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Finding Great Gifts For The Picky Preteen

As kids transition into those tween years, finding gifts they truly want can feel like an impossible task. Preteens start developing stronger opinions and personal tastes, making them seem pickier and harder to please than ever before. They’re playing with toys less and less, but aren’t yet old enough for stereotypical teen gifts. My go-to gift ideas for preteens are to focus on gifts for their bedroom.

For preteens, a bedroom is much more than just a place to sleep. It’s a hangout spot, a personal oasis, and a way to express their emerging individuality and independence. Giving gifts that allow them to redesign and customize their bedroom is a brilliant approach for winning over picky preteens.

A new, larger mattress is the perfect foundational gift for a bedroom makeover. Graduating from a twin to a full or queen size gives them valuable extra space to lounge, read, watch videos, and most importantly – sleep comfortably through those growth spurts. Choosing a quality mattress with proper back support and pressure relief promotes healthy sleep habits. I recently helped my preteen niece upgrade to a full sized mattress from Minocasa, but I’ll share more on that later. 

Don’t worry if you aren’t in the market to gift the preteen in your life a mattress. For aunts, uncles, grandparents and others looking for lower-ticket items, bedroom items are still a great go-to. To really wow them, create a “design your dream space” gift experience. You could even get together with other family members so that everyone contributes a little bit to assisting with a bedroom makeover for the preteen. Maybe the parents buy the mattress, while the aunts, uncles and grandparents buy gift cards to let the tween shop for bedroom upgrades like their perfect new bed set, curtains, pillows and any other soft goods to coordinate their refreshed retreat. You can write in the gift card “For a new bedding set!” or “for new bedroom wall decor!” or similar. This lets them steer the style, letting you off the hook for having to know exactly what they want, while still pointing them towards a specific type of purchase to make.

Complement the new bedding with trendy decor pieces like string lights, neon signs, fun lamps or disco balls. A full-length mirror is a must for some girls, along with wall art or photo displays showcasing their interests and aesthetic. For hanging photos, gift an old-school instant camera that prints sticky-backed shots. Plush lounging pillows, hangout seating like a futon, or papasan chair, and a coordinating Bluetooth speaker for streaming music will transform their room into a tween-approved hangout haven.

For ultimate cool points, create a cozy reading nook nook with floor pillows, beanbags, a plush rug and fun low lighting. Install trendy peel-and-stick removable wallpaper for an accent wall, or paint one wall with chalkboard or magnetic primer for an ever-changing display space. Add sleek shelving or storage cubbies to keep clutter at bay. With a few accessories like fake ivy, twinkle lights, and fun gadget charging stations, you’ll have an envy-inducing hideaway.

Minocasa Mino Zero Mattress Review

My niece Kelsie recently experienced this dream bedroom glow-up, receiving the premium Mino Zero mattress from Minocasa for her new full-size bed setup. This all-foam mattress features layers of zero pressure and memory foam, with a patented 7-zone ergonomic support system that aligns the spine. Kelsie adores the “crazy comfortable” plushness combined with underlying support. As an eco-friendly bonus, the breathable Tencel cover is OEKO-TEX certified.
Once she had the mattress foundation, Kelsie got to pick out some new bedding and curtains to update her room with as well. Back at Christmas, she had requested a vanity as her big Christmas gift and that’s in her bedroom as well. So, now she’s further along with her bedroom makeover! 

When gifting a picky preteen, few things thrill them more than getting to completely overhaul and redesign their personal space. By giving the gift of a stylish new mattress + the freedom to coordinate all the accompanying decor, you’re sure to solidify your gift-giving legend status. It shows you respect their changing needs and trust their budding sense of identity. Most importantly, you’re creating a relaxing retreat where they can rest, recharge, and ride out the roller coaster of adolescence.

Sale & Discount: Minocasa is having a 4th of July sale that is already live! Through this sale they’re offering up to 40% off some of their mattresses! This sale is store-wide and includes ALL products! There is no discount code needed to take advantage of the 4th of July sale, as the prices are just discounted for any/all website visitors. However, you can get an EXTRA deal by using my code Emily10 to get an EXTRA 10% off on top of these deals!! 

Win it: Minocasa is offering one winner their Minocasa Cloud 3-inch gel infused memory foam mattress topper. Winner will be able to choose the size that they need. This giveaway is open to the US and will end July 5th at 11:59pm Est. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. 

Emily

Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.

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