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[1grandma]

 When I was 10 yrs old, I got my first (and only) Barbie doll.  Loved it.  I played by the hour with it.

[scrapaholic]

 Thanks for the ideas, I have to put something for an 11 year old girl that helps me too.

[Queen Mum]

 Just because Marley has a sad ending doesn't mean it won't be a good movie to watch.    Especially if she wants to be a vet - but then, I haven't seen the movie.

Other movies might be good.

Hair goodies: Barrettes, head bands

A cute  t-shirt

Bracelet or necklace

fun socks or slippers

[Renee]

 What about some movie tickets to see the new Hannah Montana movie?

[terri04]

 gift cards from target, walmart type stores so she can shop with her own money.  and of course, candy & gum

[DN in MN]

My Bf's girls are 10 and 8 and they love Marley and Me. They also love webkins

[Janell]

 I am sure that whatever you give her she is going to LOVE!  Maybe I am way off but kids just love being thought of too!  You are so thoughtful and I am sure she will be spoiled rotten and much loved from you!!!

[lilkoala3]

 I agree with Pam - shoot her mom an email or give her a phone call to find out what she'll like. 

[AlwaysHappy]

 Ok cherries, I first of all want to thank all of you for the great ideas.  Here is what I ended up with.  I called her mom and asked her about the Marley & Me movie.  She thought that would be a wonderful idea.  The ending is bitter sweet because although Marley passes on, a new puppy is brought into the family.  I got her the Marley & Me movie, a little girls scrapbooking kit that has all the stuff she needs to make a scrapbook (album, papers, embelishments, glue stick, etc. (150 pieces in all).   I printed off some pics for her to use in her book.  I got her some little colored braclets with rings to match, a book of stickers (flowers and bugs), some hair clips, lip gloss, a bright pink shiny notebook with hearts on it, a writing pin with this cute little rabbit on top that lights up when you press down on the pin, some pastel m&m's, pretzels with white almond bark and sprinkles.  My daughter is getting her a big soft stuffed bunny to sleep with.  Darn it, I didn't take a pic and the basket has already been picked up by my son.  I'll see if he will take the pic and email it to me.  Anyway, I took a combination of your ideas and came up with a really cute basket for her.  Oh and I forgot to mention, instead of the traditional basket, it was more like a big shopping bag made of pink felt with a cute little design on the outside.   I'm loving this whole grandma thing!  I'm going to be an amazing granny.  LOL It's so nice to have a young child in our lives again.  I'm truly blessed.