Water Toys
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Need Ideas for Party Favors
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on May 4, 2009
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My son is turning 3 in a few weeks (!!!) and we're having his birthday party at the swimming pool with all his little friends. We want to have little gifts for his fr...
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- If you do beach balls or floatie type things, bring a sharpie to write the names on them !
- Our cousin just had a party for her daughter. They had 3 books for the children to choose from. The got two small pieces of candy, a book, and they craft they made. ...
- I would imagine that it is ok to have beach balls and floatie inner tube type pool toys. They sell those and other "summer" themed items at the dollar stores (I like D...
Home Party Ideas
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on June 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas - My baby girl is turning 6 in July and has asked to have her party at home. Which is fine, except that I don't know what to do with a group of 10 6 year ...
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- S., I think it is wonderful that your little girl wants to have a party at home without the mindset that you must one up all of your friends. It sounds to me like y...
- I think the water toys sounds like a great idea but you need to have some other things in mind, in case the weather doesn't cooperate or the water toys lose their "Mag...
- I think they would have fun. You could add a couple of water games, like water balloon toss, water/sponge relay race, giant bubbles (I've seen them at Walmart). May...
What to Do When It Gets to Hot Outside to Play?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2009
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I just moved inland and it has been over 100 lately. What can you do with your kids to keep them having fun? I take him outside after 2:00 p.m. .But until then were bo...
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- S., I live in the desert and most of the summer its too hot ofr outdoors. I let them play outside early a.m. and afternoon,or (this may seem odd) I turn on the hose a...
- There has been a heatwave, so it won't be that hot all the time, even in summer. Check local movie theaters in summer - some of them have free kid movies on certain m...
- i used to take my little guy out in the morning. play in the pool, play outside a bit and then go inside for snack time. after that i'd do stuff inside. make a fort ...
Turner falls/Arbuckle Vacation
Asked by R.K. from Dallas
on July 27, 2007
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We're doing our vacation in nearby Turner Falls/Arbuckle area this year - I've been there, but its been several years, and my 4 year old has never been. What should w...
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- We went up there for a day trip on Thursday. I would bring some floats - where we were the river wasn't deep at all, but there were a lot of kids with floats. I woul...
- We took a trip to that area in June. We also went to the Arbuckle Wilderness. Just FYI, it is very run down and in disrepair. It's pricey and the walk through area ...
- I'm so glad you wrote about this! I haven't been to Turner Falls in years. I hope you have a great time. :)
Gift for Kid Who Has Everything!
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on June 3, 2009
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My daughter will be 6 next weekend, and my husband and I have no clue what to get her. She really has EVERYTHING! We do a HUGE Christmas, and smaller gifts at birthday...
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- R.: Hello and good morning. At six years old - your daughter should NOT have "everything" - as this will lead to her feeling "entitled" to things that aren't her...
- she is old enough to start learning about the value of money, so get her a savings account and a savings bond so that she can afford to go to college. not exciting...
- What about tickets for an event of some sort? I just took my granddaughter to see Annie at the Hippodrome. Or, since she is into girly stuff, how about taking her for...
December Birthday Party Locations for 5Yr Old in Romeoville/Plainfield Area
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on October 19, 2009
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I am looking for ideas on where to have my sons 5th birthday party in December. Anyone have any ideas where to have one in Romeoville/Plainfield area.
Thank for th...
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- GymQuest - Plainfield around 143rd and Van Dyke Road www.gymquest.com
- Have you considered Pelican Harbor Indoor Party Pool area in Bolingbrook at their rec center? It's a great place and teh kids love being able to swim and splash aro...
- Have you considered the Romeoville Recreation Center? They offer b-day party packages and themes. Here is the number to call if interested: ###-###-####
2 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on May 4, 2008
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Hi Moms! I need your help. My daughter will be 2 years old in June. My husband just moved his buisness home and I am reluctant to have her party at the house. Any ...
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- We contacted www.partypets.net and my son's birthday was a huge hit!
- Pump It Up Jr. Not sure on the website. It is Plano a little north of the Geroge Bush and Jupiter (I think). It is for kids 3 and under.
- Save the elaborate parties for when she's older. A lot of fast food restaurants offer birthday parties. My daughter's 3rd birthday was at Burger King. The kids had a b...
7-Month Hates Suddenly Hates Bathing
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on January 24, 2008
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Hi there,
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to get my son to enjoy bathtime again. My 7-month old son use to love bathtime, but the past few baths he ju...
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- Put him in the tub without water and his water toys. Then turn on the water so that it slowly fills while he is in the tub. Works like a dream.
- We had the same thing happen right at 7 months. We just started bathing him in his infant tub again and then we will trying switching him back in a couple of weeks. I...
- Try oatmeal baths, plus try natural soap. Maybe the water is making his eczema sting. Also, get in with him, maybe that will help.
4 Year Old Hates Getting Face Wet in Swimming Class
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on December 3, 2009
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We've enrolled my 4 yr old in swim lessons before, and all was dandy until she had to get her face wet! She cried like a banshee the rest of the time. Needless to say,...
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- I agree with my fellow poster about the goggles. My daughter also refused to put her face in the water until we got child sized goggles. I got mine at Kiefers Swim S...
- Hi- You should try swim goggles. Both of my children were the same way. My daughter spent an entire year in the beginning swim class because she wouldn't put her ...
- Have you used any diving toys?....toys that sink to the bottom. They have all sorts...fish, marine mammals, cartoon like figures etc. You might need to look online o...
Looking for Some Fun for Me and My 7Yr Old Son and 8Mth Old Baby Girl to Do
Asked by L.S. from Austin
on March 19, 2009
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I'm a mom seeking for some fun for my 7yr old son and 8mth baby girl to do today. We attempting to go swimming yesterday and the three pools and water park I went to w...
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- Children's Museum at 2nd and Colorado has something for both. Remind your 7 yr old to stay in sight. Bring a sling for your daughter and you are all set. K.
- Make a small water park in your backyard. Go to your nearest Toys r us or wal-mart and get a pool big enough for both of them and the go to big lots and get some lawn ...
- Take them to the sprinkler park down by Town Lake. It's in the area across from Auditorium Shores west of the Long Center. They will have a great time.
