- Give the 16-year-old a suitable gift on her birthday.teenage girl image by Sandra Henderson from Fotolia.com
A girl's 16th birthday is a milestone that marks her transition from girlhood to adulthood. Make sure your present for the young recipient reflects this change and shows that you appreciate her capacity to act responsibly. Keep the birthday girl's taste or preference in mind to make sure you select a suitable present--one that assists in her development. - Give the 16-year-old a special piece of jewelry, such as pendant, stud earrings, bracelet, brooch or ring. Purchase a piece that contains her birthstone or engrave her initials on it to add a personal touch. Some jewelry stores have special sections for milestone birthday jewelry pieces; review these before making your final selection. If the 16-year-old is your daughter or niece and you own an heirloom you intend to give her, this is an appropriate time. Giving her a valuable family jewelry piece reflects your trust in the teenager, which in itself is a special gift. Let her wear it during her sweet 16 party and at important occasions to follow.
- Give the teenage guest of honor a hamper or box filled with items that reflect her interests. If she loves to cook, include a meaningful cook book, measuring spoons and mugs in her favorite color, baking tray, apron and cookie or cupcake ingredients. If she's interested in fashion, include a yearlong subscription to a fashion magazine, a gift card to her favorite store, hair accessories, nail polishes, lip glosses, face and body cream and a pedicure or manicure set. If reading is her passion, include a set of books by her favorite author, decorative bookmarks and a reading lamp or travel light. Keep in mind her taste, her age and your budget when selecting items.
- Treat the guest of honor to a family vacation in honor of her 16th birthday. Depending on your budget and time available, you can plan anything from a weekend excursion to a trip overseas. Surprise her at the last minute, having already packed her bags, or give her fair warning and let her take part in the planning. A trip can build her self-confidence, bind the family together and teach her how varied and diverse the world is. Give her a camera with extra batteries to take along and so she can capture important moments.
- Give the sweet 16-year-old gift certificates for lessons that will help her develop an interest or skill. For instance, an aspiring dancer or musician will appreciate lessons with a professional instructor, as would a teenager interested in painting, cooking, baking or playing a particular sport.
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