Backpack: Meijer
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Backpack Dilemma
Asked by D.M. from Detroit
on August 3, 2008
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Ahhhhh! The choices are endless!! What do you all feel about the backpack issue. Most kids I know get a new one every year with the current superhero of choice. Howeve...
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- When they are young K-2, I let them pick out the character backpacks. One thing is that they are sometimes smaller and they can't carry 20 pounds. The other things i...
- I am doing the same this year so don't feel bad. My son is going into 2nd grade but he had a plain backpack last year and didn't seem to mind. This year I want to get ...
- Well, none of my children's backpacks have ever made it through a school year so far (my oldest is going into 4th grade), so I say go for the spiderman. And then appar...
Looking for Kid-Friendly Back-packs
Asked by C.S. from Detroit
on August 29, 2008
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Hi Moms
Does anyone know where I can find Kid-Friendly, PVC Free, or Eco Friendly Back-Packs
for my 6 year old daughter. I have looked at various stores... Meijer, D...
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- Does Whole Foods have anything? Tree City Diapers in Ann Arbor had some cute ones. You can also get them online they have a website. what about searching out a ...
- I've only done searching online... But I know that Whole Foods carries some lead-free/PVC-free lunch bags (I'm not sure about backpacks but I would assume they carry ...
- I am not sure of the content but we have always bought our 6 kids Lands end or llBean back packs. They are a bit pricey but our oldest son is about to start high schoo...
Backpacks & Lunchboxes
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on July 7, 2010
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Hi Mamas! I'm trying to get a "jump start" on prepping my DD who will start Kindergarten at the end of August. I wanted to ask your opinions as to whether its worth th...
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- I have 2 of my kids in school already...1 going into 4th grade and the other going into 1st grade, so my advice comes from experience. Go with the cheaper ones. They...
- Hello, I would try- The Lunchbots- to hold the actual food. They are safe unlike some that you would find in stores. You can order them online, or at certain stores de...
- My daughter just finished kindergarten and her Disney Princess backpack will not survive another year as it practically has holes in the bottom. I got it very inexpen...
Pencils: Good Ones
Asked by D.N. from Chicago
on August 5, 2009
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Every year I get pencils for my kids and they are garbage. You sharpen them and they break. This year I want something better. They are supposed to each take a 24 p...
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- D., I agree with you that there is some real junk out there. It has been my experience that the "pretty" pencils - pictures, foil, etc. are usually cheap and not w...
- I was at Meijer today and they had the Dixon Ticonderoga pencils. A package of ten was $1.99.
- You should absolutely buy the Dixon Ticonderoga pencils. They are worth the money. They may cost a little more to start out with, but in the end they last a lot longer.
What to Get My 16 Year Old for Her Road Trip
Asked by A.F. from Detroit
on April 16, 2009
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My Daughter is 16 and she is going on a mission trip in june and she is traveling for about 9 hours the first day to get there. She will be traveling with other teens ...
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- Hi A., How about coloring books and crayons? Even this age will enjoy them when they are bored! They can even rip out pages to share. You can also buy packages of col...
- Books that fit her age group, Stormie Omaritian who wrote "Power of a Praying Wife" also has "Power of a Praying Teen" that I purchased for my newphew. Also, magazine...
- we always had a great Battleship game going. You can make them on your own graph paper. it's a great 2 person game. if you want details, email me.
Need Recommendations for Best Toy Organization System!
Asked by L.W. from Detroit
on December 26, 2009
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I am going to go out and buy something to organize the piles of toys we have accumulated in our house over the last 4 years - after a good "purge" of course. The Chri...
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- Hi L., I use to use the colorful bins that sit in the wooden rack they come with. I'm sorry, I don't have a name for it, but they sell them @ Target. Primary colors f...
- am just useing a book shelf and samll totes for the small thing like paints, crayons,cars ect. then one a little bigger ones for the bigger things its working very we...
- I use this one: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2904288 It has 16 bins, while the normal size one only has 12 bins. It holds alot! If you have alot ...
Should I Get Double Stroller?
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on June 23, 2010
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I recently asked a question about recommendations on a travel system for my 3rd baby girl due Oct 23rd......but I've been thinking....Should I be getting a double stro...
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- I have 3 boys - 4, 2.5, and 9 months. We have a double stroller, and it works well for us. My advice to those seeking some input is: what are your needs for a double...
- Hi A.- I hated using double stroller, they are just too bulky. With your middle child being 2 at the birth, by the time you're young one is 6 months, your middle w...
- I think a double stroller would be a great idea. When my son was two he always wanted to be in a stroller. As for what kinds Im not going to be of much help. I had ...
Mom of 2 Little Ones Looking for Maintaining the Home Advice!
Asked by B.C. from Cleveland
on June 2, 2009
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I am a mom of two beautiful little boys ages 1 and 3. I am home most of the time but do work part-time evenings. I am having trouble just keeping up with day to day ...
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- I can relate to your situation very well. I highly recommend flylady.net. She helps me keep up with the actual cleaning of my house. The toys are a constant battle,...
- i love the Flylady. She has changed my life
- I highly recommend Flylady.com . This website helps you with daily and weekly plans to keep up with housework, while still taking care of yourself and your family. I...
New Dog
Asked by C. from Chicago
on February 10, 2008
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Hi,
Well we just lost our 8 year old beagle just over two weeks ago due to a illness and we got a call Thursday from my brother who is looking for a new home for th...
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- Hi there, C.. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your beagle. We have a 5-month-old pug, who also needs a lot of attention and has loads of energy. Our vet recomm...
- Ive heard barkbusters.com is a good training company. For treats and toys, rawhides are not good for dogs. Real bones from the butcher are better. You can get them ...
- HI C.... NOt sure where you live but if you are near Lockport.....give Peggy Moran a call. Here is her website. http://www.dogimprovement.com/about.html She is f...
