Some girly things for my 8 yr old?

What do you suggest? She hates bratz; anything else would be ok.

metimoteo2007-06-24T18:31:58Z

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Get her something she can do on her own or with you or her friends. Let her explore her creative side. Klutz makes an outstanding line of activity, game and exploration books that should keep her interest, help her written comprehension, and teach her a craft at the same time. More important, she won't grow out of them and she can use them in the car, at home or just about anywhere else. I'd advise you to stay away from toys like Webkinz because they're a fad. Yeah, they may be popular now, but can you really imagine her playing with Webkinz 2-3 years from now? It's amazing to me that people will spend a small fortune on something that will probably end up in the trash in a couple of years, but they won't invest the same money in quality books for their children that can actually teach them something useful. Besides, she might craft a small business selling the wares she learns to make from one or more of the books. Also, they will give her something constructive to do with her time, rather than sit in front of the television or computer monitor. I have personally given many Klutz books as gifts and I have bought several others to use in my work as an educator/childcare provider.

Here is a list of my favorites:

Friendship Bracelets, $14.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/2109

Bead Rings, $12.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/2450

The Incredible Clay Book, $19.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/2100

Origami, $16.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/2105

The Buck Book, $14.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/2107

Hemp Bracelets, $16.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/2115

String Games From Around the World, $12.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/4109

Face Painting Book, $19.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/1115

The Book of Classic Board Games, $19.9
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/4103

Explorabook, $21.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/3100

Body Crayons, $14.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/2650

Juggling for the Complete Klutz, $12.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/8100

Nail Art, $19.95
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/1130

You can find the books at most Barnes & Noble, Borders, Waldenbooks, and B. Dalton booksellers, or you can order the books directly from Klutz.com. I encourage you to browse the site. You're bound to find something that will make a great gift. Please invest in your child's future by investing in her education now.

Rhyannonn C2007-06-24T07:56:13Z

Polly Pockets

weemer2007-06-24T08:46:45Z

try to get her on a computer game theres a good one i know of i am only 11 but i have been playing it i started when i was 8.

miniclips.com and make her an acount for clubpeanguin.
or
clubpenguin.com there both little kid frindly there chat rooms but they are moitord all the time

hope i helped!

mysticmary2007-06-24T18:38:51Z

Tinkerbell is making a huge dent in girls' hearts.

Polly pocket

Barbies

Password journal

Camera

Scrapbook

Littlest pet shop

Skates

Bike

Board games

IDK my daughter is only 2 1/2 she likes everything.

Oh I got it......A giga pet, they are like tomagotchi's except they never die and you can get the TV connector and she can play on the bigger screen and make friends

Anonymous2007-06-24T08:02:32Z

If she likes writing and making stuff, Lisa Frank. If she likes dolls, American Girls or Barbie.. If she likes animals, webkinz, Fur Real animals, If she likes collecting, TY.
check out the sites.
lisafrank.com
americangirl.com
barbie.com
webkinz.com
look up on google fur real and TY.

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