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• 11-12 Year Old Girls Toys (2009-2010)

  Here is a list of 11-12 Year Old Girls toys for the holiday season 2009 and into 2010 - I did some study on "hot toys" lists to find these, as well as considering the overall ratings of the toys and the age group for girls. Here they are... 1. Make Your Own Lip Balm (girls 7-12 years) - Girls can mix together ingredients to create their own flavored lip balms and even put them into special cosmetics containers (included).  A fun activity for girls in this age group to do alone or with friends.  Cosmetic and spa type toys are quite a hot item right now for older girls and young teens - this particular kit is at the top of the list. Where to buy:  Make Your Own Lip Balm (and other cosmetic and spa kits) @ Amazon 2. Alex Toys Friends Forever Bracelet Making Kit (girls 8-12 years) - Last year I noticed the Alex Toys company come to the forefront for creative "friendship" type toys for girls - this is one of the most creative kits for girls with all that is needed to make up to 22 different friendship bracelets that they can exchange with their friends.  There are now quite a number of Alex toys creative kits for girls. Where to buy:  Alex Toys Friends Forever Bracelet Kits @ Amazon Toys 3. Project Runway Fashion Design Studio Set (girls 7-15 years) - Here is a great way for girls who love fashion to truly express themselves!  This is a set that comes with all that is needed to create unique, individual fashion designs and is a great gift for girls with an artistic "bent". Where to buy:  Project Runway and other Fashion Kits for Girls @ Amazon 4.  American Girl 300 Wishes Game (girls 8-12 years) - This game has received consistent rave reviews from the young ladies who play it - and is even a fun game for entire families to play!  Especially great entertainment for girls to play with their friends. Where to buy:  American Girl 300 Wishes @ Amazon 5.  Girl Crush Streak and Style Kit (girls 6-12 years) - Here is a fun and easy way for young ladies to add a touch of color to their hair, creating new and exciting looks!  The kit comes with various colors to try out as well as a wand for application.  (Note: There are consumer reviews that mention the color takes longer to wash from blonde hair than darker hair, and that precautions should be taken to keep the color from staining areas where it is being used.) Where to buy:  Girl Crush Streak and Style @ AmazonThere is the last of the toy lists this year - the best 11-12 year old girls toys 2009-2010, based on popularity and overall sales - as well as consumer ratings.  If you would like to check out girls toys further, you can do that here: Girls Toys @ Amazon.comThanks for visiting - and I hope that you found this list useful!  =)

• Toys for Girls 9-10 - "Best of" for 2009-2010

  When shopping for a girl age 9-10 it can be a bit difficult these days to keep up with what's "in" and what's "out", due to the fact that technology and what's "cool" tend to change pretty quickly!  =)  Based on information gotten from various "hot toy list" resources, I have gathered together the best toys for girls 9-10 years of age - here they are: 1.  Disney Netpal Computer from ASUS and Disney (girls age 6-12) - This computer is the "real thing" - a real PC made just for kids.  It has a great Disney theme, complete computer technology (including WiFi) - but with additional parental controls for surfing and email communication.  It comes in both "Princess Pink" and "Disney Blue".  Makes a Nice gift! Where to buy:  Disney Netpal Computers @ Amazon 2. Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewelry Kits (girls 8-15) - Here is a fun way for little ladies to stay entertained!  These kits give what is needed to make candy beads, etc., then to make them into jewelry.  Girls can either wear them, eat them or both!  (Note: If you purchase a kit with the oven, be aware that the oven does not include the bulb - you will need to purchase a "40-watt 120V Small Base Candelabra Blunt Tip Light Bulb".) Where to buy:  Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewelry Kits @ Amazon Toys 3. Jakks Hannah Montana Video Game (girls 5-15 years) - This is an ideal gift for girls who are Hannah Montana fans - the guitar functions as a game controller, allowing girls to play right along with famous Hannah Montana songs - just like they are in the band! Where to buy:  Jakks Hannah Montana Video Game @ Amazon 4.  Live Butterfly Garden (kids 4-14 years) - The Live Butterfly Garden is a kit that comes with the utilities to raise a butterfly from a larvae through all of it's stages, and kids can observe the process closely while it's happening!  A creative, fun and learning gift for kids. Where to buy:  Live Butterfly Garden @ Amazon Toys 5.  Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics: Jewelry Box (girls 6-15 years) - There are quite a few "sticky mosaics" kits to choose from - the most popular of them for girls is the Jewelry box.  This is a great gift for girls who enjoy creativity and like to create their own things.  There are over 1000 pieces to create with, and kids end up with a lovely and colorful jewelry box when it is complete. Where to buy:  Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics Toys @ AmazonThere is the list - the best of the toys for Girls 9-10 for Christmas 2009 and into 2010.  If you have reached the end of this list without finding something that you would consider a great gift for a specific girl, here is a whole resource for you to check: Girls Toys @ Amazon.comI hope that this has assisted you in your shopping efforts to find the best toy for a 9 or 10 year old girl!  =D All for now - Tonya B.

• Top Toys for Girls Age 7-8 (2009-2010)

  The toys that are considered "in" these days are quite a bit different than last year - if you are shopping for a girl in the age range of 7-8 years, there are a lot of toys to choose from.  Of all of them, the ones listed on this page are considered the "best of the best" - here are the Top Toys for Girls Age 7-8 for the Christmas holiday season 2009 and into 2010: 1.  Disney Netpal Computer (kids age 6-12) - This is a real "grownup" PC, but is geared toward kids with a (very) cute Disney theme and special parental controls for internet surfing and email communications.  It also has WiFi capability and generally all of the elements that a real computer has.  A very nice toy for kids who are in need of their own computer - it makes the perfect "first" for a PC. Where to buy:  Disney Netpal computers @ Amazon  2.  Jakks Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewelry Kits (girls age 8-15) - There are various kits for girls to make their own candy jewels, then put them together as jewelry!  This is another great idea from Jakks for girls.  (Note:  There have been some negative consumer reviews regarding the oven in one of these kits - it does not come with a bulb, so if you decide to purchase this toy, just be prepared for that (the bulb required is a "40-watt 120V Small Base Candelabra Blunt Tip Light Bulb") - it's a good idea to have the bulb purchased before the toy is gifted if you decide on this kit.) Where to buy:  Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewelry Kits @ Amazon 3.  Princess Tiana "Just One Kiss" Doll (girls age 3-10) - This is a lovely doll that is based on the movie scene from "Princess and the Frog".  The doll is wearing a lovely blue gown that lights up with special "firefly" lights and makes magical sound.  She even comes with the "frog" (Prince Naveen).  There are some other popular "Tiana" dolls as well. Where to buy:  Princess Tiana Toys for Girls @ Amazon 4.  Jakks Pacific Hannah Montana Guitar Video Game (girls age 5-15)- Here is the perfect gift for a girl who loves Hannah Montana!  It's a guitar that functions as a controller for a music-playing video game.  Players can play along with famous Hannah Montana songs just like they are in the real band. Where to buy:  Hannah Montana Guitar Video Game @ Amazon Toys 5.  Make Your Own Lip Balm (girls age 7 and older) - Cosmetic and "spa" type toys have really been on the "hot list" over the past few years!  This is a great toy for girls in this age range - they can create their own flavored lip glosses and even have real cosmetic containers to store them in.  Creative fun for little ladies. Where to buy:  Make Your Own Lip Balm @ Amazon ToysThere you have the list - the above are the Top Toys for Girls Age 7-8 by information gotten from Toy Wishes magazine as well as study of other "hot toy" lists.  One of the above should be a hit with girls in this age range, but if you would like to look further, this is the best place I know of: Toys for Girls @ AmazonI hope that this list has helped you along with your toy shopping for this holiday season and beyond! All for now - Tonya B.