Best Gifts for Tomboys

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My Favorite Gifts for Tomboys

This is a collection of gift ideas for girls who are Tomboys. I was a tomboy and some of these ideas are things I actually got as a kid, or things I would have loved.

I was a girl who liked to do boy things. I didn't like girly things.

Whether the Tomboy that you are buying for likes sports, playing outside, or science, computers, nature, cars, construction, etc, I hope that you'll find the perfect gift on this page...

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Page updated 5/20/2012

Great Gift for Tomboys who like Nature and Animals!

It's amazing what ants can do!

Fascinations AntWorks Illuminated Blue

Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Watching ants is a great science experiment! One set of ants brings entertainment for about 3 months. And then you can put in new ants! It's fun to watch them build tunnels.

Gifts for Girls who Build Things!

Build a Working Catapult - Great Construction Kit for Kids!

I wish this was available when I was a kid!

Desktop Warfare Kits (Catapult)

Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Build this catapult with real wood! The wood is pre-drilled and pre-cut. Have fun putting this together and firing marshmallows, play-dough balls, and other small things across the room!

Tomboys often like doing things with Dad. Construction projects like this one are a good Dad & Daughter activity!

Great Gift for Girls who Like Cars!

Build a race car, a crane, and more!

Erector Motorized Racing Car & More - 643 pc Metal Construction Set

Amazon Price: $65.99 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

These look really cool. I never had too much interest in cars, but for some reason cranes intrigue me. Regardless, this looks like a metal construction set ideal for the pre-teen or teen Tomboy.

Build your own Pneumatic Hydraulic Engines!

Great science kit for kids ages 8+

Thames & Kosmos Air + Water Power

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

This set allows you to build 15 models! It looks like a pretty comprehensive set!

I've always liked gears... I think gears are fun for many kids!

Build Solar Powered helicopter, car, bike, windmill, or oil derrick.

Put these together with screwdrivers and wrenches... and make things that go!

Eitech Deluxe Solar Powered Construction Set

Amazon Price: $63.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

This is a toy that is suitable for ages 8 to well into the teens. Adults could even have fun with this one!

For the Science Lover who Likes to Build!

NASA Lego Sets are Popular this Year!

There are NASA lego sets for little kids, older kids, teenagers, and even adults! Some require little skill, while others are quite advanced! This is an ideal gift for any tomboy who's interested in astronomy, the space program, the space shuttle, etc.
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Sporty & Outdoorsy Gifts

Gift Ideas for Tomboys who are Wild or Active Outdoors, or Like Sports

A Scooter is a ton of fun!

I loved riding scooters with my friends!

Razor A Kick Scooter

Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

A great gift idea is a scooter, skateboard, roller blades, or a bicycle.

This scooter is great for a wide range of ages - from age 4 all the way up to age 12 or so (up to 143 pounds). It's fun to use and comes in many different colors. It folds up for easy storage or transportation.

Read the reviews.

My Dad Put in a Tire Swing for Me!

This was a fun birthday gift!

Lifebuoy Swing

Amazon Price: $75.59 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

We spent many summers swinging on this tree tire swing. Ours was in our backyard, attached to a large tree. My uncle had one that swung over a creek. That was extra cool!

Tire Swing Set-up

Tire Swing - Espanola, Washington by Mo Kaiwen 莫楷文
Tire Swing Fun 1 by mia3mom
Tire Swing! pt. 3 by Lost Albatross
Array by kristina sohappy
curated content from Flickr

Basketball Hoop for my Driveway

This was on my wish list for many years... Never did get one though.

Lifetime 1221 Pro Court Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 44-Inch Backboard

Amazon Price: $119.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Shooting hoops is fun! It's a great activity for kids. It's an outdoor sport that can be played with just one or two people, or a whole bunch of kids. Great for the long summer days, and for parties. If you'd rather your kids stayed around the house, setting up a basketball hoop is one way to keep the kids busy!

This one is ideal for kids under 12. Amazon has other ones for older kids.

My Own Tent - Great for Family Camping Trips

This one person tent appeals to kids and teens because they like privacy!

Eureka! Solitaire - Tent (sleeps 1)

Amazon Price: $69.97 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Camping outside, whether in the backyard or at an official campground, is a fun activity! I had a one person tent like this one, and my parents allowed me to set it up next to their tent when we went camping. It made me feel so grown-up, and made me much happier about going on family camping trips.

All I wanted for my birthday was.... A Pocket Knife!

My Mom said I could have one as long as it "locked" so it wouldn't close on my hand!

*** This gift idea depends on the age and maturity of the kid or teen. ***

Buck 505 Knight Lockback Folding Knife

Amazon Price: $30.92 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

I got one like this one when I turned 12. It was a very memorable gift. I carved some wood with it, but mostly I just carried it around when I walked in the woods or went bike riding.

I wanted it so bad... I remember picking it out at the hardware shop with my Dad. Of all of the birthday presents I don't remember, this isn't one of them!

Unfortunately, I don't have it anylonger... Just the memory of it. Somewhere between moves, it disappeared.

Nerdy or Geeky Gifts

Gift ideas for girls who like science, computers, or gadgets.

Electronics Kit for Kids - No Soldering Needed!

Make over 300 Projects, including a Radio, Doorbell, & Burglar Alarm

Snap Circuits SC-300

Amazon Price: $35.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

I had an electronics kit, although not as clever as this one appears to be. This one is for ages 8+. This is a great gift idea for a nerdy or geeky Tomboy, or any girl that loves electronics.

Do they love computers? Maybe they'd like to program!

Learning to program is a lot of fun, and this book will get them started!

Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners

Amazon Price: $19.09 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

There is something very rewarding about writing a program that works. Programming is a great skill to learn. I was really into it when I was about 14, and having them learn to program is one of the better ways for them to spend their computer time.

Great Software Program for Kids who like to take pictures, draw, etc

This program will let them edit their photos and create artwork!

Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 (Win/Mac) [OLD VERSION]

Amazon Price: $57.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

A photo editing program is a must-have. If your kid already has a digital camera, then this makes a great gift!

Even without a camera, they can make their own artwork on the computer with this program.

2011 Top Gift Ideas for 8-11 Year Old Tomboys

Older Kids & Pre-Teens Love This Stuff!

Looking at the bestselling gift ideas is one way to find a gift that they'll love. Here are things I would have loved!
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Let them personalize their bedroom!

All I wanted for Christmas was....

To paint my room a different color!

My room was bright pink. It seemed OK age age 6... and very much NOT OK at age 10. I wanted to paint my room myself. I wanted camouflage or some other boy themed bed set... Anything besides pink!

Camouflage Army Boy Twin Kids Childrens Bedding Set 4pcs

Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

I wanted sheets like this one. I wanted to paint my walls. I wanted to get rid of all the girly decoration and pink color in my room!

Not sure how they want to change their room?

Give them a gift card and let them decide!

Amazon.com $50 Gift Card (0109)

Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

The gift of freedom.... Cash is fun, but buying online is even more fun! Even girls who don't like to shop probably like shopping online. It's a chance to pick out something that they really do like!

More Ideas for Tomboy Gifts

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Gifts ideas for teenage tomboy girl? - Yahoo! Answers
Not into sports or anything girly
Gifts for a 7 year old tomboy?!? - Yahoo! Answers
I want to get her something that all the other kids will say "COOL!" to. but I really dont know what to get her. I THINK she likes sports but I dont know which ones and I dont want to get her a basket ball of anything... help?
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Hi
what should i get a 10 year old girl major tomboy...

Bad Gift Ideas for Tomboys*

Perfume
Bath & Body Soap or Lotion
Girly Clothes
Dolls

* These are generalizations. Use your own judgement.

Pictures of Tomboys

059/365: Tomboy by Diamond Farah
Tiffany by xguiltyfatex
Lucy Calhoun by rkeefer
the stone thrower by polandeze
TomBoy by photographia
Fire, Sticks and Mud by kirybabe
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  • Tipi Apr 12, 2012 @ 10:22 am | delete
    I love your product recommendations here and what a great gift lens for Tomboys...your Buck Knife story made me smile, I had a 505 too!
  • VickiSims Jan 1, 2012 @ 8:48 pm | delete
    I was a tomby who played in the dirt with my brother, built camps in the woods, collected bugs and I would have loved the gifts on this list - great lens.
  • bloomingrose Dec 17, 2011 @ 11:39 am | delete
    Me too, I was a tomboy and if I had to do it all over I would be even more so. Any of these gifts would be great, especially the helicopter.
  • YellowHammer Dec 8, 2011 @ 7:08 pm | delete
    I actually bought my niece a pair of knee and elbow pads a while back. She likes to clime trees.
  • TrentAdamsCA Nov 25, 2011 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    Great idea! Glad you posted this lens. So many girls would rather have gifts that suit their adventurous spirits instead of stereotypical "girl gifts."
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Affordable Android 7" Tablet - Under $150! 

Great for Games, Web Surfing, and More!

SKYTEX Skypad Alpha SX-SP700A 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet Bundle

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This is a great gift idea because it doesn't require a phone contract. You can use if over a Wi-Fi connection. Since it's Android, you can download all sorts of applications, including educational apps, games, news apps, and more... many of them for free! Lots of fun for the tomboy who is always wanting to play Angry Birds on your phone!

Science Kit - Make a Volcano! 

I've always wanted to try this!

Toysmith Volcano Making Kit

Amazon Price: $7.49 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

As a young scientist, I LOVED this book!