ICYMI, everyone loves the lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag, but not everyone knows that it comes in a clear version. It's perfect for field trips, concerts, or other events that require see-through bags.
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Chunky knit blankets are so 2024. A faux-fur bubble blanket is probably on her gimme list this year. This rainbow style looks like cotton candy in the best way, but it comes in 17 other colorways, too.
Anything monogrammed is always a good idea, and the tween in your life is guaranteed to love this trendy bubble letter necklace. Plus, we're impressed with the quality of Pavoi's affordable pieces.
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This STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) gift isn’t just fun to play with, it’s also teaching her to design and build in a new way. There’s about 27 feet of filament in this kit, and when she runs out, here's where to get more.
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K-beauty is the latest skincare craze tweens and teens are getting in on, and this set of mini lip masks from Laneige is a great starting point. They’re super popular and just as moisturizing. She’ll get five scents in the set plus an applicator.
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If adding a set of fuzzy socks to a gift is wrong, we don’t wanna be right. These sorbet-colored picks look soft and cute, and we bet your tween will live in them.
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Designed for ages 8 and up, this STEM challenge is a fun project she can build on her own, or with friends. The “egg” is a plastic shell filled with slime, but she can use a real egg too!
Bar soaps are having a moment, so treat her to this set that’s infused with natural oils, shea butter, and kaolin clay. They smell great too! We love these versions, and Jukebox has cute collabs with Toy Story 5 and Barbie that your tween may enjoy as well.
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Give the bookworm in your life a rechargeable, clip-on reading light. This way, she doesn’t have to use her phone’s flashlight when she’s sneaking in one more chapter after bedtime.
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A friendship bracelet kit will make get-togethers with their besties even more fun. Plus, its travel-friendly case will make it easier to bring to their friends' houses.
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At under $50, this custom name bracelet makes a thoughtful gift. Choose a single or double strand, and add up to nine letters. If there’s space, you can add a heart, star, peace sign, or plus sign.
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This isn’t just any old alarm clock! It’s a sleek, mirrored clock that can also be used as a charger. At bedtime she can dim the lights completely so they don’t keep her awake. The alarm also has five loudness levels to choose from, which is good for heavy sleepers.
Megan Schaltegger is an NYC-based writer. She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL.

Jessica Dukes is a shopping editor at Hearst Magazines, writing about home goods, tech, fashion, wellness, and more for titles like Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and House Beautiful. Drawing on more than 20 years of digital experience, Jess focuses on curating gift guides, tracking down the best deals, and testing products for candid reviews. Prior to Hearst, her career spanned Bonnier Corp., NBC Universal, and Barnes&Noble.com. As a busy mom of two teenagers (one in college), relaxing looks a lot like gardening, hiking, or planning the next family getaway.
Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.




















