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Birthday Party Goodie Bag Ideas
I think the idea that one mom had about buying the lunch sacks and letting them decorate is a good idea, ..... most popular names of 2008 · buy clay soil ...
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- Hi K., I agree with the other moms -- I end up throwing away most of the items that come in goodie bags! One of the best ideas I've seen was to bake a few (2 or 3) d...
- Hi K., I've always preferred giving more useful items that can still be fun for the kids. When my daughter was that age I liked to give cheater chopsticks. They are...
- I always go to the Dollar Store and pick out one bigger item instead of a bunch of little things. I've given out Kites, Puzzels, Dolls, Dream Catchers, etc. At Hallowe...
Does Anyone Have Any Advice for Growing a Small Vegetable Garden?
Asked by T.K. from Austin
on April 22, 2008
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Ok - I have bought some 'small' vegetable plants and am looking to plant them. But where does one start from scratch? I have researched this online and there is so m...
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- I like containers. Get a "garden soil" mix from walmart, home depot...anyplace like that. It generally has the fertilizer in it already, good for 3 months, which is ...
- Hey there. Start with your basic soil and add MiracleGro (or whatever the latest fertilizer is. Follow instructions on each packet, but basic rule of thumb is to pla...
- My kids and I have done this with very little expectation and fine results. We just tilled up the soil (pull up all the weeds and grass and get the dirt loose) in a s...
Looking for Easy-to-grow Flowers
Asked by J.G. from Knoxville
on April 4, 2008
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I would love to have flowers around my yard in sunny and shady areas, but I have a black thumb. Everything I have tried over the years has either not grown at all or ...
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- Try Lillies, Lavender or Phlox. They seem to withstand anything.
- I would try Nasturtiums. They are so easy to grow, and BOY do they grow. The flowers are actually edible (if you are into that sort of thing) and you can get them in...
- Marigolds and Gazanias are two of the hardiest flowers in the universe and bloom from Spring through the fall...You can both them both in plantings and not do the seed...
Pre-K Teacher Gift
Asked by A.C. from Philadelphia
on June 2, 2009
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What should I get? My son goes to preschool 5 days a week. I did a gift card for their christmas present. Should I go that route again? I don't want to buy a "bori...
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- i would say a gift card would be nice maybe to a bookstore or a spa (like a mani or pedi) or if you know a favorite place she likes to shop or eat. little trinkets ar...
- Gift cards to a book store, movie theatre, a local restaurant, or to Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks are always great. It is always great to get a personal note from the ch...
- a pot of flowers, a hanging basket or even a bouquet is always nice. If you are crafty, there are a few quick projects you and your son can make, The first and...
Gross Hand Towels
Asked by K.F. from Dallas
on May 5, 2009
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Help! I have tried everything I can think of and my hand towels still look dirty. I switched to white towels about a year ago because my colored ones always looked d...
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- For whites try putting a half cup of peroxide in the wash or you can try som Rit whitening.
- I have the same problem with the hand towel in my son's bathroom. I started using OxiClean in the towel wash to help really get the dirt out. -L.
- Well, you could try Resolve. That has taken out some pretty tough stains in my house. Just soak the towels overnight and then repeat as necessary. Usually, it takes tw...
What Are Your Gardening Secrets?
Asked by K.H. from Johnson City
on April 13, 2009
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We are in the process of preparing for a garden and I was wanting some input on how to grow a successful garden or just and neat ideas for gardening.
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- To help with the bug problem in a small garden, plant merigolds around and thru the garden. They help keep the bugs away and will give your daughter flowers to pick....
- I love to container garden. I love impatiens, they are easy, the colors are gorgeous. I love the dark vibrant colors, one of my favorites, is to mix the bright orange,...
- Hi~ I'd recommend going small the first time. Plant a few things you LOVE, but keep in mind that any crop can 'fail' for many reasons (animal invasion, draught, too ...
Ideas for Crafts for All Ages
Asked by J.O. from Grand Rapids
on April 15, 2009
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My husband took our son to his 4-H meeting last night and I was volunteered to provide the craft/activity for next months meeting. Should be easy right? Well easy fo...
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- J.; crafts can be lots of fun the one craft i found that all ages enjoy are the perler beads, you can buy stuff for them pretty cheaply they are what my kids call melt...
- perpetualpreschool.com has TONS of thematic ideas that you can look at, they have matching snacks and games to match. Family.go.com has great ideas too.
- A fun thing for everyone - and appropriate for this time of year - make a flower pot for mom. Get some of the clay pots - choose size based on what you want to spend ...
8Th Birthday Party
Asked by R.Q. from New York
on July 4, 2009
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Hi Mama's~~
I am planning to have my daughters 8th b'day party at the park. They have picnic benches and a HUGE playground. I am planning to do pizza, cupcakes and ju...
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- Hi R., Here are a few ideas. You can make a bird feeder by covering a pine cone with peanut butter and dipping in bird seed. Make a chia pet. Here's how my k...
- Have them make their own dessert.You can go to the dollar store and buy beach pails. Clean them out and put chocolate pudding in them. Then they can put in crushed ore...
- I like the scavenger hunt idea - which fits well with your theme. I have done this many times with different ages. One way that works well is to have a list in each ...
Help with Science Project Ideas
Asked by R.R. from Louisville
on March 6, 2008
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My 4th grade son needs to start working on a science fair project for school. I thought it would be simple to come up with an idea, but most of the things he's intere...
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- How about a project where you test which brand of batteries really does last the longest. This is easy, but fun and interesting. You just simply buy 4 different bran...
- R., this is an idea. How about you take 3 sodas in a can. Place one can in a container filled with just cold water or just ice. Place the second can in a container...
- R., Been there done that already this year. Although my 4th grader chose not to participate, my 1st grader did. I did get to see several different projects. I'll...
Goody Bags
Asked by L.V. from Albuquerque
on March 17, 2008
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Hi all!
I'm trying to think of some great, unique alternatives to the standard goody bags that are passed out at birthday parties. My son is turning 5 - there real...
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- if your party is going to be soon, a cute idea is to buy small clay pots, paint each kid's name on a pot, add a pack of seeds and a baggie full of potting soil.....kid...
- When our 8 yo turned 6, him and I put together balloons filled with confetti that we made out of paper punch holes that we saved. We squeezed a lollipop, a pencil and...
- Can't tell you how tired I am of those goody bags filled with candy and toy trinkets/junk that nobody needs! :) I really like useful goody bags. Some of my favorit...
