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Gym Locker Question
Asked by V.M. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2012
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I've been trying to take my kids swimming at our YMCA more so we all stay active. I"m getting very frustratred wtih how small the lockers are. There is room to hang...
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- Hi! My daughter's answer is to use more than one locker! Actually, she says a lot of the swim team girls use more than one locker now that our Y got those little ones.
- I put my coat, clothes and purse in one locker (with a lock, and the kids' coats and clothes go in an unlocked one. As for towels, we take them out to the pool area so...
- When we go to the Y is is always full and other lockers are not available. The one thing some of the parents do is to put the stuff in a locker in the adult locker roo...
Question
Asked by K.N. from Boston
on December 14, 2007
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Hi MoMS,
I HAVE A QUESTION AND NEED SOME IDEAS. MY QUESTION IS, MY FRIENDS SON IS COMING HOME FROM SERVING IN IRAQ FOR CHRISTMAS. HE WILL BE COMIMG HOME FOR 5 DA...
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- K. - first -- give your friends son a BIG hug and thanks for serving our country! If you have an L.L. Bean store near you, I would go to them and tell them exactly wh...
- Dear K., Throw a coming home get together and have the guests contribute to the cost of the boots. Even if people don't agree with the invasion they suppo...
- Hi, I like LLBean stuff a lot, but find the prices very high. I always check their sale inventory on-line, and often find good deals, especially now when they are hav...
Back-To-School Backpack Help
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on July 21, 2009
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My son will be entering the 4th Grade...Last year he had to lug an agenda (3-Ring Binder) with him everyday...on top of his lunch box...and in the winter snow pants an...
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- A., What might help is a fold-up 'dolly' that would stay in his locker and come home on days when he has a heavy load. I have one that will support a backpack or so...
- be sure to check with your school to see if they allow the wheeled ones..some schools do not..we live in a small town in upstate ny and our grade school wont allow the...
- Hi, I have had My own LLBean one for 20 years. Buy the right size one for him, and its the last backpack you will ever buy. He will even take it to college with him....
Preparing for First Grade
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son will be starting first grade in September and I'm trying to prepare for it. We home schooled for Grade K because we didn't have public K in our town...
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- Usually the schools either post a list or send home a list of supplies needed- in first grade school usually supplies what they need to use there, you will need to hav...
- Hi J.- My son is just finishing kindergarten in Springfield, MA. I have a daughter who is two years older. I have found that with regards to supplies it is best to ...
- You need to get the specific school supply list from the school. Each school and sometimes each teacher have very specific requests. Did you enroll your son already? I...
Backpacks for Preschooler
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on August 3, 2010
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I'm pretty sold on getting a backpack from LL Bean for my 3 year old. She's starting preschool in the fall. She's very petite for her age (30 lbs and 39 inches). I'm h...
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- I have the Junior from LLBean for my 2.5 year old and it is PERFECT! Super washable, takes a beating, and the perfect size! Definitely worth it!
- I would look at the measurements, and then put some stuff together on a table and see if you think it will all fit...........since your daughter is small, you don't wa...
- Crafts are the big thing to consider with a preschoolers backpack. My oldest had a jr backpack (she is also petite) and pretty much every project had to be folded to ...
White T-shirts for Gym
Asked by G.C. from Seattle
on January 18, 2008
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My daughter needs to wear white t-shirts for gym but for someone in her early teens, is embarrassed when her bra or camisole can be seen through the material. I've sea...
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- Maybe a short-sleeved or sleeveless dance leotard under her required gym outfit would help?
- I would try the boy's section! I think it's Hanes, but one of the standard, white undershirts is exceptionally thick.
- LL Bean is also a great source for wonderful t-shirts. You can sometimes get discounted ones through Sierratradingpost.com.
Questions Regarding Daughter Starting Kindergarten
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on July 8, 2010
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My daughter is starting kindergarten this fall and I have a few questions for moms of 1st or 2nd grade girls. This may seem strange but what kind of backpacks and lun...
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- Although I have a boy, rest assured that character backpacks and lunch boxes are very common, even in 1-2nd grade (all I have exp. with so far!). Also, lots of the g...
- Both of my kids have had the same Land's End backpacks for three years now, and they are still not wearing out! They cost a bit more in the beginning, but you will abs...
- my daughter will be in 1st grade and had a princess back pack for kindergarten and so did most of the other girls and boys, well a character i should say! Some of the ...
Good Bedding......
Asked by W.M. from Nashville
on December 28, 2010
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Hi ladies!
We are in the market for a good down comforter and would like any advice or suggestions you may have. We plan to put a duvet cover over it but want a rea...
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- I just got one from Ikea. They have a pretty big selection. And I chose synthetic vs. feather because of the reasons you stated. You can find them at Ikea for your ...
- Company Store hands down...if you are on a budget..they have tons of discounted items, too (I go to the factory direct store in La Crosse, WI). The other great thing ...
- When I was younger (like over 20 years ago) people advised me to buy the very best down comforter I could afford because it would last forever. I though " Oh sure" b...
Infant Pajamas
Asked by B.K. from New York
on November 16, 2010
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I am looking for extra warm footie pajamas for my 5 month old. My now 4 year old son used LL Bean footies when he was an infant and they were super warm and thick and ...
Coughing Associated with Allergies/asthma???
Asked by T.A. from Chicago
on November 11, 2008
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This allergy thing is all new to me as we got my daughter tested a couple months ago and she is allergic to EVERYthing except for food. With that in mind, once we put ...
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- Down is a common allergen. Sounds like the the cough is asthma in reaction to the down. I would either get rid of the down or get an allergy cover for it
- It has gotten colder lately....do you have a humidifier. The dry air causes a cough at night. Mine also contracted some kind of little bug that causes coughing as we...
- T. You may also want to try MSM in a powder form. It is amazing for Allergies and Ashma. I use it for my daughter who is slightly allergic to her dog. you can re...
