Help! What does a 10-year-old girl want for Christmas?

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We want to have a present for a ten (almost 11) year old girl who will be visiting us this Christmas. Something light-hearted and not too elaborate (<$25). It's been so long since our kids were that age that I can't remember the specific age.

Thanks for all thoughts.

[demnan]

1. A nice little purse

semi-grownup but not overtly so, inexpensive and easy to find. What little girl doesn't love a nice little purse?

[omshanti]

2. A "secret diary" with a lock and key

so she can write about her secret crushes and how much she hates mom and dad .

:-)

[caledesi]

14. A diary is one of the BEST gifts. I gave my step-daughter one

when she was 12 and she stills talks about it years later.

[omshanti]

18. Thanks! I loved my little secret diary at that age

I would think this would be good for girly-girls and tomboys.

[phaseolus]

3. well ... courtesy of BartCop Entertainment's link...

http://www.kerman94.com/XmasBoobies.HTM

[Sticky]

4. Grooming kits

Girls that age love baskets full of body spray, spritzers, sparkle body lotion, cleansers, toners, puma stones, sponges....

It's all about smelling good! (and sparkling)

[MissMarple]

6. And you might add nail polish.

That all good stuff, especially if you don't know her very well.

[radwriter0555]

5. DVD of Freaky Friday

is the final thing going under the tree for my 10 year old big girl.

She also got Uggs, The Italian Job, Ferris Buellers' Day Off, cds of Outkast, and some other groups I can't remember, skateboard, monogrammed robe, socks, soap on a rope, a cute little Everlast sports kind of outfit, red converse tennies... a Baby Goth (?) and I'm SURE there is a ton of stuff I just can't remember!

[demnan]

9. Uggs rule!

Can I be your 10-year-old? I wear woman's size 10 in a fleece lined ankle boot.

[Sticky]

19. Saw Freaky friday last night

Too funny and a nice fantasy for moms of teenage girls.

[Supormom]

7. It depends on the girl..

My daughters are 11 and 9, and they are very different. One would love purses, make-up, bath accessories, but the other is a tomboy and would not care for those things at all. How well do you know this girl? A diary is a great idea. DVDs and books are always great.

[Renew Deal]

8. A date with Strom Thurmond

OK, maybe not. Maybe this will help.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/171393/103-2305368-5664617

[BiggJawn]

10. a 19-y-o boy. provided he sings and dances well.

My daughter wanted ALL the New Squids when she was 10....

[Kamika]

11. makeup kit!

Every girl wants that

[Love Bug]

12. Here's a web site that recommends toys based on age group

http://www.toyportfolio.com/Index.asp

I found some good recommendations there for my 6 & 7 year old grandsons. You should find some appropriate toys there.

[DuctapeFatwa]

13. Bratz dolls and Bratz clothes

and more Bratz clothes.

[Lars39]

15. Gift certificate to Davis Kidd!

They have whatever book or toy that might strike her fancy. American Girl stuff is sometimes a hit for that age group.

[wysimdnwyg]

16. I got my 10 year old neice...

"Shrinky-Dinks". She specifically asked for them. I have no idea WHY, but....

[prolesunited]

17. You can't miss with books

The "Little Women" series is a perennial favorite for girls in that age group.

[JVS]

20. A subscription to "Non-threatening Boys" magazine,

It's Lisa Simpson's favorite :-)

[scottcsmith]

21. Can't go wrong with a gift certificate

So many places to choose from, and it's fun for the kid to be able to pick out something they like.

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22. Lots of good ideas --

You all have made my life a little bit easier.

I love that so many tough-minded DUers have a soft spot in their heart for little (well, not so little) girls.

Thanks!!!