Plateau Mama Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I am looking for ideas for my niece. She will be turning 8 on Dec. 23, then we have Christmas of course. Here's the catch, this girl is SPOILED as in, she has an entire bedroom (not her bedroom, an additional bedroom), with floor to ceiling shelves filled with toys. So, I'd like something that is consumable, or at least educational. The girl is very behind in school (not reading yet). From what I'm told won't sit still for anything. I'd prefer two separate gifts vs one larger one, though they can go together. I just refuse to combine her birthday & Christmas. We live 3000 miles away so an experience isn't an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I would get her jewelry, or something nice for her room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A couple sets of classic audiobooks? Perhaps with a themed playset to go along with it? A camera? My kids are spoiled like that too, but at least I know what they like. My kid who doesn't love reading is into beauty stuff. Not a very fun gift to give. Though the "heels" I gave her for her 8th birthday were a huge hit. :) Her main 8yo birthday gifts were heels and a camera. Her favorite Christmas gift that year was a remote control Harry Potter wand. If we ever get around to programming it, it can be used to control the TV. My kids also liked DS games at that age. A board game might be nice too. My 8yo likes her Yoga board game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_go_gadget Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 My DD (just turned nine) is obsessed with a (physical, not video) game called Gravity Maze. It's a logic puzzle, no reading required, so it might fit your bill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellen Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 My 8 year old likes the Usborne historical costume sticker books. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A gift certificate to a local manicure place so she can get a cool/funky manicure? (Could you ask her mom about a local place that would work?) ETA: If she did read at all, I'd suggest The Daring Book for Girls, plus maybe some supplies to start her own supply kit per the book. A hammock? Fairy decorations for outdoors or stuff to create her own fairy garden? And maybe a Fairy House book to go along w/ it? (The books are almost all photos; here is one but there are more by Barry & Tracy Kane; the books are just lovely & full of fun/cool ideas.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 My Dd friend has a "how to draw ......" book. She and Dd spent hours drawing and coloring. Done of those books with drawing paper, colored pencils etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 My girls really liked arts and crafts at that age. They liked making potholders, sculpey stuff (klutz has a good set), and needle felting (look up wool pets on amazon). All of those come in kits w/ everything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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