Ok...Sunday night DU's did not help...what do you get a nine year old

girl for Chrismas. Under 30 bucks. My stepson's girlfriend has a daughter. I have 5 boys and not a clue. HELP.

This best suggestion last night was a diary.

barrettes, scrunchies, clips, hair pins, etc.

diary is good

I know some object to them because of implied religiosity that I never got as a child) or Anne of Green Gables. Or if not a series, try The Secret Garden, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh, I Know why the Caged Bird Sings, or From the Mixed up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankensomething.

Even if the little girl doesn't think so, you can never go wrong getting a book. She'll eventually love it, and it may even turn her into an avid reader if it catches her fancy. :)


and on edit- Not to sound too crabby, but I'm rather surprised at the number of suggestions for things which seem to demean young girls or solely focus on their appearance. A strong mind is the best offense for the trials of puberty. If she has an expanded view of the world that has been gained through books, she won't care what her peers think of her. A very healthy FU attitude that most girls will need by age 11- and likely most boys too.

a color in poster set, you know the kind that looks like they're black velvet and come with different color markers. She can fill them in and decorate her room, other than that I haven't a clue.

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a long, long time. ROFLACMAO.....

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They are made by Lego for girls. Here's some info: http://shop.lego.com/department.asp?d=23&t=5&CMP=KAC-GOOGUS&HQS=click%20its They sell them everywhere toys are sold and, like Legos, come in a variety of colors and prices. My 10 yr old daughter has been playing with them for a couple of years now.

Other than that, crafts are always good. There are a lot of easy learn to knit kits out now that come with everything needed to knit a scarf, purse, etc.

Books are always good. My daughter likes series books, and the selection for that age group at B&N is huge. Also, music--Hillary Duff is very popular in my house and so are the Cheetah Girls.

Little girls, especially young ones, are beginning to pick up on all the negative images out there in the world. They're worried about what they look like, how much they weigh, what other people think of them.

If you can something which helps her be happy with who she is, you've given her a very precious gift. I'd probably ask her mom what she thinks.

Something like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0939217619/104-7976734-9865558?v=glance&n=283155&n=507846&s=books&v=glance (there are many other books like this, I chose this one as an example because a lot of girls go through a horse-obsessed phase around that age) would be a good choice along with some nice drawing paper and some good colored pencils from the art store.

I remember getting one when I was about eight and I felt very grown-up to receive it.

You can't go wrong with Barbie. They have a new holiday one and it's way cheaper than $30.00.

Maybe a pink one with some sequins or beads on it. Something trendy. And slip like $10.00 in the purse. Or you could put those flavored lip glosses in the purse. I worked with kids for a while at the YMCA and most girls like the girly stuff. A purse would be perfect! A small one. Not an adult purse. You can tell the differences between them.

My niece is 9 years old and that's what I got her for Christmas (well it's a game that you put your finger on and it apparently may tell if you're telling the truth or just plain fibbing). She's got all the material things (dvd player, tv, computer) that she would ever want. On her list this year she put down all toys that she would like.

I hope she likes it. Oh yes, it is under $30.

Like Mall Madness and Mystery Date that might be fun.

Also there are some cute kits to make soap/gel candles/painted flower pots, etc. at discount or craft stores that might be fun (or a make your own photo frame or book cover kits).

Good Luck - I only have a son, so I don't know much more than that.

(The Cat Carrier does look kind of neat-o!)

There are craft kits (jewelry, hair clips, etc.) that you can get at most craft stores. Or a journal with gel pens. Or a scrapbook. They even have scrapbooks out there that don't involve buying a ton of paper, stickers and supplies. They come with fairly decorated pages to which you add photos and captions, then stickers that come with the kit.

For even more ideas, I find surprise.com pretty helpful. Good luck.

liked model horses, art supplies, books (about horses), and any kind of crafty kit to make jewelry, etc.

the gift that keeps on giving.

The mom can give you a few ideas & let you choose.

Just because the kid's a girl, don't assume she likes "girly" stuff. My 9 year girl likes girly stuff, but likes boy stuff, too. (She was the only girl that played flag football this fall.)

If you can't get any ideas from the mom, I'd suggest a cute little purse or wallet with $20 inside. She'd know you thought enough about her to get her something, & she can spend the money on something she wants.