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Ideas to Keep Kids Occupied on a Plane Trip
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on August 13, 2009
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Hi Moms!!
In a couple weeks we will be taking two 3-hour plane rides with a 1-hour layover in between. Alyssa is 2 1/2, and Cole is 6 months old. We are planning on...
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- this might sound weird but.. I bought a box of rainbow band aids and my daughter played with them for at least 40 minutes puting them on her, me and all her dolls and ...
- I just heard a suggestion for my friend who is taking 2 to New Zealand soon. She said that a friend mentioned wrapping all the toys/coloring books/etc. as little pres...
- When I first traveled with my children when they were very young, I would bring lots of toys entertain them. I found they were mostly entertained by the plane itself, ...
Black Crayon in the Dryer!
Asked by L.M. from Los Angeles
on November 22, 2008
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Hi Moms,
A stray black crayon went through the dryer and marked all over the inside walls (not to mention the clothes!) Does anyone have any ideas on how to get it ...
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- It might sound strange, but WD40! My daughter drew all over our white couch with a black crayon when she was two. My husband went on Crayola's website, and it sugges...
- Goo-Be-Gone also works well.
- Try "Goof-off" - it smells awful and is fairly toxic (laquer thinner I think) but it will probably do the trick.
Removing Crayon from Grout
Asked by C.D. from Los Angeles
on November 10, 2008
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My son colored the grout between the floor tiles with red crayon. Does anyone have a low-toxic way to get it clean?
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- Hi C., Just be careful when using the Mr. Clean eraser. They have chemicals in them that can burn the skin. Use gloves and don't let your little ones touch them! ...
- Here's a helpful link for you http://www.mrscleannw.com/tips/crayon-stain-removal.html
- I'd try using baking soda or vinegar and a lot of elbow grease. if it comes down to using a cleaner, try Matsenbachers Graffiti remover found at some grocery stores a...
Laundry Help Please!!
Asked by M.S. from Lubbock
on August 4, 2008
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Hi moms my two year old little boy opened my dryer and put an orange crayon in it. I of course didn't notice this until the load of clothes were already done. Do any...
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- Try a wet and squeezed out Mr. Clean eraser. It removes crayon from walls, maybe it will help! Good luck!
- on the clothes ...get an old towel and lay it on the spots of melted crayon them take your iron and heat up over the towel..it should melt it on to the towel...same wo...
- I had this happen but with a red crayon. I did not notice it until I pulled out the DRIED laundry from the dryer. I immediately spot treated the clothes with crayon on...
Crayon on the Carpet
Asked by N.B. from Fort Wayne
on October 28, 2008
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Does anyone have any ideas as to how to remove blue crayon from my creme carpet? My lovely little daughter has decided that she would rather color on anything other t...
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- Someone already suggested it, but I have to second Shaklee's Basic H2 and Nature Bright idea. That stuff rocks and will clean ANYTHING. It's truly amazing - and all na...
- Check the Crayola site http://www.crayola.com/canwehelp/staintips/index.cfm. Here's what they said for problems: Needed Materials: Sponge, Paper Towels, Dull knife o...
- Use toothpaste! I read in a magazine about 6 months ago that toothpaste would get permant marker off of anything. I never really thought about it, and then my 2 year o...
Crayola Tadoodles Crayon Buddies
Asked by T.M. from Phoenix
on November 18, 2008
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Does anyone know how to raise up the crayon in the Crayola Tadoodles Crayon Buddies? After reading the instructions, I threw them out, thinking it was pretty simple t...
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- I haven't used this product, but you might find something out by reading reviews on Amazon, eBay, etc. Good luck.
- Press down and turn. There is arrows that show you which direction. Good luck!
- Pushing down and twisting is the correct way to do it. My son colors with his everyday, so I've done it a lot. I've already had to refill them too. Good luck!
Crayons for 1-Year-old
Asked by J.G. from Tampa
on July 28, 2009
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My son is 13 months, and I had read something recently that was saying a one-year-old should be starting to color. We have tried the skinny bathtub crayons (he tried t...
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- His response to crayons tells you age 1 is too early for crayons. At this age they put EVERYTHING in their mouths, and crayons is one thing they shouldn't. He'll try e...
- I hate when you read stuff like that. As they grow, you will read when they should know their letters, numbers, how to write their name etc... and it can drive you ma...
- I'm sure this has already been said, but just because you read that this is something 1 year olds should do doesn't mean your son should do it. If he wants to colo...
Crayons Washed with Clothes, Huge Stains, HELP!!!!!
Asked by K.L. from Jackson
on June 10, 2008
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My lovely 4 year old son has a bad habit of putting things in his pockets and leaving them. I try to check pockets before doing the laundry, but sometimes I forget. We...
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- I have been really impressed with Clorox for colors. It has gotten out all my stains, most of the time on the first wash and always on the second one. I usually pret...
- Try Goop. It is a hand cleaner for mechanics and can be found in the automotive section at Wal-mart or Target. It is great on laundry! Good luck!
- Go to crayola.com and look under the for parents section and then stain tips. I hope you get those stains out...I would be upset too. Good luck!
Who Had the Fix for a Crayon in the Dryer Ruining Clothing?
Asked by S.E. from Richmond
on November 9, 2008
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I remember reading where someone had a fix for clothes that had been ruined by a green crayon in the dryer. Can't find the response and need it for a friend of mine!
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- I don't know about crayon once it has been melted in the dryer but rubbing alcohol will remove crayon from clothes and furniture.
- I couldn't find anything re: crayon in the dryer, but I use this website for tons of stuff like that :) http://kitchen.robbiehaf.com/RobbiesHints.html
- I'm seeing this really late, but thought I would respond anyway. I had this happen to me a few weeks ago, I did a lot of googling and what I did was this: -I pre-t...
How to Clean Crayon or Wax Marks off an Old Decoupage Picture?
Asked by M.A. from Baton Rouge
on May 14, 2009
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I have a rather large old decoupaged picture on wood. It looks a if someone scribbled on it with a crayon or something containing wax when it was off the wall for an e...
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- Products: Goo Be Gone - can be purchased at Lowes. White tooth paste with some grain (baking soda) in it.
- I use baby oil to remove crayon marks off my walls. Maybe that would work for this too.
- What is the picture finished with? If it's a type of polyurethane, then you should be able to use magic erasers on them. If you know, email me at ____@____.com and I...
