i am not close to her so i dont know what she does and does not like. and my mom isnt a big help when it comes to that!?
2007-11-11 15:40:35 · 12 answers · asked by mindyourownbusiness! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
FYI i finish ALL my xmas shopping by thanksgiving!
2007-11-11 16:07:32 · update #1
If she's annoying to you, surely you've seen this person recently? What was she wearing, talking about, etc.? If you live with her, take a look around her room and see what she's interested in.
Webkinz are very popular and can be had for less than $20.
A performance fleece from Old Navy fits just about any 10-year-old's style--they also have matching hats and gloves.
A cute pair of slipper socks/pj bottoms can be had for less than $15 total.
A fun book, like The Girls' Book: How to be the Best at Everything:
http://www.amazon.com/How-Best-Everything-Girls-Book/dp/0545016290/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194842991&sr=8-1
A plush M&M (you can find these in the holiday candy section at Target; they come with M&Ms.)
Good luck.
2007-11-11 15:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your new baby will be less than 6 weeks old when you travel. You must be crazy to contemplate a drive of 9 hours with a tiny baby and a toddler.The constant heat alone will affect the children and make them fractious. You will be awash with hormones after the birth, and feeling so negative about the trip will just make things worse. You are setting yourself up for complete failure. You really need to sit down and discuss this trip with your partner, but from a purely practical point of view; any reference to the negativity you feel about his family is best kept for another time. Of course he wants to see his family, but really you do not have to "put up" with their constant carping. He should be supporting and protecting you. Perhaps he could have a quiet word with his family and tell them that the pair of you know what is best for your own children and he would prefer it if they did not criticise you. Maybe they think they are being helpful and don't realise what effect this is having on you. The sheer practicalities of this journey are mind-blowing. The length of the journey and the heat with a tiny baby and a toddler; the amount of luggage you will have to carry etc etc. It would not be unreasonable for you to stay at home this year with such a tiny baby. I have faced similar situations (being forced to spend Xmas with people I don't get on with) and my way around it was to invite them to visit us for Xmas but stay in a hotel because "we didn't have the physical space top put everyone up in comfort". Then I set "arrival and departure" times when they could arrive at and leave the house; you can use the kids and their timetable. This sets the tone; it's your home and your rules apply. It's the same with the kids; they're your kids and your way of raising them applies. However, be prepared to examine your own behaviour to ensure that you're not doing anything which does deserve criticism. (This is not criticism, it's a suggestion.) If money is short, don't buy expensive clothes for the kids. Sometimes second hand stuff is really excellent, especially for tiny babies because it's hardly worn and becuase you can actually get designer stuff at silly prices. There is nothng wrong with Mum and baby falling asleep together, provided you are in a safe position and won't drop him. Taking the baby into bed to sleep can be a hazard because you might roll over onto him , though it is unlikely and Asian families often sleep with their kids in the same bed. As for prepared babyfoods; if you buy good quality foods there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. It has been specially made for babies, so you know it's safe. Motzart and Beethoven are fine for people who like that sort of thing, but I wonder if your partner's Mum did all this stuff? Her kids turned out OK, apparently.
2016-04-03 08:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CASH!!! A ten yr old loves nothing more thsn CASH!!! they don't like gift cards although they seem more personal. if u want 2 take a risk, try High school musical stuff or hannah montana. most girls like Claire's store and Target has everything, so those are a good bet for gift cards. or find her avorite type of music and get her a CD. though i don't thinj ten yr olds shoud have ipods, if she does, try an itunes gift card. both i and all of my friends (almost) have annoying ten yr old brothers or sisters, so i asked my sibling on this one.
2007-11-11 16:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by ₪ ̻ V ¡ ¢ ז☺я ɣ ̻ ₪ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she must not be that annoying, or you wouldn't think of her so far in advance?
I'd give her something that made her seem cooler to you...........as in SHARE yourself through music (gift) or experience, such as sports, clothing, concert, museum, (gift). And spend some time with her............she wouldn't seem so annoying if you let her know what was cool.
Happy Holidays~
Love the spirit.
Peace
2007-11-11 15:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by fiofunk 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get her a real pretty shirt or something girlie! If you give it some thought you can really reach out to your sister! Remember blood is thicker than water!!!
2007-11-11 15:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Free Thinker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 46 and I say you CAN'T go wrong with a big, gooshy, smooshy, soft stuffed animal!
2007-11-11 15:44:31 · answer #6 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A Unicorn!
2007-11-11 15:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
A plastic bag.
2007-11-11 16:22:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
um... a plushie usually works. also a cute diary or notebook might (if she likes wriiting)
2007-11-11 15:49:32 · answer #9 · answered by AYu 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
anything with Hannah Montana in or on it.
2007-11-11 15:43:54 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋