Unique Gift Ideas For Girls 10-13

5 Unique Christmas Gifts Suggestions for Girls Ages 10 to 13:

Here comes the pre-teens and all the issues that come with this age range. This is the age where peer pressure starts to develop their view of themselves, but they also start to discover their own identities too. Fashion start to matter to this age, socializing with friends is a huge part of their lives and just trying to find where they fit in this world becomes a daily struggle for some. Their idols in movies, music and fashion help to form their views about what is the newest trend coming out next year.

This age can be one of the hardest or easiest for parents to try and find that right gifts to please that pre-teen girl. This age can range in tastes, maturity and interest. Some girls this age still like toys, games and sports gear, others want clothing, jewelry and make-up and still other love crafts, art and reading. The latest electronic video or gadget is still a big hit with this age. The best gifts for parents to purchase for this age are ones that appeal to their interests. I have list 5 Unique birthday or Christmas gift ideas for girls ages 10 to 13 to help relatives find the perfect gift or help you spark some ideas of your own.

1.  Deluxe Make Up Kit:

The older pre-teen on this list are starting to show an interest in make-up and this 64 piece make-up

kit would be perfect for that 12 to 13 year old girl that is discovering make-up as she explores her own style.
Everything will be displayed right in front of her eyes in an expandable swing open kit so it will make it easy for her to choose and find the colors she want quickly! 

                                                                              

 2. Fashion Design Studio:

Do you have a future fashion designer in your home? The Fashion Design Studio is perfect for any girl that is interested in learning fashion design or sewing or has an interest in making their own barbie clothes - or just likes to be creative and artsy. There was a lot to "explore" in this kit since it comes with a dress maker form, sewing essentials, sketch book, yards of fabric, swatch booklet, trims, embellishments, satin dress form, garment bag and a fashion design manual to help you create your own fashion ideas for any 12" doll in your own mini design studio.

3. HedBanz Game:

Does your daughter still enjoy playing game with her friends during slumber parties? then this is the perfect game for her and her friends as this will spice up any get together as they have to ask "What am I?" with Hedbanz and  have to use their heads in more ways than one while asking yes or no questions to figure out what the cartoon on their head is. Hedbanz includes a rule sheet, 74 cards, 24 chips, 6 headbands, and sand-clock timer everything they need for non-stop fun.

4. Bead and Jewelry Making Kits:

Do you have a young artist that love creating their own designs? Is she interested in Jewelry making as a hobby. These types of  bead kit would be perfect for that girl that love to design, create and wear her own jewelry. Plus this is a great way to introduce a new hobby to that preteen that may last a life time.  

5. Furby Figures:

Who can resist this little guy that right Furby back this year with a new name, apps and a whole range of new colors about 10 to 12 in all. The Furby Boom has more than twice as many possible responses as the previous Furby, and how you treat Furby Boom will shape its personality. They will remember the name you give it and the names of other Furby Boom friends it meets. plus you can build a whole city by collecting and hatching virtual Fublings with the Furby Boom app. This app helps you take care of your Furby Boom as you can feed it virtual food, give it showers and so much more.  The Furby Boom experience combines real-world interactions with virtual play for a game that will keep you coming back for more.

These items are just some of my suggestions for Christmas present ideas for girls ages 10 to 13. I hope you use this list to either purchase these items or it helps you come up with some other great ideas of gifts that will fit your daughter's own special talents, tastes or interests this year. Just click the links or the Furby image to find these products or more like them on Amazon.

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Present Ideas for Girls Ages 8 to 10

Five Suggestions for Christmas Gifts For Girls ages 8 to 10:

Are you looking for some gift ideas for your daughter that don't included the latest toy fad or electronic gadgets? What to encourage her talents or help her build skills that will build her self esteem into adulthood. This is the age where you start to see their individual personalities come out. Your daughter might enjoy playing board games, arts and crafts or wanting to learn a new hobby like sewing or woodworking. Some girls are into collecting horses, dolls and stuffed animals.

Girls this age are starting to socialize with their friends and are starting to enjoy sleepovers at each others houses. They want to spend more time with friends during and after school. The ideas of playing sports with other girls their own age is something that many girls enjoy. So I have listed five birthday or Christmas present ideas for girls 8-10 that might help you discover a special gift that will fit that little girl in your life.

1.  Michley Lil' Sew & Sew Sewing Machine:

 

My daughter owned a child size sewing machine growing up, but nothing like this one. She learn to sew her own clothing. In fact she still make her own clothing and costume. Having her own sewing machine taught her how to sew before advancing to my sewing machine. After checking out several different children's sewing machines the Michley was my pick as a great starter sewing machine at a good price. This little sewing machine is quite advance with features like 8 built-in stitch patterns, dual thread, double speed, plus  forward and reverse sewing and automatic thread rewind.This is a good way to let your daughter learn to sew and it just the right size to make doll clothing or simple skirts.

2. Darice 80-Piece Deluxe Art Set:

 

Many girls in this age group love to draw and their talent is just starting to blossom as the begin to understand art. They want to learn how to draw, paint and work with other art mediums to create beautiful pictures. Some girls show a real talent at this age of becoming that next artist or just using these set to allow their imaginations to grow. The Darice deluxe art set is perfect for that young artist in your house. This set includes color pencils, oil pastels, watercolor cakes, paintbrushes, pencils, and accessories in a compact wood with a snap-shut handle.

3. Razor E100 Electric Scooter: 

 

Okay I did slip in one Electric toy, but this is one toy I just couldn't resist as it still make your daughter get outside in the fresh air and hang out with friends. What girl wouldn't love her own electric pink scooter to ride around the neighborhood?If you daughter doesn't like pink there are three other colors choices to find one that she would love. I am an adult and even I want one of these cool scooters. Razor make the best scooters on the market and this Razor E100 in pink is perfect for ages 8 and up. The E100 features powerful fun with  speeds of up to 10 miles per hour, a chain-driven, high-torque motor and twist -grip throttle with hand operated front brakes for safety. A rechargeable battery that last up to 40 minutes of continuous use after an eight hour charge.

4. Barbie Collector Dolls Of The World :

 

This is the perfect age to introduce a fun hobby doll collecting. Some still want to play with these dolls and Barbie is a name that so many of us know from our own childhood. But these dolls are designed more for saving and collecting a hobby that many adults enjoy too. The Dolls of the World collection celebrates those travels with Barbie dressed in ancestral dress of various countries. This Barbie is a Spanish flamenco dancer in a form-fitting polka-dot gown with ruffles designed to highlight the quick twists and turns of the guitar-driven dance. This collection is one the longest-running series in Barbie doll history. Since 1980, more than 200 dolls have been created. This Barbie would be the perfect doll to add to any girls collection or a great one to start the beginning of a doll collection.

 

5. Breyer Gypsy Vanner Toy Figure:

Does your daughter have a favorite animal that she like to collect in either stuffed or figure versions? Is she into horses, dogs or cats and dreams of having one of her own some day. My last pick is for those girls that just love animals especially horses and want to add to their collection, but don't need another stuffed animal to take up space in their bed. Breyer is a well know manufacture of  Horse figures and this model of a  is beautiful with it's rich colors, personality, and lots of hair. The Breyer company has captured the wonderful things about this breed in there model of A Gypsy Vanner.

These toys are just some of my suggestions for fun Christmas present ideas for girls ages 8 to 10. I hope you use this list to either purchase these toys or to come up with some other great ideas of toys that will fit your daughter's own special talents, tastes or hobbies.

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Great Gift Ideas for Girls ages 6-8

 5 Gift Ideas for Girls Ages 6 to 8

Little girls in this age range make birthday or Christmas shopping fun for parents as they are starting to show their own unique personality and are discovering what they like and don't like. They are viewing everything with bright eyes and excitement as they learn more about the world around them. School and friends are just starting to become a part of their life. It is so much fun to watch them as they become more social with their friends.

Toys and fun activities are very much a part of their everyday life at this age. They want the latest things that they see on television or what another friend has, so that they can play together. My list of the 5 gift ideas for this age group will help parents decide on what to buy their little girls for that special day or just give them some ideas before making that big purchase.

Barbie's 3 Story Dream Townhouse:

1. My first choice on this list was an easy one, since every girl or woman out there has grown up with these dolls. That's right I am talking about Barbie and what little girl wouldn't want the Barbie Dream Townhouse for her barbie doll to hang out and play with all her friends. I remember my dream house, but it was nothing like this one with three stories and five rooms filled with furniture to complete the design, but that's not all this Dream Townhouse even has lights and sounds.  The chandelier and fireplace all light up, while fun sounds include the shower running, toilet flushing, doorbell ringing, fireplace crackling and an elevator that take Barbie from the bottom floor to the top where her bedroom and hot tub are located so she can rest and relax after a hard day of playing.

2. Lego Friends:

May be your little girls isn't really into Barbie like my daughter growing up, but still like the idea of playing with dolls. Then you might want to think about the  Lego line made just for little girls in mind. These cool Lego friends sets are great for letting girls use their imagination as they build their own world for their mini figure Lego friend dolls. There are so many different sets of these friends to choose and they provide hours of fun for any little girl. My favorite is the Heart Lake Vet series which includes two mini- figures Mia and Veterinarian Sophie, along with horse Bella, dog Scarlett and hedgehog Oscar plus everything a little girl would need to be a Vet for the day. Collect all of the Lego Friends sets for a whole world of Lego Friends fun.

3. Crayola Model Magic Jewelry Studio:

Is your little girl into arts and crafts? Does she love to paint or draw for hours on end? Or tells you that her favorite time at school is art class? You have a budding little artist and these Crayola sets are prefect for encouraging that little artist. The one I pick out allow your daughter to make her own beaded jewelry, then turn them into earrings, necklaces and bracelets with all the piece that are included in this set. Crayola even sells refills for this set. I have always loved and trusted the art sets from Crayola as they open up a whole world of arts that range from painting and drawings to crafts like model building and jewelery making for children. Giving every budding artist a huge range of arts and craft to try out.

4. Cookware Sets:

Number 4 on my list are cookware and dish sets that let girl play pretend. These set are a miniature version of sets that parents use for real dinner parties or cooking in the kitchen. The variety of play kitchens, appliances, cooking and dish sets like these are great for allowing your daughter to mimic you. They can let their imaginations run wild as they create fancy meals or tea parties for their doll and other friends.These sets are a great way to get your daughter interested in cooking for herself in a real kitchen with you.  My daughter loved playing with these types of toys growing up and now loves to cook meals for the whole family, along with baking.

 

5. Monster High Dolls:

The last item on my great Christmas gift ideas for girls ages 6 to 8 are the Monster High Dolls. The ghouls of Monster High area huge hit among girls this age. The dolls are inspired by various monsters and demons in films therefore distinguishing them from most of the other fashion dolls. The Monster High Teens are either related to or the offspring of the famous monsters, but with a modern teenage twist. All of them have various attributes of the monsters they are related to making each doll unique. These doll were introduced in 2010 and still going strong. There is a huge selection of dolls to choose that you can miss finding one that your daughter will like or add to more to build your collection. The best thing about these dolls is that your daughter can play with them and their many accessories for hours.  My favorite is Draculaura the daughter of  you guess it Count Dracula. I love the idea that she is a vegan vampire and is scared to say the word "blood" as she faints when she hears it.



Hope you enjoyed reading my list of 5 great Christmas gift ideas for girls ages 6-8 and it help give you find the right toy or get some ideas for present for you little girl in this age range to make it a very special Christmas this year.

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Gift Ideas for Girls 4 To 6 Years Old

My Top 5 Birthday Christmas Gift Ideas For  Girls 4-6 Years:

I am the mother of two boys and one girl. You would think that buying gifts for my daughter would be easier, then the boys. But that is not necessary true. I find that girls are the hardest to buy for at this time of the year, but not at this age. 4 to 6 year old girls are the easiest age to buy gifts at Christmas as many of  them at this age still believe in Santa Claus or want everything that they see on Television.

But buying toys or trends may not be the best way to purchase gifts for this age. Sometimes that toys that little girl want are not always age appropriate and buying toys that are the latest trend might only be played with for a few weeks or if your lucky a few months. So what's a parent to do.

I have picked out 5 of my favorite toys for this age that will give you some ideas of toys that your daughter will love for the whole year and can also be add to next Christmas or for their birthday. Use these suggestions to create your own ideas or mix in with some of the ones that they see on Television.

1. Role Playing Outfits:

 Young girl this age love to copy their mothers or other women in they meet and role playing is a great way for them to learn about the world around them. These costume sets from Melissa and Doug allow them to dress just like their role models and not just for Halloween. These set are more for a 4 year old or younger girl. These outfits let them dress up and learn about the different types of jobs that women can hold. This will encourage them to dream about what they want to be when they grow up.

2. Pots, Pans and Play Kitchens:

 My daughters favorite gift was a toy version of my kitchen supplies. The range of pots, pans and dish set will make any little chef happy as they create their own special meal. They even have kitchen appliances that look just like the real things, some even make sounds.  There are even whole kitchen sets that can turn any space in their room or home into a ready made child's kitchen. The wide range of toy food sets can be used in both a kitchen or pretend grocery store.

3. Lego for Girls:

Lego is making sets designed just for girls to use to build and play. These sets features female mini figure and lots of basic bricks and accessories, such as plates, trees, windows, door and more. The next set up for 6 year old girls is the LEGO Friends that feature mini doll friends with all types of accessories and activities that they can create with these friends.
These set are perfect for long hour of building, creating and playing. The best part about these sets is you can add to them as your girl grows older. These are one toy that children never out grow.

4. Dolls:

Girl this age still love playing with dolls and all the accessories that go with them like stroller, cribs and high chair to feed their dolls. There are large selection to choose from every year, but my favorites are the baby dolls that are soft ones that allow this age to pretend that they are taking care of a real baby just like mommy. Little girls just seem to be drawn to that favorite doll. My daughter still has several of her doll from when she was little and many of us collect dolls as we grow up. So that first doll is something that will bring lasting memories and be cherished forever.

5. Horses :

What little girl doesn't love horses? Whether it stuffed, animated or figurines like these horse in this  stable set. Girls love to collect and play with these types of toys. The best thing about these toys is that they are not a fad or trend. These horse figurines have been around for years and are still a favorite for young girls.


These are just my suggestion of Christmas gifts ideas girls for 4 to 6 year old. I wanted to create this list to give parents, grandparents and relatives of girls this age some suggestions on what they might enjoy at this age and how to make buying that Christmas gift for that special little girl in your life a lot easier for you.   

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Buying Teenage Girls Clothing For Christmas

Buying Clothing for Teenage Girls as a Christmas Gift:

Christmas shopping for teenage girls can be a lot of fun. Spending some time searching for that perfect gift for a teen daughter on your list can be a great deal of fun, but also a headache. It is rewarding when you find and purchase that perfect gift you just know your daughter will treasure. However, there is one aspect of Christmas shopping which seems to be difficult for parents and that is buying clothing for their teenage daughter that they will wear.

In fact every parent seems to have at least a slight hesitation. There are just so many variables when it comes to clothes shopping for teens that it can be difficult to find the right outfit for that teenage girl on your gift list. Some of the variables which make Christmas shopping for clothing so difficult are size, color, style and material. This article will take a look at why Christmas shopping for clothing is so difficult for anyone, but especial teenage girls and will try to offer some insight into how to purchase clothing for that teenage daughter.

The matter of size is one thing that makes Christmas shopping for clothing so hard at times, because of the range of sizes from different designers and manufactures. You may have a good idea about what size your daughter is at this time, but selecting the perfect size for clothing items like pants, skirts, dresses or blazers can be difficult if you don't know how that item is cut. Items such as sweatshirts, t-shirts and sweaters in which the fit does not have to be perfectly tailored are easier to purchase, but even these items can cause problems if you select a size which is too small.

A sweatshirt or t-shirt which is too big is considered acceptable as many teens have a habit of wearing these types of shirts big as a style, but shirts which are too small can be rather uncomfortable and will not likely be worn by the teen. Sweatshirt and t-shirts are fairly easy items for parent to buy for their teen daughter as these are standard items that all teens wear, but still check out the types of sayings and colors that they all ready wear on a daily bases. 

When Christmas shopping for clothing other then sweats, it is wise to stay with casual items such as jeans,t-shirts and sweaters. You might want to ask the your teenage daughter to try different types of  clothing, before purchasing any for Christmas.You might want to ask your daughter if she would prefer to receive the clothing as a surprise or to go shopping with you and try on items before you buy them. So that you have an idea of her taste and style saving you the trouble returning them after Christmas or her being upset with you because you don't understand her and her style of dressing.


Selecting colors is another difficult aspect of Christmas shopping for pre-teen and teen girls clothing. In general if you know your daughter wears a particular color often, it is safe to assume they like this color and enjoy wearing this color.  However, even this safe strategy can backfire on you at times. You may decide to purchase an article of clothing in this particular color because you see your daughter or her friends wearing the color often but you may soon find out they are tired of wearing that particular color and were hoping to receive clothing in another color to expand their wardrobe. Again you can alleviate this problem by talking to your daughter about what colors she like to wear. This lets her know you are planning to purchase clothing for her for Christmas, but does not give away the type of clothing or style.

Perhaps one of the most hardest parts about purchasing clothing for teenage girls is understanding the latest trends or style and it is even worse during Christmas when you are trying to find a gift that will appeal to a teenage girl. If you are purchasing clothing as a gift for your teenage daughter. You may have a fairly good idea about the type of clothing she likes because you see what she wears everyday, but it can still be difficult to find that perfect outfit which fits her idea of style and that you approve of also. Again one of the best ways to deal with this situation is to ask either her or her friends what is the latest trends for teens or have them go with you on that shopping trip and see what they pick out. That way you will have some idea of the types of clothing or outfits your teen daughter seem drawn to and you can select the right type of clothing that fits her style not yours, but still makes both of you happy when she wears it.

A great place to shop for clothing for teenage girls is online at stores like Amazon as you can see her taste and not give away the surprise before Christmas.

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