Unusual web sites for Christmas gifts for a 12 yr. old girl.. Any ideas?

[C.Ann]

I'm looking for some online places to shop that don't offer the usual "hot" items or things you can pick up at the usual department stores - for my 12 yr. old DGD..

To give you an idea what I mean, one thing I ordered for her is a book where she has to locate various items.. It's meant for adults, so it's not like the "Finding Waldo" books..

She's very smart - has a large variety of interests - has a great imagination - is very curious about things - loves to cook and bake - likes to "figure things out" - loves nature, wildlife, sea life, etc. - enjoys experiments, etc..

I just don't want to get her the run-of-the-mill type things that can be picked up "anywhere".. The more unusual, the better..

Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[mommy2princesses0309]

I order stuff for my SD from here http://www.thinkgeek.com/

She's very smart and dosen't like the "usual" type of gifts. She's also a science nerd Last year I got her a few of these ...
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/6708/?pfm=Carousel_Microbes_4
and will probably get her a few more this year

HTH! Have fun!

 

[C.Ann]

I order stuff for my SD from here http://www.thinkgeek.com/

She's very smart and dosen't like the "usual" type of gifts. She's also a science nerd Last year I got her a few of these ...
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/6708/?pfm=Carousel_Microbes_4
and will probably get her a few more this year

HTH! Have fun!

Thanks so much!! Will check it out..

 

[DisneyDizzy]

I always get something for my husband and Dad from Bits and Pieces.

http://www.bitsandpieces.com/default.asp

 

[Sagginit]

try museum stores, like moma.org and metmuseum.org for interesting school/art supplies.

also uncommongoods.com and fredflare.com have unique stuff but it may not be educational. fredflare always runs promos so sign up for email alerts before buying.

 

[cinderelladreams27]

I second http://www.thinkgeek.com but love searching Etsy's Geekery section http://www.etsy.com/category/geekery?ref=fp_ln_geekeryHave fun shopping!

 

[TLuvsD]

try Prufrockpress.com Great, fun items. You do have to look through all the educational items, but there are some really fun finds here.

 

[C.Ann]

Thanks all! These are really going to be a big help..

She'll be very happy to get "unusual" gifts - as opposed to what everyone and their brother (sister) is getting..

 

[jjan]

Not a online store, but what about a gift certificate for a sewing class or knitting or pottery, etc. Something local that she can learn to do?

 

[Minnie M6]

This website has some different, fun, educational items....

http://www.scientificsonline.com/