Holiday: Puppets
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Panicing About Christmas Time Already.
Asked by T.B. from San Francisco
on October 20, 2009
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I'm trying to think of presents for my 3 year old son. I'm glad he's not at an age of Wei's or Guitar Hero's just yet. My husband has been unemployed for about 6 mon...
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- Girl, I have soooooo been there and mine are 16 and 20. First, keep in mind that now is the time to start stressing the true meaning of Christmas to your son. Whethe...
- I just wanted to add that I recently found that Ross has a toy section- and the toys are pretty cheap. My friends two sons love Spiderman, and I found some Spiderman ...
- Sacred Heart is located on Alma Avenue/South First Street. I do not know thier phone number. You can phone them as they do alot for children at Christmas. They also ...
How to Make Christmas Gifts on a Tight Budget
Asked by V.D. from Salt Lake City
on November 12, 2010
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This year is going to be tough doing chrismas presents. With my husband going to school we don't have extra money to spend this year on Christmas presents. Our famil...
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- When I was a kid we made ornaments from flour, water, and elmer's glue and painted them. I don't have my Mom's recipe at the moment, but found some similar recipes on...
- Those knot tied blankets are great for anyone (the fleece ones that you just cut and knot together) and as for your girls, maybe instead of making things for them, you...
- If the three year old is starting to play kitchen at all, you could make felt food. I have seen some with light stuffing and it looks fairly easy and would not require...
Arts and Crafts
Asked by J.L. from Boston
on November 3, 2008
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Hi,
I am wondering if anyone has any good ideas for arts and crafts. I am looking specifically for Thanksgiving arts and crafts for my 3 and maybe my 1 year old. I ...
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- I love Oriental Trading for crafts -- although many would be tough for a 3-yr old. For Thanksgiving I like to make handprint turkeys -- trace the child's hands and ...
- My daughter's first grade teacher recommends the magazine FamilyFun because of its wonderful crafts. I haven't finished the November issue yet, but ideas include a tur...
- The best crafts that i have come up with for my 21 month old and my 3 year old have come from the website DLK paper crafts. (these crafts are all 100% FREE) http://ww...
Moms and Providers--What Is Your Favorite Craft/project to Do with the Kids?
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on April 8, 2010
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Hello there! Lets help eachother out moms--I am a provider to a small group of kids and also a mom. I am always trying to do some fun projects/crafts with the kids to...
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- *Painting with pudding *Going on a nature walk and taking the items to make a collage or picture *Anything to do with holidays - for Arbor Day, plant a tree, for...
- Next winter try "snow molds and sculptures". Find a bunch of cake, cupcake, and cookie molds and fill them with water and set them outside to freeze. To "decorate" t...
- I think you pretty much have everything down packed. My daughter since she was little liked puzzles. I did almost everything you are doing. My boys like coloring an...
Looking for the Best Reading System for Our 2.5 Year Old
Asked by K.B. from San Francisco
on November 6, 2009
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Hi Mamas! We are interested in buying our 2.5 year old son a reading system for Christmas. He has a wonderful vocabulary and his speech is very advanced for his age. I...
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- You're doing an awesome job by reading to your child! It is a wonderful way to develop reading skills as well as spending quality time with your son. I have the My ...
- We just got a TAG regular book reader (not the Junior one) for our 2.75 year old. I was worried that he wouldn't be able to use it, but I showed him 1 time and he was...
- I love all the LeapFrog products. I'm not sure if they are really a reading program though, more of fun reading activities. We were given a leap pad when my twins we...
Games to Play at Fundraiser
Asked by E.T. from Tampa
on June 7, 2007
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I am in need of some quick and easy games to play or a place to et cheap prizes
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- Hi E.! I have a 2 and a 4 year old (girls). They love gluing and painting and we try to get them involved in crafts several times a week. I just did a great craft with...
- The various Dollar Trees/Dollar stores as well as the $1 section at Target are great places to find prizes for kids and teens too. Good luck!
- We just did this craft this past week at Vacatiom Bible School and it captivated everyone from 4-11. Lots of kids decided to give them as gifts to their Dads for Fath...
Activities for Toddlers?
Asked by A.O. from Eugene
on November 20, 2006
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My kids are three and 15 months. I need to plan some activities for them to do. My house is small so nothing messy and I really dont have ant ideas for the kids. We ha...
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- Where do you live? There are tons of classes at the community centers and are you part of a Mom's group? Im with different moms almost every day from different groups.
- Read them stories, color with crayons, build with blocks.
- hey there...i have a 4 year old and the last year we've been working on workbooks...there are so many different kinds out there for almost any age. another thing...if ...
Art Projects for Almost 2 Year Old Boy
Asked by S.M. from Norfolk
on August 4, 2008
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Hey, Mommies! My daughter just started school and I need ways to entertain my son who is almost 2. We don't have a lot of money for expensive art supplies so I am look...
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- I have a 2 1/2 yrs old DD - she loves it when I just put water in a cup and let her "paint" outside - just give her any brush (we let her use old paintbruches we had f...
- A 2 year old does't need expensive supplies. Poster paints - washable - are not expensive. In addition to brushes, you can make stamps out of fruit and veggies - appl...
Party Favor
Asked by C.R. from Philadelphia
on April 18, 2010
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Hi- i am hoping to have one single favor for the kids at my daughters 4th bday party. i would rather have one that suits all than have 20 baggies filled with "stuff". ...
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- a friend of mine made a mixed CD with their daughter's favorite songs. I thought it was a great idea.
- I usually match the small goodie with the party theme. Once I set up a tent and had a camping party. Kids played in the tent, we had smores and had a nature hunt. I...
- Do you have a "Dollar Store" in your area? They have good ideas. Frankly, I don't give "goody bags" at parties. I don't agree that kids need to get a present for at...
Anyone Else Sick of This Weather?? How Do I Entertain My Kids?!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 1, 2009
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WOW am i tired of this rainy/snowy/icy/BORING cold winter VA weather!! and so are my kiddos! we need SUNSHINE! i'm at my wits end trying to come up with fun, creative ...
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- I feel your pain! On days like these, I let my kids help me cook and bake. We bake cupcakes and I let them decorate them. Tonight they will help make pizza for dinne...
- Good ideas so far...you can also go sledding, make slushies with some clean snow and juice on top (it won't hurt them...I did it ALL the time when growing up), make sn...
- Play outside and enjoy the change of seasons.
