Rjmakmom Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I have an 8yo daughter who isn't into arts and crafts, hates anything "girlie", not a fan of legos...likes to play outside, but we do not have anywhere paved for bikes/scooters/skates, etc...I have absolutely NO idea what to get her! She likes tv and the computer but I don't want to encourage any more screen time as it's already too much imo. I need 1-2 things for her for Christmas morning but I honestly have no ideas...and asking her, neither does she! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 A camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 How about a fort kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hammock Binoculars Stilts Play dough set Puzzle Yes and know Invisible ink books Board games What does she play with indoors? You could order the rainbow resource Christmas catalog and see what strikes her fancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Do you have a couple trees you could put a slackline and guideline between A camera A child's wilderness survival book and a tent pogo stick (dirt works fine for those if you have a hard packed dirt driveway) My kids could count on their hands how many times they've ridden a bike on pavement. We live out on an acreage. They LOVE their bikes. Is she into music? Perhaps something like a karaoke machine would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 RipStik, http://www.amazon.com/RipStik-15055040-Caster-Board-Blue/dp/B000J2HYN0 It's what we got for DD last year for Christmas. She also doesn't like girlie things but does like Legos. We try to get something on wheels every year, so this year, I'm considering a Penny skateboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjmakmom Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 We have a karaoke machine- never gets used she has a tent- never gets used tons of board games that just sit on the shelves she has a camera on her iPod- rarely uses it she doesn't like puzzles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 We have a karaoke machine- never gets used she has a tent- never gets used tons of board games that just sit on the shelves she has a camera on her iPod- rarely uses it she doesn't like puzzles Sounds like experience presents may be best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 One of my daughters at that age wanted a child's construction kit, with an apron and toolbox, etc. I remember getting some candy-making kits. Those were fun! http://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Own-Gummy-9-7oz/dp/B000NTCN12 Recently I got a niece a birdhouse building kit that you put together and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 horse riding lessonsmicroscope snap circuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 For outside - do you have an area where your DH could put in a bit of concrete and a tube for tetherball? I loved that at that age. Other outdoor ideas (that don't require paved roads) - pogostick, stilts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Books? Music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 The Daring Book for Girls & The Dangerous Book for Boys. (My dd enjoyed both & always said the Boys book had better info.) The books have a list of 'supplies/essential gear' to create a little kit (stuff like a Swiss Army Knife, thread, bandana, etc...), so maybe you could gather a few of those things for her or add the promise to help her gather the materials herself. If she likes to build stuff outside using rocks, sticks, bark, moss, get the book Fairy Houses for inspiration. You could give it along w/ a few small items like little ceramic or plastic toadstools, etc... for creating her own outdoor scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Mini Trampoline (indoor type) Tether Ball Set Portable CD Player & Audiobooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 A metal detector DK books in a subject of interest to her Her own gardening supplies and a garden plot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Some bikes are designed for off-road riding, even for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 If she likes geek/gamer stuff, you could get her a subscription to Loot Crate. I make my kids to Pinterest boards for their wish lists. If your daughter browses her interests she might see some things she'd like. Does she like to DO things? Can you get her a museum membership or a trip to the pottery painting place? An amusement park membership? Is she a foodie? Maybe a wrapped menu and a trip to a fancy restaurant or tea house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 My 8yr old DD asked for a Nerf Rebelle bow & arrow... Looks fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 My 9yo has asked for a remote control truck--so she can drive her little toy animals around in. :001_rolleyes: Now dh wants one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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