Merry Minimal Gift Guide - TWEEN

The last instalment of our Merry Minimal Gift Guide is here! TWEEN! We have hand selected three ideas from each category that are sure to please (if that’s even possible during these tricky pre-teen years!). These gifts are on-trend there’s something for guys and girls – so we hope this list gives you some inspo for the kids, family friends, nieces or nephews!

TWEEN WANT

STATUS ANXIETY HUNTER AND FOX BLACK IPHONE CASE

The Status Anxiety Hunter and Fox case is designed to hold your phone and keep 3-4 cards and a couple of notes at hand. Constructed of full grain Italian leather and moulded to come up above/protect your mobile phone screen face. Comes in a recycled cardstock Status Anxiety box.

Hey Tiger Chocolate

Smooth dark chocolate mixed with creamy peanut butter that melts in your mouth! Topped off with freeze-dried raspberry for a little zinnnng! The stunning artwork of this bar was created by Australian artist Claire Ritchie. With a delectable range of unique flavours to suit any taste, this chocolate is a premium, handmade, Australian chocolate brand and social enterprise, on a mission to make change in the cocoa industry and partner with the Hunger Project to positively impact cocoa farming communities in Ghana, one choc block at a time.

GOPRO HERO8 BLACK 4K HYPERSMOOTH ACTION CAM BUNDLE

With unshakable HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilization and built-in mounting, 8 is the one. Now it’s easier to get the best view of whatever you’re doing. Hero8 Bundle includes:
GoPro Hero8 Black, GoPro Shorty Mini Extension Pole + Tripod, GoPro Battery for Hero8, GoPro Headstrap and Micro SD card. Capture. Edit. Share. Repeat. The GoPro app automatically creates awesome edits and makes it easy to share them with the world.

TWEEN NEED

Beach People Beach Towel

Designed in collaboration with the forever inspiring Blacklist Studio, this must-have towel features a hand written quote to inspire all your endless summer adventures. Made from 100% soft cotton in the perfect size for lounging or drying off post-swim.

SEED AND SPROUT STAINLESS STEEL DRINK BOTTLE

No more lugging a brick to stay hydrated! Finally, the perfect-sized drink bottle. At 500ml it’s just the right volume, striking a balance between easy carrying and sufficient refreshment. I.e., no more breaking your back (or your kid’s) lugging a 750ml bottle that comes home half full! And it’ll stay cool (or hot) for longer than plastic, thanks to its temperature-maintaining stainless steel shell.

Big Life Journal

This beautifully designed, science-based journal helps tweens and teens develop a resilient, growth mindset so they can grow into confident, happy adults. The Big Life Journal helps tweens and teens to discover the power of their brain and mindset and understand they are in charge of their own lives and happiness! It can help to turn their negative self-talk into positive and empowering whilst learning to overcome challenges and setbacks and practice setting goals.

TWEEN WEAR

REAL PRETTY KIND RAINBOW SPARKLE T-SHIRT

Meet Rainbow Sparkle, the season’s most iconic tee in our signature every-body flattering box-style. The tee for Tweens who like their rainbows a little more grown up. Super-soft, organic white cotton coupled with a modern nod to eighties disco – you can take this t-shirt from street to park, to party and back again.And because we’ve REALly got Tweens’ back, a dollar per tee goes to our charity partners The Alannah + Madeline Foundation and Butterfly Foundation to bust bullying and negative body image.

the horse – the resin watch

Get to know must-have Australian leather lifestyle brand THE HORSE. This refined and modern accessories label is best loved for its collection of beautifully crafted women’s and unisex watches, wallets and quality leather goods. Combining fashion and practicality, each of its treasured pieces bridges the gap between a minimalist and contemporary aesthetic. Nougat white with olive and brown autumnal print resin case with Japanese Quartz movement.

PACIFICO OPTICAL ASHLEY SUNGLASSES

Designed in Bondi Beach and named after a street in the neighbouring suburb, Tamarama, the Ashley is a thick D frame shape. The frame features a signature keyhole nose bridge and 7 joint rivet hinges. The frame is hand polished and hand assembled and features a gloss acetate finish.

TWEEN READ

YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

This inspirational book tells the stories of more than 50 of today’s teenagers who’ve dared to change the world they live in. It’s been written to show other teens they can do the same. Bestselling author Margaret Rooke asks teens about their experiences of being volunteers, social entrepreneurs and campaigners, online and beyond. They explain how they have survived in a world often obsessed by celebrity, social media and appearance, by refusing to conform to other’s expectations. If you want to achieve against the odds and create genuine impact, this book may be the encouragement you need. The interviews cover race, sexuality, violence, grief, neurodiversity, bullying and other issues central to life today.

CAN YOU HEAR THE TREES TALKING?

A walk in the park will never be the same after kids discover this awe-inspiring book. With his groundbreaking, internationally bestselling book The Hidden Life of Trees , Peter Wohlleben established himself as a global advocate for forests and our relationship with trees. Now, Peter shares his famous imagination and storytelling style with children, asking surprising questions about trees with exciting quizzes, photographs, and hands-on activities to help even the most reluctant learners discover the answers.

FASHIONISTA

A beautiful new picture book written and illustrated by Maxine Beneba Clarke – all about the power of expressing yourself. Put on your passion. Flaunt your heart on your sleeve. You’re a fashionista. Work it. Wear it. Believe.

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