Yes, the kids are wearing Crocs and they're decorating them with quirky charms. This affordable set comes with 50 designs, ranging from cute animals (think butterflies, octopi, and turtles) to everyday items, like iced coffee and a vintage camera.
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GH Award Winner
Glow-in-The-Dark Toy
Kids and adults will have fun swirling, spinning, and zipping this glow-in-the-dark string, which won a 2024 Good Housekeeping Toy Award. Kid testers were enthralled and eager to try it out. "It’s easy to learn new tricks and easy to use—makes me feel confident playing with it," one said. Ages 8+
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Viral Sensation
Amuseables Marshmallows
Jellycats are all the rage right now—especially the Amuseables line, known for their happy personalities. These adorable plushies come in a variety of sizes (including keychains) and a range of whimsical styles, like food items, flowers, and sports equipment.
Inspire endless creativity with this simple painting board—all she needs is water. Dip, paint, and watch as designs disappear, then do it all over again.
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These mini mystery items may seem silly, but younger tweens are obsessed with them. She'll love discovering what's inside—there are over 90 mini versions of popular brands (like Campbell's soup and Minute Maid lemonade) to collect. Items come in tiny FedEx and UPS boxes to up the cuteness.
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For the Fashionista
Girl's Graphic Sweatsuit
Tweens are just as into athleisure as the rest of us. If she's into fashion, impress her with this stylish sweatsuit available in five pretty colors. It's donned with a smiley face and a message that says, "Everything will be okay."
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This adorable cat case, available in 13 colors, will hold their go-to sanitizer spray and clips directly to bags and backpacks. Pick them up a set of Touchland's candy-colored hand sanitizers while you're at it!
Tween girls have been asking for sheet masks, and this set of 14 is hydrating for skin, per the brand. According to online reviewers, they're good sizes for tiny faces and are a hit among tweens who want a spa day.
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CUSTOM CREATION
Custom Name Neon Sign
Make your tween feel extra special with a customized gift, one she can admire every time she enters her bedroom. She will love seeing her name on display, but you can make it say anything up to 40 characters.
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Popular Toy for Tweens
Professional Printing 3D Pen
For any tween who loves to create art, the possibilities are endless with this printing pen—flowers, animals, people, or landscapes, to name a few. This pen is unique because it has has two speeds: a slower speed for intricate details and a faster one for larger illustrations.
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Oversized Blanket Hoodie
She'll love lounging in this oversized blanket hoodie. It's available in an array of cheerful colors and patterns—think strawberries, sushi, and elephants. While you're at it, pick yourself up a matching one... unless she'll think matching is totally uncool.
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Photo Hanging Clips String
She'll love decorating her walls with 17 feet of LED string lights, attaching an image to each of the 50 clear clips. Use the remote to adjust between the eight light modes.
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GH Readers Are Loving
Everywhere Belt Bag
Available in different colors, this is the bag that every tween, teen and adult wants. It's cooler than the fanny packs you know from your youth, but just as functional. The strap is adjustable, so she can wear it as a shoulder bag, too.
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All Over TikTok
Slam Dunk Hydrating Facial Moisturizer
The kids are obsessed with Bubble Skincare, and this hydrating moisturizer is great for her simple routine. I've actually tried this one: the texture feels lightweight and the bottle makes it easy to pump out what's needed.
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Okay, hear us out. Last year was cloud slides, but we're predicting the bubble slippers, which—according to the brand—supposedly massage their feet as they walk, will be the next cool thing. Choose from 10 different colors.
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Disney Princess FreeSip Water Bottle
Our editors love the Owala's lid design (use the straw or tilt it to drink from the spout) and its ability to keep drinks cold for hours. Tweens can't get enough of this cup—my 8-year-old niece is already asking for one. This collection is inspired by Disney characters, from Belle and Ariel to Hulk.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Owala FreeSip
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Cotton Candy Shea Sugar Scrub
If your tween is into self care, they'll love trying this best-selling sugar scrub in the shower. Thousands of online reviewers rave about the scent (there's 10 to choose from) and how soft it leaves skin.
We may have called them yoga pants, but flared leggings are all the rage these days. Made from nylon and spandex, this stretchy pair has a boot cut, bell bottom and high-waisted design. Plus, there's nine popular colors to choose from.
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She can toss this folding mirror, available in 15 different colors, in her purse or backpack when she's on-the-go. Online reviewers appreciate that the tiny LED lights are bright.
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Best Overall Camera for Kids
Instax Mini 12
Our experts named this cute camera, with a built-in flash and selfie mirror, the best camera for kids. I've had one of these instant cameras for years, and it still works perfectly—you just have to buy film separately.

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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