What are you getting your 8-9 YO girl?

[jaylea]

I am stumped.

She has a kindle fire and our old iphone, plus she uses our iPad, so nothing techie needed.

She has/loves her AG dolls, but she has two already and I am not sure how much longer she will love them.

Will get some craft and science kits, couple of board games she will like, clothes, shoes...But I'm at a loss for her "big" gift.

[snowflurry]

My niece is 9 and her list included a craft kit, a decorative pillow for her new bed, and American girl knockoff doll furniture

[KKD]

E's big gift this year is a karaoke machine. She wants to be a pop star when she grows up. lol.

She is also getting a matching girl-doll AG outfit and some other AG stuff, the Lego Friends pop star stage, a personalized beach towel, charms for her Gap charm bracelet, and a set of 1 lb. dumbbells because she likes to pretend to work out with me. And books even though she just ended up with $100 worth of B&N gift cards from her birthday.

K is only 5 but she's getting a new bike because the one she rode all spring and summer is two or three sizes too small, whoops.

[luckyval]

My niece is getting a gift certificate for a kids cooking class

[KKD]

Oh, she got one of those Alex scrapbook kits for her birthday and was pretty psyched about it. But her two favorite birthday gifts from friends were:

m.target.com/p/password-journal-8/-/A-14421371

and

www.barnesandnoble.com/mobile/w/toys-games-harry-potter-illuminating-wand-hermione-granger/25730228

We got her a subscription to the AG magazine, which she loves. My parents got her one to Ranger Rick too.

[tuck]

My almost 8 year old is getting a camera for her big gift, but she doesn't have a phone or anything like that she can take pictures with.

So basically I'm no help.

[terpsfan]

My 8yo got a large bird feeder setup (stand with multiple branches and different types of feeders). With a journal sketchbook and binoculars. (She just got this for her bday last week)

[gummybear]

Her big gift is a karaoke/microphone that is compatible with her iPod. I am certain I will regret this but also sure she'll love it.

She is also getting:
Sled
Target American Girl clothes
Duct tape
Sticker maker
PJs
Mal's Spell Book
Voice Password journal
Hair accessories
Lots of lip glosses and balms, Eos lotion and bath bombs
Puzzle
Eagles shirt

She wanted a gymnastics bar. Yeah, no.

[jaylea]

So, they all like the same things it seems! I am loving how similar all of these lists are to things I have gotten her/she wants.

Really love the experience idea. We did get her R5 tickets for her birthday last month.

[shamrockshake]

a kayak and new life vest
bathrobe
harry potter coloring book and pencils
pajamas
Daring Book for girls
mega pack of shopkins

her stocking will have movie tickets and a box of candy
$10 five below gift card
shower gel and hair ties

[gummybear]

Dec 9, 2015 14:55:49 GMT -5 KKD said:

Oh, she got one of those Alex scrapbook kits for her birthday and was pretty psyched about it. But her two favorite birthday gifts from friends were:

m.target.com/p/password-journal-8/-/A-14421371

This is the one we got for DD. If anyone is interested it is 50% off with Cartwheel right now

[indianchica]

We are giving the kids a trip to Disney (they've never been and we live in FL!).
Santa is bringing her a sewing machine.

[Marmee]

This year...Lego Elves sets, AG doll bed, a Playmobil camper, a Barbie, a nice purse, a Swatch...that's all I can remember. I have 4 girls, they literally have or have had every girl thing you could imagine...there are still unopened things from last year. I'm trying to focus on more of stuff they already like/use (Legos, AG, etc).

[katfco]

Fashion Plates and maybe a doll clothes sewing kit.

[SpartanGirl]

DD1 is almost 10. She's not getting a big Santa gift, but her uncle bought her the Lego Elves Castle (which is bigger than anything Santa is bringing). We also signed her up for ski club which isn't cheap so that's part of her Christmas/birthday present.

Other things she's getting - art set and sketch pad, Harry Potter box set, Minecraft stop animation studio, Justice clothes/gift card, and Monster High dolls. We're giving all the kids a basketball hoop for outside, and I think she'll be excited about that.

[styme46]

We did a sewing machine for dd last year. I also like the experience idea! I want to do a zoo experience for dd for her birthday!

[papie]

Does she need a big gift? My 8yo is getting books, a new diary, a movie, a cd and a bunch of little things in her stocking.

[cinco]

6 books
2 crafts
AG mini doll

We also bought the clarinet she was renting.

[themysteriouswife]

A bike, new helmet, and bike accessories. (A bell, spoke lights, a basket)

[Deleted]

I have 8&10 year olds and between the 2 of them they're getting

8yo is getting
AG doll bed
Shopkins

10yo is getting
Purse
Duct tape

They are each also getting:
Bath stuff
Board games
Wii games
Umbrellas
Lego
Watches
Book lights

[sweetbrier]

Dec 10, 2015 1:40:52 GMT -5 toledo said:

Why is everyone suddenly getting duct tape for Xmas?

Is this the new ratchet set?

It comes in a ton of prints and colors so people use it for decorating or making things like wallets or bracelets I think lol.


I'm getting her a blanket, some books because she loves reading, a movie she likes and a doll or two. She likes my little pony right now/equestria girls which I'm not as fond of.

[WOT?*]

Dec 10, 2015 1:56:04 GMT -5 sweetbrier said:

Dec 10, 2015 1:40:52 GMT -5 toledo said:

Why is everyone suddenly getting duct tape for Xmas?

Is this the new ratchet set?

It comes in a ton of prints and colors so people use it for decorating or making things like wallets or bracelets I think lol.


I'm getting her a blanket, some books because she loves reading, a movie she likes and a doll or two. She likes my little pony right now/equestria girls which I'm not as fond of.

THIS (re: duct tape). If she likes being crafty at all: duct tape (designs and/or kits), loom knitting kits (with yarn or a craft store GC so she can choose her own) and home science kits. At least a third of my GS troop loves duct tape, and any time I pull out my collection I get mobbed.

GD1 is getting a camera and a Roominate set as bigger gifts. GD2 is getting a Girl Scout oven and accessories and skate board (long board). Both will be getting nice jewelry boxes to replace their little girl ones and miscellaneous odds and ends to unwrap.

[Bad Dingo]

Lego Mindstorm if you want to go really big.

[sunshineandpinot]

This is supposed to be really fun. I've had my eye on it for a while.

www.amazon.com/Snap-Circuits-SC-100-Electronics-Discovery/dp/B00CIXVITO

[shamrockshake]

Dec 10, 2015 8:41:14 GMT -5 sunshineandpinot said:

This is supposed to be really fun. I've had my eye on it for a while.

www.amazon.com/Snap-Circuits-SC-100-Electronics-Discovery/dp/B00CIXVITO

I have this on DDs list after someone here recommended it. I was already done shopping for her and don't want to keep picking things up, I am hoping someone gets it for her between her birthday next week and Christmas. I think she'd love it 

[tugsgirl]

Shopkins....Shopkins...Shopkins. AG accessories/clothes, a science/experiment kit, and she asked for a typewriter...lol. MIL got her Legos and Twister.

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Dec 10, 2015 8:50:20 GMT -5 shamrockshake said:

Dec 10, 2015 8:41:14 GMT -5 sunshineandpinot said:

This is supposed to be really fun. I've had my eye on it for a while.

www.amazon.com/Snap-Circuits-SC-100-Electronics-Discovery/dp/B00CIXVITO

I have this on DDs list after someone here recommended it. I was already done shopping for her and don't want to keep picking things up, I am hoping someone gets it for her between her birthday next week and Christmas. I think she'd love it 

DD1 has one of these sets. She loved it. I'm going to pull it out again as its been a while. It's a great gift.

[Gato]

DD1 is getting an AG doll bed.

You're in Maine, right? How about an LL Bean adventure, or ski lessons, or snowshoes?

[lolobeth802]

My DD just turned 9. Shopkins, a personalized gymnastics wall medal holder, fake pink hunter boots called Jolli's or something (found at target.com), a lava lamp, jelly cat puppy, bead set for making jewelry, modeling clay, a ruffly bathrobe, a blanket making craft kit and a custom leotard for gym.

[ladybug2002]

Her big gift is an iPod touch and a set of good headphones. She is also getting clothes/shoes, roller skates, Beados, a Rubik's cube and some miscellaneous arts and crafts stuff.