Help!! What do I get??

You can get her a boxing kit...I think she'll be happy with that... Chidren do like such kind of things...

Here are some ideas: a journal, jewlry box (if her ears are pierced then a more adult pair of earings that are still age appropriate), art supplies such as drawing paper and oil pastels, a stereo/cd player, like the previous post said: a book, perhaps one you enjoyed at her age write her a letter about the things that you have done together and the things that you wish for her in the year to come. Another idea would be to offer to let her redecorate her room (on a budget of course), paint, posters, bed spread. And she could use some of her birthday money on new accesories. Tell her happy birthday from us at mylot

My grand daughter will be 11 on the 16th March. They sure are growing up apace at that age and it's very difficult to know whether what they want at this moment is what they will want in a month or so's time! She is a lovely little lady who is enthusiastic as a puppy about everything she does. She is into wildlife and natural history, art, maths, science, reading (and the films associated with them, so DVDs are always a good bet), ballet, diving (she's been in the local Junior team), football, netball, Brownies (even though she should technically have moved up to Guides), clothes, computers, music and more too numerous to mention. She is very good and sensible with money and has an eye for a bargain, so I wouldn't mind giving her money (and she often asks for that) though I'd rather give 'things'. I think that the 11th birthday is quite a special one. Here in the UK it's a big age because it's the transition from Junior school to Senior (or rather, Middle) school. My GD will be moving to a school where she will be for the next 5 years (or maybe 7 years, if she stays on for the 6th form) - in fact, quite likely until she goes to University. In the next year she will make new friendship groups and, doubtless, begin to be interested in boys. 11 is the last year or so before she becomes a 'teenager' but she has so many young adult friends about her that I think she may cope with that better than many. I am considering a more adult present, such as a watch or, perhaps, some jewellery - something that might be a memento or a keepsake - but I have yet to ask her mother what she thinks suitable.

I can't really relate mrsl since I don't have any kids but you can get tons of ideas online. I don't know if an 11 year old would like this but I got my girlfriend a customized rubix cube for her birthday, with the colored squares replaced with that of her friends and family. You could also just ask her what she wants although it would not be surprise anymore, but you can get an idea of what she's into. Hope this helps.

I feel your pain...my daughter just turned 11, and talk about a crazy age!!! Anyways, I bought her a BUNCH of makeup and hair products. She always takes my make up, so I went out and got her a ton of her own makeup. I also got her a straightening iron, along with a bunch of attachments. Oh, I would also suggest a gift certificate at her favorite clothing store. My daughter loves Limited Too. We have them here in the States, I am not sure if you have them over there. Good luck!

Now I am 22 years old,just twice older your daugher.looking back my younger days I thinke 11 is a very special age. A girl of 11 years is now full of dreams and that is why she is so beautiful.I think maybe you can give your lovely daughter a dream or a promide what would leave her sweet memory for a long time in life. Gift maybe mot matiral.Do you think so?

I don't have an 11 yr old daughter, mine is only 8, so I can't really tell you what to get her. What is she asking for? It sounds like she is already getting alot of gifts for her birthday. I only spend $30 on birthday gifts for my children. We do a big family dinner and have a party too, but we don't go broke from it. Why not get her a special charm bracelet or something like that?

When my oldest turned 11 she didn't get much at all! She got some books, she started to read another line of books about that time and wven if we have tons of books at home - it is the best gift for her. She also got som clothes, but since we've got many hand down clothes and I used to sell clothes she al ready have plenty. A party for the friends would be nice I guess. My middle one will not get much at all for her birthday this year (she turns 10) since she's hore back riding and that cost a lot of money. For next Christmas I guess there will be skiis since they don't have any this year.

Hi mrsl2008.I gave my daughter an ipod video when she turned 11 a couple of years ago.If your daughter doesn't have one yet,an ipod itouch would be a nice present.I'm sure she'll love it. If she doesn't have the twilight saga yet,you might wanna get her those books.Kids in her age group are still into this craze. It really is hard thinking of what to give our children.I also run out of ideas most of the time.Just like you,I am not into giving cash for birthday gifts as well. Good luck on your gift hunting. Happy birthday in advance to your lovely daughter. Happy mylottin!

Your daughter is lucky. She is going to get so many things from clothing to skis. When I am back from travel, I like to get for my grandson some latest animation DVD not available on local market. And on birthdays or festivals, we buy series children book packages for him. Books are expensive in some countries, but occasionals should be affordable. The classic fairy tales will accompany girls in their growing, teaching them all the values they are supposed to cherish.

I think the best gift you can give her is a ipod.She will be pleased and will be interested in listening to music.

Give her a decent amount of money. That way, no matter what, she can't be disappointed.