Quiver0f10 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I need ideas :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieH Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm getting mine the Playmobil Large Grand Mansion dollhouse:001_smile: Latch hook kit. I'm making some American girl stuff books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 For my 8 year old grand-daughter, I have purchased an AG doll and I will also get her some clothes and books to go with the doll. This is something she has requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Mine will be not quite 8 at Christmas but she's getting AG stuff as well. I also want to get her stationary, pens, stickers, etc. Maybe some fun crafty stuff? Scrapbooking stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Mine does not play with toys. She reads alot. I'm thinking of getting her an iPod if I can get one on sale. Do those things go on sale on Black Friday? I will get her a few books and set of Your Story Hour CD's. She needs some pants. I bought her some on Friday. If we can scrape by until Christmas, I'll give them to her them. It's hard because she has some from her cousin that fit her lengthwise, but she can fit two fists in the waist. She won't go nekkid without the ones I got for her, but I have a hard time holding them back for two months when she could use them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaM Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 We do something you want, something you need, something you wear, something you read Want-will be something from her wish list Need-Bigger Bike Wear-Thinking one of those dresses that comes with the matching doll dress Read-Usborne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My 8 year old is getting an mp3 player with music preloaded, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Justin Bieber movie, pajamas, and some stocking stuffers (usually jewelry and candy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Felicity books and movie accessory set for her American Girl doll more books maybe a Harry Potter Lego set pajamas art supplies colored duct tape and hopefully print outs from the internet on different things to make with it perhaps a thick rope to tie over one of our tree branches so she can satisfy her urge to climb things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 DD wants Julie's Bed (AG) but there is no way I'm paying $125 for it.:glare: I'm trying to decide what to do. There is an unfinished bed on ebay that is very similar for about $47 (including shipping). I'm thinking about trying to make one myself :001_huh:, I have a couple blogs bookmarked with instructions. I could sew the bedding no problem but I'm not sure about constructing the actual bed. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiasapientia Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My kiddo will turn 9 5 days after Christmas. We are planning on: Nintendo 3DS plus 2 games and case Books Art supplies A sewing machine set for her American Girl (from Target) Hair care kit/styling tips DVD for her American Girl New shirt Swimming fins A few new Littlest Pet Shop critters Plus some stocking stuffers (nanoblocks, scented pen, Playmobil dolphin set, iTunes gift card, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaM Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 DD wants Julie's Bed (AG) but there is no way I'm paying $125 for it.:glare:I'm trying to decide what to do. There is an unfinished bed on ebay that is very similar for about $47 (including shipping). I'm thinking about trying to make one myself :001_huh:, I have a couple blogs bookmarked with instructions. I could sew the bedding no problem but I'm not sure about constructing the actual bed. :bigear: We bought the girls unfinished beds at Ikea for about $15. They like those just as much as the AG ridiculously priced beds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) My sensory seeking dd8 is getting. Something to play with: Baby Alive Baby All Gone - She gets a kick out of the interaction baby dolls. ($9 during 75% toy sale last month) Something to share: Melissa & Doug reusable sticker pad- habitats. ($2.50 during Coop sale) Something to wear: Footed PJ's - She wants feet in them as she says...:lol:(Probably grab them on Black Friday or find a deal online sooner) Something to read or Something for creativity: Probably a book on reptiles and all things critters or Lego set. Something for comfort: Monster Hooded Bath Towel - I'm sewing this. Something from "santa": Bookcase revamped into a 4 story Dollhouse - Found lots of inspiration on pinterest! (Have bookcase already, purchasing things from thrift store to updo into barbie dollhouse items. Already purchase carpet squares for flooring.) Then her stocking stuffed filled with realistic usable items. NO junky toys or useless items!:001_smile: Edited October 26, 2011 by mamaofblessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieH Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 DD wants Julie's Bed (AG) but there is no way I'm paying $125 for it.:glare:I'm trying to decide what to do. There is an unfinished bed on ebay that is very similar for about $47 (including shipping). I'm thinking about trying to make one myself :001_huh:, I have a couple blogs bookmarked with instructions. I could sew the bedding no problem but I'm not sure about constructing the actual bed. :bigear: Do you have any unfinished wood shops around? Like a Mill Stores? You can buy adorable 18 inch doll beds and paint or stain them..for really good money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsAlimar Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 We are getting my 7.5 yr old: a jewelry box a Spirograph (vintage from Ebay) a collection of science experiments from Timberdoodle She is asking for more crafts, stationary and chapter books so she might get those as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 We do something you want, something you need, something you wear, something you read Want-will be something from her wish list Need-Bigger Bike Wear-Thinking one of those dresses that comes with the matching doll dress Read-Usborne I am going to adopt this!!! I am the biggest bahhh humbug for Christmas and hate just getting stuff to fill the space under the tree. (Not trying to debate Christmas at all, I just hate the commercialism of it!) This though is perfect, expecially since I am supporting my sister and her 2 kids right now on 24 hours a week. My budget just got incredibly tighter. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) D8 wants a kindle. Not sure if that will happen. She is also hoping for a ballet barre. She will likely also ask for her standard gifts - stuffed animals and books. I am getting her a pink moleskine journal for her story writing. She will also be getting dancewear (new leotard, leg warmers, sweater). I may ask grandparents to get her clothes or accessories (think Justice) and Just Dance (or something like that). Those are the ideas that I'm tossing around. ETA - DD plays with toys all the time. She doesn't need any more and hasn't asked for anything. But, I want the OP to know that dd's favorite thing is Calico Critters - she has the treehouse and it was worth every penny. She also likes to latch hook. A knitting kit is a good idea also. How about a sleeping bag or pillow pet? Create a theme basket?. DD loves animals and last year received an animal basket - book, stuffed animal, Zoobooks magazine subscription etc. AG is also a hit here. Edited October 26, 2011 by lisabees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 This is her wish list, which will likely be covered in some way by grandparents, aunt/uncle, the parents, and siblings. AG/18 inch doll accessories books footy pjs pennsylvania dutch candies music scented pencils, mechanical pencils (she loves these), and/or gel pens funky beads (for making bracelets etc) fuzzy socks and/or slippers roller blades Lego stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 American Girl doll stuff equipment for sewing/knitting/weaving really nice art supplies diary with lock clothes/fun shoes Legos (my DD likes them too.) dress-up clothes/fairy wings/princess crown (I'm not sure what my 9yo DD is getting this year. I don't really have a big-ticket sort of idea for her.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My dd 8 wants another AG doll but not sure it's in the budget. She also wants adollhouse bookcase from Ana White's site which I think we can do. She's discovered the wide-world of crafts and art and I'm going to try to come up with something amazing along those lines, a book or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 DD 7.5 may be getting a puppy (it is still being discussed and we have to find one) maybe a loom maybe another pillowpet (but we have enough really) if I can figure out a book to get we'll get a book or two she doesn't make list or have any big ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 La-la Loopsy doll ( if we can swing it ), pj's, a garage sale guitar, bubble bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Looks like similar items but also a good little variety. Both my dd's would LOVE an AG doll or similar. I'm doing that for birthday's this year though, since it's a bit more managable. DD6 and DD8 both expressed their want for the AG doll. However they both love littlest pet shop critters, polly pocket, barbies and craft kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I am going to adopt this!!! I am the biggest bahhh humbug for Christmas and hate just getting stuff to fill the space under the tree. (Not trying to debate Christmas at all, I just hate the commercialism of it!) This though is perfect, expecially since I am supporting my sister and her 2 kids right now on 24 hours a week. My budget just got incredibly tighter. Thanks! :lol: me too. We do three gifts, small, medium, and larger. Usually a book, a toy, and something off their want list. Ah yes, the homemade Christmas pj's are a tradition so they're not part of the 3 gifts. Christmas stockings traditionally have pair of socks, tooth brush, lotion, an orange, and chocolate coins, an ornament, and a small toy (cards, pet shop, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks for the ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunrose Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My 8 year old dd doesn't play with toys much anymore :( She's crazy into fairies and building fairy houses so she'll probably get a fairy book. She's also asking (as her big gift) for a multi tiered worm farm. What GIRL asks for that? ROFL She will probably get a wii game. In her stocking, she'll probably get a fun geometric coloring book, new colors, a new toothbrush, new socks (she loves decorative socks), bubble bath, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 What a timely thread: dd8's birthday is next month, and so far she says she wants a flashlight. :glare: She loves science, and I was thinking of one of those In a Nutshell kits. Which one, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristyND Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Do you geocache? We started this summer, and dd will be getting a kid friendly gps for geocaching Also, bigger bike and legos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenC3 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 A weaving loom Art supplies A magazine sub, probably NG kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Actually, now I'm looking at this site for gifts. This is the sort of thing she loves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I haven't talked dh into spending the $ yet, but I want to get dd an AHG doll from Girls N Grace. https://www.girlsngrace.com/flashcart/flashcart/AHGstore.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjins Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 We have mom, dad, big brother and baby sister in our family. Santa seems to get a gift for each child to share with the family. These seem to be either the same or coordinating. This is a good way to bring in things that we kind of want to get, but are not as excited about. We also each give ONE gift to each other. This helps to keep the gifts very good. The children have a $15-$20 limit (because mom and dad pay for these too). Mom and dad normally stay under $50 for the kids, but the limit on each other is based on what our money belt is feeling like. So... what to do for DD 8? Ours is 8 too... she is the hardest person for me to buy for. She is the hardest for me to tell others what types of things to buy. She LOVES American Girl dolls, as well as other types of 18 inch dolls. Any accessories are always welcomed. This has been the main types of things she has received for the past 4 years. I am sure this year will be no different. The good thing is that she does play with these dolls, not only alone, but with her friends or her brother. The bad thing, is that other than MORE clothing, there is not that much that she can be given, between space and what she has already. Her birthday just past and one grandparent sent her money to send an American Girl Doll the the hospital. This is by FAR her favorite gift from her birthday, because on of her doll's hands were mauled by our now 2 yr old puppy. We did not put the puppy down, but is was a close call. The drive of Kentucky Fried Chicken on the dolls hands was too much. Looking into iPod and music, seems better than a radio with open ended commercials and stations to choose from, while mom and dad are sleeping? Eager to see what other people are suggesting for their 8 yr old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) What a timely thread: dd8's birthday is next month, and so far she says she wants a flashlight. :glare: She loves science, and I was thinking of one of those In a Nutshell kits. Which one, though? LOL, this is our situation exactly! DD's birthday is Saturday; she hasn't asked for anything that I apparently thought was worth remembering, because I don't remember anything. :P From me she is getting the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Last year she got a 'sweet chemistry' kit that she really enjoyed. One of my friends is apparently sending a kit where she can chip gemstones out of a rock...weirdly, right up her alley! I will be looking up the In a Nutshell kits!!! ETA: she would looooove a kindle and I am thinking about that with the latest price drop and knowing how much she loves to read.... Edited October 26, 2011 by sunriseiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love HSing Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My dd8 is getting lots of craft supplies, an old generation iPod nano (we got it for $30!) with songs, movies, and audio books, The actual books for the audio, some clothes, stocking stuffers and the traditional Christmas Eve pj's :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I don't have a clue, so I'm not helpful. My dd8 will actually be 9 on 12/12, so I have birthday AND Christmas to figure out. She has never been into dolls, so AG is out. My DSD7, who will be 8 in January, LOVES AG stuff, but her grandmothers always get her that stuff. I asked her point blank what she wants for Christmas and she said "I don't know." :confused: Plus, my budget is MUCH tighter than it has been in...maybe...ever in my kids' lives. They're in for a big change from what they're used to seeing under the tree at Christmas. I'm trying to prepare them, but I just don't want to see them disappointed that morning. I'm thinking about taking stuff I would normally do as stocking stuffers and wrapping them, just so there are more gifts under the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm getting mine the Playmobil Large Grand Mansion dollhouse:001_smile:Latch hook kit. I'm making some American girl stuff books Lucky girl!!! I've recently discovered playmobil and am having the most fun time picking out stuff for my dds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I like the latch hook idea. DD hasn't tried that yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Rebecca wants roller skates, so those and a pad set. I got her a spool knitting kit and Barry Stebbing's Drawing Horses book from RR. We just got the HearthSong catalogue and she wants a knot quilt set. She also wants a book called Sewing School, so I was thinking of putting together a little sewing kit to go with that. We also picked up some drawing pencils for her stocking. I'm also planning to get tickets to Phineas & Ferb Live for the girls. It's in Chattanooga early next year, so we'll stay in a hotel and visit the aquarium too. That's part of their gift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Glad you started this thread! I'm going to look through it for some more ideas for my DD. She is 7.5. As of now, she's getting an AG doll (Kanani, the girl of the year). Possibly a Xyron sticker maker. I might get my girls a huge dollhouse to share. In her stocking she'll probably get some smaller things....so far I plan on the Barbie Thumbelina DVD, a mini AG doll (Marie Grace), an iTunes card for her iPod Touch, a roll of quarters, a pair of pajamas, and a few books. I'm not sure yet but I'm sure I'll throw in a few more things....maybe stickers, or magnets for her magnet playset, probably a small thing of candy....and I make each girl a coupon book for her stocking each year (example...stay up late one night, choose dinner, go to the dollar store, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 DD wants Julie's Bed (AG) but there is no way I'm paying $125 for it.:glare:I'm trying to decide what to do. There is an unfinished bed on ebay that is very similar for about $47 (including shipping). I'm thinking about trying to make one myself :001_huh:, I have a couple blogs bookmarked with instructions. I could sew the bedding no problem but I'm not sure about constructing the actual bed. :bigear: Etsy has some great doll beds that will fit AG dolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Water color pencils, another nature journal, books about animals, and maybe a ninja outfit :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My 8 year old really wants an iPod Touch. I planned to get her one until I saw the new Amazon Fire. I pre-ordered it for her, but I'm not sure if I should go with the Fire or the iPod Touch or if there would be justification for both. :confused: So, I need to figure that out. She was looking at the big AG Christmas catalog the other day and pointing out some things, but I doubt we'll get her any AG this year. She already has several dolls and a bunch of accessories and clothing. She just doesn't need anymore AG stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlygirlzx2 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 A personalized suitcase. Lalaloopsy doll Math board game Not sure what else. She just turned 8 and got a bunch of gift cards so the list might change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I haven't talked dh into spending the $ yet, but I want to get dd an AHG doll from Girls N Grace. https://www.girlsngrace.com/flashcart/flashcart/AHGstore.html These are the dolls we'll be getting both our dd's for their birthday's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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