Gym Sisters?

[AmyCollins]

My dd 5 year old, L3 just received her 1st "Gym sister" an 11 yr old, L6. we are asked to give them small gifts through out the year and attend one of their meets, etc.
what are good gifts/ what would your DD like? Any suggestion would be great
thanks

Got her a back of gum and some candy to put in her cubbie tomorrow at practice?! I don't think they should be expensive gifts....
what do 11 year olds like? i have no idea! my dd (5) still watches Dora the Explorer LOL
AMY

[gymmomntc2e6]

How about some hair scrunchies or cute clips?

nail polish, cute flip flops?

[AmyCollins]

like the flip flop idea, maybe i can sneak around and see what size she wears!

[bogwoppit]

You can buy gymnastics pins online, they are quite inexpensive, our big girls like them.

[AmyCollins]

yeah, i've seen those but did not know if the bigger girls liked them. thanks for telling me they do!!
I sent a question and answer sheet to her about my DD. my dd is very shy and will not say much to her. I am hoping if she knows some things about my DD she can get her to talking. once she warms up to people she doesn't shut up but it takes a while.

[Monkeygirlsmom]

water bottles are a good one too.
if you go to Limited too or Justice you can find fun little things that do not cost myuch at all.
good luck the gym sisters sounds fun.

[bogwoppit]

I am sure having a big sister will make her gym experience all that more fun. It is a great idea. You could also have your little one make something for her, maybe a picture or some cookies. My 11 year old just loves the cute little ones at the gym and loves it when they give her stuff they have made.

[flippymonkeysmom]

I was going to suggest what bog said. My dd just loves when the little ones make things for her - she thinks it is so cute and actually has a scrap book she keeps all the things in. Other than that scrunchies are definitely good. Also find out if her "big sister" has a favorite animal or anything - you could do little gifts having to do with that. Dollar Tree is the best also - there is always tons of fun stuff there.

[msl529]

If you have a Target store nearby, it is an easy way to pick up a bunch of stuff all at once. Then your DD can give the gifts over a period of time and you are not running out & making multiple trips for small items.

My DD is 12 and has had several gym buddies over the years. She loves it!

She enjoys receiving gift cards in small amounts (Jamba Juice, i-Tunes, Claire's), little stuffed animals, candy, hand-made posters/cards, scarves, socks, any 'beauty-related' item, picture frames, stickers, fun pens/pencils....I could go on, but hopefully this gives you an idea.

Good luck & have fun!

[AmyCollins]

All great ideas!!! thanks TONS! I just wanted to make sure I was thinking the right things for an 11 year old! y'all are the BEST!!