What to get my 13 year old for birthday?

Mellymoo265

Hubby and I are at a bit of a loss. Our daughter is turning 13 next week but we cannot for the life of us think what to get her. It's obviosuly a milestone birthday and I want to make sure it's a present that reflects that.

She has all the usual gadgets, iPad iphone tv etc and they are all relatively new so upgrading would seem like a bit of a waste.

She's not keen on jewellery so that's ruled out. Any ideas welcome.

Thanks

Mojisola

Ask her what she would like?

Mellymoo265

We have for weeks, the problem is there is very little left to get her. So we are all a bit stuck

Mojisola

How about an 'experience' day? Memories can be just as lasting as a 'stuff'.

Mellymoo265

Mellymoo265 wrote: »

We have for weeks, the problem is there is very little left to get her. So we are all a bit stuck

That was hubby's idea but apparently that would be boring. It has to be something. She can open. She wanted a puppy or kitten but I'm against giving animals as gifts so that's a no. (Plus she doesn't look after the two cats we do have!)

Typical teenager, buy me something good but I can't tell you what that is.

missbiggles1

Since when has 13 been a "milestone" birthday?

Mellymoo265

It is in my family, turning into a teenager. Perhaps it's not for you . Thanks for the helpful post though

amistupid

Mellymoo265 wrote: »

Our daughter is turning 13 next week but we cannot for the life of us think what to get her. It's obviosuly a milestone birthday and I want to make sure it's a present that reflects that.

Why a milestone birthday?

Is it because it's the start of the 'teens', if so, having brought up four kids, rather than a time of celebration, I found it more a case of commiseration.

*max*

Take her clothes shopping and make a day of it?

Mellymoo265

We do that most Saturday's. So wouldn't feel very special.
I should add we are taking her out for a meal so we have planned something.
Most of her friends seemed to have nails or hair done that kind of thing, but my dd gets those done every couple of weeks so I would feel bad giving her that as a present.
It was so much easier when a shopping spree in toys r us was enough. Teenagers are so fickle!

theoretica

Is there a membership you can get her? Entry for two to the local zoo or wildlife park for the year to represent more freedom to go out with friends? Bicycle? Icecream maker? Telescope?