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Ideas for Keeping a Christmas Tree Out of Reach of a 15 Month Old
Read all 15 responses: "Hi, I have a 3 1/2 year old and 15 month old. My husband and I would love to get a tree this year. However, our dilemna is our 15 ...
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- When my kids were that young we bought a fiber optic tree. That way if they touched the lights it would not hurt them. As a added precaution we were very careful a...
- We've had an artificial tree with just lights (no ornaments) when our first was about 17 months. We'll do it again this year since the second is 19 months. It was ac...
- This sounds nuts, but a "high end" trend these past couple of years has been to hang your Christmas tree upside down from the ceiling. See here: http://interiordec....
I Need Some Ideas for Christmas Gifts
Read all 33 responses: "I have a 6 year old daughter and a 4 year old son. I am really struggling with what to get them for Christmas.
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- My kids (6, 3 and 18 mo)love TJBearytales. Even my baby sits and listens to the stories. Good luck!
- THere are some great learning "toys" online at The Joyful Child, a motessori based site. Here's the link:http://www.michaelolaf.com/1-3%20LANGUAGE07.pdf.
- when my daughter was 6 we gave her a weaving loom - about $4 at Wal-mart or a craft store - and an extra bag of "loops." She loved it! I had NEVER seen her play with a...
Christmas Gift Ideas
Read all 6 responses: "Hello! My son goes to daycare full-time and I want to give his teachers (all women) something to show my appreciation.
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- Envelopes with cash is always appreciated. Daycare workers make so little and contribute so much.
- Gift cards to either book store, coffee shop, etc. Even $5 will be appreciated.
- You can buy some inexpensive cooking spoons. Wooden or plastic and fill them with Hershey's Kisses. Even Hershey's Hugs if you want. Cover with Saran Wrap or Colorful ...
Christmas Presents for 12 Yr Old
Read all 20 responses: "I have a 12 yr old foster child who has been diagnosed with being selectively mute. She does not talk so I have no clue on what to ...
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- Hi L., How about a Pet Shop Digital planner, there pretty cool, according to my 12 year old, she loves hers. They come in different colors too, the one we got her is ...
- I don't know about what you are looking to spend, but my 2 nieces love Nintendo DS handheld game system and are very into music. MP3 players can be pretty affordable, ...
- My heart goes out to that little girl. I was extremely introverted at that age. I talked, but not often. I spent a lot of time in my room...I had made it into my own l...
Handmade Christmas Ornaments
Read all 17 responses: "It is tradition at our house to make an ornament every year. This is my kids favorite memory of Christmas.
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- One idea that I use is to purchase a box of clear glass ornaments, and then decorate to your hearts content. I've used special buttons/pieces of lace from baby clothe...
- Scrap Ornaments Supplies 2-inch Styrofoam ball Cloth Sequin pins Ribbon, cord, lace Glue Instructions 1. Cut the ball in half. 2. Cut two 4-inch circles ...
- L., Each year my kids make a photo ornament. They do this with a CLEAR large glass bulb, some tinsel, a pencil, and a picture cut into a circle. If I can find all...
Christmas Gift Ideas for My 18 Month Old Twins
Read all 6 responses: "Any suggestions on what to get my 18 mos. old boy/girl twins for christmas?"
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- I have B/G twins who are 11 years old now. When they were near two years old they enjoyed Megablocks and the Fisher Price Little People toys (barn, school, school bus...
- You probably want something they can use for years to come- how about a kitchen? We gave our daughter her kitchen the xmas before she turned 2 (she was about 21 month...
- The kitchen is a good idea - my advice is to shop around though. We got one that was much taller than most of the plastic ones and my 8 yr old can still get into usin...
Announcing Baby to Husband and Family on Christmas?
Read all 25 responses: "I just found out I'm pregnant with my second (just 4 weeks) and I have 2 questions for you all. First, would you wait until ...
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- My husband's mom knew before he did and he didn't mind at all. That being said I would have your husband open one gift Christmas Eve, maybe a picture of your daughter ...
- I always told everyone when I found out, because even if I lost the baby, I knew I would want my family's support and not want it to be a secret. Everyone is different...
- As for telling your hubby I would do it in private for the two of you... the picture idea is great and the big sister shirt is even better! I plan on doing that when a...
Does Anyone Know a Fun Get Away for Christmas?
Read all 14 responses: "After the unsatisfied feeling following opening presents last year we decided to get way this year for Christmas.
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- We have spent two Christmas's in Sedona, AZ and have enjoyed every minute. Not only is the scenery gorgeous, but it is much warmer than n Utah. Do the Wild Jeep Tou...
- This past Mother's day we went up to Park City and stayed at Marriot's Summit Watch. It was a huge suite, with a full kitchen, dining area, living area, and bedroom, ...
- Island Park, or West Yellowstone. I lived in Rexburg, Idaho for 3 years and LOVED going on weekend retreats with the hubby to Island Park! West Yellowstone is really...
Anyone Been to Camp Christmas Tree? Other Summer Camp/class for 4/5 Year Old?
Read all 5 responses: "My daughter will be five in June and we are thinking of signing her up for a week of day camp at the YMCA's Camp Christmas Tree.
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- We love it. My 6.5 year old girl went last year and is going to the horse camp this year. My 4 year old boy will be going at the same as her this year. It is a long ...
- My two children, aged 6 and 8 went to Camp Christmas Tree. they really enjoyed it but one week was enough. The counselors were nice and dedicated. My only issue was...
- My step-son has been going to Camp Christmas Tree a couple of weeks a summer for a few years and absolutely loves it. The counselors are really great and they wear ou...
Christmas Party Attire
Read all 5 responses: "Quick question-- I have my husbands christmas party and the dress is dressy casual. I have a few awesome tank tops that i can wear ...
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- I don't think that's ridiculous. Women wear all sorts of dresses/gowns etc for parties and not all of them have long sleeves. I have been to plenty of business Christm...
- I went to my office party last night and several women were wearing dressy tanks and sleeveless shirts with black pants. Every one of them looked great and totally fe...
- All the department stores have out tons of sequined and satin tanks for holiday attire. I would go for it! I have had a hell of a time finding something I wanted to ...
