By Meg Hodson
Hmmm, what to get that favorite 9-12 year old in your life? Here are my favorite picks for the must-have gifts of 2014.
1. Nikon CoolPix L30 Camera. Maybe the young girl in your life is going on a trip soon? Or she's a budding photographer? This great camera I found online for less than $100 and it comes in fun colors, too.
2. Portable MP3 Player. A pink iPod touch. Enough said.
3. EOS. For some reason, my 10 year old daughter and all her friends are obsessed with lip products and in particular, EOS. I sorta became obsessed with them, too, when I found out they were certified organic. With yummy flavors like Passionfruit, Sweet Mint, and Strawberry Sorbet, the little girl in your life will thank you.
4. Gnarly Whale Shampoo. I found out about this fun, eco-friendly line of hair products on Instagram. When I noticed they had a "cotton candy" scent, I knew it had to be a stocking stuffer for my daughter.
5. Ruffle-Edged Robe. I love this robe from Target for two reasons: it's got a ruffled edge and it's a bar-goon at $14.99!
6. Dork Diaries Series. My daughter would definitely consider this her favorite "girlie book" series. The most recent release is Tales From A Not-So-Happily Ever After.
7. Ion Party Starter Wireless Speaker. This speaker comes complete with Bluetooth wireless technology and light show. I really hope Costco gets it back in stock....they have the best price!