One toy!

Sounds like a lot of fun... like a power wheels?

It's really cool to see what kids are interested in . YOu really never know... I remember one year my daughter wanted a tinkerbell rolling backpack - for preschool. She had seen it in the window at the mall and decided that's what she was going to put in her santa letter - she was 4. That's what was waiting for her under the tree lol. One of her good friends would totally love a science kit like that, we haven't figured out what we're buying for him yet. He wants a furby too, so maybe if my friend (his mom) doesn't want to get him one, maybe we can get him one and make it part of his birthday gift too. I am amazed at how quickly they are going out of stock, and they are not cheap!

Heh. Back when Ali was super little and I still went to BabiesRus often because I had to buy diapers and wipes, my husband came along. I think she was like 17 or 18 months old, she roped him into getting her a ball! I told him 'this is why I don't bring you with us to this store ever'. LOLOL! Truthfully though, I'm really a toy nazi and I rarely buy things unless it's a gift giving occasion. I do let Ali buy stuff with her own money though if she wants.

LOL! Usually my daughter will ask for ONE thing specifically and that usually ends up being her santa gift. She's always been reasonable, she doesn't ask for iPhones and iPads and cars (she is almost 9) so that makes it easier. She does have a Wii so I just listen to see if there's a specific game she talks about that we don't have. My husband has a PSP but we don't really use it lol.

How old is she? I went to ebay to find the Wii game my daughter wants... it's a pokemon/pikachu game and it's like 50 bucks in the store. I found it for about $12 online because I wait till the last 15 seconds of an auction before I purchase.

I love the new tablets that are geared toward kids! I saw one online at Walmart that looks nice, it's preloaded with some games including angry birds and that fruit ninja one, it has a drawing app and an e-reader function. I am not sure if you can use netflix on it, that would be helpful, I think I can load music on it, the only thing I would like to add on a tablet for my daughter would be a stand alone text app so she can text me off it. I haven't bought one yet, if it's more functional than a Nook I think it would make a great birthday gift.

How old are yours? Mine asked for a furby and fuzzies - footie jammies. I actually found a pretty cool kids tablet that I might consider in the future but she didn't ask for it yet.

It's easy when you have an idea of what they like. I try to listen thoughout the year to see what keeps coming up over and over but sometimes kids don't talk about anything specific, and then it gets harder to figure out.

That's really cool! My dad made me a kitchen when I was little.... everything, the stove, counter space, a fridge, a little table and chairs and a window with curtains in front of the sink. It was awesome . My mom sewed me little aprons which I wore in my play kitchen but also when I cooked with her.

Cars are always a great gift option - my daughter likes the movies too lol. Hope he enjoys the gift!

The ride-ons are so fun! Most of the time we like to get the little ones noisy toys or things that light up, or ride ons.