Game: Taboo

A game of words - except you can't use the taboo words (i.e. the ones you most want to use).  A hilarious game and ideal for 12 year olds.  See what the reviewers say...

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Echo Bot

Wonderful little gadget - record a short message, noise or song and ambush familiy and friends. If they come within a metre of the echobot they set it off.  My children will definitely be getting these this Christmas - should keep them happy for hours.

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Ribbon Watch

Perfect gift for a 12 year old girl. There is a ribbon strap for every outfit.

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Allsorts Button Bracelet

Charming, colourful and great value button jewellery from notonthehighstreet.  All kinds of wonderful gifts here.

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Funkster Oddsocks

Three different stripey socks (yes, 3!) come in attractive sock drawer package.  A funky gift from this great website.  Browse around and you're sure to find lots to appeal.

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Vintage Dollies Luggage Tags

Luggage tags are always useful and these will appeal to teenage (and almost teenage) girls everywhere.  Available in 6 different designs these make great gifts at under £6.00.

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Change the World for a Fiver: We are What We Do

A wonderful little book packed with simple ideas for ways to change the world.  Includes unusual features like a pack of seeds to plant, a postcard to send to someone who has inspired you and the cover is a poster.  An absolutely perfect present for teens - helps them to put their idealism into practice.  And now for only £3.50.  See the excellent reviews.

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Cupcake Lip Gloss

On sale at just £1.49 these cupcake shaped lip glosses make great stocking fillers. Lots of flavours:

Raspberry Cream, Chocolate Cream, Strawberry Cream, Cream Tart, Wild Berry Tart or Chocolate Sprinkle

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NOW 74 The latest hits compilation for Christmas 2009

What 12 year old girl does not need this one for Christmas?  Order it now for delivery after 23rd Novembe.r

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DVD Mamma Mia!

Even if she saw this at the cinema, she is likely to want a copy for those moments when only a real feelgood movie will do. In fact girls from 12 to 112 will love this one.

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20th Anniversay Absolute Balderdash

Best game ever!  Great for family parties:  everyone writes a definition to an unknown word and then has to guess the right one.  Hilarious and addictive.

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Book: The Sirens of Surrentum by Caroline Lawrence

Wonderful series of whodunnits set in the Ancient World.

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Name a Star

The Name a Star gift comes with a framed personalised certificate which states the star’s name and its database reference number. The Name a Star gift also includes an educational astronomy starter kit, with a spectacular sky chart and star plotter!

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Pass the Bomb

Players nerves are tested to the limit by the threat of the infernal ticking bomb as they struggle to find a word that includes the letters printed on the card. Pass the Bomb has reduced grown men and women to tears! 2 or more players.

Yellow Duck Radio

Lie back and soak up the bubbles whilst listening to your favourite tunes from this cute yellow duck radio. You'd be quackers to miss this!

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Hot Hugs Microwaveable Dog

This adorable chap is the perfect bedtime companion as, not only is he super soft and utterly huggable, he also has a removable tummy filled with natural wheat grains that can be heated up in the microwave to ooze calming scents of lavender and chamomile pure essential oils.

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Sony Walkman 2GB MP3 Player (Pink)

Chic, compact and lightweight flash memory MP3 WALKMAN rich in functions and with a battery life of up to 28 hours for non-stop music wherever you go!  At £29.99 Excellent value

Other pink stuff from play.com

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