What should I get for a godparent gift at a Baptism?

https://www.amazon.com/books/classic-literature

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/space

https://www.scientificamerican.com/chemistry

Since she’s already an eighth grader, maybe it'd be worth seeing what she's actually into. I guess if we knew if she's more about art, science, or just some random hobby, picking the right book might be easier.

stormymarlin22 said:https://www.amazon.com/books/classic-literature

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/space

https://www.scientificamerican.com/chemistry

Since she’s already an eighth grader, maybe it'd be worth seeing what she's actually into. I guess if we knew if she's more about art, science, or just some random hobby, picking the right book might be easier.

My first thought was actually to grab her something on art history😁

I don't know a ton about it, but from what I can tell, she isn't exactly thrilled about "school"... (the grandparents will probably try to shove her into some fancy private prep school eventually), she's more about makeup and fashion...

so maybe a Bible would be a safe bet. No one can really argue with that choice...😁

rustyraven29 said:My first thought was actually to grab her something on art history😁

I don't know a ton about it, but from what I can tell, she isn't exactly thrilled about "school"... (the grandparents will probably try to shove her into some fancy private prep school eventually), she's more about makeup and fashion...

so maybe a Bible would be a safe bet. No one can really argue with that choice...😁

If that’s the case, wouldn't it be simpler—or even a better shot—to just buy some makeup? I'm not sure where you're located, but if you're in New York City, brands like Nyx, Mac, and Sleek are everywhere right now. Maybe put together a little kit with a neutral eyeshadow palette, a nude lipstick or gloss, and tuck it all into a nice makeup bag. In my opinion, the Bible is more appropriate for a First Communion, but honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if she receives several copies. Based on how she is, a makeup set would probably resonate with her much more; it's what would actually make her happy.

Rachel Williams said:If that’s the case, wouldn't it be simpler—or even a better shot—to just buy some makeup? I'm not sure where you're located, but if you're in New York City, brands like Nyx, Mac, and Sleek are everywhere right now. Maybe put together a little kit with a neutral eyeshadow palette, a nude lipstick or gloss, and tuck it all into a nice makeup bag. In my opinion, the Bible is more appropriate for a First Communion, but honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if she receives several copies. Based on how she is, a makeup set would probably resonate with her much more; it's what would actually make her happy.

I think I'll stick with the book/Bible after all, even if she ends up getting a bunch of them 😁

I don't know anything about makeup, and I highly doubt that would actually make her happy given how much stuff there is out there—all the expensive, high-end brands and everything else... 🙄

rustyraven29 said:My first thought was actually to grab her something on art history😁

I don't know a ton about it, but from what I can tell, she isn't exactly thrilled about "school"... (the grandparents will probably try to shove her into some fancy private prep school eventually), she's more about makeup and fashion...

so maybe a Bible would be a safe bet. No one can really argue with that choice...😁

Spot on.
If she actually wants to dive deeper into her faith, this is a killer gift (though, let's be real, being a teenager, she might think it's blah right now 😁 but she'll appreciate it down the road). 🙂
But if the whole family is just going through the motions and doesn't actually care about spirituality? Giving her a high-end American Bible is top-tier trolling. I can't even argue with it. It's a Win-win. 😬

silentbear22 said:Spot on.
If she actually wants to dive deeper into her faith, this is a killer gift (though, let's be real, being a teenager, she might think it's blah right now 😁 but she'll appreciate it down the road). 🙂
But if the whole family is just going through the motions and doesn't actually care about spirituality? Giving her a high-end American Bible is top-tier trolling. I can't even argue with it. It's a Win-win. 😬

hehehe, you know, I hadn't even thought of it that way... 👍

Sneakers available in every color and size—always a great gift idea 😉

if you’re actually gonna go out and grab a Bible, do yourself a favor and get the white one from $150. seriously, those pages have this gold tint to them that makes it look way classier than that red version with the plain white pages🙂

so here’s the update😁 - I ended up getting that red Jerusalem Bible

I was seriously torn between this and an art book... but then I thought about how much fun it would be to mess with people 👏

thanks for all the suggestions... turns out if it weren't for you guys, I'd still be sitting here overthinking things endlessly👍