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Ever Bought Yourself a Toy for Kids?
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2012
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My 12-year-old son is really into Legos. As you may have seen, Lego has come out with kits aimed at girls (there has been some criticism and backlash). My son was br...
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- Go ahead and get it. It is something fun you can do with your son.
- I do love American girls, but all I've bought for myself are some collector edition barbies, including one that looks like me!
- I saw those Lego kits at Target earlier today and loved them myself - thinking of adding some of them to my daughters birthday wishlist. She has the pink box set alre...
Toy Storage Issues
Asked by M.H. from St. Louis
on March 22, 2008
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I would like to know what other moms do about toys like Legos and other building toys when their child builds a "masterpiece." My children feel that every creation is...
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- Hi M., This is the same problem I have with art projects that my daughter brings home from school (and I always want to save each and everyone :) and we just take p...
- Hi, I'm a mom with 6 & 8 year old boys & a little girl from China on the way. I know all about that toy "storage" problem & the masterpieces. I don't really have a p...
- Take a picture of your boys masterpieses then take it apart
Advice on Overly Generous Grandparents
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on September 23, 2009
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I need some advice in regards to my children's grandparents who insist on being overly generous. There hasn't been a time that can be recalled where the grandparents h...
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- My mom did the same kind of thing on a very small scale. She would bring little candies and stuff like that. One day, when my daughter was older as soon as my mom wa...
- S., I am in somewhat the same position as you. My sweet MIL and FIL shower our girls with gifts and cards often. My husband and I figured out that they were doi...
- I'd say to let it pass and just let everyone enjoy the giving and the getting. If they get to an age where they inappropriately demand a gift or ask where their gift i...
My Baby Girl Is Turning ONE!!! Please Help!
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on January 19, 2008
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My baby girl is turning ONE next Friday, January 25th! I am stumped on what to get her... Do you have any good ideas? She got so much for Christmas that I am just lost...
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- When my daughter's turned one my husband went to Things Remembered and bought each of them a silver jewelry box that he had engraved. I also bought them each collec...
- What if you just opened up an ERA (Education mutual funds account that grows TAX FREE!!!) or other mutual fund account on her behalf. Explain to everyone that you ...
- check out www.lillianvernon.com and click on the kids section they have lots of personalized items that are keeksakes K.
Need Help Finding Pinocchio Toys
Asked by G.M. from Salt Lake City
on November 17, 2009
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Please help me! My little girl is obsessed with Pinocchio, and all she wants for Christmas is a Pinocchio toy. I've found some stuffed dolls and tons of DVDs, but I'...
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- Ebay! You can find almost anything on there. Here is a small playset I found but there are a few others too. Good luck! :) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...
- Go to Amazon.com and type in Pinocchio then choose the sub-category Toys and Games. There are over a hundred things there.
- I didn't see that anyone suggested ksl.com. You can look for pinnochio stuff and put up an add yourself for free that you are looking for Pinochio paraphenelia. It i...
Hey Mommas....Need Help with Christmas Shopping for a 6 Year Old Boy!
Asked by C.F. from Chicago
on November 23, 2009
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Hi there! I am in need of help with creative ideas for Christmas shopping this year. My son just had his birthday Nov 20th so I really have a hard time with this toy...
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- In addition to all the other great ideas, it would seem to be common sense to buy him less for his birthday! Save up a couple of great toys he wants for Christmas morn...
- 1) Give a membership to the Brookfield Zoo - then you can take him there all year round! Also, you can 'sponsor' an animal there in your son's name- then you can visit...
- C.: I have 2 girls so I can't speak from personal experience with them, however, my 5.75 year old nephew is very much into anything Star Wars such as helmets, lego se...
When to Start Holiday Shopping?
Asked by J.T. from Philadelphia
on September 20, 2011
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HELLO LADIES,
This past week I've noticed more toy commercials then usual; it made me wonder is it to soon to begin Xmas shopping? Is there a limit you hav...
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- I like to beat the rush for most of my shopping. Especially since when I go shopping my daughter is with me so I have to do her's when I can or online. It's never ...
- Mine Is already done save for stockings, I shop clearance.
- Jan 1. I'm not fully kidding. My family shops all year and it's a game to see who finishes first. My sister is often done before Labor Day. Right after holidays is...
Handling 'Disrespectful' Nephew and Niece When They're at My House
Asked by J.E. from Fort Collins
on May 20, 2009
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Hello hello! I am not a mother, however, I have moved in with my boyfriend in a neighborhood where his ENTIRE family lives. It isn't a problem - I love his family. But...
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- We have the same problem. My brother recently got on my case about talking to their kids in front of them. He asked me to come to him first. I said, "Alright, I'll bac...
- I have a sister-in-law with 5 kids and they destroy everything in their path when they go visit with mom looking on and not carrying. When they come visit us and they...
- Some parents, when they are at another person's house and are not sure what the home rules are, tend to default to the person whom they are visiting. Meaning, they wil...
Organizing Tips
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on April 18, 2011
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I'm finally going to take back my house from all the toys!! My husband built some amazing shelving units for my girls toy rooms. I'm planning on getting some of the cl...
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- I would get a 'hammock' for the stuffed animals. They make them with 3 ends specifically for this, so it can easily fit in a corner. :)
- We use the clear, back of the door shoe holders for two places in the house. One in the playroom to hold dr.'s kit, dress up jewelry, doll baby bottles and diapers, m...
- Definitely go with picture labels. My kids have one small cabinet apiece for stuffed animals. If it doesn't fit, something has to go. One small bin for things t...
Toddler Toys - What Holds Your Toddler's Attention the Most?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on December 8, 2011
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I would like to hear from other moms on what toys your young toddler enjoys playing with the most? any particular toys that your toddler absoluetly loves that has surp...
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- A play kitchen can hold a toddler's attention for a really long time and will last for years. My son got one at 18 months and still likes it 3 years later. A train t...
- I just thought today that my kids didn't even really play with toys until they were about 2. This was as I watched the 13 month old crawl through the bars on my dinin...
- My daughter loves little people stuff, and playmobile - expensive both, but they are the most played with toys at our house
