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Christmas
Asked by E.I. from New Orleans
on November 2, 2010
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so i know everyone has been asking about presents for their kids.... but i was just curious if anyone had a 3 1/2 year old boy and what are u getting them for christma...
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- Last christmas my son was three and a half and we got him the Handy Manny tool bench, it comes with tools and instructions on how to build things like a boat or robo...
- We got an air hockey table for our 3 kids to share as the big gift. Our youngest is a 3.5 year old boy. We are also getting the boys model airplane kits, pillow pets, ...
- LEGOS. They will last for several years. Well, he may never outgrow them, really. :)
Is This Tacky for Christmas Gift?
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on November 26, 2011
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My SIL is struggling and doesn't have a big place. She doesn't cook much or have any hobbies. In the past, I have bought her bubble baths, soaps, and knicknacks, but...
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- I think she would appreciate it. If she's not hiding the fact that she is struggling for money, and is open about it with you, then I think she'd be very grateful to h...
- give her a gift card to somewhere that has a gas station and grocery store together. like walmart, or jewel etc.... if she has said she doesn't want stuff i would hon...
- GREAT IDEA!! I hate junk...LOL I like the practical and I tend to give those as gifts also. Good luck!
Christmas Gift for a Nanny?
Asked by E.T. from Santa Barbara
on November 16, 2008
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We have a wonderfuld nanny and would like to get her a Christmas gift to show our appreciationg for everything that she does for us, but of course I am drawing a blank...
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- I have had the same nanny for 4 years. I give her 2 weeks off with pay and a gift card for Target for about $100 and gifts for her 2 daughters. I found that paid time ...
- I used to be a nanny, and for Christmas the family had bought me a nice "pampering basket" filled with lotions, bubble bath, candles, etc.. They told me that since I a...
- Hi E.: What a thoughtful woman you are.It sounds like you hit the jackpot,when you found this nanny.I like the idea of a certificate for a pedicure, manicure. It woul...
Combined Childrens' Christmas Gift
Asked by L.L. from Los Angeles
on October 26, 2012
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HI moms,
Trying to figure out what to get my nieces/nephews for Christmas this year. They are from one family and these are the ages: 14 (boy), 6 (girl), 2 (girl), ...
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- I second ChicagoMama's suggestions - family membership to the local childrens museum, zoo, amusement park, etc. At those ages the amusement park would be the best opt...
- A season pass to a museum, or zoo would be something that everyone could enjoy. the family all together. the 14 year old if he wanted to just bring a friend and hang...
- I'm not sure what your budget is, but a family membership to a local zoo, pool or museum would probably be fun. Or maybe a selection of classic family board games?
Christmas :)
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on November 10, 2010
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I have a daughter who will be two this month. Then, of course, comes Christmas. I have grandma's giving me the shake down for gift ideas for her and I am struggling ...
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- My daughter is 3 and she loves My Little Ponies, Barbies, dress-up clothes and dolls. She got a doll bed and stroller for her birthday. She also loves puzzles.
- My daughter loved (and still does at age 4) the princess figurines someone else already suggested. She also really likes baby dolls and always has. Last year she got...
- plasmacar... best ride-it toy on the planet. Super stable and super maneuverable. For inside riding the wheels are loud... but switching them out with rollerblade whee...
Christmas Gift for Sitters
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on October 2, 2007
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What are you mom's doing for your kid's sitters for Christmas? Gift? Bonus? My daughter is there the majority of the time durning the week. I have to work alot and...
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- Hi L., My mom babysits A LOT -- and her favorite gifts from the families are CASH.... She usually gets around $50 for her birthday and $100 for Christmas from a co...
- I carry a great line of products including skin care, perfume, great glosses and even some clearance items like sparkly nail color. I also offer gift certificates so ...
- If she is the primary caregiver of your daughter during the week, you should absolutley give her a Christmas bonus. I think the general rule of thumb is one week's pa...
Need Christmas Gift Ideas
Asked by D.W. from Dallas
on December 7, 2009
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Moms, you all helped me so much with my last request and I know you can do it again.
A coworker found out a few years ago that she had cancer. Our group here at work...
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- Gift cards work great, then they can get what they want rather then you guessing. I hope everything works out! Good luck
- I recently found some great books about grief at the christian bookstore near my home. There were age appropriate sections and some leaned more heavily into religion ...
- Maybe each of you that want to contribut can leave cards that say things like " i will clean your house" or "i will make dinner for your family" just things to help them
Christmas
Asked by D.C. from Portland
on December 10, 2008
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Sorry if this is a duplicate. I don't think the first one went through.
Anyway, I was wondering if anybody had any Christmas traditions for exchanging gifts. We t...
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- D., Because my husband's family is so huge, one sibling draws names out of a hat, then sends us all an email of who we have to buy for. Like your family, it's hard...
- My dad's side of the family does a gift exchange every Christmas Eve. We all get together that day and eat potluck finger foods and exchange gifts. Before everyon...
- check out http://www.secretsanta.com/ I think it does the "hat drawing" for you so you don't have to have everyone together for it. I hope that helps. Merry Chr...
Christmas Gift to Daycare Teachers
Asked by L.L. from Austin
on December 17, 2010
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there are 4 teachers cared my daughter during the year... 2 teachers in her clase normally, but she went from 1 grade to another (like all other kids)... what's the no...
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- I used to do a gift box of individually wrapped candies addressed to all of the teachers (ie for their lounge) and then 2 gift cards of $10-15 for the current teachers.
- Gift cards really are a fantastic way to go. Having been in child care, they are appreciated. I used to give Walmart or Target gift cards. The one store that I've f...
- When I was in this position, I just gave gifts to the teachers that my son had at the current time.
Paring down the Christmas Gift List!
Asked by M.C. from Charleston
on September 11, 2010
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My husband and I both have divorced, remarried parents, which makes for 8 grandparents to our daughter, along with siblings, stepsiblings and an ever growing gaggle of...
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- Our family has agreed to only buy gifts for kids 17 and under. Basically, if they're still school-aged. College kids are considered adults. We also have a gaggle of...
- I've been reading the previous responses, and it looks as if you have good ones there. I've gone the homemade route in certain years, and that seems to have worked we...
- Two options: 1. Be honest with the family about what you can afford. Make plans to not exchange with certain people - such as, give gifts to nieces and nephews, bu...