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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 ...
What Do 5Th Grade Boys Like??
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on December 2, 2008
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I would like to purchase a christmas gift for my son's 5th grade reading buddy. He is very kind and patient with my son. I was thinking of something under $15.00, bu...
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- For Reading Buddies, I have always gotten them Border's gift cards...
- It would be helpful to ask your son what he knows about this boy. If it's a typical dynamic, your son is probably fascinated by the lad and probably knows a great dea...
- Hi J., I have a 5th grade son and he likes the book series "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" he also liked the book "The Kid Who Ran for President" and I believe those books wer...
How Can I Change My 4 Year Old's Attitude
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on April 21, 2009
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My son is 4 years old and for the longest time I have had issues with his behavior. Some days are better than others but for the must part my son has to argue with me...
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- Hi B., My take is a little different, but maybe this will work for you. I have a 3-1/2 year old son. If he acts up, I discipline him, but I also let his dad know o...
- B., Just letting you know that your not the only one! My 4 year old son can make me feel like a bad mom. My 12 yr old daughter was never this defiant & rude. Hone...
- So, to rest your mind a little, the reason your son is cooperative with the teacher (and probably his aunt) and not you is because at school he has no reason to believ...
Family with Autistic Child
Asked by B.T. from Lansing
on April 15, 2008
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A family at my children's school suffered a fire over the weekend that destroyed their home. Their 5 yr old son is autistic so you can probably imagine how having his ...
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- I spoke with my friend who has a 7 yr. old autistic son, she suggested a gift card to Target, Meijer or Walmart. It is hard to know what his likes/dislikes are curre...
- The other advice that you got was excelent! My Nephew is autistic and each child has thier own "thing". I would talk to his teach and see what it is that he likes. ...
- B., I can not imagine!! I have two autistic kids. See if you can talk to his teachers to see what he is in to. LIke Legos, trains, dinosaurs etc. Also if he needs ...
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...
Any Clothing Re-sales?
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on August 30, 2010
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Hi Ladies, do you know of any upcoming Fall/Winter clothing re-sales? I know DuPage Mothers & More has one in Sept. but not sure of any others. Let me know. Thanks!!
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- Parents Who Care has a Fall Resale on Saturday, September 18 at the Hoffman Estates Park District Ice Arena and Community Center, located at 1685 W. Higgins Rd in Hoff...
- St. Isidore School in Bloomingdale has one on Sept. 17 &18. They are full as far as sellers go, but if you're looking to shop, it's a great sale (try to get there ear...
- Epiphany Lutheran Church in Elmhurst has their clothing re-sale on Fri. 9/17 and Sat. 9/18 - great stuff!
1St Birthday Gift
Asked by S.A. from Lansing
on July 28, 2008
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Hello everyone! One of my good friends has a little boy who is turning 1 next month. I wanted to get him a unique and special birthday gift but haven't found anythin...
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- Maybe a personalized toddler towel or a new outfit. A toy that your kids loved at that age. A new book, or his sized fork and spoons.
- Wooden blocks, wooden toys or books! My son loves his books-even at age 1. I am a new Barefoot Books Stallholder and I would recommend one of our Books with a Singal...
- I agree with the monogrammed stuff. All of my girlfriends have gotten each other's kids the duffel bags, backpacks lunchbags and luggage with their names on them from...
Need Help Organizing Toys
Asked by A.S. from Cincinnati
on September 9, 2009
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my daughter just turned 2 this weekend and I have been trying to figure out how to grganize her toys (expecually with all the new stuff she got). she does have one of...
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- I have always liked the clear plastic storage units with drawers. You can use one drawer for doll clothes; one for books or puzzles; one for Little People, etc. They...
- We just get rid of alot of the toys our daughters don't play with within a certain amount of time. Like say if they don't play with something within a couple of months...
- You can box up half of the toys and then change them back in about 6 months. That can help with the clutter. Anything that she is really too old to still be playing wi...
7 1/2 Mo Old screaching/screaming....depends on Who You Ask?!
Asked by S.R. from Nashville
on October 17, 2008
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I have 2 young boys...the oldest will be 2 in Dec and the other just turned 7 1/2 months. I have always said that my youngest was more like my husband...quiet, laid b...
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- Try wearing earplugs. Really. They'll help you cope with the noise, while you figure out the reason for it.
- S., It very well could be the teeth. Try to find Chamomilla, it is for teething and irritability. I buy the Hyland's brand off the internet. I have been giving i...
- My youngest (almost 1 yr) has had that ear piercing screech since birth. He has never cried, he screams. Since yours is a new thing, it could very well be teething. Or...
Toys for 21 Month Old Boy
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on November 17, 2009
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I have no idea what to get my VERY active 21 month old boy for Christmas. He already has balls, cars/trucks, an indoor climber/slide and tent, and a kitchen (his siste...
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- A boy doll is an idea as well as masculine dress-up clothes. You don't need to spend a lot on a toddler. As a Christian, you might check Christian bookstores or the ...
- My nephew loves his fire fighter and doctor costumes...a dr's kit is fun, too. For books: Cars, Trucks and Things that Go (by Richard Scarry) Mike Mulligan and ...
- Hi A., Since your little guy likes to dress up - how about boy dress ups?? I just saw several things at Meijer today: fire fighter, carpenter, doctor, to name a fe...
