Eleven-year-olds are hard to shop for; we understand the struggle of trying to figure out what to get the tween in your life. You want to get them something they will love and appreciate, but you want to go beyond a typical gift card. We’ve got you covered with gifts they’ll truly use, from cute yet functional home decor to finds that will encourage their interests and hobbies. Plus, all of these presents are great last-minute holiday presents, because they don’t look last minute at all!
Shopping for the gamer in your life? Get them a toddler Groot-themed device holder or the latest Nintendo Switch device. If they’re just getting into fashion and beauty, we found some trendy accessories and an editor-favorite lipgloss from Tower 28 that they’ll love to use. Want to get them something truly unique? We found fun mash-ups of some of our favorite games, including a putter that combines golf and pool, and a Spikeball set that combines four square and volleyball. Ultimately, we curated the best list of presents and must haves that will put a smile on that 11-year-old face.
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Keep reading for our top picks of the best gifts for the 11-year-olds in your life.
– Additional reporting by Lauren Harano