Daughter's birthday gift.

China
July 24, 2011 9:31pm CST
At this weekend,on Jul 30,my daughter Lily will be 11 years old. I am so proud of her because she is sucn an excellent girl both at home and in school. Her birthday is approaching,but I have no idea to prepare what kind of gift for her. Can you give me some advice?
8 responses
• Vietnam
25 Jul 11
You should try to find out what she really like. She may asked you for something sometimes, right? If you can't do that, you can buy her some general gift such as cake, dolls, stuffed animals... but with extraordinary quality.
• China
25 Jul 11
Thank you for your advice. She likes reading,I have bought many books for her this week. Like other girls she likes jewelry,but her mother does not think jewerry suits her age.
• United States
25 Jul 11
It was at about this age that my daughters got their first jewelry making kits you can get them at a craft store. Or in the art department at Kmart/Walmart. it's a hobby they still do today both are now in their twentys
@miessy24 (235)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
That is good to know that your daughter is doing well at school too. I think the best gift you can give to her is TIME. Nowadays, parents are so busy with their careers that they neglect to spend time with their children. if you are like that then I think a quality time together is what you can offer to her. how about treating her to a cinema, or spa, or shopping? I bet, she would love these things too like a normal teenage girl. However, if your daughter has one particular like, if she's sporty, then maybe you can give her something related to her sports, or if she is studious-type, you can give her laptop or anything that can enhance her study habits. Will you send my greetings to your daughter? I would appreciate it. (^_^)
• China
26 Jul 11
Thank you for your good ideas. I will follow your advice. To take her to go to the cinema and spend the whole day with her. Thanks for your greetings.
• United States
26 Jul 11
I raised two beautiful daughters and always wanted to give them the best because they are the world to me. The best advice I feel I can give is now that they are older, the gifts they appreciated the most and still talk about were not the material gifts as much as things we did together. I made a day their special day and they could plan things we would do on that day. I truly have learned after years of stressing about affording the big gifts for birthdays and holidays that they don't seem to remember any of that..it is about the quality time we give them. Do stuff that you both enjoy, add other special people if she wants there and even let her come up with fun things she would like to share with you and others. Some of the things we use to do that seemed silly but where we laughed are what they still talk about, remember and really seem to enjoy the memories. And what better gift can we give them then happy memories... and that does not mean no gifts but doing something special will be the gift that lasts a lifetime. I hope your Lily has an awesome birthday..she sounds like a sweetheart.
• United States
25 Jul 11
You are very lucky to have such a well-behaved daughter and is also lucky that she is doing well academically in school. I would first consider what types of things she is interested in or have shown interest in. A girl her age may like maybe jewelry such as a little bracelet and if she is creative they have those sets to make and design your own jewelry. I for one was interested in dolls for a very long time I am not sure if your daughter is the same way. They also have those hand held electronic games that she may like. She can even get a nice little watch. She may also want to go shopping. All in All I believe that you should start with what she is interested in. They also have those lovely skechers sneakers that she may like they come in wonderful colors and designs. I am sure whatever you decide to give her will be wonderful.
• China
25 Jul 11
Thanks so much. You know,most of girls like beauty,so does my daughter. She likes jewelry too, and I have ever bought some for her before. Considering her age and school rules,she can only wear them in her holiday. She likes dolls also,when she is sleeping,always many dolls around her.
• Germany
27 Jul 11
You can gift her what ever she likes. Like stuff toys, chocolates, books etc. Wish your daughter on behalf of me on her birthday.. Take care
• United States
25 Jul 11
I you have no clue what she might like go for a basket filled with goodies! Bubblebath, lotions, a bath scrubber, lip gloss in diffrent flavors. Maybe some makeup. I know alot of parents don't like the makeup idea but I've seen a line if makeup especially for younger girls that is subdued and non trampy. Tell her it's for special occasions and help her figure out the right way to wear it. This could also help prevent her from looking to trashy later on! If she likes to draw or write fill a basket with special pens, markers, notebooks and drawing pads.
• China
25 Jul 11
Thank you for your good advice. I prefer to your idea for filling a basket with pens,books etc. I think maybe at this age she need not consider tha makeup much.
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
25 Jul 11
Um when i was a kid, before my birthday mom always took me for shopping and asked me to pick whatever i liked as a gift. So i would. I think you can do the same. If not, but something she likes. and an advance birthday wishes to her from my side
@veravivi (59)
• China
25 Jul 11
1. You can take her to her favourite restaurant. Do you have a holiday? You can take her to the "Shanghai Carnival", it will star on 28th July. I figure you all will have a good time.:) 2. Do you know what is your daughter like the best? I can't remember what I want when I was a child. Nowadays, we can buy all kinds of stuffs, maybe she have already get what she want. I figure every child likes take trip, so you can consider about it.