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[JackJack]

.....for Christmas?? We are adopting a family for Christmas. I have everything for the other kids....but I am stuck on the 14 yr old girl. I have BBW lotion and shower gel, gum, ummm....I think that's about it!! HELP.........also not really sure what to get Dad?? They have no car, so anything like that is out.....

[shopping4my3son]

Clothes (or Giftcard), purse, books, nailpolish, gloves, pink alarm clock, cd's, variety of socks, bracelets, earings, hair things, bookmark, cute note paper and pens, manicure set, perfume, jewelry box, cute pillows, slippers.

[buckaboo21]

I got a list from my 14 yr old niece for Christmas this is what she wanted: toe socks perfume (victorias) charms for a charm bracelet knee highs uggs (I can't afford these as a niece present) temp tattoos nail polish hair accessories iTunes GC babydoll tops jeans with cute pockets toe rings anything with Henly (spelling? brand?) Tracfone and minutes vera bag and accessories

[ohitsunshine]

.....for Christmas?? We are adopting a family for Christmas. I have everything for the other kids....but I am stuck on the 14 yr old girl. I have BBW lotion and shower gel, gum, ummm....I think that's about it!! HELP.........also not really sure what to get Dad?? They have no car, so anything like that is out.....

Clothes from Aero would be good- nicer but cheap brand. Claires accessories. CD's or MP3 player. Room decor- books- what is she in to? The dad, what does he do? Work boots? Boot warmer (dont know where you are), fishing, hunting, sports...the men are full of endless possibilities but they are all so different.

And kudos for doing what you are- I would love to be able to adopt a family. It is a goal of mine to be financially stable enough to give a great Christmas to another family.

[jstluvem]

does dad have a favorite team? how about a magazine subscription,movie passes.

[goody2shoes3012]

the Twilight books are REALLY popular...i teach 13 year olds and that is the "it" book right now...there are 4 in the series

[MidwestMama]

My family all likes gc to places like McDonalds or other similar places. No car. Hmmm... that is tough. I agree magazines are great but you need their name and address, not sure if you have that. If you do, I have had wonderful luck getting ones on eBay. If you do, then 17 magazine for the girl might be great. I taught high school and the girls all had purses, compact mirrors to look at themselves, fun bracelets, etc... Those extras that they probably don't buy right now with limited income.

[dealluvr]

i dont have any girls to do this for but i thought ofd it last night i was listening to talk radio and they have the ad on for the pajama set in a tin well you can get a christmas tin fill it with a pair of cheap p j s and some other stuff hand cream a book hair ties i think it would be a cute idea

[scrabbler]

My dd is 14 and loves www.littlemissmatched.com

They have toe socks, knee highs, anklets, shorter socks, gloves, slippers, shirts etc....I even have some of their socks...and the best thing I think is that you get 3 so if one gets a hole in it, you have another.

Oh and all of my dd's friends love www.pre-wrap.com They use it as headbands.

Edited by scrabbler, Dec 13, 2008 - 5:33 am.

[becca0884]

My dd is 14 and loves www.littlemissmatched.com

They have toe socks, knee highs, anklets, shorter socks, gloves, slippers, shirts etc....I even have some of their socks...and the best thing I think is that you get 3 so if one gets a hole in it, you have another.

They sell these at my local Hallmark store. They had gloves and many diffrent styles of socks. I got some for my sister for Christmas, they are very cute.

[scrabbler]

They sell these at my local Hallmark store. They had gloves and many diffrent styles of socks. I got some for my sister for Christmas, they are very cute.

Yep, I saw them at a different local sort of store and that is how I found out about them.

Now we just look online and buy the ones we want. Complete selection!

They are also based out of Iowa where the floods were so are a smaller company that seems to be really great at customer service. Occasionally when we have ordered, they send a free 3pk of socks just because.

[loves30]

.....for Christmas?? We are adopting a family for Christmas. I have everything for the other kids....but I am stuck on the 14 yr old girl. I have BBW lotion and shower gel, gum, ummm....I think that's about it!! HELP.........also not really sure what to get Dad?? They have no car, so anything like that is out.....

my neice had asked for last yr,

skinny jeans
chi iron
earings this year is peace sign stuff
phone pre paid
movies
guitar hero
winter coat
boots she would not say uggs but i think that is what she wanted but she got other ones

keep in mind this was her second xmass with us as my brother took her in. as her mother gave her up and left her in the trailer park. so she was not one to ask for much. she really just wanted a coat and iron . but we kept asking her what she wanted and needed .

[elena_398]

cd alarm clock perfume makeup purses Gift certificate to the area mall cds (if you know what she likes)

[dmmiller]

for the dad.. what about some hand tools? Not really sure what your planning on spending on each, but you can probably find a nice set at sears 50% off. A comfy pair of slippers, maybe a robe, gloves, cologne/body wash set.

[lilquiet]

My 14 year old cousin loves Carebears and Bratz so that's what she mostly gets. In addition to clothing. Hoodies are always a good choice. One thing her and her older sister constantly fight over is lipgloss so I bought plenty for both. Fill a little Caboodles thing with girly stuff. Little travel sized body wash, soap, a razor (Schick Intuition Plus is a good one), face wash, attitude socks (I'm a happy bunny fan myself ), Ms. Manicure stuff, things like that. To bad you don't have a Five Below in you area. They have tons of teenagey (is that a word?) items.

[jbowman6827]

My daughter is 14 and here is what she has asked for, though she does not get it all: Guitar Hero World Tour Laptop Hoodies Books (she really likes the Sara Shepard series) Twilight posters make-up jewerly flash drive CD's (Nickelback and Saving Abel) Computer games Bath and Body Works Victoria Secret perfume Jeans Tees from Journeys Hope this helps!

[ourhappyfamily4]

for the Dad, jeans, shirt, cap, wallet, a movie, a shaving set, hand tools, flash light, coat, CD, BBQ grilling stuff,

[dealluvr]

forthe dad go to wilsonsleather and get the $3 wallet fill it with stuff also forgot with discount it comes to $1.89 axe or tag body spray socks they always need em

[shopping mom]

Teenager: Teen magazine, perfume, purse, inexpensive mp3 player, pjs, robe, slippers, manicure set with polishes, lip gloss, hoodie, scrapbooking kit (michaels has some inexpensive ones. I got one for $7.50 today) school supplies, calander sp?? address/phone book, stationary and stamps, socks, hair accessories, or a filled toiletry bag. Dad: Hoodie, socks, toiletry bag fill with stuff, magazine, watch, flashlight, travel mug, pen set, lounge pants and t shirt, or an umbrella

[AndreaInNC]

I agree magazines are great but you need their name and address, not sure if you have that. If you do, I have had wonderful luck getting ones on eBay. If you do, then 17 magazine for the girl might be great.

not to threadjack - but have you seen a copy of 17 magazine lately? I picked up one in the ortho office the other day and it was NOT a magazine for anyone younger than 18 IMHO. There were articles about sex, birth control, etc. I was floored! It was definately not the 17 magazine from when I was a teen! Maybe I'm just a prude, but I would not want DD17 or DD14 reading that!

Here are a few other suggestions:

14 year old girl:
Now 29 - CD
Narnia, Prince Capsian - DVD
a small makeup kit
gift card to your local mall
some really nice smelling shampoo and conditioner
body wash and a bath sponge
disposable razors and shaving cream

Dad
disposable razors and shaving cream
gift card to local drugstore - CVS or Walgreens
Christmas tie
grocery store gift card
pizza delivery gift cards

It's so hard because you don't know their financial situation. I said the CD, but I would hope she would have a CD player - same thing for the DVD. You just never know. Maybe if you got the CD, you could also get her an inexpensive CD player.

[heatherbade]

You can NEVER go wrong with gift cards. Movie theatre, aeropostle, rue 21, wet seal, etc.

[Grassy]

I agree....Movie Tickets..... Gap or Old Navy Gift Card Fast Food Gift Cards? McDonals, Wendys, Taco Bell

[bugsette]

oh yes that twlight book is very popular