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Help a sister out? Re: gifts for 9 & 4 y/o girls

lancyjolancyjo member
in February 2012 Moms

Hubs and I had decided to tell BIL/SIL that we didn't want to exchange gifts anymore. (including for the kids) Well, hubs had the bright idea to put it off until Thanksgiving, since that's "when we'll see them next. [he] doesn't think by phone is the best way to do it".

Well, that little plan backfired, because I got a text from SIL Saturday night asking what size Aria wears, saying that she's buying gifts online and needed to know. (which was random. The chick hasn't spoken to me at all in 2012, but she can text me?) Awesome plan, hubs, awesome plan. Ugh.

Hubs is still going to tell BIL that we're only buying for kids from now on, because it's really just exchanging money when we buy for each other. (and BIL gets me a Hollister gift card every year... Including last year.... when I was ginormously pregnant. Sorry, brutha, ain't no way that any of *this* is fitting into any of *that*.)

Anyway, to end my ramblings... I can easily buy for my nephew (who is 5, and who I see via his mother) and the baby, who will be 7 months this week. However, I have no idea what I'm supposed to get BIL's step-daughters. We've only met them a handful of times, so we have no idea what they'd like.

What do you get 9 y/o and 4 y/o girls for Christmas? Help?

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  • Jen0204Jen0204 member
    Do you have any idea what they like?  Are they girly girls, or more of tomboys?  If you really don't know where to start, I'd have H ask your BIL for some suggestions, that way you know you'll get them something they like.
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  • MrMrsandBabyMrMrsandBaby member

    Walk into any Justice store (if you have them around you) and get them each a shirt.

    My cousin has two girls (10 and 7) so they are right in that range and love shirts that sparkle.  Justice is great and easy.  Just get their sizes and you are good!

    If that doesn't work, visit Claire's and get some cute jewelry/nail polish/hat/etc.   Honestly, my little cousins LOVE all that - and they aren't super girly.

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  • pennyandandypennyandandy member
    Ditto Justice. Also, my niece is 4 and she is getting into those Lego Friends sets. My other niece is 8. They both love all things Barbie, Littlest Pet Shop...walk down the Wal-Mart toy aisle and I'm sure you'll find something for them. Also, for the 9 year old, you can never go wrong with nail polish, nail stickers, jewelry, etc.

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  • Jeanine88Jeanine88 member

    For the 9 year old, maybe something from Aeropostale? Last year they had a sale where everything was 50% off and hoodies were like $10.  That's what I bought my cousin and she's now 10 and into VS PINK now! For the 4 year old- my 4 year old girl cousin wants dress up clothes.  Or, I would just buy a little outfit or something. 

     Or maybe a little "purse" for the 4 year old with fake lipstick, mirror, etc. if she is girly.  If not, not sure? 

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  • lancyjolancyjo member

    imageJen0204:
    Do you have any idea what they like?  Are they girly girls, or more of tomboys?  If you really don't know where to start, I'd have H ask your BIL for some suggestions, that way you know you'll get them something they like.

    We'll probably have to do this... either that or the Justice thing. Even if I got them something they weren't crazy about, they could return it, right?

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  • MrMrsandBabyMrMrsandBaby member
    imagelancyjo:

    imageJen0204:
    Do you have any idea what they like?  Are they girly girls, or more of tomboys?  If you really don't know where to start, I'd have H ask your BIL for some suggestions, that way you know you'll get them something they like.

    We'll probably have to do this... either that or the Justice thing. Even if I got them something they weren't crazy about, they could return it, right?

    Gift Receipt!  They are magic!  =)

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  • AmberrrrAmberrrr member
    ...Errr... Barbies? Lol!
    A gift card would be cool. One of those ones where you can spend anywhere. It's a bit impersonal, but you can't really go wrong!
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  • jmccall79jmccall79 member
    I always get my niece/nephews jammies for Christmas, plus a little something.  For the 9 year old, you can find at just about any store little packs of lip glosses.  For the 4 year old, play dough!  Or, if you want to get crafty, the fleece tie blankets are really easy to make and they aren't that expensive.  You could buy some girly fleece and make them blankets.

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  • btartaroindbtartaroind member
    I would go to Michaels (or Walmart). Every year they both have a huge variety of craft/activity kits that are geared toward these ages. Nail polish art, making your own beaded necklace, sand art, even origami, etc. They are pretty cheap and I LOVED getting these as a kid.

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  • lancyjolancyjo member

    Thanks everyone! You've given me so many more ideas than what I had a few hours ago! Big Smile

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  • amber31288amber31288
    My SD is 4 years old. Last year, we went all out for her and got her anything that had a Disney Princess on it. She loved it all, but was a little overwhelmed, I think. But, I think princesses are pretty popular, as are Barbie's. The last time I saw her, my SD also told me she likes La La Loopsy. I haven't checked that out yet. So far, for this Christmas, we have bought her an easel and a bunch of art supplies. And she's big into dress up clothes as well. Good luck! Have fun shopping.
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  • mydawnmydawn member
    You could also do baking things. Colourful measuring cups/spoons, sprinkles, cupcake decorations, maybe a kids cookbook...
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  • ALane1128ALane1128 member

    This year we are getting my 9 y/o niece bath and body works products. She's into the bath gel, body spray and lip gloss. Last year we got her a diary and different types of pens...like those gel pens. She has an iPod so we've done iTunes cards for birthdays. My 5 y/o nieces are into Hello Kitty, anything that involves crafts like making jewelry, hair accessories and Barbie movies. Good Luck 

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