Has encyclopaedic knowledge of theatre, film, and music. Loves engaging with the interesting, curious, and alternative things in life-fascinated by everything but places culture at the centre of his world. Incredibly charming and fully at home with his eccentricities. Very culturally engaged and musically talented-plays synth and omnichord, loves unusual instruments. Take a look at those and see if any fit your daughters’ personalities.Ībout them: Hugely interested in and passionate about theatre, but already has a large extensive collection of plays, films, and books. Something like this sweet clutch ($24), this monogram keychain ($11+) or leather knot keychain ($15), or this druzy necklace ($20). Also, don’t underestimate the appeal to them of getting something nice and small that just came from you, Dad. The service sends a monthly box of makeup samples for them to explore new looks. Or, you could look into getting them a Birchbox subscription to split ($10 a month, or $110 for the year). Our suggestion(s): To facilitate your daughters’ passion for fraternizing, why not get them a portable speaker they can share? Or, one for each if you don’t mind going over budget? This one’s on sale for $28, has wireless bluetooth capability for optimal use on the beach, and can easily recharge through its micro USB cable. They also liked LED string lights that came with a remote to control dimming and pulsing, and was most importantly USB-powered, for serendipitous, expeditionary illumination of the net, court, and sand during nighttime volleyball at Carmel beach, and for the “Trunk-or-Treat” Halloween celebration at school, where senior girls line up their cars outside the school boarders' dormitories, open up their trunks (outlined with glowing LEDs) from which to dispense candy, play their latest from Spotify, and socialize, socialize, socialize.

Gift(s) they’ve loved: A sparkly, circular, thin makeup case with mirror, which was secretly an iPhone battery.

The girls love sports (varsity volleyball, hip hop, and ballet) and being social. About them: We enjoy sitting with friends around our festive bonfire out back, overlooking the rolling hills of Monterey, enjoying ribs and coleslaw (Mom’s homemade recipe), roasting marshmallows, and sharing stories.

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