming. For that reason, when looking for a gift, choose something that shows respect for who they are. Good luck to you in your search. Use the gift suggestions above as a guide, to help you score big points with your 14-year old. And if all else fails, they will always be happy to receive cash!

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