Gift Guide: 9 to 12 Years
Paper dolls of yesteryear get a modern boost with fashionplaytes.com. The Web site is free for girls of all ages to design and accessorize clothing. With parental approval, any design can be ordered and mailed to your home within three weeks. You will need a gift certificate of at least $25 to cover the cost of a T-shirt and shipping; prices increase according to the number of additional graphics, appliques, ribbons, and rhinestones your young designer chooses. A jacket or other outwear will require a minimum $50 gift certificate.
Spy Net: Secret Mission Video Watch — Beware! If you buy this toy, you may become a victim of your child’s stealth. The watch holds up to 20 minutes of secretly-recorded video, 4 hours of audio, or up to 2000 pictures. Runs on a rechargeable USB battery. Download missions online for added fun. Retails for $49.99. Check it out at www.jakkspacific.com.
The movie Snowmen was judged by the International Dove Foundation as family-approved. Snowmen is a humorous and heartfelt coming-of-age story about three unlikely heroes and the winter that changed their lives forever. After a surprising discovery in the snow catapults three small-town boys into the spotlight, the best friends hatch a plan to be remembered forever by setting a Guinness World Records® title. Along the way, the trio battles schoolyard bullies, unites their community and discovers that - while fame may be fleeting - true friendship lasts forever.
The DVD is currently available at Walmart.com for $15.
Do you have any great gift ideas for ages 9 to 12? I'm sure it's a very difficult age to buy for!
