help me with a gift...
 

my oldest daughter is 6. i've tried to ask her about a billion times what she wants for christmas and it's always the same, makeup, books, stuff to write with, a journal...which is all fine and dandy, but i need a big santa present for her!

i'm at a total loss. anyone have any suggestions?

I got Kaylee (6) a big Rapunzel doll and Barbie Fashion Plates for her main gifts. She's getting a LeapFrog LeapPad from my MIL.

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Nicholas only asked for small things this year, too, nothing big. So I figured he's 5, he could care less if he gets a present that cost a lot of money. Thus I might as well just get him the small things he wants and he will be quite happy.

Keira is 6, she's getting a DS lite as her big gift, but she really wanted a Lalaloopsy doll with the crazy bendable hair.

I wish I could be helpful but I don't get girly. LOL

How about her own ipod (or MP3)? OR maybe giftcards to like the movie theater and her favorite place to eat to have a "big girl" day with momma? (I am actually considering doing this with Landon because he always wants to "pay" when we do something)

That is all I can think of. If I think of anything else, I will let you know. :)

Ava is 5 and her big gift this year is a DSi. Art and craft stuff is my usual fall back gift for kiddos. I love these sets - http://www.amazon.com/Alex-Toys-170W...ref=pd_sim_t_8

what about tickets to something like Disney on ice, a musical, etc? Or what about a gift card to a local nail place to get a manicure and pedicure, with enough on it to take a friend?

Since she likes girly-girl stuff...maybe a vanity? I've seen some in the stores for kids...unfortunately Rachel way too big for them. I've seen some cute ones on Pinterest too :)

Or what about dress-up stuff? Disney princess costumes are a huge hit around here with our 6yr old.

Addison is six also and we are at a loss as to what to get her for hanukkah.

Have you considered an American Girl doll?

she has a bitty baby (that my MIL got her) and she still plays with it, but not a lot, kwim?

the 'day with mom' thing is a really good idea....

I got Brooke(8) an MP3 player and some little speakers for her birthday last month. She really loved that. Elisa (nearly 5) is absolutely fascinated with it too, and I know she'd be quite happy if she found one in her stocking at Christmas.