Places to Take a Toddler: Water Toys
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Good Places for Camping in Minnesota
Asked by K.N. from Minneapolis
on March 2, 2012
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We just moved to Minnesota from Colorado. My family loves camping and spending the weekends in the mountains surrounded by nature and not much else. I was hoping I c...
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- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources operates several top-notch state parks. Many offer camper cabins that you can reserve. Close to Minneapolis, try Will...
- Welcome to Minnesota! It seems most of our residents move out to Colorado, so I'm glad to hear some of you guys are moving this way. = ) We have lots of great State Pa...
- I'm not a camper any more, but I have friends who are and I have a Boy Scout. MN has some great state parks and maybe you can check them out online. Most of them req...
Outdoor Activities for Toddlers?
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on February 2, 2011
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Hi! I'm wondering if any of you know of any great outdoor activities for toddlers- in a group setting or not. My 2.5 year old little boy loves to fish with his dad, lo...
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- me and my 2.5 yr old go outside and: -swing -blow bubbles -chase the dog -ride his tricycle -kick balls -hit balls off of a tee using a cork (light) bat -hit go...
- While I know it is winter...in the summer, we put a inflatable pool outside with all his water toys. For now...we go to the park and bring whatever toys he wants. We ...
- If you're looking for something for your backyard, a sand and water table can keep a toddler interested for a long time! If it's not too warm out, just fill it with s...
Birthday Party Activity Ideas
Asked by S.W. from Seattle
on May 13, 2010
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Hi Moms... I'm having my soon to be 6 year olds birthday party at a park. It is in the evening and we are just pretty much planning on BBQing hotdogs and doing the ca...
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- Great suggestions below, and I would echo much of what others have said. I have had many of my kids' parties at a park, and in my goody bags have sometimes included fr...
- Bubbles are always fun. Also, there's sets of outdoor play things you can get at pretty good prices, Wal*Mart, especially, like golf, horseshoes, ect...maybe you coul...
- Have some park toys available: Frisbees, balls (various sizes if possible), jump ropes, suggest the kids play tag, you get the idea. Park birthday parties are fun bec...
Activities for Bored 2 Year Old.
Asked by B.L. from Missoula
on September 8, 2010
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My son drives me nuts all day long because he wont entertain himself. He has all the toys in the world, but he doesn't really play with them. He doesn't like to color,...
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- When having a 2nd child... the 'expectations' upon the Eldest child... has to be in line with their development and be age-appropriate. Otherwise, both parent and the ...
- A 2 year old will likely not entertain himself. If you sit with him and do the activity with him, you will keep his concentration longer. Having a baby with a 2 ye...
- yeah, two is a bit young to entertain himself. he needs you to engage him in these activities, not just to hand them to him and hope he entertains himself. he wants to...
1 Year Old Party - Other Kids' Activities
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2011
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Hi everyone! My son's first birthday is next weekend, and there are going to be about 8 other kids there, ranging in age from 6 months to 4 years. I'd like to have s...
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- A backyard, a sprinker to run through, maybe a kid pool with some simple water toys, some balls to kick around, and several kids to play with...What else could possibl...
- Hi K., What about doing the party next to a public park. That way the kids can go to the swings etc. Have an adult there to supervise.... Where I live, there are man...
- There are so many options. You could have 3 or 4 stations/ play areas. I used to use these large plastic storage tubs, one for water and one with bird seed. I put a...
Fun/inexpensive/free Activities to Do with 1 and 2 Year Old
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on September 2, 2008
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Hi moms,
My cousin is coming to the metroplex in a few weeks with her 2 year old and newborn. We are hoping to go out and do some kid friendly activities with her ...
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- My kids love to feed the ducks at the park. They also like the Science Place in Fair Park. There is a section designed for toddlers, it has a huge water table with b...
- Try Pump it Up Junior in East Plano on Thursday mornings. They dedicate that time to kids under 3 so your children wont get pummeled by 6 year olds. We love it.
- There's Paradise Pond in Grapevine on Thurs and Fri, and it only costs $1. Google it for more info. The Galleria has a nice toddler play area in it too, and it's fre...
Water Activities for Backyard Water Party
Asked by H.O. from Austin
on May 13, 2009
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We are having a backyard water party for our 8 year old. What are some great games to play using water? Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks
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- My neice did a really neat thing last year . . . they set up a sprinkler under the trampiline so that it became a gian water splash toy . . . the kids were a little ol...
- We played this for our family reunion and it went well. You will need tissue paper, duct tape, water guns and a bucket. Bucket for refills of the water guns. Tape...
- Those are all great ideas but if you don't mind dishing out a big chunk of change, you can rent one of those big blow up water slides. My niece had one at her son's p...
Best Preschool Field Day Activities
Asked by J.K. from Cleveland
on May 25, 2011
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Hello! I offered to coordinate some outdoor activities for my son's preschool class. I have a list of some games already, but I wanted to ask the expert moms out the...
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- Well what is on the list you do have already? So we don't repeat ourselves..... Treasure hunt?
- wiffle (sp?) ball throw, race to the "line", my favorite from field day was shoe kick (everyone takes 1 shoe and kicks it as far as they can), tug of war
- My favorite field day activity was the shoe kick! I think a bunch of 4 year old could probably do it! Line every body up, have them loosen one shoe and then kick it ...
Activities for Multiple Toddlers of Varying Ages
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on June 28, 2010
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Hi!
I am an extremely busy SAHM of 16-month-old boy/girl twins & a son who turned 3 today! My problem is I live in Phoenix, AZ & now that the summer is here we have...
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- My daughter turned 4 today!! What a great day!! I would suggest kiddy pools with water toys, sidewalk chalk, and make your own toy icecubes (take any tupperware cont...
- I recently joined a mommy group & it has been the best thing for me. My son is only 4 months old so it's more for me now but soon he'll recognize what's happening & ha...
- I understand completely how you feel..I have 4 yr, 2 yr and 11mo old ..It is tough trying to keep them engaged especially when they are on different levels and there i...
Where Is Your Favorite Place to Take Your Little One?
Asked by S.A. from Phoenix
on July 17, 2007
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With the weather so hot here in AZ I was just looking for some new places to take my son during the day Would love to hear where you like to spend your days with your...
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- Have you tried the Phoenix Children's Musuem also. The Zoo is also good if you get there when it opens. The Riparian area is also good, early in the morning. Then y...
- I just went to the Arizona Museum for Youth in Mesa, which was very enjoyable and stimulating. It has a fun section for the under 5 crowd. Espee Spray Pad is a free wa...
- AZ Museum For Youth www.amfy.com Way 2 Play Cafe www.way2playcafe.com Amazing Jakes www.amazingjakes.com Toy Town www.aztoytownplaycenter.com Makutu's Island www.m...
