I don’t have girls in the house, so I turned to my favorite grown up girls to help me out with this gift guide!  Their enthusiasm impressed me.  While my boys grumbled when I asked for assistance with this project, Emma and Alexane delivered a beautifully hand-drawn wish list!  {Thanks ladies!}

Here is their list {a guide for girls ages 8-12}:

ONE//  Ivivva Clothing – Essential gear for the active girl!  I love this scarf and wrap.

TWO//  Nail Polish – This nail set is AMAZING.  24 colors with tiny brushes to create nail art.

THREE//  Art Supplies – She can recreate 30 masterpieces by women artists with this book.  Throw in a set of really good markers!

FOUR// Tickets to Ariana Grande – I like how these girls think!  She is on tour and might be coming to a city near you.  She will be in Seattle on April 14, 2015!

FIVE//  Jewelry – How about a simple gold bar necklace with her initial?

SIX//  PB Teen furniture – A furry beanbag would be the perfect spot to hang out and talk!

SEVEN//  Trip to Hawaii to surf-  Wow!  That is a big one.  While a trip might not be in the cards, a cool surfboard print for her room is doable!

Thanks Emma and Alexane!  This gift guide rocks because of you!  {I will post a picture of their hand-drawn list later today on Instagram!  It is too good for you not to see it.}

Over the next couple of weeks I will be sharing gift guides for many of the people on your list.  I swear gift guides are one of my most favorites thing of the holiday season.  Someone else does all the hard work and you end up giving the best gifts.  I love them!  I have a simple rule in my house when it comes to wish lists.  The list must include something you want, something you need, something to wear and something to read.  All of my gift guides will include at least one item from each category.

I decided to collaborate with real live kids for a few of the guides.  First up, a gift guide for a bigger boy.  You will notice that this list has expanded beyond JUST toys {Most likely for boys ages 9-12}.

1.  Nerf Mega Thunder Bow Blaster – No boy has enough Nerf weaponry!

2.  Guardians of the Galaxy: Aweome Mix , Vol. 1 –   Gift a CD or digital album of this awesome mix tape!  The music is an old school groove.

3.  Dakine Campus Pack – This falls into the NEED category.  Most boys this age need a larger pack.  Books and binders are larger and take up more room.

4.  KD Essential Basketball Court – It is something to WEAR.  It is what all the cool kids are wearing.  Shorts in the middle of winter are 100% appropriate.

5.  GoPro-Hero – And this is the IT item.  A video camera to catch all your crazy action.  {GoPro finally priced a camera at an entry level price point.  YAY!}

6.  Survivor Kid: A Practical Guide to Wilderness Safety – I know that not every boy is into wilderness survival.  However, if they are this guide looks awesome!

7.  Maze Runner: Audio Book – Boys seem to love audio books.  Push play, lay back, relax and enjoy.  {This would require a CD player!}

8.  Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – A new game out for the Nintendo 3DS.

9.  Cold Hard Cash – no link required.  Boys this age love money in their pocket.  Money = Freedom.  You can’t go wrong.

10.  LEGO-Ultra Agents Mission HQ – They still love ’em!

Left off my gift guide, but on Big W’s list is Beats by Dre Solo 2 Headphones and a Microsoft Xbox One.  He insisted that I add this!

PS:  My printable wish list template from last year.  Just download and print.