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Some people find it hard to choose gifts for kids of any age, but that goes triple when shopping for gifts for tween girls. That's because what makes them hard to shop for is what makes the gifts great: By now, they're interested in their own styles, and they love to customize and personalize everything, from their rooms to their accessories to even their travel water bottles.

Luckily, there are tons of gifts out there that will help them show off their own creativity. This includes Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award winners, DIY kits that let them build their own room decor, personalized jewelry that shows off their one-of-a-kind style and cool little things they can add to their walls, desks or electronics. When we added in feedback from the Good Housekeeping Institute (which uses real tween testers) to our editor's picks and bestsellers, these were our favorite gifts for 11-year-old girls.

This year, we know that tweens love DIY projects, as well as accessories and home decor. Whatever you choose, these gifts will make 11-year-old girls happy. Looking for more great gifts? Shop the best gifts for 11-year-old boys and the best gifts for 11-year-olds.

You can't go wrong with something for her room at this age, especially when it's as cool as this. She can choose to display her initial in just one color, like blue or yellow, or multicolor.

Whether she's gaming, watching TikTok videos or listening to her tunes, she'll love wearing these cat-ear headphones, which come with glowing ears and paw prints. She can listen wirelessly through Bluetooth or with an audio jack, and when she's done, she can fold them up to put them away. One size fits most.

Think of it as an MBA in a box — this kit will help kids set up their own lemonade business. It comes with places to sketch logo ideas and take orders, plus business cards and lemonade essentials like cups and straws. It'll get them started on their entrepreneurial journey. There are also It's My Biz kits for babysitting, pet care and more. Ages 8+

Give them an extra hand! This handy little pouch is designed to go around their travel tumblers, so they'll always have a place to keep their important things. It has a stretchy band and small rubber dots to prevent it from slipping down.

If she's thinking of getting in on the pickleball craze, this paddle is great for starters without breaking the bank. It impressed the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute because it's short, light and easy to handle. Perfect for tweens!

Millennials wish they had products like this growing up — just put one of these cute star-shaped stickers on a pimple overnight, and the company says it'll absorb fluid, reduce inflammation, shrink spots and prevent picking. Even the case is adorable!

Next time School Spirit Week rolls around, she'll be ready with this Barbie-inspired temporary hair color kit, which is designed to wash out in one shampoo. It also comes in Mailbu Blue (pictured) or Pump-Up Purple.

Tweens have a reputation for being angsty to their mothers, but this journal can help keep moms and daughters together. It comes with helpful thought-starters to get those journal entries flowing. When they're done, they'll have something they can keep forever. Ages 8 – 12

This is big enough to hold everything a tween could need, and the straps allow it to be worn in a cross-body style. In addition to the cool, wavy metallic design, it comes in half a dozen other patterns, including multi-color confetti sequins and a rainbow gradient.

The experts from the Good Housekeeping Institute test kitchen have ensured that these recipes are easy to follow and deliver awesome results. Kids can try more than 100 recipes in all, including sweet treats like chocolate chip cookies and glazed cinnamon rolls or even savory meals like margherita pizza, spanakopita and beef pies. Yum! Ages 8 – 12

They'll love these bright-colored hues, and the 0.3 oz means they'll have just the right amount. (You can also get the "beach house" trio with three different colors.) Habit Cosmetics also prides itself on having vegan formulas.

This is going to be her new favorite lamp — she can keep it next to her bed as a brightly-colored nightlight that can play her favorite songs through the Bluetooth speaker. There are four different brightness levels for the regular white light, along with the option for a color-changing mood light — to switch modes, just tap on the metal ring.

Kids never seem to grow out of fidget toys, and this one will give your 11-year-old something quiet to do with their hands. Kids can use their fingers or a stylus to smush the gel around and create soothing pictures or patterns. There's also the DoodleJamz JellyPics, which has beads inside the gel that kids can push around. Ages 3+

This is the best way for kids to get salon-worthy manicures at home. The machine comes with four paint colors, and presses on patterns, like hearts and stars. Ages 8+

Turn her bed into a command center, where she can tackle homework, video chatting and art projects. This lap desk doesn't overheat, and also has room for a 15" laptop or tablet. There are also clever cubbies and straps to keep her things from sliding off.

Not only will she get a charm with her name engraved, but you can also choose a birthstone to go with it, making it a truly custom piece for her.

Tweens are obsessed with keeping their lips moisturized (probably because it's a precursor to more elaborate makeup routines). You can feel good that these are made with ingredients like beeswax, cocoa butter, shea butter and mango butter.