Hobbies And Interests
Girlie Girls
If your girl oohs and aahs at the sight of sparkles and glitter, makeup is sure to please. There are innumerable brands of makeup for children that feature fun items including nail polish, glitter gel and lip glosses. For sensitive skin, a product line like Sparklehearts features all-natural items made in the United States. Add long-term color to her locks with Bling String, shiny at-home hair extensions that last through shampoos and styling for up to three weeks.
The Fashionista
Tutus are cute fashion accessories for girls of any age, from infancy to teens. Readily available online or in some specialty shops, they come in a range of colors and styles appropriate for everyday wear. For the fashion-forward girl who likes to keep her style unique, consider a mini Bedazzler tool, which will allow her to personalize her bling on shoes, clothing and accessories.
The Cuddler
For girls of all ages who still love to cuddle, Pillow Pets are a can't-fail gift. Super soft, cute and comfortable, they can be used for travel, sleeping, or hanging out. Just as cuddly are Happy Nappers, play pillows that can be zipped and unzipped to reveal a colorful animal or its special home. Homemade versions of these gifts can be found at local craft shows, and Pillow Pets are available at many retailers including grocery stores, superstores and pharmacies.
The Scientist
Edu Science adds whimsical color to junior scientist items including microscopes and telescopes, which are available in shades of pink, yellow, red and blue. These colorful pieces are just more visually appealing than the standard black and gray exploratory microscopes. When your young scientist is ready to start experimenting, try giving her a few containers of Thinking Putty, the next generation of Silly Putty. It comes in a rainbow of hues including hot pink, gold, hypercolor twilight and hypercolor chameleon, and it is addictive!
The Crafter
Today's young crafters have access to a world of adorable items, including sewing and knitting machines from Hello Kitty, Build-A-Bear kits for at-home creations, and do-it-yourself scrapbook kits like the ones from It's My Life or Diecuts. In and Out Gifts offers kits for making ballerina, mermaid, princess and fairy dolls.
The Builder
Pink blocks do not come standard in most children's building kits, but Lego, Duplo and Trio have created special products just for designing divas. Check out the Superstructs Pinklets series of creative sets that feature flowers and fairies, or consider Panline USA's set of Sparkle Lite Builder Blocks, transparent Lego-type blocks that come in a range of colors.