didadeewiththree Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I need some ideas on what to get my daughter for her 8th birthday. Any ideas? She can't think of anything either, and she seems to have enough Webkins, books, dolls, a camera, decorations, bead kits. Anything cool you can recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 We had fun with this Spa Science Kit, but as you can see the reviews are varied. My dd has just recently been clueing in on "girly" things so the timing worked for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 How about a fun experience? A trip to the movies, museum, zoo, circus, theater? My guys love Sonic gift cards and movie gift cards. They also love trips to the bookstore. Happy birthday to your little lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 My DD (7.5) loves stuff to do. She has enjoyed a large inventory of craft supplies, calligraphy/handwriting books and supplies, the Klutz pot holder weaving book and more supplies for that, cake decorating kit and books, embroidery kit (lots of skeins of floss, different size hoops, etc.), sewing/quilting books with fabric, etc. If she is interested, do you have space for a garden? My kids have all enjoyed having their own 4x4 square foot garden. They filled it, planted their seeds, tended, harvested and ate it all with more appreciation for their food than they ever had before. You could get her the wood and build it with her, letting her decorate the outside and make labels for the plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I second the experiences. Ariel would LOVE to go to the zoo, or something like Sea World, or horseback riding for an entire afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 How about a fun experience? A trip to the movies, museum, zoo, circus, theater? Oh, yes! One year we went to Sea World and last year we went to see the Mary Poppins live show. DD loves those memories and the outings made her birthday feel extra special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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didadeewiththree Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 My DD (7.5) loves stuff to do. She has enjoyed a large inventory of craft supplies, calligraphy/handwriting books and supplies, the Klutz pot holder weaving book and more supplies for that, cake decorating kit and books, embroidery kit (lots of skeins of floss, different size hoops, etc.), sewing/quilting books with fabric, etc. If she is interested, do you have space for a garden? My kids have all enjoyed having their own 4x4 square foot garden. They filled it, planted their seeds, tended, harvested and ate it all with more appreciation for their food than they ever had before. You could get her the wood and build it with her, letting her decorate the outside and make labels for the plants. Awesome idea abt making her own garden! My daughter loves flowers, butterflies, playing in the mud/dirt/water, and the great outdoors. Ill see if we have room perhaps in our postage stamp yard... I know that when we go by the bouquets of flowers at the store she always wants to take some home, which we never do. She has picked out seeds to plant in our yard, but we never did get around to planting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 My girl would love the experience stuff. We don't go the movies often so that is always good. Also, theatre tickets, special museums, etc. If she is a girly girl, maybe a manicure. She also is very covetous of her sister's Nook that she got for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 How about a fun experience? A trip to the movies, museum, zoo, circus, theater? My guys love Sonic gift cards and movie gift cards. They also love trips to the bookstore.Happy birthday to your little lady! We are planning on going bowling on Sunday, on her actual birthday. her cousins will be there and we will have cake and ice cream. We did this last yr too, and she had a blast. I just dont have any presents...I loke the girft card idea;she could pick out her own gift and go out and spend her Sonic giftcard on dinner. I guess money always works too huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 She is just the right age for American Girl dolls and accessories :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Lego friends, fur real pets, squinkies, polly pockets, barbie make-up bag with make-up inside, ear rings, and barbies. These are all items my 8 and 10 year old girls love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Sculpey clay. A lot of fun, bright colors, and you can bake it to harden it but otherwise it stays soft and usable for a LONG time. Check for 40% off coupons for Hobby Lobby or Michaels for an even better deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Awesome idea abt making her own garden! My daughter loves flowers, butterflies, playing in the mud/dirt/water, and the great outdoors. Ill see if we have room perhaps in our postage stamp yard... I know that when we go by the bouquets of flowers at the store she always wants to take some home, which we never do. She has picked out seeds to plant in our yard, but we never did get around to planting them. Does she like to help in the kitchen? My daughter loves her own cookbooks. Would she enjoy an herb garden or tomato plant that you could grow in containers on a deck or patio? Does she want to learn to knit or sew? A lot of local quilting and knitting shops offer classes for young people. These are things my DD enjoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 My kids love the theater, concerts, etc We have a local theater that hosts some excellent (travel) productions. We are often the first or second stop on their international/national tour, but it's always a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Sculpey clay. A lot of fun, bright colors, and you can bake it to harden it but otherwise it stays soft and usable for a LONG time. Check for 40% off coupons for Hobby Lobby or Michaels for an even better deal. :iagree: How did I forget clay! For Christmas DD got Sculpey and this set of clay tools with this book. You can make amazing details with the tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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