Are you stressing over the perfect birthday present or Christmas gift for a little girl? Perhaps you've gone through all the Barbies and baby dolls and rejected all of them, deciding you want something more unique, more personal. Have you considered a personalized gift? Little girls love these types of presents! My granddaughters just can't seem to get enough of them! They have all kinds of items displaying their names and their initials, and most of them are proudly displayed in their room - either on a shelf or hanging on the walls.

A personalized gift makes the recipient feel special. After all, this kind of gift is very personal. It shows the little girl that it is truly theirs. It wasn't just grabbed in haste from a Walmart aisle. Parents usually appreciate the thoughtfulness that went into the gift, too.

One suggestion for a personalized gift is a canvas wall hanging with the little girl's name. These are super popular now, and you can find them in all kinds of different designs. You can have one custom made in the colors she uses in her room, or you can use a theme that reflects her hobbies or interests. Many of these canvases are done in wild colors and funky designs like polka-dots, swirls, and wavy stripes, and the girls like these, too.

Another idea is a small piece of luggage or a carrying bag with her name or initials on it. The lettering is usually done in rhinestones, but some are painted. More expensive items like this often use embroidery for the lettering.

Large towels and beach towels are also hot items. You can order these online or from a catalog. A cheaper way to go is to purchase your own colorful towel and take it to an embroidery shop and have them put the girl's name on it. This way is probably quicker, too, in case you're in a hurry.

Personalized jewelry is another way to go. Choose a bracelet that's engraved with her name, or a necklace with her name or initials. If she has a common name, you can find such items ready-made off the shelf. Necklaces with a dangling letter are easy to find. The little diva will love showing off her new jewelry at school!

Litle girls love stickers that display their name, too. Many gift shops carry these in a wide variety of names. I've found these at several stores and bought them for my granddaughters. They immediately proceeded in placing the cute little stickers on everything they owned!

Another idea is a personalized assortment of small, inexpensive items. Buy a metal bucket or some kind of wooden box and put the girl's name on it using colored stones, or just write the nameon the item using paint pens. Fill it with personalized stickers, pencils, notepads, and maybe a piece of inexpensive jewelry. You might want to consider putting something like "Lexi's Stuff" on the bucket or box instead of just the name. She can use it in her room for holding small items like crayons, hair bows, or small toys.