Well, books are always safe to get. I got my daughter all of the Lemony Snicket books and I enjoyed reading them to her, it was great. This year I may get her all of the Narnia books.

Another toy I always get her is "American Girl" dolls, they are tastefully done, and beautiful. She loves them. Not only that, they come with all the stuff in boxes and I don't have to fight people in Malls to find them. :-)

I think this year I may get her a Nintendo DS since they seem to have a lot of fun little pet games and brain games she could play while we drive to see my family (which is about a 400 mile drive).