Tween Girl Room Decorating Ideas

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Your tween is way cooler than you — and you know it. As if it wasn't already impossible to stay up-to-date with what's in and what's out, social media has created a revolving door of trends — colorful friendship bracelets today, who know's what tomorrow. Because of this, it can be especially challenging for you to come up with a present that gets your tween's stamp of approval ... or at the very least, a heartfelt "thank you."

Lucky for you, we've rounded up the best gifts for tween girls that your middle schooler (or soon-to-be middle schooler) will actually like. Perfect for girls between the ages of 8 and 12, these cute, age-appropriate gift ideas that check all the boxes: magical unicorn gifts, STEM-friendly gift sets and adorable hair accessories that'll give you deja vu (yes, that's an Olivia Rodrigo reference). Even the tween that's particularly hard to please will find something to smile about.

And since they're practically a teenager at this point (well, that's what they tell you anyway), click on over to our gift guide for teens for even more Gen Z-approved ideas. Plus, if you're shopping for Christmas, don't forget to pick up a few stocking stuffers!

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Cute and Customizable

DIY Squishies

She always has room for more Squishies, especially if it means she can customize them with adorable facial expressions. Bring all 10 to life with the included stickers or go the extra mile by coloring them with markers.

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Floor Lounger

Butterfly Craze amazon.com

$34.99

Enter the easiest way to step up her slumber party game. This polka dot lounger is way more fun than a standard air mattress, but is just as plush. Just fill the washable cover with five spare pillows for a cozy bed or hangout spot.

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Trendy Tween Girl Gift

LED Lights Kit

DAYBETTER amazon.com

$13.99

Her room can be a little more fun, thanks to these LED lights. Just stick the adhesive side to the wall and plug them in. It comes with a remote control, so she can change the color whenever she wants.

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Tie Dye Throw Blanket

If the choice was hers, she would tie-dye anything and everything. Give her bedroom a multi-colored makeover with this fuzzy blanket that's become popular with TikTok users (like her!).

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Illuminated Doodle Pillowcase

Uncommon Goods uncommongoods.com

$22.00

This might just be the coolest way to unwind: Drawings and doodles cast a glow on this pillowcase for up to five minutes before gradually fading, so she can start with a blank canvas when she wakes.

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A Popular Trend Right Now

Butterfly Claw Clips

NAISIER amazon.com

$17.99

She won't have to choose between butterfly clips and claw clips with this set. All six tortoise clips combine the best of both — a cute butterfly exterior with the functionality of a claw clip — so she can pull her hair back with style and ease.

RELATED: The Best Toys and Gifts for 12-Year-Olds

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A Good Way to Inspire Creativity

DIY Journaling Set

Encourage your tween to unleash their creativity with an assortment of stickers, gems, glitter tape and other fun add-ons. Once her journal is decorated to her liking, she can work on filling the inside with doodles and daydreams.

RELATED: The Best Gifts for 10-Year-Old Girls

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Bath Bombs Gift Set

With this pack of eight multi-colored bath bombs, she'll actually look forward to her post-soccer bath. Fellow moms of tweens on Amazon even rave that they "smell absolutely amazing" and don't leave colored residue in the tub.

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Treat People With Kindness Hoodie

Harry Styles said it best: In this world, we should always treat people with kindness. She can continue to spread his message by wearing this cute crewneck (while also showing everyone else just how much she loves the teen heartthrob).

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Tech Gift That Gives Peace of Mind

PopGrip

PopSockets amazon.com

$14.49

Also a gift for nervous parents, this glitzy PopSocket makes sure that her phone stays right where it belongs: in the palm of her hand.

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The Big, Fun Kids Baking Book

Food Network Magazine amazon.com

You'll have a hard time keeping your budding baker out of the kitchen if you give them this book. Inside, they'll find over 110 cake, cookie and other dessert recipes, all tried and tested by Food Network Magazine editors.

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3-in-1 Karaoke Microphone

This wireless microphone lets her take the party — and the music — with her wherever she goes. When she wants to jam out to her favorite playlist, she can sync it with any Bluetooth-enabled device to sing along to songs on Spotify, iTunes and other streaming sites.

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Great for Younger Tweens

Desk Organizer

LEGO DOTS amazon.com

$19.99

She wants to give her desk a makeover? Challenge her to build her own organizer out of LEGO DOTS. In an hour or two, she'll have an adorable spot to wrangle her pens, sticky notes and other most-used supplies.

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Bowknot Mini Backpack

I IHAYNER amazon.com

$21.99

She already has a backpack for work, but what about play? This small backpack is the perfect size for her tote around her on-the-go essentials: her iPhone, lip balm and ever-growing Squishies collection. It even comes with adjustable straps, so the bag can grow with her.

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Cactus Neon Sign

S&T INC. amazon.com

$12.99

Instead of giving her a real cactus that requires love and care, take the fail-safe approach by wrapping up this cactus-shaped light instead. Since it's fully powered by batteries (not included, by the way), she can stick it on her nightstand, desk, shelf or anywhere she pleases.

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"Sour" Stickers

AfterglowPrints etsy.com

$13.53

She's been hooked since the minute she heard "Driver's License" and now her Olivia Rodrigo obsession is in full force. All inspired by the teen sensation's debut album, these stickers will let her wear her heart on her laptop, notebooks and water bottles.

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Balm Dotcom

While she's not quite ready for a full makeup look, this ultra-hydrating lip balm will give her lips a subtle red, pink, peach or berry tint. If you want to stay away from color altogether, go for the mint, coconut or original, fragrance-free versions — all of which are completely untinted.

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Unicorn Fruit Body Butter

TikTok made it famous and now, teens are ditching their drugstore body lotion for this multi-colored body butter. The scent, which is meant to mirror a unicorn's vibrant, fun nature, smells like "pure magic," according to one reviewer.

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Solo Drawing Game

Art Out of the Box uncommongoods.com

$20.00

She'll no longer be bored in the house thanks to this single-player game. She simply picks an art technique and subject card to guide her as she draws.

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Velvet Hair Scrunchies

SEVEN STYLE amazon.com

$9.99

With this pack of 50 velvet hair scrunchies, she'll be able to perfectly accessorize all of her outfits, no matter the color or style.

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Gothic Number Necklace

Personalized name necklaces have met their match — tweens are now wearing their birth year around their neck. Choose between two metal colors and different necklace lengths (14" to 20"), depending on if she wants to wear it as a layering piece or solo.

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Compliment Pencil Set

Even though you can't physically be with her during the school day to shower her with compliments, you can give her this 10-pack of pre-sharpened pencils engraved with inspiring phrases like "Yes, you totally can" to celebrate her smarts, beauty and heart.

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Unique to Her and Her Friends

DIY Alphabet Bead Bracelet Making Kit

Fashion Angels amazon.com

$23.99

Tweens everywhere are rocking rainbow-colored bracelets and necklaces with lettered messages — and with this 1,500+ bead kit, she'll be able to make at least 30 bracelets for her and her friends.

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Unicorn Hooded Bathrobe

Doctor Unicorn amazon.com

$26.99

Question for parents: If she's wearing a magical bathrobe that means she'll get ready 10x faster, right? One can only hope.

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Fill It With Fun Finds

JoJo Siwa Cosmetic Organizer

Caboodles amazon.com

$35.14

She can stash her nail polish, beauty products, hair accessories and most-treasured jewels in this two-tone case. It comes with special surprise stored inside: a big rainbow bow à la JoJo Siwa.

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instax Mini 9 Instant Camera Bundle

Fujifilm amazon.com

$74.95

It's time to put her smartphone aside (if she has one, that is): This Polaroid camera gives selfies, candids and other sweet snaps a retro look. While this bundle comes with 20 sheets of white film, you can also pick up additional film in pretty designs like stars and candy dots.

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How to Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Computer Coding

Sterling Children's Books amazon.com

Following this step-by-step guide, your little coder can lean on her budding JavaScript, HTML and Python skills to build her own website.

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Performance Tight Leggings

She's already got Adidas sneakers, so it only makes sense to give her matching leggings to complete the look. They're comfortable enough for everyday wear, whether she's playing in the backyard or lounging on the couch.

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Self-Care Journal

CopperandBrassPaper etsy.com

$7.55

Self-care isn't just face masks and bubble baths — journaling is a great way to give her body, mind and spirit the TLC it needs. Encourage her to write down her thoughts, feelings and opinions when she needs a release, so she can put her best self forward.

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GO Glam Make Up Stamper

Cool Maker amazon.com

$34.99

Give her a nail salon-worthy manicure without paying the big bucks thanks to this tween-friendly nail kit, complete with two nail polish shades and five pattern pods.