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Check out our suggestions for great toys and products for older kids 8-12 years.

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11 year old daughter .... at a complete loss.

busymum01 View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 07:54 PM Post #1
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This shouldn't be this hard. My daughter has no 'real' interests - she pots around dabbling in all sorts but has never really been passionate about something. Her brothers on the other hand always know what they like or want... So for DD for Christmas I have her a couple of the little sets of Friend's Lego (admittedly I bought these for someone else but they already had them), some Kikki K/Smiggle bits, a Junior Masterchef slice kit, a few books and a small hair dryer and well that's it. I know that those alone would probably suffice but there's nothing there that I know will have her jumping out of her skin in excitement. Please share with me, what are you giving your tween girls for Christmas?

sammyv View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 07:59 PM Post #2
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We are looking at a Ipod or a digital photo frame, she got a camera last year.

howdo View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 08:01 PM Post #3
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A 12 and 11yo here: iTunes gift cards Hair straightener and curler Hunger Games books and stationery One Direction paraphernalia Glow in the Dark Geleeze Nailpolish and make up Fruit Ninja and Angry Birds Board games I fully anticipate the 1D pillow will make the excitement levels rise

Therese View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 08:03 PM Post #4
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One direction anything would be a hit with my 9 and 12 year olds. What about a camera ?

wildflowers View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 08:05 PM Post #5
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Lego Friends Our Australian Girl books Sea Monkeys Gift Card My DD is 11 and doesnt have a main interest either. She does love horse riding and dogs. What about a membership to an online game she might like.

kadoodle View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 08:06 PM Post #6
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Skateboard Remote control spider Couple of books Clothes Some choccies

girltribe4 View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 08:07 PM Post #7
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Similar to your 11yr old mine is getting Lego but there was a large city police station she wanted . She is also getting a new Ipod touch , a guitar tuner and a music stand . I bought her a tub of clay & some tools but think I may save that for her 12th birthday in March.

lilybet View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 08:07 PM Post #8
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. This post has been edited by EHB: 18/01/2013, 05:20 AM

Carmen02 View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 08:09 PM Post #9
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my almost 11yr old is getting a PSP and games for christmas, how would she like a gift card to go pick out things herself?? my DD would adore that.

howdo View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 08:13 PM Post #10
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I forgot the jewellery. Cheap and cheerful from Target and Diva.

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