Gift Ideas and Guides for Girls

Shortly after my birth in a city outside Tokyo, I was given a beautiful decorated paddle inside an elaborate display case. Only just now have I looked into the meaning, history, and tradition behind it. It happens to be quite fascinating!

How do you know what gifts to buy for girls ages 8–12? Here are a few favorite items most tween girls would love to have.

Preteens can be hard to gift-shop for, but these ideas will help you find the perfect gift for an 11-year-old girl.

A list of gift ideas for six-year-old girls: for her birthday, Christmas, or special occasions. The list is revised annually based on a poll of readers and contains ideas for every type of young girl.

How (and why) to pack a life-changing Operation Christmas Child shoebox for a 10- to 14-year-old girl this holiday season.

Shopping for 9-year-old girls is made much easier when you consult this gift-idea guide.

This is a list of gift suggestions for a 13-year-old girl. All of these items are currently available and have received my own 13-year-old's stamp of approval.

Watch your teen's face light up with these gifts that your 14-year-old girl really wants.

Teenagers can be hard to shop for, but this list of teen-approved gift ideas is here to help! Find the perfect gift for the special girl in your life with these options.

Suggestions from kids, parents, and friends on what to get an eight-year-old girl for her birthday!

Finding the perfect gift for the spirited girl in your life can be difficult. Instead of buying something "normal for her a girl her age," why not use the ideas on this list to seek out something unique and thoughtful that your tomboy will love?

Buying the perfect gift for an 8- or 9-year-old can be a challenge; I know, I have one! I've compiled a list of the best gifts that we have given and received for our 9-year-old.