Gift Ideas: Older Child
Results 1-10 from 217 articles
Another Xmas Gift question...no Ideas for My 6 Year Old
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on November 8, 2011
-
Yep, sorry ladies, I'm asking the question that will probably be asked by many other before the big Christmas!
I can't think of anything to get my 6 year old son....
Answers
- My 6 year old son is getting an electric guitar and amp for his big gift this year. He'll also get the standard two pairs of PJ's, two new outfits, new shoes, an ornam...
- I am in the same boat....My kids don't need anything. I am going to buy some more underwear, pajamas, slippers and shoes. They can always use an extra pair of sneake...
- My 5 year old is getting a leapad he already has games from his leapster explorer and they will work with the new leapad, which is like an ipad for kids from leapfrog....
Present Ideas
Asked by V.V. from Louisville
on December 7, 2011
-
Edited because when I reread my question, I didn't like my own petulant, judgmental tone.
I'd like some gift ideas for my brother-in-law. He strongly dislikes the ...
Answers
- What about a membership to their local zoo? or Museum? Good luck, Jen
- Ask the kid? He might have some great ideas. Educational toys are great too, how about a telescope or a microscope? Or if you are really upset with his parents get a m...
- Honestly, I'd ask your sister what kinds of things they'd be interested in. Best to ask and not have your hard earned money going down the tube. Honestly, I think it...
Birthday Present for 8 Year Old Girl
Asked by N.P. from Nashville
on September 23, 2011
-
I have to pick up a birthday present for an 8 year old girl and have no idea what to get. Its hard to know if girls are over Barbies and on to makeup! Any ideas? Thanks!
Answers
- My daughter is 8, her birthday is upcoming. She wants: a "feather" for her hair. Salons have it. In our city it is about $10. My daughter also likes getting gif...
- Justice gift card. My daughter turns 8 next month and it's all she wants, probably since I won't buy her stuff from there, lol.
- For my nieces 8th birthday she wanted books (Puppy Place series). We also got her glow in the dark nail polish, a necklace, and a spa set (make your own hand lotion e...
Gift Ideas: What Do 8 y.o. Girls like These Days?
Asked by R.D. from Dallas
on June 24, 2008
-
My 8 y.o. son will be attending 2 birthday parties for two little girls his age in the next few weeks and I was wondering what are girls into at this age. I know Webki...
Answers
- Anything Jonas Brothers or Camp Rock will be loved, this age also enjoys crafts. My 9 year old much prefers shopping at Michael's and Hobby Lobby over ToysRUs! And, ...
- My daughter is 13 now but at 8 she enjoyed..... Bratz, LOVED stuffed animals, at the time she had a gameboy she played a lot, she loved crafty things, especially the b...
- My 7 y/o is obsessed with *Hannah Montana!* Target also has a really neat craft isle with cool things for girls this age to make priced around $10-12. Take Care!
Advise on a Gift for a 10 Year Old
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on April 10, 2009
-
Hi Moms,
I'm going to be visiting some friends that we haven't seen in several years since they live out of state. Their children have really grown since we saw the...
Answers
- I'd suggest tween type jewelry, like at Claire's, maybe nail polish if her parents aren't opposed or if she likes to read the Emily Windsnap series is a lot of fun for...
- My niece is 8 and loves Hannah Montana and High School Musical especially. Maybe something HSM related? Also if shes a bit more mature, something for her room. I was t...
- The kids at our school are all of a suddden into "gimp". It has been around forever but they love it! You can get it at Jo-Ann's. It is a long plastic - rubbery stri...
Christmas Present My 6 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Lansing
on November 19, 2008
-
Hello so I am looking for a gift for my daughter she will be 6 in January and I was thinking of getting her a nintendo ds she a leapster but her sister who is 2 loves...
Answers
- Nintendo DS's are great and you can get some amazing deals at Gamestop. I have 2 kids, a boy and a girl, and they both have had their DS's for 2 1/2 years and haven't...
- My 6 year old son and 7 year old daughter both have a DS and they both LOVE IT.. I was worried that they would be too rough with them, but it really gave them a chance...
- Reading the responses (these and other questions/responses also) some people seem to be so down on video games, that they are sooo horrible All of my kids play video g...
Gift Ideas for 8 Year Old Godson
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on November 30, 2008
-
I'm looking for a Christmas gift for my 8-year-old godson who is kind of a loner, a good kid, but not a particularly religious one. I've bought him veggitales videos ...
Answers
- I don't understand the need to purchase something with a religious theme. Is it just because you are his godmother? I would look to see if their local park district of...
- What about doing something together in the spirit of the season like collecting can goods from neighbors and taking it to the local food pantry or buying coats and mit...
- I see someone already recommended Legos, which was my idea. They have so many models, they must have a nativity scene. That way, it would be a functional toy with a ...
Seeking Moms of 7 Year Old Boys - Present Ideas
Asked by B.B. from New York
on October 2, 2010
-
My nephews b-day is next week. He is really into video games, but I'd rather not get him one as I'm sure everyone will be getting that. Normally I would just ask my ...
Gift for 7 Year Old Boy
Asked by V.H. from St. Louis
on January 18, 2008
-
My friend lives out of town and her son will be turning 7 in a few weeks. I want to send him something for his birthday but am at a total loss! Does anyone know of s...
Answers
- I got my nephew a board game called "Totally Gross" but he may have been a bit older. He's not very into reading or learning so this was a way to show him that it can...
- I have a 7-year old boy. He loves his Webkinz! He also likes anything dealing with Magic or science. What about tokens to Chuckie Cheese or a membership to somethin...
- My 7 year old son also loves legos. Usually the smaller sets he can do by himself. He also loves paper airplanes (Klutz has a good book), Webkinz, Wii video games (v...
Present Ideas for 6 Year Old Girl
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on June 21, 2008
-
My niece will be 6 in July and we have no idea what to get her. She lives in California so we don't see her very much. What's the hot toy or something that 6 year old ...
Answers
- My daughter is 7 and has been really into the Polly Pockets and The Littlest Pet shop. She is also really girly, so we have made small gift baskets for her friends bi...
- Can you ask her parents what she is into? At that age, they tend to have sets of things or particular preferences. I would at least get a theme, and work around that...
- You could let her pick out the gift herself...we offer a line of gift albums where you send the gift album to the receipient, and the receipient can choose one gift ou...
