All About Ideas for Birthday Celebration/Presents
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We took our dd to her favourite restaurant which she enjoyed very much. We also gave a gift card from her fave shopping place- Diva’s for her to shop to her heart’s content.
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lingyongwah:
iPhone 4, Wii, laptop accessories?My daughter's 12th birthday is fast approaching and I'm desperately thinking of something to get her. She said to me the other day...\"12th birthdays are very important, like the Chinese calendar, its one cycle. So present must be something special also ok?\"
She's not into dolls etc. She's quite athletic (plays badminton), and has all gadgets, such as iPhone 4, Wii, laptop etc.
Would appreciate any ideas you may have.
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lingyongwah:
She's 12. She shouldn't be dictating what is and what isn't an important birthday. And what is she doing with all the gadgets anyway - apart for the Wii it sounds like she is a businessman!My daughter's 12th birthday is fast approaching and I'm desperately thinking of something to get her. She said to me the other day...\"12th birthdays are very important, like the Chinese calendar, its one cycle. So present must be something special also ok?\"
She's not into dolls etc. She's quite athletic (plays badminton), and has all gadgets, such as iPhone 4, Wii, laptop etc.
Would appreciate any ideas you may have.
Thanks in advance.
Take her somewhere where she can be a child. An adventure playground, a waterpark, rock climbing as someone suggested. There is plenty of time in life for material consumer goods. Give her a birthday that she wont forget, not something that will get obsolete and end up on a mound somewhere in West Africa! -
An outing to watch a world class sports event? I remember I enjoyed my first Konica Cup at Singapore Badminton Hall.
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how abt getting her involved in a good cause with her birthday budget ( spend it on books /toys for the underprivileged children for instance or animal causes) ? She’s old enough to underst charity & how we can be happy when sharing wit other/able to help others in need…
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sssdarlings:
We took our dd to her favourite restaurant which she enjoyed very much. We also gave a gift card from her fave shopping place- Diva's for her to shop to her heart's content.
Oh, it was surprise lunch for her. We got her cousins to take her to the mall with her fave restaurant. I got her younger bros to wait at the entrance with birthday balloons and surprise her. I had invited our close relatives to share celebration and the look on her face was priceless... ;D
Our dd does not have those gadgets mentioned, I think she can wait some more years... I now prefer to present with experiences than stuff!
Memories last longer than material things- imho
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orangetommy:
I do agree with orangetommy. There is no better gift than the opening of one's eyes to the harsh reality of the real world. A simple trip to the nearest orphanage or old folks' home will help to put in perspective her life as compared with that led by many others who are not as fortunate as herself. If anything, it will help her appreciate her 12 years a lot more than would an iPad.
She's 12. She shouldn't be dictating what is and what isn't an important birthday. And what is she doing with all the gadgets anyway - apart for the Wii it sounds like she is a businessman!lingyongwah:
My daughter's 12th birthday is fast approaching and I'm desperately thinking of something to get her. She said to me the other day...\"12th birthdays are very important, like the Chinese calendar, its one cycle. So present must be something special also ok?\"
She's not into dolls etc. She's quite athletic (plays badminton), and has all gadgets, such as iPhone 4, Wii, laptop etc.
Would appreciate any ideas you may have.
Thanks in advance.
Take her somewhere where she can be a child. An adventure playground, a waterpark, rock climbing as someone suggested. There is plenty of time in life for material consumer goods. Give her a birthday that she wont forget, not something that will get obsolete and end up on a mound somewhere in West Africa! -
ChiefKiasu:
I do agree with orangetommy. There is no better gift than the opening of one's eyes to the harsh reality of the real world. A simple trip to the nearest orphanage or old folks' home will help to put in perspective her life as compared with that led by many others who are not as fortunate as herself. If anything, it will help her appreciate her 12 years a lot more than would an iPad.[/quote]Its only appreciated and worthwhile if the person is receptive towards such meaningful and intangible gifts. It becomes sincere when the person requests such gifting instead of being imposed on. There are plenty of other times to be charitable, a birthday is a very special day, regardless of cycle or what not.... a celebration of oneself. May sound selfish, but we tend to encourage self-centredness on birthdays ;)) [You cant love others if you dont love yourself;]
She's 12. She shouldn't be dictating what is and what isn't an important birthday. And what is she doing with all the gadgets anyway - apart for the Wii it sounds like she is a businessman!orangetommy:
[quote=\"lingyongwah\"]My daughter's 12th birthday is fast approaching and I'm desperately thinking of something to get her. She said to me the other day...\"12th birthdays are very important, like the Chinese calendar, its one cycle. So present must be something special also ok?\"
She's not into dolls etc. She's quite athletic (plays badminton), and has all gadgets, such as iPhone 4, Wii, laptop etc.
Would appreciate any ideas you may have.
Thanks in advance.
Take her somewhere where she can be a child. An adventure playground, a waterpark, rock climbing as someone suggested. There is plenty of time in life for material consumer goods. Give her a birthday that she wont forget, not something that will get obsolete and end up on a mound somewhere in West Africa! -
IpAD2. She is going to love you for it.
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matrix0405:
IpAD2. She is going to love you for it.
Yes , surely.
atleast till Ipad3 comes along
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