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Birthday Ideas for 6 Year Old Boy
Asked by M.C. from Los Angeles
on April 27, 2008
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My son is turing 6 in July when it is usually pretty darn hot. We tend to try and plan his party to be an indoor event just to keep kids and parents from over heating...
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- Have a animal show in your backyard. The animal keeper will bring small animals that your son and friends can pet. It is fun and education.
- My friend had a great party for her 7 year old with water theme - which could go with your indiana jones adventure! She had rented a water slide inflatable, had some ...
- Adding to the previous suggestion, you can consider the L.A. Zoo. they have shady areas you can gather your guests and the children can see all their favorite animals....
Activities for My 7 Year Old Niece to Do.
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on June 8, 2010
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Ok I've asked a similar post, but it was during rainy weather. I am yet again watching my niece for who knows how long while we wait for an opening in her daycare day ...
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- what does she play with at home? can she bring it to your house? she could bring something new every day or bring something to keep at your house for the week. when...
- Make a trip sometime to a craft store. They have literally hundreds of things for projects---paints for paper or clothing, beads to string and make jewelry, puzzles, I...
- When our girls at that age we couldn't afford much. So We made things like a frog out of paper plate and colored them,and masks and even teras out of my BILL envelopes...
Goody Bag Ideas for a 9 Year Old Bday Party
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on April 14, 2007
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What kind of goody bags do you give for a 9 year olds bday party?
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- My son (8 yrs) just went to a birthday party today. His goody bag had baseball cards. Another idea is to put in something like McDonalds money, coupons for the local...
- hi, My son was just at a party yesturday, and the kids got to design their own pillowcases. Then, when they did the pinata, they got to fill it with candy. It mig...
- Hi S.: I totally agree with Carol. We started that tradition ... no goodie bags, but a big basket filled with a variety of toys and fun items so that the kids (& a...
What to Get a 6 Year Old Boy for His Birthday?
Asked by S.B. from Topeka
on July 26, 2011
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My son's best friend is having a party Friday evening. He will be 6. This kid has everything under the sun! He has tons of legos, movies, video games, electric cars.....
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- How about a wallet with whatever character he is into with a $10-$20 gift card in it? At that age, a Target or Toys R Us gift card in a wallet!!! He will remember who ...
- A football, a nerf basketball & hoop, a small skateboard or scooter, a sleeping bag, a tent....things (almost) all boys would like--even if it's a duplicate. OR a g...
- Subscription to a kids magazine like National Geographic Kids or Ranger Rick - fun, educational, and IME kids *love* getting their own mail :-)
Neighbor Mom Always Reprimanding the Other Kids. Are We Out of Line?
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on March 16, 2011
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We have new neighbors. The family moved next door to us about 3 months ago. All the neighbors in my neighborhood are friends, all have kids the same age, get together...
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- Good morning M M, In my opinion, and it's just an opinion but a 2 year old girl or boy for that matter is way to young to play with boys 6-9, the play is different, th...
- I think your friend did the absolutely right thing. That's what I would have said to that little girl too. If new-to-the-area mom tries to reprimand the boys again...
- okay this is probably going to come out wrong- for one I totally agree with the friend and for two I would have said something to this mom a long time ago- Every onc...
Girl's Birthday Party
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on June 27, 2008
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My daughter is having a pool party for her Birthday in August and we are trying to come up with an idea as a party favor - she just went to a pool party and the favor ...
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- Noodle floaties are $1.00 at Dollar Tree. We did a pool party - I used beach pails for the favor "bag" and put different things in them - floaties, goggles etc. It ...
- I would buy inexpensive flip flops for each guest and let them decorate them. Cute, fun activity and great party favor. Then I'd have a summer tote bag (mesh) in brigh...
- Sunglasses maybe. If they are into Hannah Montana, Wal-Mart had some cute ones. Add a simple pair of flip-flops (solids are about $2.50). Hope it helps! P. <><
Summer Fun
Asked by T.I. from Minneapolis
on June 1, 2010
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I was layed off a few weeks back. With the way the economy is, we thought I would stay home with the kids this summer to save money. So what do I with a 3, 6 and 9 yea...
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- There is a program running this summer called kids bowl free. You can check it out at kidsbowlfree.com you have to pay $25 for a family for 4 and then you each get 2 ...
- I suggest you assign a theme or activity to each day of the week... Monday could be reading/story day (take them to the library, start the week out with new books t...
- You've gotten some great ideas. I'm going to use some of them. One of the things my kids love is tents. We have a small single person tent i got at walmart a few ye...
Easter Ideas for Boys......
Asked by K.M. from Lafayette
on April 21, 2011
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Hi moms, I was wondering if any of you could give me some ideas for easter basket or small gift ideas for boys? I have a 2 year old boy (34 months) and an 8 year old b...
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- Sidewalk chalk, bubbles, toy cars, loopdy-loop straws, balsa wood planes, bucket and shovel. All of these things can be found at any dollar store. :) Happy Easter!
- I always tried to stick with the small stuff: slappy hands, balsa planes, Hot Wheels, bubbles, etc. Coins are always popular! As are $1 & $2 bills. & then ...
- I got a kite to put in my 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 year old boys baskets this year. I also got some small puzzles (my 3 1/2 year old is really into puzzles), books, movies, an...
Home for Summer. What to Do with the Kids, Im a Bit Bored.....
Asked by K.M. from Lafayette
on June 9, 2010
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Okay so I have a 24month old and a 7 year old (both boys). Home for summer and I was just wondering what other mother do with their children all summer. Money is a bit...
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- I can say first off that kids need time to play without the adult micro managing every second of it. Let them play. when I was a kid my mom used to see us at breakfa...
- All great suggestions, also here in town some of the theaters have free childrens movies. Or free plays in the park. There is music and dancing at our City Hall every ...
- Painting, chalk, bubbles, riding bikes, running in the sprinkler are all fun outdoor activities. Remember, kids need downtime too. What's wrong with laying in the ...
What Things Can Keep Kiddos Busy in the Backyard While I Do Yardwork?
Asked by H.O. from Austin
on May 26, 2010
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We don't have a jungle gym or anything. What things do you have in the backyard that your kiddos love? I have a 3,5 and 10 year old.
Thanks
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- My daughter turns 6 this summer and since she was old enough to walk and wanted to help momma she has always had her own set of rubber boots, garden gloves and tools -...
- Sandbox, sidewalk chalk, playhouse, swingset. When my daughter gets her cast off we'll set up the inflatable water slide. They love it! Or, you could just turn on the ...
- A small pool, sprinkler or slip and slide. I also love to set up a paint table outside. I use an old door set on top of two coolers or something like that. Cover it...
