Sounds like she just wants polish?
Sounds like she's realistic. Sounds like she knows that if she asks for a bunch of expensive stuff, she won't get any of it, whereas nail polish is reasonably priced. Sounds like she asked for her #1 item.
Maybe add some nail polish remover and cotton balls, too.
Yes, this could make a nice little themed gift.
Hmmm, no hints or ideas on the tag?
I'd probably grab a collectible card game set (like Magic the Gathering), a graphic novel, a "difficult" board game (like Gloomhaven or Settlers of Catan), or a tech item (like noise-canceling headphones for a PC)...I'm surprised they didn't have an "interest", so you knew whether to go sports or gaming or
lego, etc...
No suggestions? Yikes, that's tough.
I'd LOVE all those things, as would my 20-something kids -- but I teach kids that age, and most of them would not be into those things at all. I have a couple board games in my classroom that're adapted to go with units of study, and I'm amazed every year that over 50% of my students don't know how to play board games.
Don't know how. Blows my mind.
Card games are better known -- Uno being the one most seem to know. I want the Monopoly card game myself.
Graphic novels have blown up in popularity over the last years -- that's the best idea in this group, but you don't know what the kid might already have.
You don't know a size, do you? My students universally love hoodies. Maybe guess medium /get it from Walmart /include the receipt and a note saying, "Feel free to exchange for a different size". Not the greatest idea.
Socks are a safe bet, but they can't be the main event.
Snacks are a sure bet with teenagers, but -- again -- not the main event.
Teenaged boys love ball caps.
Movie tickets could be a winner.
100% of my students have cell phones, and near 100% have Air-pods (or knock-offs). The Beats phase is over.
