Birthday gifts for 5-year-old girl? Reader Q&A

I need a birthday gift idea for my soon-to-be 5-year-old daughter. She has tons of Barbies, tons of clothes - she is a girly girl and loves all things to do with painting nails, wearing girly stuff. I feel like we have way too many toys and clothes. What else is new and fun for a 5-year-old girl? -Laurinda I have two basic categories for kids who already have a lot of toys: consumable/craft gifts and games that inspire imagination, and then toys get them outside and active--and can hopefully be stored in the garage. Oh, make that three categories if you include LEGO and building toys. Because as much as I hate to step on them, I adore LEGO for the creativity it unleashes in my kids.  For the best gift ideas for 5 year olds, click over to our guide to the coolest birthday gifts for 5 year olds in our Ultimate Birthday Gift Guide, which we update every year. You'll find so many options!