Q&A for How to Decide What You Want for Your Birthday

It's okay! You're still a child, not yet a teen. Enjoy this phase. Ask for anything you want for your birthday (within reason), even if it seems immature. Have fun!

Tell them that it's OK if they do not have enough money for a huge gift, and ask them if they could maybe take you to a free beach or on a hike if it's the summer. If it's in the winter, you could all watch a movie of your choice, with your choice of snacks. You could also get really creative, and ask for favors, such as a family member does your laundry or chores for your birthday month.

Chill with your family on your birthday, and maybe hang out with your friends the next day or on the weekend before or after your birthday.

It alright, if it's within the budget of the people you're asking from. However, in general it's best to stay humble and ask for things that you really need. Also, not all great products are pricey -- there are many cheaper alternatives to products that do just as good as the pricier ones, if not better.

You may put as many things as you want on your list, but it doesn't mean you will get them.

You could ask for some money toward the thing you want, and once you've collected enough money, you can buy it yourself. Or you can think of something less pricey the person could buy you.

Maybe ask for a drive tour, a visit to a beach or a hike in some local woods. Spending time together is far better than accumulating more stuff.

Yes it is fine, but some people don't like to give money, so it is good to have a few back up gifts for those people. Or ask for a gift card -- this is like money but more personal so people might be more willing to give this.

If your birthday is in the summer, then picnic parties and beach parties can be fun and so are swimming parties or just staying in for a sleepover. You could theme a sleepover, so that everyone comes dressed in a certain way or gives a themed present. Interesting games can be found all over the internet. A really funny game is where you are blindfolded and you have to move cotton wool balls from one bowl to another with a large spoon; this is funny because the person cannot tell whether they are carrying a cotton wool ball or not.

Don't stress out about getting gifts. Start thinking about what you want now.

Read How to Self Publish a Book for some helpful ideas. You could include a dedication for your birthday, or a birthday poem, as wished.

if your family gave you a return address or receipt, then you can return and exchange the gift. Don't tell the gift giver unless they ask or it might hurt their feelings. If you don't have the ability to return or exchange it, you could try selling it or giving it to a friend.

You could see if there is a trampoline park near your house and ask for a pass to go there. Maybe ask for a "movie basket" - popcorn, your favorite movie, candy, etc and have a party with your friends. Asking for a poster or a new backpack or game is also an option.

Make a list of your hobbies. Which ones do you like best? Do you already have lots of stuff for one hobby, but not much for another? Try to rank them. If you're having a party, maybe choose something that would be fun for everyone. Narrow your list down until you have 2-3 choices and then discuss it with your parents.

Surf the web and try to find products that catch your eye.

Shopping with your friends could be fun. Go to the mall and try on clothes, buy shoes and go to chocolate shops. If you are more sporty, go to a sports game or, if you have a bigger budget, ask to meet your sporting hero.

You could ask for a gift card, or check your art supplies to see if you're running low on anything. If you are a painter, you can never have enough paint and canvases. If you like to draw, ask for more markers, colored pencils, or crayons.

Art supplies, books, and DIY kits are all good options. It depends on the gender and what the child likes. Stop by your local dollar store and look at cheap makeup supplies, board games, action figures, etc.

It's okay, as long as you're not asking someone who doesn't really use the internet. As for 'a lot of things', it's fine to share a lot of things you would like (and may be helpful in case someone can't find or can't afford a specific thing - then they can get another), but don't demand that you actually get all of them.

You can ask for whatever you want, but it doesn't mean you will get it.

Ask for a $25 giftcard to your favorite store. $25 will cover most items, then, when you find something at that store that you want, buy it!

It Is Ok to ask for a drawing tablet, but you may want to ask for a few smaller things, too, just in case.

It should be something nice but not too expensive. You could ask for a new device, video games, books that you've been wanting to read, etc. There are many choices.

Sure! I would talk to your parents about it ahead of time though so they won't be surprised by your request.

Yes, it will.

Think about the things you like to do and make a list of items related to those things.

You can ask for books, candy or games.

Try searching "birthday/Christmas present ideas for (insert gender and age here)." Then just browse the websites that come up. There's bound to be something there for you!

You can just bring it up in casual conversation. Check out prices online first so you can give them an idea of how much they cost when you tell them. Most likely you'll be able to find a used or refurbished model that isn't too expensive.

Yes, you can.