HOT Toys for Christmas! What are your kids asking for?
6 year old wants www.mytwinn.com
3 year old wants Strawberry Shortcake and anything else Strawberry Shortcake and how about something with Strawberry Shortcake?
Reggie 
My 10-year-old wants video games -- for the Wii and Nintendo DS. Oh, he says, and books. I guess that's for his parents...
Hopeful in H-town Swim to me Puppy? Oooooooo. That sounds like a good one. I'm gonna look that one up! Thanks!
Mine are too old for toys also. But cant say what I got cuz I think they read these forums. But DD says she only wants 2 things. Jonas concert tickets and digital camera. My 16 year old wants stuff to start his own tye dying business with and a few vinyl records.
Christine My kids want to go to a Tampa Bay Bucs football game! LOL!!!
I wish we could afford it!
SusieQ Bakugon (I think I spelt it wrong) they are what all the kids want near me both girls ans boys
Justasking Reggie - I also have a strawberry shortcake fan in the house. I will keep you in mind if she ever decides that she no longer wants to keep her collection of Strawberry and Friends dolls... But presently, she still loves Strawberry.
The big requests in our house for the soon to be 7 year old are American Girl doll, the DS (and games) and an I Carly camcorder. With a birthday 3 weeks before Christmas, it is still a lot to ask for.
They grow up too fast.
Coralie My mom still has all my Strawberry shortcake dolls from when I was a kid..(I am 31) and they still smell fruity.
Michele My son (8) wants a wii (which we got) and games we got several including the nerf blaster game, lazer tag, an electric scooter, my 2 yr old wants everything she sees on tv and I have a 4 month old that thankfully isn't asking for anything yet.
SueR - Just wait to the constant party from her birthday through the end of the year. We start with Thanksgiving - family that can't come down for the actual party and it carries on for over a week. Very fun, festive and exciting times!
Alvin
mom of 3 My youngest turns one a week before Christmas so I bought her Elmo Live for her birthday... she loves Elmo! And for Christmas I am giving her lots of Sesame Street and Baby Einstein.
My thirteen y/o wants her own Xbox 360 and skinny jeans. My son (age 20)wants a flat screen tv and my other daughter (age 18) wants a digital camera and an iPod.
Every year their wish list gets more and more expensive. *sigh* All I want for Christmas is not to need a second mortgage to pay for it all....lol. ;-)
Jersey Girlie You may want to read this article - http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20081129/UPDATES01/81129013
Teen wants a lap top,go figure I don't even have one,lol. 8 year old wants it all!Ya,know wii, lap-top,new i-pod ,on and on it goes... ...and talk about the bad planning like many others, his b-day follows 2 weeks after the holiday. And all i want is 24 hours of quiet and a gallon bottle of Gato Negro (chilean wine)lol!Happy Holidays to all!
pipsqueak Christine, please explain the vinyl records your son wants. Does he play them? Interesting wants from him, LOL.
Bessie My daughter keeps telling me she has no idea what she wants.. Would it be wrong if i get her nothing if she cant tell me what she wants.... I dont know what girls want
Ed Yes, Ed, it would be wrong. How old is she?
P.S. You sound like a very good father, BTW.
cbel 
Katy Hi Cbel,
She is 13 years old... Thank you for the compliment....
She already has an ipod..
I mean what more could she want.. She already has me :)
Bessie, My son actually all my kids love music. I do too but they get it from hubby (musician in him)
He plays them believe it or not. They look for that sound. My house is full of turntables.He also likes the covers. They make great art.(so he says another trait from relatives)
I guess he could be asking for something really expensive.
Ed, I hope she knows she's lucky to have you. But the time will come, if it hasn't already, when she thinks you're stupid in every way. Ah, puberty. Thank God it's possible to live through it.
SueR, Ed stole my slingshot, because I had it aimed at his house. So I am now building a Red Reggie Ryder catapult.
Buy her a gift card to the rocaway mall it has a visa end and can be used everywhere and unlike the visa/mastercard giftcards no additional fee for the card... Does she have a nintendo ds.... perhaps get her a gift cert for a pedicure & manicure it will make her feel like a grown woman
I'm with Katy. Nice thing about a gift card.... after Jan 15th or so, everything is half off... more bang for your buck.
Reggie, I dont think the catapult will be as portable... I never thought of the visa gift card...
She had a ds but it broke.. It somehow accidentally hit the pavement.....
Cbel, she still doesnt think I am stupid... Thank god she still really isnt interested in boys.... I keep telling her she isnt allowed to date until after she is married
Beanzer ed what about a pedicure and manicure for her and a girlfriend its 25-30 each and they can enjoy a hour or so at the nail salon together
thats to funny my husband keeps telling my daughter that too and she's only 4 and thank goodness isn't anywhere near interested in boys. Does she have uggs or a mani/ pedi is a great idea. What girl doesn't like to be pampered.
Cherie A flat iron hair straightener is always fun! Unless her hair is already pin straight. :-) Or bring her to a salon for a haircut, just a few highlights and make up, make over kinda thing. Is 13 too young for that? I'm sure she would like to learn how to use make up appropriately by a professional. Ed, how are you with make up tips? I bet pretty good. :-)
http://www.westsidehair.com/services08.htm
http://www.folica.com/appliances/straightener.htm Find it at wally world, walgreens etc...
Her hair is straight..... Well I stopped wearing makeup a few years ago.... She would have to learn how to from someone else
uggs are the hip version of tims - timberland work boots but uggs are much better and cuter there austrailian made-- http://www.uggaustralia.com/ProductsList.aspx?gID=k&categoryID=187&page=1 ultimate and cardy are the most popular
If she does not have a pare of uggs you should get her one
Ed, I loooove the way you excentuate the cheekbones. (In my best Mrs. Howel impression)
Uggs are cool too!
PIPSQUEAK...................stay away from that wine. heehee Or at least promise you will let me come and watch you drink it. heehee
abbadabbadoooooooo Now that I looked at the link.. I have seen them.. God there is so much i need to learn about being a teenaged girl...
Wait that doesnt sound right does it...
lmfao no it does not. Ed are you a single dad? And reggie im confused at the mrs. howell comment? Did you mean that in a gilligans island type thing cause thats my last name lol
Every teen girl wants uggs. BUT go on shoes.com and get them free shipping and they run a little big prob a half size. Get her shoe size and she will get two years out of them. Chhocolate brown are very popular. Its better than shopping all over creation for them. Good luck!
Yeeeeeess katy, Thurstoooon'ss wiiiiiife. He referred to her as Lovey. If you clench your teeth together, and exaaaaaaaaagerate all of your vooooooowels, you can speeeeeak llike a Howell. Indeeeeeed.
Christine, any albums in particular that your son likes? I have lots in the closet, perhaps I could help, old ones though.
Bessie
The Band (Greatest Hits)
Greatful Dead
Creedence Clearwater Revival(Greatest Hit album)
Working Mans Dead and American Beauty
Styx
If you have them I will pay for them.
BTW Bessie was that you that dropped off the CD at my store? (M&M) If it was THANK YOU SO MUCH> I DONT HAVE IT! YAY!!!
Ed - i am only 22 so i remember most things i wanted when i was 13...... get her a $50 gift card to victoria secret for a real bra or even there perfumes. She will love it or if you dont want her having fancy bras yet get her a victoria secret love spell set its the most amazing body spray perfume lotion on earth!!!! All things to show her you know she is growing to be a young women. If your looking for clothes get her bubblegum jeans can go wrong there lol let me know if you want a shopping buddy
Hi Katy... Yes thank You I could use a shopping buddy because she may eventually only give me a couple of things she want and then I will be stuck... As far as victoria's secret to get her a bra... Doesnt really need one if you know what I mean...I will pm you about this...
Ummm Katy....Ed's daughter is 13. IMHO I really think Victoria Secret is best saved for someone a bit older.
Ed if your daughter wanted Uggs I really think she would of asked for them FYI they run 125 bucks or more.
iTunes gift card is always a good gift. Ringback tones for her cell phone. Mani and pedi would be nice. Is she into any sports? Maybe something that goes along with the sport. I think it is always great to buy tickets for a show and go together...make it an outing. Mama Mia on Broadway is great. You could go to a matinee and have dinner. Very grown-up and amking some nice memories too.
Firefly Ed not sure how much you are looking to spend but here are some ideas..
If she likes to go to the movies you can get her movie passes and give them with some candy.
Also Uggs are expensive but all the teen girls I know want them!! You can get the slipper type which are cheaper than the boots and still cool.
Also a lot of the young girls all want Coach purses -these are very expensive I am actually suprised how many young girls have these but if she takes care of her things and is into name brands she would probably love this.
Bath and body works is a good place to get scented lotions which she should like also.
Or Maybe a digital camera is she doesn't have one. You can get a good deal if you look around.
It all depends on what her interests are. Hope this helped :)
Ed, (I am not sure how this turned into the Ed Thread but whatever) Even if she does not need a bra at 13 she mostly wants one. Hell I know a couple of 35 year old women that dont need bras but they wear them. If she does not own one yet, maybe I would hold off on the victoria Secret GC. You dont have a girlfriend that would take her shopping for one? Or a sister? Or a woman who is close to your family?
Yes, Christine, that was me that dropped the CD off. Thought since you collect M&M's items, you would like it. Enjoy. I don't think I have any of the albums you listed, but I'm going to check for you. Will let you know.
My 13 y/o daughter pesters the heck out of me for mani/pedi's. But she doesn't ask for them for Christmas, she wants them for the holiday formal dance before Christmas.
Ed, what is your daughter in to? Is she a girlie girl? An intellectual? a bookworm? an athlete? I'm going to venture a guess here and say that she isn't telling you what she wants because she wants to see how well you know her or if you listen to her.
Here is the safest gift to give any woman of any age. Jewelry! When I was 13 I was given a gorgeous pair of sapphire (my birth stone)earrings. Something simple and not gaudy. Jewelry also acknowledges she is growing up and can be trusted to take care of something nice.
I personally wouldn't give my child a gift card for Christmas. This is only my opinion but gift cards to me are thoughtless and kind of a cold gift. It says I dont know anything about you so here is some cash disguised as a gift. I mean no offense to those who give them. It is just my personal feeling about them.
Good luck! If I think of anything else I will post it. :-)
Hey Just asking there is nothing better than talking about me :)... Her grandma takes care of all of those female things...
Firefly I agree.. I couldnt go into a victorias secret to buy my daughter unmentionables.. I would feel like a dirty old man(more so than normal)
Sunshine.. all good suggestions..
"Hey Just asking there is nothing better than talking about me :)... "
Spoken like a true man, I will give you a point for being honest
Ed - I know some listed Coach bags, but another very popular bag is by Vera Bradley. You can look them up on line and there are a few stores in the area that carry the brand. (Frogmore and some in Chester). These have become very popular with the teen idols and have carried to the other girls as well. Comes in lots of fun sizes and colors. These are fabric bags - well made with lots of good pockets and stuff. Much less than coach and still very popular. Just pick a pattern in her favorite colors and she will have fun.
13 is a tough age - the girl may be more mature (mentally I am thinking) than her peers or still a little girl. Only you know what is best, but you have a lot of good ideas here.
Good luck.
BTW - you should print out this thread and give it to her as well so she knows all the thought you put into trying to find her the perfect gift! That will show her a lot.
Ed if you go with the coach bag idea, go to the outlet in the crossings, I got my younger sister one (think 17) for 50 bucks there! It's not a huge one, it is the square one that is the smallest *purse* type bag they sell (think much larger than the wristlet, but much smaller than their others) but it is a very popular size with young girls and she LOVED it. Can't go wrong with a 50 buck gift that makes someones day. :)
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