Living on their Own: BOB
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Seeking Critique of BOB Stroller
Asked by J.F. from Los Angeles
on April 17, 2008
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My husband and I are thinking of getting one of the BOB strollers (we have a great rebate on our credit card), but don't know anyone who actually owns one. If you hav...
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- I have a dualie BOB and couldn't live without it. I walk the kids to school in it---22 mo and 3.5yo. It's a little wide, but drives great. I have also done hiking o...
- I love the BOB. I use it about four times a week for jogging for our 1 year old boy(and have been using it since he was 6 months old). The whole family also uses it as...
- i own a bob. i love it. it's great for off roading, trails/hiking, and bumpy roads. it's supposedly great for older kids. (mine is only 6 mos.) what i don't love a...
Bob's Discount Furniture
Asked by M.C. from Boston
on November 15, 2010
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We are looking at some bedroom sets for our 6 year old and I am wondering if anyone has ever purchased furniture from Bob's Discount Furniture store? None of my friend...
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- I purchased a couch from Bob's for our everyday living room. It lasted a year before springs, cushions and other parts fell apart. Based on that particular experienc...
- We bought a kitchen table/chairs from Bob's. Good experience overall. The price was right, and it seems like it's holding up pretty well (it's been 6 months). I'd b...
- I have ordered from them. Their furniture isn't the greatest quality but if you are buying for a kid to have for a few years it would work. We bought out couch and r...
BOB Revolution Stroller
Asked by C.A. from San Francisco
on July 25, 2009
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I am in the market for a BOB Revolution stroller and have two questions.
1. I have a 2 year old and I am training to walk a half marathon in October. I've been fin...
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- Congrats on the half-marathon!
- Go girl! It's so great you are taking such good care of yourself. I have the BOB Revolution and I LOVE it! Even more importantly my 2 1/2 year old son loves it too....
- Hi C.~ I have a Bob Revolution and I love it. Most of the women I know some of who run a lot have had theirs for years. A friend of mine has had her double for a fe...
New to G'ville & Thinking of Enrolling My 4 YO (Will Be 5 in April) to Bob Jones
Asked by F.N. from Spartanburg
on January 10, 2007
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I am new to Greenville and really looking for a good school for my son. (he is 4 YO) I was thinking of Montiessori school. However, they are full. I was told Bob J...
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- Hi F.! Welcome to Greenville! One question that comes to mind is... Where are you geographically located in G'ville? There are alot of wonderful schools that you c...
- Why Montessori? If you are knowledgeable about the Montessori methodology of teaching, you would not have your child in any other school. There two Monterrori schools ...
- Bob Jones has a reputation as being a some-what opinionated school. This is not a bad thing, but I would make sure that your opinions match their opinions before you ...
Best Stroller for Living near the Beach
Asked by M.K. from San Diego
on July 7, 2011
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We are expecting a baby soon and I see many BOB strollers around our neighborhood. We are frequent beach goers so we need something that goes around town and the beac...
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- I had a baby jogger that was the best thing ever at the beach-not so great in crowded areas. it was big. honestly, we had 3 strollers, for different neds.
- I think you definitely need a jogging stroller. I have the Baby Trend Velocity and it was around $160. According to their manual it holds almost all infant seats. ...
- Just checked Target's website...they have many jogging strollers...some are even in the hundred dollar range with free shipping..hope this helps:) http://www.target.co...
Son Now Living with His Dad
Asked by L.D. from Spartanburg
on December 6, 2011
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I am a fulltime mother of three wonderful boys, I am divorced from a 18 yr marriage for almost a year now. My ex was never there for my boys, his career took over, wo...
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- I am so very sorry that you feel you have lost your son. I think at this point, you need to try to give him the "space" he thinks he needs. The GF is a new thing and...
- I think you need to find a counselor for your depression and to give you tips on how to be strong vs feel crushed. It is a big thing for your kid to move out, and to m...
- L.: Please take a deep breath. let it out slowly. Breathe again. DO NOT lose it. I know your pain. I know your hurt. I empathize with you. My daughter is 25. She...
Home Activities to Avoid TV Watching
Asked by R.N. from Lexington
on March 17, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 yr old boy. He loves his veggie tales, and bob the builder videos. ( He wakes up asking for "BOB")
I am looking for ideas for any activites I can en...
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- my kids love to color. i set them up on the kitchen floor, so that the mess can be moped away. they also love dressing up. even little boys have fun dressing as pirate...
- If he likes Bob the Builder, give him some age-appropriate, safe, "building" supplies and see what he comes up with. Go on a nature walk and collect some things; come...
- He sounds exactly like my son when he was 2. He's now 4 and still loves tv. I don't have a set amount of tv or a set time to watch, but I do try to limit. If he want...
Basic vs Jogging Stroller for First Time Mom
Asked by J.B. from Austin
on April 7, 2008
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I'm debating on what type of stoller to buy for our first born. My first thought was to go with the carseat and the snap-n-go base until the baby was really old enoug...
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- Hi! I know this may be too late, but I have a couple of considerations for you that I didn't see mentioned... First, I had no idea that my little one would arrive at...
- I had the same quandary before my son was born. My advice is that you should only get a jog stroller if you really plan on jogging. We got a PegPerego (it's a bit pr...
- i am a stroller junky. i have a 3 year old and a 10 month old/ i really use all my strollers at different times. i try not to buy a lot of stuff i dont really use but ...
Appropriate Tv Shows for 5-Year Old?
Asked by O.L. from Los Angeles
on October 30, 2011
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I'm hoping to hear from parents of 5 year old kids about what type of shows they allow their children to watch? It seems like there are a ton of shows for 3 and 4 year...
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- We rely on DVD's and Netflix for our six year old's limited viewing. She likes Dinosaur Train, Shaun the Sheep, natGeo documentaries, Eyewitness documentaries, Looney...
- My daughter is 5 and still loves the programs on PBS. Curious George, Martha and Super Why are her favorites. She does watch SpongeBob and some on Nick Jr. If I find t...
- Sesame Street Dino Dan Dinosaur Train Phineas and Ferb (even the teen loves it!)
Please Recommend a Grrrrrreat Double Jogging Stroller
Asked by G.P. from Minneapolis
on July 23, 2009
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We need a great double jog stroller--what is your favorite? We have seen great reviews of the BOB Ironman so anyone who has experience with that one, please tell us th...
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- I have the BOB and it is great for jogging...even off roading!!!! I love it!!!
- We have the Phil & Ted's Sport and I love it. I jog w/out my kids, so I don't know that it's the best for that purpose. However, I use it daily for long walks. It's sm...
- We have a single Bob Ironman Jogger and love it. It's light, doesn't pull and folds up really well (for a stroller this size). I feel the big wheel is key, though, f...
