I wanted a new purse. A grown-up purse. And a wallet. Something that made me feel more "adult" and less "child". I also would have LOVED books. Any kind of books. But my parents didn't have a lot of money and so buying something that could be rented free of charge (from the library) was...
Ooohhh... I like this idea. Useful and "for HER" all at the same time.
The book thing is a good idea, too. I think that at our local book store, if you tell them that you are buying a book as a gift for an Angel-Tree-esque reason, she gives a discount. Can't hurt to look into it.
I agree about the American Girl stuff. It can be very expensive, but they do have a clearance category on their website. My daughter has found some pretty neat stuff on clearance...$3 for an American Girl daily planner, clothing for her doll. Stuff like that. I agree about the gift card to...
You can get funky underwear. Go for the low-rise bikini (low rise jeans these days dictate that aspect) or the hipsters. Either way, she won't be embarrased when she bends over. They have all sorts of funky colors and designs these days: Wizards of Waverly Place, butterflies, bright neon...
I am so happy to read this. It seemed as if those who had a poor or disappointing experience overshadowed the ones who had a good experience (as usual). It's wonderful to see the good stories and hear about the positives. Thanks!