1bassoon Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 My mom and I were talking - she's concerned that dd16 doesn't have anything to "play with" on Christmas. As in - dd is getting a DVD she wants, a gift certificate to a dance store to spend on pointe shoes, a knitting book, etc. But nothing to "do", and Grammy is concerned. She's authorized me to get the kiddo something else. . . So - what would you do? Buy her a crafty kit (a la Klutz?) to do that day. Buy her a good board game/card game. Order Dutch Blitz, which won't come in time but she lost hers and really loves it. (Sorry, don't feel like messing with a poll!) Anyone have a good suggestion for a neat game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Maybe get her a couple skeins of yarn and a new set of knitting needles to go with the book. That would give her something to "do". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I'd get her a board game so she could "play" with others. :) We always play board games at holiday gatherings. It is a great way to get three generations interacting and talking. My son just received Sorry Sliders and we all enjoyed playing it. Apples to Apples is great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thinking like a 16 yr old, I'd like a challenging 3D jigsaw puzzle, a great book, a crafty thing that is more grown up than Klutz (wood etching tool, stuff to make your own soap, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio12 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 variety of nailpolishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 My mom and I were talking - she's concerned that dd16 doesn't have anything to "play with" on Christmas. As in - dd is getting a DVD she wants, a gift certificate to a dance store to spend on pointe shoes, a knitting book, etc. But nothing to "do", and Grammy is concerned. She's authorized me to get the kiddo something else. . . So - what would you do? Buy her a crafty kit (a la Klutz?) to do that day. Buy her a good board game/card game. Order Dutch Blitz, which won't come in time but she lost hers and really loves it. (Sorry, don't feel like messing with a poll!) Anyone have a good suggestion for a neat game? A kitten. Or a puppy. Something to love and snuggle and tell secrets to. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 A kitten. Or a puppy. Something to love and snuggle and tell secrets to. :) Ooooh - I am SO not going to tell her you said that!!! She wants a puppy so. badly. But we're trying to sell the house - not the right time, kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Ooooh - I am SO not going to tell her you said that!!! She wants a puppy so. badly. But we're trying to sell the house - not the right time, kwim? a very small puppy that remains a very small dog. :) It's always a good time to have a puppy. Sides, it's pretty much her last year to have one right?! She's 16 and ready for responsiblity. Go ahead and get her puppy gear and a dog variety book to select the kind of pooch she desires. Buy her a Little Pet Shop pooch stocking stuffer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 a very small puppy that remains a very small dog. :) It's always a good time to have a puppy. Sides, it's pretty much her last year to have one right?! She's 16 and ready for responsiblity. Go ahead and get her puppy gear and a dog variety book to select the kind of pooch she desires. Buy her a Little Pet Shop pooch stocking stuffer too. Don't TEMPT me, Frodo!!!!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I second the notion (a pun?) of the knitting needles and some yarn. Other possibilities: a jigsaw puzzle (could be for her alone or done with the others) or a beading loom with some glass beads. Fun games my teen enjoys are Fluxx, SET, Quiddler, and Five Crowns. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 A horse! A horse! A horse! She'll be so busy playing on Christmas day. And so joyful! You can't even imagine! This could postpone dating for years! (Does that make a puppy seem better?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I got mine a French manicure set. I figure that would keep her plenty busy, since she can go around and give us all manicures. I think the knitting needles is an even better idea, though. Wish I'd thought of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Does she like music? I was thinking something like a Zune or an Ipod. Then she could have the fun of downloading her favorite music and / or videos. Or a digital camera? Those have really come down in price these days!! (I'd also give it to her Christmas Eve so she could take pictures of the family during the celebrations!) Jigsaw puzzles are an excellent idea! Or a board game -- my 17yo dd loves Pictionary and Scrabble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Don't TEMPT me, Frodo!!!!! ;) did you do it?! dija??? My niece got a Christmas kitten. It's adorable. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Mine got a drawing tablet that hooks to the computer and a humongonous make-up kit which she has spent the last hour putting on her little sister. I'm next.:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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