15 Gift Ideas For Girls Ages 7-11

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I have 3 rambunctious beautiful little girls so you can trust me on these products! We also attend many birthday parties. These are things I have purchased for my daughters or for their friends! Or gifts they have received that I truly loved! Let me know your thoughts below which ones are your favorites!

Air Dry Clay

Perfect activity to get your kids off those screens. This is the perfect gift for that crafty girl who has a vivid imagination.

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2. Air Dry Clay KITS

Same as above but in kit form (personally my preference). We were introduced to these on a lake camping trip and my friend just gave all the kids a clay kit. Perfect for party favors or a girls sleepover.

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3. Butter SQUISHY

Why the girls are obsessed with this butter squishy I’m not sure maybe because butter is so delicious but this is a fan favorite!

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4. Budget Binder

Believe it or not having a budget binder is so exciting for them! My girls get an allowance every Saturday and I always give their allowance in one dollar bills. In this binder, they have multiple envelopes that you can organize in categories like savings, personal, food, etc. this is a great gift to begin to teach your daughter how to save and have a positive relationship with money.

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5. Warriors CATS Graphic Novels

This is for the girl that loves reading, graphic novels! She loves adventure, and animals! My daughter read this whole series in just a few days! She loved these books so much!

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6. Make Up Bag With Their Initial

Truthfully, this bag can be used for anything make up, stickers, trinkets, whatever they like! It’s such a cute bag. They will love it. This was a gift we got for one of their friends.

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7. Checkered Duffle Bag

Our family does a lot of camping and my girls also enjoy sleepovers! These bags have been so perfect for our trips! Each of my kids have one of these bags, and I have gifted these bags to others. They are the perfect size, so cute, and helps everyone to just be a little more organized!

They have other colors too!

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8. Play- Doh Slime

I promise you this is a slime pack you will approve of! It’s not messy except I will say the foam slime can make a little mess, but nothing is overall sticky that will leave you wanting to pull your hair out. This is a great sensory item as well. (Even toddler little brothers will enjoy this activity with big sister)

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9. Face Masks

I’m not sure what the obsession with skin care is with girls right now, but they are obsessed with skin care! This is the perfect add-in for a spa gift basket!

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10. Clay Beads Bracelet Making Kit

My daughter really got into making bracelets this past year and it was so fun to watch her make bracelets for all of her best friends. Her creativity will really come through with all the colors and beads. Great for the shy girls.

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11. Oversized Sweater

These girls know that comfort is where it’s at! My girls all have this sweater and have worn it multiple times!

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12. Electric Scooter

A little bit more on the pricey side. This was a gift from their grandma. However, this will get your kids playing outside more, my girls are constantly requesting to go to the park because of these!

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13. Vinyl Stickers

Kids in general just love stickers. My daughters loved these decals. You can put them on their tablets, on the walls, on their dressers, they peel off easily and don’t make a mess. Also, they are super adorable!

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14. Graphic Shirt

This was a gift we got for my daughter’s best friend. She loves capybara and says Bruh all the time she loved this shirt so much! sometimes girls just want a shirt with their favorite creature or animal on it.

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15. Digital Microscope

Perfect for the very curious girl! My daughters love these digital microscopes. They have look at bugs, hair, their skin, all sorts of fun things! Something the whole family will enjoy truly!

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Hope some of these ideas help or inspired you in some way! Happy shopping for the little girls that we love! 💗

You Are You Hang Out With – Your Circle Should Inspire You, Not Drain You

September 16, 2025 The Wild Gems2 Comments

“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – Unknown

Who we spend time with shapes how we think, speak, and act. The people closest to us leave quiet fingerprints on our soul. Their words, habits, and outlook slowly weave into our own. When someone’s anger, negativity, or chaos becomes a regular soundtrack in your life, it slowly rewires your responses. That’s not just theory , it’s practical wiring: we pick up habits, tones, and rhythms from the people around us.

This truth isn’t about cutting people off in cruelty. It’s about wisdom; a guardrail for the heart. Protecting your peace allows you to become the person you are called to be. Sometimes that means creating distance from those who stir drama, and sometimes it means setting different boundaries for your own good.

Like trees sharing roots beneath the soil, we are more connected to those around us than we realize. That’s why boundaries are an act of love; for yourself, for your family, and even for the other person. Enabling unhealthy patterns rarely helps anyone heal.

Practical Steps

• Notice whose emotional tone you carry home. Set a gentle boundary (shorter visits, later pick-ups, less sharing).

• Choose circle-keepers who model what you want to become.

• Offer compassion from a distance: pray for people you can’t be close to right now.

The Sonoran Sea Resort In Mexico (Fathers Day Weekend)

June 21, 2022June 23, 2022 The Wild GemsLeave a comment

This Fathers Day Weekend we celebrated in one of our favorite places; Puerto Penasco, aka “Rocky Point, Mexico!” Our family absolutely loves it here! For obvious reasons! The food, the locals, the vendors, it’s a vibe for sure. And the water is just perfect! It’s always difficult to leave too.

We usually stay at the RV park (which we love) especially when we get lucky with beach front views. However this time around my husbands god sister suggested we join her and some of her friends at their favorite place to stay; The Sonoran Sea Resort. She made the reservation, we chipped in our part, and check it out! Here’s a few pictures from our trip. A memorable one for sure.

When I asked the girls what their favorite part of the whole trip was, they all replied with “the pool!” Oh wait, the littlest one said first, “the beach.” Lol

As much as I enjoyed the pool, my husband and I love both just sitting in our low beach chairs, admiring the ocean views under our little blue umbrella, and eating goodies from the vendors. My Husband gets this mango drink, and I really enjoy sharing Pina coladas with the girls.

Oh! And eating the best burritos ever! You can usually always find someone in the morning selling them. You also gotta try the empanadas.

I have so much respect for the locals/vendors. They work incredibly hard, sometimes there’s even kids selling stuff. They are the heart and soul and are really what make every trip memorable. Their kindness and gratitude is truly something special.

Thank you Rocky Point!

Balcony View on the 9th floor. Look at that water!

The pool on the right is more of a family pool with a small water slide. The pool on the left had a swim up bar. Played such great music, everyone was singing along!

The little beauties got their hair braided.

A little cloudy this day but still so much fun.

Pina Coladas. So yummy! Virgin of course!

I even got my hair done. Butt I don’t think I’ll do it again! It kinda hurts lol!

Overall, would definitely stay here again and recommend! 🙂

Fall Wines And The Perfect Pairings That Go With Them

September 4, 2019August 24, 2021 The Wild Gems1 Comment

“Every empty bottle is filled with a great story”

-unknown

Fall is here!

Time to start planning those Fall social events and family/friend gatherings! A time to reminisce, laugh, story tell, and mingle!

Who’s excited for the season!!

If you enjoy hosting parties and enjoy wine this is the post for you. Take a look at these perfect Fall Wines and these tasty foods that compliment them perfectly!

Below are 4 Fall wines and the perfect pairings for them to make it easier for your planning.

Fall Wines And The Perfect Pairings That Go With Them

Merlot

Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Grilled Steak
Roasted chicken
Grilled Lamb Chops
Caprese Salad
Caesar Salad
Mushrooms (add to a salad, a sauce, or a side)
Mashed potatoes
Macaroni and cheese
Brussels sprouts with bacon
Pasta
Gouda and cheddar cheese

Pinot Noir

Salmon
Tuna
Glazed Ham
Grilled asparagus
Pulled pork
Pasta
Roasted chicken
Casseroles
Stews
Pizza
Cheeseburgers
Duck

Sparkling Wine

Shrimp
Fried calamari
Buttered popcorn
Stuffed mushrooms
Fruit based desserts
Smoked salmon
Oysters
Sushi
Asparagus
Almonds

Unoaked Chardonnay

Pasta in a creamy sauce
Creamy vegetable soups
Chicken
Crab
Grilled fish
Butternut squash
Pumpkin
Corn
Crab Cakes
Fried Chicken
Turkey

If you really LOVE Fall check out this list FALL MUST DO’S list! Click on the link below.

15 MUST DO’S For A Memorable FALL – The Best Season