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Cute Ideas for 1 Year Old Portrait
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on April 20, 2011
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Hello! I need some fun ideas for how to prepare for my son's pictures at JC Penny next week. He's never had professional portraits in a studio (my friend has taken m...
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- My son turned one in December so I went through this recently, we went to JC Penney as well. My son was already standing (he waited til the next day to start walking) ...
- JC Penney's already has cute props at the studio. We did one with my daughter where she was sitting in vintage suitcases and had all these vintage boxes around her. An...
- for his 1yr old picture you should take a real handsome mans shirt (like a smal aduld size) and have his picture made in it... keep that shirt and take his picture i...
Seeking Ideas for a Recurring Gift
Asked by A.M. from Austin
on January 21, 2010
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My plan is to give a recurring gift to my brother's kids every year for their birthdays.
For my niece, I got her a silver charm bracelet for her first birthday, and...
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- You could do a rock and mineral collection or a coin collection. Both can be really fun, but my little boy (now 5) loves rocks and there are such a range of values. Th...
- What if you got him started on a set of die cast "model" trains that he can put on a shelf, or airplanes. There are probably some smaller sets. That would also look co...
- My husband always gave his nieces and nephews money into a mutual fund he set up for them. They didn't get the money directly, he had it automatically deposited into t...
Birthday Gift for Our Daughter Turning 1!
Asked by J.B. from Sioux Falls
on August 20, 2008
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My Daughter will be turning 1 on the 20th of October! Mom is having a hard time with it! But I am at a loss as to what to get her from Mommy & Daddy. Price is not a bi...
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- One of my daughter's favorite gifts from her first birthday was her dolly stroller, it was a great tool to help her learn to walk. My daughter is now 7 and still plays...
- When my son turned one in April he got one of those classic red wagons (radio flyer?). We didn't use it right away but do now and are so glad to have one! He also re...
- Hi J.-when my youngest turned one I found the bounce and spin zebra from fisher price. I happened to find it on clearance and was lucky to get it for $22 instead of t...
Nap Mat Recommendation
Asked by J.R. from Houston
on July 24, 2009
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My littlest is starting MDO in the fall and I need to get her a nap mat. I have the "mat" insert left over from when my 3yo was in MDO (since since moved on to presch...
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- I always just used a crib sheet on my daughter's nap mat. Good luck! The other suggestions sound like great ideas! =)
- I attempted to make my own (never did finish it but she used it all year). If I were you, I'd probably look at Ebay or possibly even do a Google serach for the covers...
- Jeanne's Mongramming in Spring has delightful nap mats. They just moved to SH 249 and Louetta which should be convenient for you (in the Vintage Shopping Center next t...
What Is on YOUR Bookshelf?
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on August 19, 2011
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Hi Mamas. So, I have a nice bookshelf but I noticed the other day that the kids like to put their books/magazines on the two bottom shelves. My top shelves have main...
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- My bookshelfs are full of books and so are the ones in my kid's rooms, nothing but books. Sorry no help here.
- Each of my children have a bookcase in their room (5 shelves on them) for their own books. The family bookcase in the music room.....contains their overflow! (sigh) ...
- I'm an English teacher, and my husband and boys are readers, too; we live in a house filled with books. :) We do have two Kindles now, and that is helping some. ...
Dollhouse Supply
Asked by L.O. from Minneapolis
on October 27, 2007
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Ok you guys, this is a completely random request but I am fixing up a dollhouse. Does anyone know if there is a dollhouse supply store anywhere in the Twin Cities or s...
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- Might wantto try Michael's
- I've noticed when browsing antique malls that they often carry quite a bit of dollhouse furniture. I'm sure you can find antique stores in Minneapolis but if you want...
- There is a store in Burnsvile called Leap 'n Lizards. Yes it's a reptile store. But the owner Jill who's super nice also sells the most adorable pieces for dollhouses....
Train Whistle
Asked by M.H. from Houston
on February 26, 2009
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Hi,
Does anyone know where I can buy train whistles in the Katy/West Houston area?
Thanks!
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- I just saw them at Imaginarium Toys so try any trendy toy store like that...or I've even seen them at Big Lots off Jones and 1960 (more NW Houston but maybe there's on...
- there is a parent teacher store off of I-10 by star furniture.... it is in the park ten strip mall. I don't recall their name but I have seen them there.
- When my son was younger, we bought one at Gymboree. It's been a few years, but you might give them a try. If you make it to the zoo area, they have them at the new t...
Boy's Room Decor Ideas? Where Did You Get It?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on April 5, 2011
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OK so I feel like the sports and cars theme is too overdone. I'm iffy on the solar system and space. Our toddler is too young to really have an interest in much of a...
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- My sons room is just a science "theme" I guess. Maps on the walls and a globe on his dresser. Toy dinos on his bookshelf. On a small table sits his telescope and mi...
- Early on, we let our oldest pick out colors...and we filled other things in as his interests developed & changed. Initially, we painted the room in the two colors (2 ...
- I have two boys, one 22, one 10. My first guy did the Mickey Mouse Yellow on the walls, then we had the sheets and comforter, posters that I framed and a small MM...
Christmas Gift
Asked by C.S. from Auburn
on November 16, 2009
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Hi. My son will be 6 months around christmas time. I would like to know some ideas on what to get him. Thanks!
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- Wal-Mart hs nearly a whole row of infant toys in the toy department. Any of them would be fine. Also they have rows and rows of stuff in the infant department. Give...
- My daughter turned six months around Christmas time. Her absolute favorite gift was a little tent http://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Playskool-Lets-Together-Discovery/dp/B0...
- my son is 9 months around chirstmas! i have problems with that too but i was telling ppl just clothes or maybe toys he can pull up on since he has already started to d...
Birthday Party Idea for a 5 Year Old Girl and Boy
Asked by D.M. from San Antonio
on May 30, 2009
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Hello,
We are trying to plan a birthday party for our soon to be 5 year old daughter and her best friend who is a boy. Their birthdays are just 2 days apart.
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- Hi D., I own a place called Fiddlestiks Indoor Playworld and we do private parties on the weekend. All of our parties are completely private and it is unlimited gu...
- I run a traveling children's party business! One of my most popular themes is the Build-Your-Own Stuffed Animal party which is perfectly suitable for both boys and gi...
- "pump it up" is always a crowd pleaser!
