Gift ideas for preteen girls

A preteen girl can be pretty difficult to shop for because they don't want Barbie's anymore and they aren't quite into the make-up of the 14 year olds. Buying presents for a preteen girl can seem difficult, but it can be pretty easy with just a little imagination. Preteen girls are the age range from 8 to 12. Here are a few things you can purchase for a preteen girl.

A nice gift basket is an easy way to please a preteen girl, especially if she has a sweet tooth. Corporate-Gift-Baskets.com has a beautiful Wooden Chest of Drawers that is perfect for a preteen girl. For $229.97, you can purchase memorable gift that will last for years. The wooden chest of drawers is beautifully sculpted and has metal inlays with drawers. This wooden chest can be converted into a jewelry box holder after they have eaten all the tasty delights inside. Some of the tasty delights include:

• Triffini truffles
• Ghirardelli squares
• Tin with fruit hard candies
• Sour Jelly Bellies
• Chocolate Raisins
• Toffee pistachio bar
• Lindor bar
• Chocolate foil wrapped fruit
• Belgian chocolates
• Hedgehog truffles
• Simply Grand assorted chocolates
• Garlic trail mix
• Lindor truffles

GiftBasketsFromYou.com has an adorable gift basket for a preteen called Pretty in Pink for $49.97. This gift basket is filled with pink lotions, gels, soaps, candles and sachets all packaged in an adorable heart shaped basket. This is a great gift for a preteen girl if you don't know what else to purchase.

The popular gift for preteen girls is the Twilight books by Stephanie Meyer. There are 4 different books in the saga and are perfect for preteen and teenage girls. As they read the book they will discover a pair of lovers who are star-crossed. The male character is a vampire and is in love with a human woman, who returns his love. The book focuses on his desire for her blood and his struggle to control his inner urge for her blood. The female character in the book risks her life to stay near him, as she deeply loves him. It costs $11.99 from Amazon.com.

Many preteen girls are starting to be interested in their looks and desire to look good. You can consider taking her to get her ear pierced or have a day getting pedicures and manicures. You can also purchase makeup for a preteen girl, but keep it simple. You don't want her to look too grown up yet, but enough to look nice. Keep the makeup colors lighter shades like soft pink tones and light browns. Lip gloss is quite popular at this age and can come in several shades, some with sparkles. Preteen girls love to have their lips look shiny, so wrap up a few lip glosses from the store.

Perfume is also another great gift for preteen girls. They like to look and smell good. There are several different brands to choose from many celebrities their age have their own perfume and makeup line, so this is perfect gift for them. Cotton candy is popular scent among preteen girls. You can also buy perfumed lotions and other bath products for a preteen girl that matches their perfume.

A Magazine subscription to their favorite magazines is another great idea. During this time, they begin becoming interested in fashion, makeup and the how to advice. A popular teenage magazine subscription is the gift to give a preteen girl as it lasts the whole year.

During this time in their lives, preteen girls love to keep a journal. You can purchase a nice journal from Wal-Mart, Target or other stores. You might also be able to find a journal that has a picture of their favorite celebrity on it. Add a nice pen to make this a complete set. A nice stationary or writing tablet is another great gift for preteen girls. During this time, they love to write letters to their friends in class and many of them have pen pals.

Another good gift you can give a preteen girl is the wooden chest gift basket from GiftBasketsDeluxe.com for $69.97. This is a beautiful, rustic design that features a metal accent on the front of each drawer. The drawer comes packed with several treats for the preteen girl to enjoy. Some of the treats include:

• Truffles
• Cocoa
• Droste Pastilles
• Harry London mint meltaways
• Belgium truffles

Music is a great gift for preteen girls. Right now, Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) is quite popular among preteen girls. Her concerts are selling out all over the United States. Consider purchasing an iPod for your preteen girl and giving her a gift certificate to iTunes to load up music of her choice on her iPod. The new iPod Nano now includes video capability as well as music. You can also purchase a CD of her choice if an iPod is too expensive. You can pick up a new iPod for $150.

Gifts-911.com also has great ideas for preteen girl gifts. They provide gift ideas for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions and can help you select the right gift for a preteen girl. Preteen girls love jewelry. Remember the age of the girl; an 8 year old girl won't mind glittery rubber bracelets and a twelve year old girl will enjoy plain silver bracelets. Don't buy anything big, keep it simple and avoid the necklaces and earrings that have teddy bears or unicorns on them. Charm bracelets and simple heart charms are also a nice gift. For earrings, go with studs or medium sized hoops. Jewelry can be purchased for a cheap price from several stores in the mall or online for $0.99 up.

Purses, bags or backpacks are also a great gift for a preteen girl. Preteen girls love accessories, as it makes them feel grown up. Don't buy bags that are too big and consider purchasing a purse that is her favorite color. A moderate bag can be purchased for $5.00 from Target.

Clothing is also another option for a preteen girl. Find out what her fashion style is and what the current fashion style is. Find out what her size is and if you don't know, consider a gift certificate to Old Navy or Pac-Sun. This is the easiest way to ensure she is getting the gift she wants.

A collector's doll is another nice option for a preteen girl. Barbies, babies and cradles are a thing of the past, but nice porcelain dolls are a great thing to add to a collection. The American Girl Dolls are a great choice and you can find other collectable dolls at your local department store.

Many preteen girls are interested in sports and they participate in them at school or in the community. Pay attention to her interests and find out what sports she is interested in. Every girl should get at least 30 to 60 minutes of daily exercise. Purchase a trampoline, volleyball, soccer ball, basketball, baseball mitt, tennis racquet, or other sports equipment. Even if she doesn't play at school or in the community, she may enjoy playing volleyball, tennis, or softball with a group of friends.

This is a perfect time to purchase a musical instrument for your preteen girl. A flute, violin, oboe, saxophone, guitar, or other musical instrument is a great way to help your preteen girl develop her skills and decide if she is interested in music. Some girls enjoy singing, so a karaoke machine may be an ideal gift. You can pick up a simple karaoke machine for $69 up.

An art set is another great gift for a preteen girl. Many preteen girls enjoy drawing at this age and tend to find it relaxing. Purchase a sketchbook with art pencils, pens, and charcoal. You can also consider purchasing an art table and watercolor paints with canvas and an easel if she is enjoying art. This will encourage her to improve and expand upon her art skills.

A cell phone is another great gift for a preteen girl. A cell phone will give your preteen girl the sense of freedom and a feeling that she is trusted. The best part about a cell phone is the fact that you can reach her anytime you need, especially if she is out past her curfew. Depending upon where you purchase the cell phone from, you can get a nice phone for $50 up and a decent cell phone plan from several providers. Preteen girls love to play games with their friends. Catch Phrase, Pass the Bomb game, "Fact or Crap", and Mad Gab are all great gifts for preteen girls because they can play them with their friends. Most of these games are pretty cheap and will cost $18 up.

Shopping for a preteen girl isn't as challenging as it seems. Be sure to keep open communication with your preteen girl so you can find out what she is truly interested in so you don't give her a gift that she absolutely hates.