HOT Toys for Christmas! What are your kids asking for?

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
Nov 20, 08 8:53 pm

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
Nov 20, 08 9:15 pm

Bakugon (I think I spelt it wrong) they are what all the kids want near me both girls ans boys

Justasking
Nov 20, 08 10:54 pm

My mom still has all my Strawberry shortcake dolls from when I was a kid..(I am 31) and they still smell fruity.

Michele
Nov 21, 08 8:02 am

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!

Coralie
Nov 21, 08 9:35 am

My youngest wants an Ipod. Overstock.com baby!!!!

mom of 3
Nov 21, 08 1:51 pm

You may want to read this article - http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/200811...ATES01/81129013

I want tickets to the opening game at Yankee stadium and my hubby wants a tattoo.

Michele
Nov 30, 08 7:30 am

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
Nov 30, 08 9:41 am

ipod. ipod. ipod. hellllLLLLLlllooooOOOOoooo newman.

Reggie
Nov 30, 08 10:40 am

ed how old is your daughter?

Katy
Nov 30, 08 11:39 am

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.

Christine
Nov 30, 08 11:50 am

SueR, Ed stole my slingshot, because I had it aimed at his house. So I am now building a Red Reggie Ryder catapult.

Reggie
Nov 30, 08 12:57 pm

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
Nov 30, 08 2:17 pm

Reggie, you'll shoot your eye out kid!

Beanzer
Nov 30, 08 2:38 pm

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
Nov 30, 08 3:05 pm

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...

Reggie
Nov 30, 08 3:53 pm

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.a...=187&page=1 ultimate and cardy are the most popular
If she does not have a pare of uggs you should get her one

Katy
Nov 30, 08 3:59 pm

Ed, I loooove the way you excentuate the cheekbones. (In my best Mrs. Howel impression)

Uggs are cool too!

Reggie
Nov 30, 08 4:05 pm

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...

Ed
Nov 30, 08 4:22 pm

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!

Christine
Nov 30, 08 4:28 pm

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.

Reggie
Nov 30, 08 4:35 pm

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!!!

Christine
Nov 30, 08 6:55 pm

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

Katy
Nov 30, 08 7:14 pm

lol k get her the love spell scents.

Katy
Nov 30, 08 7:43 pm

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
Nov 30, 08 8:56 pm

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?

Just Asking
Nov 30, 08 9:46 pm

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. :-)

Jersey Girlie
Nov 30, 08 9:53 pm

"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

Just Asking
Nov 30, 08 10:06 pm

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.

Coralie
Dec 1, 08 7:42 am