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Baby Modeling
Asked by C.S. from Lima
on June 3, 2009
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I have never submitted any of my boys' photos for baby photo contests. Does anyone know if "CuteKid" is legit? They wanted 19.95 to enter the contest? I didn't like th...
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- Hi C., I just googled "CuteKid" and was looking at their website and u can upload photos for free. So the one u contacted was definitely a phony thecutekid.com was ...
- I would say if they want money, it's probably a scam. Stick to contests that are put on by local newspapers, radio stations, etc. I would never give anyone money just ...
- I've gotten emails for that too, but I never tried to enter. I would say, as a rule, avoid anything where they want money from you to enter. There are legit photo ...
I Need Craft/game Ideas for Daughter's 7 Year Old Birthday Party for 4-5 Kids
Asked by K.S. from Sacramento
on February 21, 2008
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I'm not going to do the big party this year, just a few kids and some parents. I would love to get ideas about some small crafts and games for a handful of kids 1st a...
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- How fun! Well, my name is J., and I am an artist, so this is a fun area for me. My kids are too old for these ideas now...How about getting a wide roll of butcher pa...
- We still love the frame with glued (Elmer's glue) shells on it from one of our kid's birthday parties. (This may be too fancy, but...if you have a digital camera and p...
- Try the Family Fun website. Lots of easy things. Also, what I did for my daughter when she was that age, we painted clay flower pots (from Michaels...they have every...
Block Party Games
Asked by S.T. from Chicago
on August 5, 2010
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Hey moms! Hope you are all having a great day! I'm in a bit of a bind. Our neighborhood is awesome, and we're finally getting around to having a block party in 2 w...
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- How about a game of volleyball for the older kids.
- go with the standard old time games...water ballooon toss, 3-legged race, tug of war, the egg on a spoon race. also, get a corn hole bag toss game..great for kids and...
- I see someone beat me to suggest the "Win It In A Minute" type games. Another idea, and this is not an activity, but I read in a magazine (possibly Family Fun) to...
Seeking Venues Where I Can Jumpstart a Business
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on March 31, 2008
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I am looking for various resources or venues such as craft shows and/or offices in which I can sale various items that I create. I am not real sure on how to network ...
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- Arlington Netweavers! A weekly meeting that cost $13 and you get a free lunch. Arlington NetWeavers (ANW) is a high-energy networking group of business professiona...
- There are a lot of craft fairs, church events etc in the metroplex, some more lucrative than others. We are getting ready to produce the 3rd annual Everything Babyfest...
- American Airlines Southern Reservation Office near 360 and FAA road used to always have a bunch of vendors come in on payday. There were craft items, jewelry vendors,...
Christmas Gift Ideas
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on October 16, 2009
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Hello everyone. I have three siblings, two of which are married and have kids. Every year for Christmas we all exchange names and get a gift. This way we all only buy ...
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- Based on the economy Christmas may look different for many families. In exchanging gifts it's a challenge to find something that the recipient would like and use. This...
- You didn't mention if you will all be together for the holidays or sending gifts. The important thing to make this work is to get everyone on the same page. If you a...
- How about a family DVD lie "Swiss Family Robinson" and some popcorn and candy? They could have a fun family night!
Child Modeling
Asked by H.P. from Portland
on August 13, 2007
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Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has any advice or experience with ad modeling and their children? Not to toot my own horn, but ever since my daughter was little peo...
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- I would think that the best thing for you to do is to just let it happen naturally. I think the cases where parents pay for a child's portfolio, or modeling "lessons"...
- Child modeling is a tough job for the parent and the child. If an ad agency wants you and you want to try this it will answer your questions. I wouldn't pay to have ...
- Hi! H., Sounds like you have received some great advice. I know a gal who works as a model agent in Los Angeles-- she reps some big names and has said it's a ton ...
Am I Too Cocky?
Asked by K.K. from San Diego
on December 3, 2010
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Sorry, but this is going to sound tooo conceited. I have a one year old who I think is absolutely gorgeous. I love to critic and if a baby/toddler is not "cute, adorab...
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- Well I like the same of my kids.... Matter fact, I have the most beautif babies in the world.... Sorry.... see other People feel like that too... But if u want to ent...
- That is why I say....Oh what a cute baby! In my opinion ALL babies are cute and full of joy. However they aren't all "pretty" or "handsome" but no one would ever tell ...
- Your child's temperment will have as much, if not more, to do with success in this field than what he looks like. Yes he IS adorabel-but so are MANY other babies. ( I...
Looking for Great Baby Shower Ideas
Asked by M.L. from Los Angeles
on April 7, 2009
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I am helping my cousin, throw a baby shower for our cousin. Iwas wondering if anyone has any new baby shower ideas. I'm in charge of the decorations and games. Any hel...
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- Hi M., I just had a baby shower in September and it was so fun. Some of the games were build a baby. Everyone builds a baby out of playdough, or gum or whatever, an...
- Decorations...use baby clothes. If it is a boy you can get little button up shirts, starch them and put a vase of flowers inside them...my mom did it for me and it wa...
- Hi M., my sister recently had a baby & at her shower they had a scrap book. Everyone filled out a little piece of paper. One in the shape of a hand & one a foot....
Death, How Do I Explain It to My 2 1/2 Yr Old?
Asked by A.P. from Saginaw
on October 4, 2008
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Hi,
My father is dying, and my 21/2 yr old is asking where he is. I am telling him that he is very sick and that he is going to heaven. I am so scared that my son i...
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- Definitely spend as much time with your dad, as possible. Take pictures, create a scrapbook to 'read' to your children. I read in a recent magazine (Family Fun / Par...
- A.- My father-in-law died when my son was 18 months old and then we lost 4 grandparents that my son was close to, and he was almost 3 when we lost the first of the ...
- my daughter was about 3 when my husbands grandma passed away, she still remembers ger two years later, kids really don't forget things keep pictures around. she went t...
Looking for Birthday Party Ideas for 10Year Old Girl.
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on March 25, 2008
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My daughter is turning 10 and I'm looking for an idea for a party. Does anyone have any interesting ideas? We've done the swim party, bowling party and cake decorati...
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- S., You can call your local beauty school and see if they do parties, what is consist of is a hair sytle and nails for each child. When I did this for my daughter it...
- cinderella tea party or party cloths tea party there are places to put them on for you
- S., When it was my daughter's 10th...we went to "Build A Bear". She picked 6 friends to come along...they have $12 packages, where instead of goodiebags or whateve...
