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| 401.1 | music? | TIPTOE::STOLICNY | | Wed Oct 10 1990 10:43 | 5 |
| On the line of books, cassette and video tapes have always been
a big hit for this age group in my experience (and somewhat
practical, too!)
Carol
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| 401.2 | art supplies | TLE::RANDALL | living on another planet | Wed Oct 10 1990 12:48 | 7 |
| When Steven was 5 last year, his big hit toys were art supplies --
crayons, watercolors, paper of all sorts, a fingerpainting kit,
glue, tape, felt markers. Child World had an alternate brand to
Crayola that cost about a tenth the name-brand stuff, so I was
able to really stock up for not a lot of money.
--bonnie
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| 401.3 | Fisher Price | DSSDEV::STEGNER | | Wed Oct 10 1990 13:00 | 25 |
| Fisher Price makes three great toys I heartily recommend:
o Cookie Counter -- This is an electronic toy that teaches counting,
addition, and subtraction. Cookie Monster
juggles cookies, and eats them to subtract them.
;-) The only bad thing about this toy is that
it's limited-- once they can add and subtract,
they never pick it up again (you can also use
it as a calculator.
o Spelling Starter -- This electronic toy teaches spelling and
ultimately reading. My son was reading at age
4, and I sincerely believe this toy had a lot
to do with it.
o Math Starter -- This electronic toy teaches math-- addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division.
It will ask questions on two different levels--
Pace 1 and Pace 2 (harder).
I can't say enough about these toys, especially the last two. They are
the best toys on the market, and definitely worth the money. If you
want to hear me extol the virtues of these toys at great length
(I can go on for days on end), send mail. :-)
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| 401.4 | Outdoor activities | PENUTS::MWHEELER | Meg Wheeler, DAS IS | Thu Oct 11 1990 09:15 | 6 |
| These aren't really new ideas, but how about a sled or ice skates?
Of course these are only useful if you live somewhere where it snows.
When I was little, I got a pair of beginner skates that had double blades
and strapped on over my boots. At that age I didn't need someplace fancy
to skate, just a low spot in the back yard that flooded and froze.
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| 401.5 | Cuddlebags | SITBUL::FRIEDRICHS | Kamikaze Eindecker pilot | Thu Oct 11 1990 11:04 | 12 |
| Last Christmas we gave Cuddlebags to our nieces. They were a great
hit.
They are obtained through Orvis Mail Order Company, P.O. Box 12000,
Roanoke Va. 24022-8001 Phone: 1-800-541-3541. They have four
different ones this year. A Dinosaur, Elephant, Penquin and Panda.
They cost $59.00. They were the only ones I liked, and I shopped
around.
Happy shopping,
corinne
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| 401.6 | Event Tickets and Photos | NRADM::TRIPPL | | Thu Oct 11 1990 11:14 | 15 |
| I give tickets to events, usually around Christmas there's an ice show
in town, or a circus coming soon. If this is for someone beside your
own, you too can enjoy the time by getting yourself tickets and going,
not to mention by doing this you're give the parents a break and a
night off! If it's for your family, it a fabulous way to have some
quality family time!
The other thing we do is family portraits. My husband is heavily into
photgraphy so we'll either give a "certificate" towards a family
portrait package or do some pictures far enough before Christmas to be
interted in to the Christmas Cards. Perhaps for your purposes a
certificate to Olan Mills, Kinderfoto or Sears photo studio would work.
Lyn
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| 401.7 | museum of science shop | SKID::LALIBERTE | | Thu Oct 11 1990 14:37 | 4 |
| the shop inside the Museum of Science in Boston is filled with
colorful toys and gadgets with an educational purpose..some of the
posters and puzzles are great...and lots of stocking stuffers for
all ages.
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| 401.8 | Think Holiday ON Vacations! | NRADM::TRIPPL | | Fri Oct 12 1990 13:20 | 11 |
| .7 reminded me that we do *lots* of shopping while on vacation. Last
year for example, we were in the DC area and picked up many gifts at
the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum gift shop. Would you belive this?
The year we got married we did most of our Christmas shopping on our
honeymoon at Cape Cod!
My husband's grandmother (almost 90) starts and finishes her shopping
before Labor Day!!
Lyn
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| 401.9 | other ideas | MAJORS::MANDALINCI | | Mon Oct 15 1990 05:48 | 38 |
| For Christmas our attitude is to give our son (almost 3) what he
requests from Santa (there are only 2 things on his list - a BIG
tractor and a truck and the list hasn't changed for 2 months. I hope
commercials don't get to him). I too am totally against those toys with
a million pieces at this age (safety from swallowing and sanity of
cleaning them up).
Other things we plan on getting him partially because he needs them.....
"art" supplies - safety scissors, crayons, paper, glue, etc
maybe a child table and chairs for a "work" area for him
coloring books, work books, magic paint books
he's ready to "move up" the scale in terms of reading books so some of
them
maybe some new underwear - he is still very proud of his underwear
maybe some "sports" things - he alreay has a baseball bat and ball
(soft foam training bat) but we might get him a soccer ball or a street
hockey set. These things aren't really practical during the winter
since they are outdoor games but if you have an open garage they could
be used during the winter.
Things that have been a great hit so far...
trampoline with the bar for them to hold onto
cars to ride in
child's picnic table
train set (starter with simple pieces)
legos and duplos - great for add-on gifts
McDonald's gift certificates (or the like)
books
Happy shopping!!!
Andrea
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| 401.10 | How about a book club? | TYGER::CULLEN | | Thu Oct 18 1990 16:47 | 43 |
|
Jane,
In your basenote you were looking for ideas for hardcover books. My
3 1/2 year old has been recieving a book club from her grandparents
for the last year. It is nice because it comes al year long, and she
really looks forward to getting the next book in the mail with her name
on it.
The book club we get is the Discovery Toys club, and if anyone would
like more detail about it, please send me mail. I came across this
chart last night, and thought I would include it.
Donna
Company Age Price Gift Required Intro Developmental
/ship- Subscript. Additional Gifts Newsletter
ment Shipments
Discovery 2 1/2 $9.98 Yes 0 Growth Yes
Toys to 6 Chart
Disney Pre- $8.98 No 4 Book No
School Rack
Dr. Seuss Pre- $8.98 No 4 Book No
School
Books of My 6mos- $13.95 Yes 0 T-shirt No
Very Own 10 yrs
Sesame Street Pre- $8.98 No 0 Free Book No
School Card Game
Growth Chart
Answer Finder
Parent's Pre- $7.98 No 0 Tote Bag Yes
Magazine School
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| 401.11 | gift for daughter's boyfriend? | TLE::RANDALL | liberal feminist redneck pacifist | Tue Nov 26 1991 16:20 | 23 |
| This seems like as good a note as any to attach this to . . .
I have a question for parents of older teens. Kat, my
almost-18-year-old daughter is involved with her first serious
boyfriend this fall. This isn't "date-of-the-month" stuff --
probably not permanent, but definitely serious.
Should we get him a Christmas present?
I'm torn two ways -- on the one hand, he's her boyfriend not ours,
and we don't want to put pressure on them to be more serious than
they want to be. On the other hand, even the paper boy usually
gets a token gift, and Rob will likely be spending part of the day
at our house, so it doesn't really seam right to leave him out.
What did others of you in this situation do? Are there any local
(New Hampshire) customs in this area?
--bonnie
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| 401.12 | So ask her! | TLE::MINAR::BISHOP | | Tue Nov 26 1991 16:31 | 8 |
| Why don't you ask Kat? Depending on how she feels, a gift to her
boyfriend from her parents might be something she'd welcome or reject.
You don't want to embarass her, after all.
On the other hand, there's a new Calvin and Hobbes book out which
would make a great gift for anyone.
-John Bishop
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| 401.13 | go for it | SCAACT::COX | Manager, Dallas Demonstration Center, SME Support | Tue Nov 26 1991 23:20 | 8 |
| My parents always bought my boyfriend presents, and his bought me
presents. It showed me that my parents cared about MY interests and
accepted my boyfriend, and that his parents accepted me. I think it's
a great idea - a sweatshirt with his favorite sports figure or
something not "mushy" would be great!
Kristen
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| 401.14 | | SUPER::WTHOMAS | | Wed Nov 27 1991 08:38 | 11 |
|
My parents also always purchased gifts for my boyfriends.
Unfortunately, they would choose items that made the relationship
appear more serious than it was (my mother always choose kitchen
appliances) and it was uncomfortable for me to receive a book from his
parents and he receive a blender from mine.
I say go ahead get a gift, just nothing outrageous. The Calvin and
Hobbs book sounds ideal.
Wendy
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| 401.15 | Gift Certificate? | TENVAX::MIDTTUN | Lisa Midttun,285-3450,NIO/N4,Pole H14-15 | Wed Nov 27 1991 08:43 | 8 |
| I'd probably get a little something. Although my folks never did
this, my in-laws do get a little gift for each person that will be
there for the holidays. I would suggest something that is not too personal
so neither your daughter or her boyfriend feels uncomfortable...just to
show that he's included at the holidays. How about a gift certificate for
the local movie theater or pizza place? Then the two of them might be able
to have a nice evening together. I'd also second the thought about
checking with your daughter first.
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| 401.16 | she wasn't much help | TLE::RANDALL | liberal feminist redneck pacifist | Wed Nov 27 1991 09:07 | 5 |
| I did check with her, and she's giving VERY mixed signals. I
think I'm in one of those damned-if-I-do-damned-if-I-don't
situations . . .
--bonnie
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| 401.17 | buy something! | MCIS5::TRIPP | | Wed Nov 27 1991 11:30 | 15 |
| Just my opinion....because he will be sharing the holiday with you, and
everyone will be opening presents, buy him one so he won't feel
awkward. My thoughts run from some of the previously mentioned ones,
like a book, and gift certificates to places like movies, or pizza or
burger joints, how about roller skating rinks, or what ever the local
teen trend in your area is, how about lift tickets, if they ski, what
about a box of good quality chocolate? If his face and body will
accept it (we all remember teen zits don't we? :-) !! ) a pound of
something like Hebert's milk or white chocolate, how about a pound of
fudge, maybe even homemade if you're inclined?
Yup it's awkward for you, but these poor teens, practicaly everything
they do is awkward!!
Lyn
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| 401.18 | Coupla more considerations | POWDML::SATOW | | Wed Nov 27 1991 11:50 | 9 |
| Are Kat and Rob exchanging presents? You certainly don't want to do MORE than
Kat does.
Will he be there at a time of day that presents are typically opened? If,
when he's there, everyone is opening presents, then it might be awkward if he
has no present. If, when he's there, all the presents have already been
opened and put away, then it might be awkward if he DOES have a present.
Clay
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| 401.19 | | SOFBAS::SNOW | | Wed Nov 27 1991 13:19 | 14 |
|
The SAFE thing to do would be to buy him one, and have it JUST IN
CASE, wrapped and ready to go. If you decide not to give it to him, or
if KAT at the last minute asks you NOT to give him one, you can always
return it. But if you decided you DID want one at the last minute, and
didn't have one...
My mother always bought my 'serious' boyfriends presents, but
something small - wool scarf, gloves, flannel shirt. And I generally
received a present from my boyfriend's parents, again, something small.
Justine
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| 401.20 | Presents for Visitors on Christmas | CSC32::DUBOIS | Love | Mon Dec 02 1991 17:48 | 7 |
| We buy presents for *anyone* who will be at our house Christmas Day.
We usually have some spare presents wrapped in case we have unexpected
visitors.
So, I say, buy him something, even if it is a "little" something.
Carol
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| 401.21 | | USOPS::GALLANT | Everybody grab a body... | Tue Dec 10 1991 15:02 | 11 |
|
Well having been 18 only five years ago, I would say it
would depend alot on how long she's been with him. To
say it's serious is okay but I think nowadays that "serious"
can happen after 3 months!
My mother would usually ask me if there was something
X wanted and I'd mention something small that wouldn't
embarrass him or myself.
/Kim
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| 401.22 | solution! | TLE::RANDALL | liberal feminist redneck pacifist | Thu Dec 12 1991 12:20 | 9 |
| I flew the Calvin and Hobbes idea by Kat, and she thought that
would be good; fortunately he loves Calvin and Hobbes.
Plus if he winds up not coming over or it otherwise doesn't look
like a reasonable thing to do, I can read it myself :)
Thanks for all the input. It really helped.
--bonnie
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| 401.23 | StartChristmas Gift Tradition | COLRDO::1738233 | | Mon Dec 16 1991 13:13 | 14 |
| My wife would like to start a tradition of a keepsake present for our daughter.
She would like to buy the same type of gift every year for Tess and keep them
for her until she can appreciate them. Some ideas that have already been given
to us are:
Precious Moment figures
Hummel(sp)
Simplich Dolls(sp)
Christmas Ordiments.
This is her first christmas and we wish to start this year, all ideas will be
appreciated.
Rob Youngquist
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| 401.24 | Go with the ornaments | TLE::MINAR::BISHOP | | Mon Dec 16 1991 15:07 | 16 |
| If you want your daughter, someday in the far future, to open
a box of these keepsakes and get misty-eyed, I'd strongly recommend
_making_ rather than buying. In any case, I'd recommend against
something as bulky and fragile as fine china.
If you and your wife make or buy a christmas ornament each year for
your child, she will wind up with a box of memories (particularly
if you put a date on each one, or if you make them from photographs
or something personal). Since they are christmas ornament, she'll
see them at least once a year. Since she has several tens of them,
the inevitable wear and tear will be less of a problem.
Remember that what you're trying to pass on is memories of you and
her childhood, not just the physical objects.
-John Bishop
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| 401.25 | Traditions are forever . . . | POWDML::SATOW | | Mon Dec 16 1991 15:34 | 25 |
| . . . whether or not you want them to be
re: .23
> Simplich Dolls(sp)
That's Simpich.
I like the .24's idea, especially including a picture. Like .24, I suggest
that you define what it is you want to do. Is .24's assumption correct, or is
there a thought of investment also? If so, another possibility is Christmas
Plates from someone like Royal Copenhagen, or Lladro porcelains.
But just a note of warning. I started, 20+ years ago, a "tradition" of giving
my mother the Royal Copenhagen Christmas plate. When I started the tradition,
it was quite affordable. Now it's become very expensive, but it's very
difficult to discontinue the tradition. So especially with things like Hummel
figures and Lladro porcelains, think not only about whether you want to give
it to her now, but also whether you want to be giving it to her many years
from now, perhaps for the rest of your life.
Less sentimental, but perhaps more practical, are savings bonds, or
contributions to a college fund.
Clay
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| 401.26 | pearls | TLE::RANDALL | liberal feminist redneck pacifist | Mon Dec 16 1991 16:04 | 6 |
| A common tradition for Christmas gifts or birthdays for girls is
to give a single pearl each year. Then when she's grown (I think
the sixteenth birthday is traditional) she gets the whole necklace
strung.
--bonnie
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| 401.27 | Crystal Figures | GLDOA::LAETZ | | Mon Dec 16 1991 16:37 | 12 |
| My daughter's great-grandmother started her on the Schwar... crystals
(sorry, the exact name escapes me) which are small crystal animals that
are much less costly than Hummel's, and my daughter has loved them
since she was six months.
Now that she is 18 months old, Kristen shows not interest in our
Hummels, nor her precious moments, but LOVES the crystal figurines (as
do I!)
Interested in seeing everyone elses ideas!
Jolene in Kalamazoo, MI
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| 401.29 | Gift ideas for 9 1/2-yr-old girl | GEMVAX::WARREN | | Tue Dec 17 1991 11:03 | 6 |
| My brother is looking for ideas for our other brother's 9 1/2-year-old
daughter. Something in the $20-30 range. She is getting books from
me and clothes from my father, so some different ideas would be
appreciated. What do kids that age like to do?
-Tracy (who can't remember back that far)
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| 401.30 | do you know more about her? | TLE::RANDALL | liberal feminist redneck pacifist | Tue Dec 17 1991 11:22 | 6 |
| Do you know if she has any interests or hobbies -- dance, sports,
clubs, music, general interests like a fascination with foreign
countries or stargazing or saving the rainforests, a favorite rock
group or TV show, etc. etc. etc.?
--bonnie
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| 401.31 | well... | GEMVAX::WARREN | | Tue Dec 17 1991 12:09 | 8 |
| I do know she loves kids (she's the type that will definitely be a
babysitter when she's older), is a good student, and takes karate
lessons. And I know she didn't get into Barbies. I think she did
like New Kids when they were big. That's about all I know. See why
we're at such a loss?
T.
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| 401.32 | Some ideas... | TENVAX::MIDTTUN | Lisa Midttun,285-3450,NIO/N4,Pole H14-15 | Tue Dec 17 1991 12:20 | 11 |
|
I'm not sure if these are appropriate...but hear are some things that
came to mind (some of which are based on what I see the schoolkid in
when I'm on the way to work...)
How about....
- backpack for school
- anything neon
- barrettes or socks with curly ribbons
- a jewelry box
- a diary
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| 401.33 | Not a Barbie enthusiast either | DELNI::BRYDON | | Tue Dec 17 1991 12:22 | 26 |
|
I have a niece that age and its the age when they're not as interested
in toys as they once were and all clothes could be disappointing. I
think this is the age where you really start focusing in on the
individual interests of the person or try introducing them to new
interests.
Gifts that my niece has received that she didn't ask for but loved
were;
Bonsai Tree
Jazzercise Classes
Manicure set with nail polish
Own Blow dryer and curling iron
Movie tickets and restaurant certificate
Anything Crafty (i.e. Sketch pads, color pencils, beginner needlework
kits ...)
Jewelry (a ring really thrilled her)
Hope this helps.
/Kathy
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| 401.34 | | DELNI::BRYDON | | Tue Dec 17 1991 12:29 | 6 |
|
RE: -.32
Diary is a great suggestion. Encourages writing.
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| 401.35 | age 9: a phone/address book | TNPUBS::STEINHART | | Tue Dec 17 1991 13:20 | 1 |
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| 401.36 | Age appropriate gift - questions | MCIS5::TRIPP | | Tue Dec 17 1991 14:32 | 22 |
| I am looking for feedback on the age apropriate-ness of some potential
toys for Christmas. I can't believe I'm the only one with this type of
query.
Specifically, AJ wants Lite-Brite. Since I've not been lucky enough to
see one out of the box in the stores, can anyone comment? He's 5 on
Jan 2. I feel like I'm so out of tune this year, what are the other
"have to have" toys etc. for boys his age this year, we also considered
Lincoln Logs.
Secondly, my niece who is 6.5 and extremely "feminine" is receiving
from her parents a nice white vanity that goes with her canopy bedroom
set. We have bought for her a nice silver plated comb, mirror & brush
set. So far so good right? Wrong, I am completely at a loss as to what
else to get her for Christmas. As I've mentioned elsewhere, we try
to stay away from toys which she may outgrow, break, loose pieces from,
but lean towards something lasting and meaningful. Any ideas for
something additional, say in the under $10-15 pricerange as an
additional gift would be appreciated. Any comments on if I could give
pierced ear rings?
Lyn
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| 401.37 | Simon? | MCIS5::TRIPP | | Tue Dec 17 1991 14:33 | 3 |
| Any comment on Simon or Simon Jr. for his age?
Lyn
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| 401.38 | | POWDML::SATOW | | Tue Dec 17 1991 15:35 | 18 |
| re: Lite Brite
IMO, it's appropriate to 5, but two things to keep in mind. It is an
electrical toy so there is a hazard, but IMO, it seems safely built. Bulb
socket is not easily accessible. Also, the pieces you stick in to make the
patterns are pretty small, so take into account your child's manual dexterity,
and the fact the some of those pieces WILL get misplaced, and you will step on
them with your bare feet, and if there are younger kids or pets around, they
may get swallowed. I don't mean to bad mouth it though. I kinda like it.
re: pierced earrings
The gating question is pretty obvious. Are her ears pierced? If not, then I
would avoid them. The parents may feel strongly about not having ears
pierced. If her ears are pierced, IMO they make nice gifts, since you can get
decent ones relatively inexpensively.
Clay
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| 401.39 | Lite Brite | GEMVAX::WARREN | | Tue Dec 17 1991 15:43 | 15 |
| Lyn--
Caileigh has a Lite Brite that she got for her 4th birthday. She does
enjoy it, but it's one of the toys that I keep on top of her closet so
she has to ask for it, as opposed to helping herself. It prevents all
those little bulbs from getting lost. AJ will probably need help
getting started with it. The only other drawback is once they make a
picture, they want to show it off, so you can't put the silly (large)
thing away!
-Tracy
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| 401.40 | | A1VAX::DISMUKE | Kwik-n-e-z! That's my motto! | Tue Dec 17 1991 15:52 | 10 |
| RE: Lite Brite!
We have one at home and I hate it!!! I wish I never wasted my money! For the
first two weeks we were finding bulbs, papers all over the bedroom. Then I
put it on the top shelf to be used with Mom. It's been there for a year and
they asked for it once. I think the novelty wore off. I wonder if they'll
ever be old enough to have it again -- maybe when they turn 18, I'll send it
to college withe them! Then I won't have to clean it up!
-sandy
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| 401.41 | some ideas for 9 | TLE::RANDALL | liberal feminist redneck pacifist | Tue Dec 17 1991 16:01 | 30 |
| re: the 9-year-old niece (.31)
Most of these are also things that will interest an 8-9 year old
boy, come to think of it . . . just get different colors and
styles.
If she takes karate lessons, she could probably use a gym bag or
other accessories related to carrying your gear to class and back.
Those small nylon zip bags that fit into bigger bags went over big
with all my nieces when they were doing gymnstics, dance,
swimming. I don't know what sort of clothing or extras karate
students use, but you might ask her parents if there's something
she'd like for that. She probably also needs hair clips etc. for
tying her hair during lessons.
Kat was ecstatic when she was 10 and we got her her own oversize
beach towel. Even though it was going to be months before she
could use it on the beach.
School accessories like pencil boxes and so on tend to be popular
with this age. Also desk accessories like holders for notepaper
or staplers with hippopotamus faces or little jars of colored
paper clips. Pens, felt markers, scribble pads, diaries, address
books, blank books, etc. Stationery.
An instamatic camera and film might be nice if her family's in a
position to continue to buy film and pay for processing. Or a
photo album if she's already got the camera.
--bonnie
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| 401.42 | Does anyone remember the name of this | MCIS2::DUPUIS | Love is grand, divorce is 20 grand | Wed Dec 18 1991 07:48 | 6 |
| Instead of Lite-Brite there is some new thing on the market (the name
escapes me at the moment) but it's along the same idea as Lite-Brite
without the &%&^ pegs. It's what my almost 5 year old will be getting
even though she asked for Lite-Brite.
Roberta
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| 401.43 | Magnadoodle? | TENVAX::MIDTTUN | Lisa Midttun,285-3450,NIO/N4,Pole H14-15 | Wed Dec 18 1991 10:01 | 3 |
| Re: Last
Is it called Magnadoodle?
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| 401.44 | Diary | CUPMK::JETTE | | Wed Dec 18 1991 10:53 | 8 |
| Niece - age 9 years old
A diary is great for a girl that age - and it's something that will
last.
KJ
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| 401.45 | | KAOFS::S_BROOK | | Wed Dec 18 1991 10:57 | 4 |
| THere's another thing where you write on a screen with a marker / crayon
the screen is back lit and on a black background so the writing on the
screen looks extra bright. Cannot remember what it's called. There's
a similar one with a pink background.
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| 401.46 | | A1VAX::DISMUKE | Kwik-n-e-z! That's my motto! | Wed Dec 18 1991 12:32 | 11 |
| Something about Ghost Writer rings a bell.
Try out the one with the Pink background. I found that when writing on them,
the material covering the pink usually lifted or bumped causing the design
to erase itself. That would be very frustrating for the artist.
-sandy
The magnadoodle is great. My kids wore theirs out. It is also good for car
trips, etc.
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| 401.47 | Does this clear anything up??? | MCIS2::DUPUIS | Love is grand, divorce is 20 grand | Wed Dec 18 1991 12:52 | 7 |
| I think it's called Lights Alive. I've seen Magna Doodle as a matter
of fact my almost 3 year old got it for Christmas last year. I equate
it more like an etch a sketch. I think Ghost Writer is also like an
etch a sketch. This ??Lights Alive?? is more like Lite-Brite as it has
the light bulb underneath.
Roberta
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| 401.48 | more info on Add-A-Bead | MCIS5::TRIPP | | Thu Dec 19 1991 11:44 | 11 |
| I've been giving some serious thoughts to the Add-A-Beads. Just
because I seem to be a little slow sometimes to understand things, Can
I give my niece the bead, or beads, say one for each year of age, *ON*
the chain already? Or is the object of this to just give loose beads,
and at a certain point, did I hear 16th birthday mentioned? have all
the bead mounted on the chain at once.
I'm guessing that both metalic and pearl are available, is there any
preference or special meaning attached to giving either one?
Lyn....who still is just starting her Christmas shopping!
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| 401.49 | Add-a-Pearl.... | TENVAX::MIDTTUN | Lisa Midttun,285-3450,NIO/N4,Pole H14-15 | Thu Dec 19 1991 12:03 | 8 |
| RE: Add-a-Bead (or Add-a-Pearl)
When I bought one of these for my daughter, the first pearl was already
on the chain. Since she's only 1, I expect to get a pearl/event
(birthday, christmas,etc.) for the next 15 years or so and find a safe
place to store them all. When she's ready to wear the necklace, I'll
get them strung. If I find that I'm nervous about losing the unstrung
pearls, I'll get them strung more often.
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| 401.50 | what the neighbors say | TLE::RANDALL | liberal feminist redneck pacifist | Thu Dec 19 1991 12:18 | 17 |
| re: .48
Not only metallic or pearl, but also precious stones are
available. Many better jewelers sell a package that includes
storage in their vault, insurance against theft, and the final
stringing. My neighbor who is doing this is buying pearls that
cost $100 each, so she doesn't want them lying around the house to
get lost or stolen. But that means that when her daughter turns
16, she's going to have a $1600 necklace -- maybe more considering
inflation and appreciation -- that was paid for relatively
painlessly.
Another neighbor who's buying much less expensive pearls is
planning to have them strung for her daughter's bas mitzvah.
She's just storing them in her own jewel box.
--bonnie
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| 401.51 | But pearls need to be *worn* | MCIS5::WOOLNER | Photographer is fuzzy, underdeveloped and dense | Thu Dec 19 1991 12:31 | 10 |
| I wouldn't want pearls sitting around in a vault for 15 years; I've
always been told that they should be worn fairly frequently. The warmth
and oil of your skin preserves their luster.... I'm sure some jewelers
would be delighted to sell you the pearls one by one, but they might
sing a different song if you buy a full necklace and then ask how to
care for it.
Now, semiprecious stones, THERE'S an idea!
Leslie
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| 401.52 | 9 1\2 year old ideas | GEMVAX::WARREN | | Thu Dec 19 1991 19:41 | 6 |
| Thanks for all the great ideas for my niece. I've passed them on to my
brother. What he does use now will come in handy for her March
birthday!
-Tracy
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| 401.53 | Gift Ideas for 14 yr old girl? | WR2FOR::BELINSKY_MA | | Mon Jan 13 1992 19:16 | 16 |
| All you parents of older children out there - help me out! My eldest
niece is approaching her 14th birthday next month, and I am at a loss
for what to buy her for a present. So far I have been able to keep up
with the various nieces and nephews (my own daughter is only 16
months), but as they get older it gets harder.....
She is an avid reader, and generally a bookworm, although she does play
soccer. I have asked my sister what she would like, but am not really
interested in getting her another sweatshirt or equivalent.
Any ideas? Would she like a journal - getting ready for high school
and all of that? She doesn't have any hobbies that I am aware of.
I'm open to any suggestions. the more creative, the better!
Mary - Michelle's aunt
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| 401.54 | Jewelry or the Limited | SHALOT::KOPELIC | Quality is never an accident . . . | Tue Jan 14 1992 08:39 | 7 |
| Does she have pierced ears? When I was that age I loved getting
jewelry. Also, I always give my babysitter gift certificates to the
LIMITED (her and my favorite store.) The Limited also has a great
selection of socks, sweaters, earrings, etc... Those I can always
count on for being in style.
Bev
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| 401.56 | | FDCV06::HSCOTT | Lynn Hanley-Scott | Tue Jan 14 1992 09:10 | 3 |
| A gift certificate to the Gap or to a local bookstore, since she's such
an avid book lover.
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| 401.57 | books, books, books | TNPUBS::STEINHART | | Tue Jan 14 1992 09:12 | 22 |
| You can't go wrong with a book. Unless I have a specific gift that I
think is perfect, I buy a child a book.
If you can find a bookstore with a knowledgable clerk, you can ask for
recommendations from the clerk. You can also ask the town librarian
(maybe the children's librarian) for suggestions. If you have enough
time, many bookstores will order for you. It takes about 2 weeks.
Look in the THEBAY::BOOKS where you can get lots of suggestions.
For a girl of 14, a book of love poems is a possibility. She may be
at the right age for Beverly Cleary's novels. There are lots of
illustrated books on geography, science, ancient history, mythology,
American history, travel, and other educational
topics. If her family is religious, consider a religious book
suitable for teenagers. When I was 14 I adored Edgar Allen Poe.
If she is an advanced reader (sounds like it) you can get her an
adult book (such as Poe) suitable for a young person.
We often order books through Lil Professor, which has a store in my
town. They have about 5 or 6 locations in New Hampshire.
Laura-who-LOVES-books-and-is-passing-that-love-on-to-her-daughter
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| 401.58 | | UMLAUT::krishna | Boring personal name | Tue Jan 14 1992 09:14 | 6 |
|
Re: .53
A subscription to GAMES magazine?
bc
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| 401.59 | athletic present | TLE::RANDALL | liberal feminist redneck pacifist | Tue Jan 14 1992 09:24 | 22 |
| Our experience with various nieces has been that an athlete (and
soccer players are athletes) appreciates an athletic gift such as
an accessory for her athletic bag: things like wrist bands, a
small bag to hold cosmetics etc. in the larger bag, holders for
her hair, a good gym towel, a portable hair drier, etc. Look
around the soccer section of a sporting-goods store for ideas.
I love books, and reading, but at that age I generally thought of
a book as a stodgy, uninteresting present -- no matter how much I
wound up enjoying it, I thought the giver's intentions were to
preach at me and show me the way to truth. Or else they were too
cheap or too lazy to buy a real present. This was certainly
unfair of me, but that's how I felt.
At 14 she is almost certainly too old for Beverly Cleary. Cleary
appeals more to the 10-year-old audience. She's out of the
children's books and into what publishers call "young adult" --
though many kids at 14 are beyond books written specifically for
their age group and are starting to get into a particular genre
such as horror, romance, SF.
--bonnie
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| 401.60 | Add-a bead | MCIS5::TRIPP | | Tue Jan 14 1992 09:39 | 17 |
| At 14, would she be too old to start her with say 14 add-a-bead pearls?
I priced them at Christmas at Service Merchandise, and found that they
were only about $1.50 each. Mulitiply that times her age (14) and
you've just about spent what you probably planned on anyway. Maybe
tell her parents that you're going to buy 14 bead, and see if they
might want to buy the chain that goes with it. Or write her an "IOU"
for the chain for her next special occation (teen prom, good grades, a
soccer chamionship etc. or even next Christmas or her next birthday.)
I do agree the pre and early teen years have to be a challenge. I was
totally overwhelmed at my son's birthday party last weekend. In walks
his Godparents' almost 12 year old. My goodness, she's grown literally
in just a few weeks into one beautiful woman! I've got a challenge for
her birthday in just a couple months, she's obviouly not a little girl
anymore!
Lyn
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| 401.61 | Unfortunately, not cheap | POWDML::SATOW | | Tue Jan 14 1992 10:16 | 7 |
| If you want to pursue the soccer angle, "Umbro" soccer wear (shorts, practice
shirts etc.) is very popular with soccer cognocenti. It's somewhat like
designer labels though -- you pay a lot for the label. If she doesn't have
one already, a jacket in the school colors, with her name stitched on the
sleeve are also very popular (and expensive).
Clay
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| 401.62 | Magazine subscription? | TENVAX::MIDTTUN | Lisa Midttun,285-3450,NIO/N4,Pole H14-15 | Tue Jan 14 1992 10:29 | 7 |
| How about a subscription to a young teen magazine? I forget what's on
the shelves these days. Anyone know what's popular? I agree with Bonnie
on the book idea...even though I love to read and would really enjoy
the book, at that age it seemed a little impersonal(?) (for lack of a
better word). But I remember loving to read through those magazines
a that time. And, getting mail addressed to me on a regular basis was
pretty cool, too!
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| 401.63 | Books and magazines | NOVA::WASSERMAN | Deb Wasserman, DTN 264-1863 | Tue Jan 14 1992 10:46 | 8 |
| I remember loving Seventeen Magazine when I was that age. Do they
still publish it?
Back on the idea of books... Is she into Nancy Drew? I read tons of
those (don't remember exactly what age, though). Is 14 too old for
them? I also read several books in the series Sue Barton, Student
Nurse. Does that still exist? Probably kind of dated by now, though
:-)
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| 401.64 | | TLE::RANDALL | liberal feminist redneck pacifist | Tue Jan 14 1992 11:38 | 4 |
| Yes, Seventeen still publishes. It's one of the best on the
market. (Kat's been a subscriber for years.)
--bonnie
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| 401.65 | Thanks!!!! | WR2FOR::BELINSKY_MA | | Tue Jan 14 1992 12:54 | 15 |
| Thanks for all of the great ideas!!
I forgot to mention that I live in CA and Michelle lives in Mass.--- so
it's hard for me to do a gift certificate at some stores. National
chains like The Limited or B Dalton would work.
I really like the magazine subscription idea. I remember what it was
like to get mail addressed to ME at that age! I will also check out
the soccer gear.
I can call my sister and get an idea if Seventeen Magazine would be a
good one. I remember the two of us reading it at about that age.
Mary
Mary
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| 401.66 | tapes/magazine subs. | MILPND::PIMENTEL | | Wed Jan 15 1992 11:00 | 7 |
| How about a gift certificate for cassette tapes. Do you have a
Coconuts or Good Vibrations in CA? My 14 year old LOVES her tapes and
also I subscribe to TEEN magazine which she loves too. I'll get the
address of that one and it's like $11.97 for 2 years, if you are
interested.
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| 401.67 | yes! | WR2FOR::BELINSKY_MA | | Wed Jan 15 1992 17:25 | 5 |
| Re: .66
Yes, I'm interested in the address of TEEN magazine!
Mary
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| 401.68 | keepsakes for boys? | MCIS5::TRIPP | | Thu Jan 16 1992 12:35 | 10 |
| A quick question here, several mentions (including mine) of the
Add-a-beads for the girls. Is ther any equivalent to this that would
be appropriate for *boys*?
My nephew will be 5, the end of March and would like to start some kind
of a keepsake for him. As I mentioned in an earlier reply we plan on
starting my niece, his sister with add-a beads for her birthday in
July.
Lyn
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| 401.69 | | MILPND::PIMENTEL | | Fri Jan 31 1992 10:19 | 4 |
| .67 sorry I haven't been in for a while. I will post the address later
today or Monday. Sorry I didn't get it for you sooner.
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