Going to a friend's daughter's birthday party this weekend.

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Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: Chryso
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: Chryso
$50 is way too much money to spend on a birthday present for a 7 year old who isn't your child.
Go to Target or Walmart and get something like this

He's one of my oldest friends and $50 is not that much. We just never see his kid, because he is usually trying to escape the family and the suburbs when he comes downtown to visit.

KT

Ok, does she have a bike? For $38.88 you can buy this.

Pretty sweet! :thumbsup:

KT

I bike should be a parents gift, imo. Its a major stepping stone so I think her first bike should be from daddy, ya know?

She's a girl so a gift card to a kids clothing store would be good, if she is at that stage. At 7 are girls into fashion or makeup yet? Maybe a kids makeup set.

When I was 8 or so I was given a kids shaving kit from my uncle, I loved it... I was just like daddy. 'cept mine was cooler cuz it had power rangers on it!

I suggest you don't get her a fake shaving kit... that would be weird.
 

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Originally posted by: ZeroIQ
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: Chryso
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: Chryso
$50 is way too much money to spend on a birthday present for a 7 year old who isn't your child.
Go to Target or Walmart and get something like this

He's one of my oldest friends and $50 is not that much. We just never see his kid, because he is usually trying to escape the family and the suburbs when he comes downtown to visit.

KT

Ok, does she have a bike? For $38.88 you can buy this.

Pretty sweet! :thumbsup:

KT

I bike should be a parents gift, imo. Its a major stepping stone so I think her first bike should be from daddy, ya know?

She's a girl so a gift card to a kids clothing store would be good, if she is at that stage. At 7 are girls into fashion or makeup yet? Maybe a kids makeup set.

When I was 8 or so I was given a kids shaving kit from my uncle, I loved it... I was just like daddy. 'cept mine was cooler cuz it had power rangers on it!

I suggest you don't get her a fake shaving kit... that would be weird.

I agree, I do not think I would actually buy a bike for someone else's child. I do think that bike is pretty damn sweet though for 30 bucks. :)

KT
 

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Originally posted by: Chryso
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: Chryso
$50 is way too much money to spend on a birthday present for a 7 year old who isn't your child.
Go to Target or Walmart and get something like this

He's one of my oldest friends and $50 is not that much. We just never see his kid, because he is usually trying to escape the family and the suburbs when he comes downtown to visit.

KT

Ok, does she have a bike? For $38.88 you can buy this.

lawl at this from that page:

Brands You Trust: Huffy Bikes
Huffy has been making quality bikes since 1892. They are renowned for building quality bikes that last, at a price you can afford. Isn't it time you owned a Huffy?

Anyone who has ever owned a Huffy knows they're the biggest pieces of shit you could ever buy!
 

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Huh, never heard of Hanna Montanna. I'll look into that.

Thanks!

KT

Consider yourself lucky.

Lol, yeah, I just looked at the website. Is that Hilary Duff? I thought she was in rehab or something. :confused:

KT
 

Chryso

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Originally posted by: ZeroIQ
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: Chryso
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: Chryso
$50 is way too much money to spend on a birthday present for a 7 year old who isn't your child.
Go to Target or Walmart and get something like this

He's one of my oldest friends and $50 is not that much. We just never see his kid, because he is usually trying to escape the family and the suburbs when he comes downtown to visit.

KT

Ok, does she have a bike? For $38.88 you can buy this.

Pretty sweet! :thumbsup:

KT

I bike should be a parents gift, imo. Its a major stepping stone so I think her first bike should be from daddy, ya know?

She's a girl so a gift card to a kids clothing store would be good, if she is at that stage. At 7 are girls into fashion or makeup yet? Maybe a kids makeup set.

When I was 8 or so I was given a kids shaving kit from my uncle, I loved it... I was just like daddy. 'cept mine was cooler cuz it had power rangers on it!

I suggest you don't get her a fake shaving kit... that would be weird.

I agree about the parent thing for a bike too. He just seemed really intent on wanting to spend that much money.
I still think anything with Disney princesses is total win for a 7 year old girl.
(I have two daughters ages 5 and 8)
Oh, you could also get her a princess dress from the Disney store.
 

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Just to be clear, I am not dead set on spending $50, but from my brief searching, I thought most decent looking gifts were around that price.

KT
 

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My niece is 7. She loves Barbie, Bratz and Strawberry Shortcake. I think there's also something called Hannah Montana that they all like too. Hope that helps.
 

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My niece is 7. She loves Barbie, Bratz and Strawberry Shortcake. I think there's also something called Hannah Montana that they all like too. Hope that helps.

Indeed it does, thanks. Someone in the office here recommended Bratz as well. Personally I think they look freaking creepy, but they are not for me thankfully.

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Originally posted by: KeithTalent
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go to hallmark, go to the birthday section and they should have an area organized by age. buy a 'happy 7th birthday!' card, put a nice, brief message in there and sign it. put said $50 bill (or a check will also work fine) into the card and take that to the party. happy birthday!

Yeah, that's my last resort gift, if nothing else pans out.

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NO. I'll guarantee that the parents will buy her something less than 50 bucks, or clothes or something, and not to mention that it is tacky as hell.
 

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Originally posted by: amdhunter
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: anxi80
go to hallmark, go to the birthday section and they should have an area organized by age. buy a 'happy 7th birthday!' card, put a nice, brief message in there and sign it. put said $50 bill (or a check will also work fine) into the card and take that to the party. happy birthday!

Yeah, that's my last resort gift, if nothing else pans out.

KT

NO. I'll guarantee that the parents will buy her something less than 50 bucks, or clothes or something, and not to mention that it is tacky as hell.

Really? I used to get cash for my birthday sometimes when I was a kid and my Mom usually made me put it in the bank, which was fine with me and I would be fine if they did that here. Maybe you're right though.

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I have a daughter near that age. She is currently enthralled with High School Musical for some reason I have yet to determine. I see the merchandise nearly everywhere we shop, but I'm not sure if I should recommend buying things for your friend's daughter that I wouldn't buy for my own.
 

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Originally posted by: ATLien247
I have a daughter near that age. She is currently enthralled with High School Musical for some reason I have yet to determine. I see the merchandise nearly everywhere we shop, but I'm not sure if I should recommend buying things for your friend's daughter that I wouldn't buy for my own.

Why is it you will not buy it for your daughter?

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get her some kind of activity set. i got my girls things like the air brush tattoo machine, the bedazzler or a bead making kit. they love making their own accessories at that age, and helping out with their creativity is always a plus. my 13 yr old got a kit to tie die shirts for her bday last week and loves it. she and her friends messed with that sucker for hours. she also has a plan to get some more dye and white shirts over this weekend to do more. it also makes it easier to choose stuff for kids you know nothing about
 

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Originally posted by: hanoverphist
get her some kind of activity set. i got my girls things like the air brush tattoo machine, the bedazzler or a bead making kit. they love making their own accessories at that age, and helping out with their creativity is always a plus. my 13 yr old got a kit to tie die shirts for her bday last week and loves it. she and her friends messed with that sucker for hours. she also has a plan to get some more dye and white shirts over this weekend to do more. it also makes it easier to choose stuff for kids you know nothing about

That airbrush tattoo thing sounds awesome! Her Dad (my buddy) has a tonne of tattoos, so he would love it! I'm not sure about his wife though...

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Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: amjohns5
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Huh, never heard of Hanna Montanna. I'll look into that.

Thanks!

KT

Consider yourself lucky.

Lol, yeah, I just looked at the website. Is that Hilary Duff? I thought she was in rehab or something. :confused:

KT

LOL not hilary. she is about 2 years from a playboy shoot tho i bet. hannah montana is played by billy ray cyrus' daughter. hes in the show too, plays her dad. and a singer/ songwriter
 

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Originally posted by: hanoverphist
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Originally posted by: amjohns5
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Huh, never heard of Hanna Montanna. I'll look into that.

Thanks!

KT

Consider yourself lucky.

Lol, yeah, I just looked at the website. Is that Hilary Duff? I thought she was in rehab or something. :confused:

KT

LOL not hilary. she is about 2 years from a playboy shoot tho i bet. hannah montana is played by billy ray cyrus' daughter. hes in the show too, plays her dad. and a singer/ songwriter

Ahh, ok. Hmm, I wonder if we actually get this show up here in Canada? Off to Google...

KT

Edit: Must be available here since it sold out the ACC in Toronto.