Here it is. That magical time of the year when swing-like tunes fill the air and the smell of cookies fill your kitchen (and certainly fill your stomach). I’ve noticed a lot has changed over the past ten-or-so years. Although the trend of creating a Christmas wish list hasn’t ever changed, the trend of the things put on that list sure have. As my mom would say, here’s the somewhat hilarious list of what every little girl wanted for Christmas “back in the day.”
1. Razor Scooter
Whether you wanted one with pom-poms out the handles or you wanted to keep it classic, you could shred on those! I took mine everywhere with me. Even better knowing it folds up! Also, don’t forget about the list of sick tricks you could pull on a Razor. Endless competitions with my neighbor friends, endless fun.
2. Zhu Zhu Pets
Mom wouldn’t let you get a real pet? All you needed to do was ask for one of these bad boys! Cheap and entertaining, Zhu Zhu pets came in many different colors and designs so you could get your very own, personalized pet.
3. Moon Shoes
Just as high as you could bounce on these things, these topped my Christmas wish list! Dreams came true when you strapped on these block shoes. In a matter of seconds, you could go from bored to jumping for joy anywhere and anytime you want!
4. Nintendo DS
An intelligent improvement to the Gameboy, the Nintendo DS operated with not only one screen but two!
5. Skip-It
Aka a great way for Mom to get you outside.
6. Heelys
Dangerous but oh so exciting. You knew the rebellious kids at school when you’d see them roll down the hallways in their Heelys when all teachers made it clear that Heelys weren’t allowed to be used!
7. Hair Color Chalk
No one showed us bright hair color better than Avril Lavigne.
8. Robotic Dog Speaker
I don’t know why but this was a thing. Didn’t last long, but it definitely hit a lot of homes one select Christmas.
9. SingStar Playstation Game
What better way to challenge your friends to see who’s the better singer? With all the songs you could find on this game, someone in my house must have been annoyed from all the noise being projected through those cord-attached microphones.
10. Scoobie String
Keychains, bracelets and any shape imaginable… name it and I could make it!
11. Dance Dance Revolution Mat
What. A. Workout.
12. Furby
One word to describe these fury friends: CREEPY.
13. Claire’s Makeup Set
Makeup to little girls is very different than the world’s idea of makeup. Don’t believe me? Look at one of these makeup sets with 50 different assorted eyeshadows and see what I’m talking about.
14. Tamagotchi
Not only could you take care of the little digital pet you were given upon your Tamagotchi device, but you could also accidentally (or purposely I suppose) kill your Tamagotchi pet. Say what? Best way to teach children responsibility!
15. Floam
If only Bill Nye the Science Guy did an episode on the making of Floam, it would have been an even bigger thing! Still cool though.
16. Etch A Sketch
If you messed up, you were screwed.
17. Easy Bake Oven
Looks sweet and better yet, made sweets! However, the Easy Bake Oven wasn’t so sweet when you learned the process of cleaning up after baking.
