ALT-8 Great Gifts for 10 Year old Girls
Shopping for a great gift for a 10-year-old girl can be quite fun! Not only is she young enough to still appreciate a fun toy or board game, but she'll also appreciate something that makes her seem just a little bit more grown-up.
10-year-old girls, for the most part, still have fairytale dreams and love to think about princesses. Any of the Disney princess items are sure to be well-received. The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Cinderella are all great options for your 10-year-old.
Another popular gift is anything from the American Girls Collection. Based on the popular American Girls stories, these dolls a a beautiful representation of the young girls written about in the books. Each doll is dressed in a costume appropriate to the time-period in which her story takes place. American Girls dolls and books cover a wide range of American history, and are a great way for any 10-year-old to learn about what life was like for girls in different eras. Many bookstores now offer American Girls clubs that meet regularly. It's a wonderful opportunity for a 10-year old to connect with other kids her age, and share her love of books.
If your 10-year-old has older sisters, she may be watching with envy as her siblings apply makeup . Daddies in particular like to keep their little girls from growing up too fast, and would rather they wait as long as possible for experimenting with makeup. A good compromise is to give your 10-year-old some Bonniebell or Lip-smackers lip gloss. Unlike tinted lip gloss or lipstick, these products will not make your 10-year-old look older than she is, but will give her a sense of being grown up and pretty.
Board games that encourage family fun, creativity and learning are another good idea for a 10-year-old girl. Barnes and Nobel booksellers has a wonderful variety of board games that your family can enjoy together.
Crafts are another time-tested option for 10-year-olds. Knitting is a growing trend among young people, and many craft and hobby shops offer simple knitting projects that are perfect for 10-year-old girls. Your 10-year-old will love making her own knit purse or scarf to show off to friends. Plus, she'll be learning a wonderful knew skill that will teach her patience and the satisfaction of a job well done.
When it comes to gift-giving, it's always best to know a little bit of the personality of the person for whom you're choosing a gift. If your 10-year-old is a video game nut, something like a book would probably be looked upon with disdain. On the other hand, you never know when you might unlock a new interest or hidden talent with the gift you give.
