Locking Diary with Pen

~$15 typical price

A hardcover journal with a small lock and key, lined pages and a matching gel pen.

Why it makes a great gift

Gives a tween a private space for thoughts, doodles and plans.

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Gives a dad and a school-age kid a low-pressure way to talk about things that don't come up at dinner.

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