Top Ten Gifts for the 6-8 Year Old Girl

If you have a young girl on your list, you might be wondering what gifts will be most appreciated this holiday season. All kids will appreciate money and gift cards, however, there are tons of gifts out there this holiday season that says you have put a lot of thought into your gift-giving this season. If you are "fresh-out" of ideas this season, consider one of these top ten gifts for 6-8 year old girls.

Trip to Build a Bear: If you know a 6-8 year old girl, you have probably at least heard of Build a Bear. Build a Bear isn't cheap, however, you can be certain that a trip there will earn you extra brownie points with the young girl on your list. She can pick her bear (or any other type of animal), stuff it, and have fun dressing it up. Expect to pay at least $30 for a basic bear.

Holiday Barbie: Start a tradition this holiday season and give her a collectible Barbie. Each holiday season, Mattel releases a new collector's holiday Barbie. This year's Barbie comes dressed in a beautiful black and jeweled Bob Mackie gown. Barbie also sports a pretty crown that will leave any 6-8 year old breathless. One word of caution-these are collector's items, so you may want to insist that the Barbie does not get opened. The 2006 Holiday Barbie costs about $40.00.

American Girl Doll: Want to be the mom or dad (or aunt or grandparent) of the year? Then your best bet this holiday season is an American Girl doll. You can buy the limited edition doll, Jess, or buy one from any time period-including Molly, from the 1940s. You can also order a "Just Like Me" American Girl doll made to resemble the lucky girl on your list. These dolls are expensive ($90) and are made to be played with and enjoyed.

Craft Kits: Girls love crafts and what could be better than a cool craft kit that contains all she needs to create. What does your girl love? Does she like to paint? Then try a Crayola brand Model Magic kit where she can sculpt and create from this unique clay and then paint. How about sewing? You can buy craft kids that will take her step-by-step through a basic sewing project such as making a stuffed animal, sewing up a scarf or even making doll clothes.

Jewelry Kits: Just like crafts, what girl does not love jewelry? Spark her creativity and give her a big kit full of all the things she needs to make cool earrings, key chains, bracelets and necklaces. If you prefer a more personalized approach, head to your local arts and crafts store and pick up some jewelry making basics such as beads in colors she will love place them in a storage box.

Karaoke Machine: Got a budding rock star on your list? How about a karaoke machine? You can buy one that will fit almost any budget and will leave the gal on your holiday list ready to hit the stage. Make sure you buy plenty of special karaoke machine music cds (check out party hits and songs from Hilary Duff or Hannah Montana).

Butterfly Kit: The young girl on your list can actually hatch her own butterflies and release them with this very cool and educational butterfly kit. The kit itself comes in a large cylinder shaped mesh butterfly habitat (it's reusable) and a mail in certificate to get special food and butterfly larvae. In addition, the kit comes with easy to follow instructions to start the habitat during any time of the year. These kits cost about $25.

Glitz and Glamour Kit: Do you have fun shopping for a real "girly-girl"? If so, then why don't you have fun buying the little diva on your list a whole glitz and glamour kit? Start by purchasing a large makeup case and filling it will all the things she needs to be glamorous. Girls this age will love it! Include manicure and pedicure supplies, make up, spray hair and body glitter and play jewelry.

Sleeping Bag: Six to eight year old girls are just now discovering the wonder of sleepovers. Chances are, she does not have a sleeping bag. Sleeping bags make great gifts for girls this age. You can find a wide range of sleeping bags that she will love. How about a pink cheetah print bag or one with her name on it?

Easy Bake Oven: Rely on the classics to please the young girl on your list. If she enjoys helping in the kitchen, she will love the Easy Bake Oven. There is the classic oven that bakes up cakes and tiny cookies and the newer version that cooks meals. Make sure you get spare kits so that she can bake up a storm. You can't go wrong with an Easy Bake.