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Basement Playroom, Which Toys Where?
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on April 18, 2009
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We are finishing up the project of finishing our basement off. There is one section/room that will be a playroom (girls are currently almost 5 years and 7 months). M...
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- We are currently doing the exact same thing! Our daughter is really bad about picking up her room, so we moved almost everything to the basement playroom. She loves to...
- We have a playroom in our basement too.... and all the toys are downstairs. We have the books on a bookshelf in the living area upstairs, and we have one basket of sma...
- We have our more "active toys" in the basement playroom...pretend play, dress up, play kitchen, strollers, balls, games. I keep the art/craft stuff, play-doh in my ...
Creativity Needed - Please Help!!!
Asked by H.S. from Dallas
on June 11, 2008
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Hi moms! I am in desperate need of some help. I just agreed to be the team mom for my daughter's cheerleading squad. I will be great at the organizational piece of ...
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- I was a cheerleader and we did lots of different things for the guys, but is was usually something that we did in the school as opposed to gifts. Made them baked goods...
- My son played football last year and the cheerleaders gave them snack bags before the games. (Small school with 6-man football) His favorite one had a sports drink, nu...
- Boys always love food! Get the girls to help out and bake cookies or cupcakes, they will be devoured! Be sure and get an email list of all the cheerleaders and their...
Song Suggestions for DVD Slide Show?
Asked by L.S. from Wausau
on October 18, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I was hoping I could tap into your creativity. My husband and I are putting together a slide show DVD of family pictures for my in-laws for Christm...
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- I love picking music for slide shows! Here's some of my favorites: For pictures of kids, I love Billie Holiday's "God Bless the child" or "Eanie Meany" by Jim Noir i...
- "I hope you dance" by lee ann womak If you have girls then: "In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride
- I agree with Jess. We got a video for a wedding present with old pictures of both me and my husband. It was good fun, the person chose some songs that were popular at ...
Aiming for "Pleasing" Preschool Artwork
Asked by L.T. from Pittsburgh
on December 19, 2008
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My son is 4.5 years old and is in his first year of preschool. I have a concern that is actually more of an irritation I suppose. Usually when he colors/paints he is...
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- I think you expectations are to high ..yuor family will only care he made them for him..he will get it it may not be his thing..id worry about more important things li...
- How would you feel if every time you colored or drew something you were criticized and it just "wasn't good enough" ?? I would hold off on the projects until he is m...
- Hi L., I have read through the responses you've got so far and I do agree with a lot priciples: •He's little •He's expressing himself in his own way •I do ha...
Mom Friend Relationships
Asked by K.W. from Orlando
on October 2, 2007
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I know this is going to sound like an odd question. But I've rec'd good advice from this board before, so I am going to ask it. As crazy as it sounds, I wrote a one-a...
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- If it were me, I would send her a portion of it, just a paragraph or two. Let her know you prefer not to send the rest of it just now, at least over the internet since...
- I would wait until you see her so you can be there when she reads it. Tell her you want to hear her comments immediately so you want to wait until you see her.
- Well, I can understand. I used to write and everything I wrote was very personal. If you need an excuse for waiting for her to see it then tell her that you really w...
40Th Birthday Gift Suggestions - One Gag Gift, One Sentimental Gift
Asked by D.V. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2009
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Hi, my friend's husband is throwing her a surpise 40th birthday dinner and is looking for all guests to give a "gag..getting old" type of gift, and a sentimental gift ...
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- When I turned 40 my best friend gave me a great gag/practical gift. She filled a gorgeous red leather basket (I think from Red Envelope) with all kinds of wrinkle cre...
- A gag gift for a girlfriend? I went to a party and one gift was a wrapped Bra. There was a note attached that read: In case you need support!! or... I am there i...
- I saw this at the airport - the birthday girl arrived and they had a wheel chair for her, and a bouquet of dried (dead) roses, they almost looked black. The lady crac...
I Need a Hobby!
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on February 10, 2009
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I love to read, but I would love to learn something new. I work full time and have an almost 3 year old (how can that be?), so my time is scattered, to say the least....
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- what about photography
- Check out www.TheKnack.com. It is a program Michaels runs that has all kinds of craft/project ideas you can do with your kids. Plus when you sign up online to receiv...
- You could always start blogging, that is what I do and I love it. It keeps me creative and is easy to do at a moments notice. Not to mention it is not messy, and it do...
I Need Your Help with Birthday Location Ideas
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on April 10, 2007
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Hey Mama's,
I need your help, this topic is causing problems between my hubby and I. We live in Lewisville and our son will be turn one on August 21st but I'm wanti...
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- You might check out www.familyfun.com or www.parents.com for great party planning ideas. I have a 3 1/2 year old and a just turned 1 year old. I get great cake ideas...
- Hello My daughter just turned one and my husband didn't really want me to do anything real big either. We also had a problem with having enough space for our family...
- You can reserve the pavillion at Kids Kastle in Highland Village (I think it is free, you just have to reserve it with the city). The kids can play and it stays cool ...
Looking for Idea's on a "Team Name" Doing the 3-Day BREAST CANCER WALK
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on January 29, 2009
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Need some help from my outside source. I am doing the walk in August and have to come up with a Team Name and for some reason my creativity has just gone out the wind...
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- Hi S.. I don't have any suggestions, but I wanted to say "Good for you!" It's an awful disease and you are a hero for helping! Good luck and have fun!!!
- Good for you! My favorite name was for a group of teachers at our school "Teachers for Ta-Tas".
- Hi S., The first thing that came to mind is Trifecta; Triple Play; Three's Company; I will think of more if you would like. Just let me know:-)
Help! My Children Have the Same Birthday!
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on September 26, 2008
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My 3 year old and baby were born on the same day...I know, I know. I want my kids to see it as positive and special through the years. The question is, what are some t...
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- Two of my four kids have the same birthday,too. But they are 10 years apart, one a boy and one a girl, so it's not really the same. They are 21 and 31 now and they thi...
- I actually grew up in this situation. My youngest brother and I were born on the same day - eight years apart. Other than the fact that I was really hoping for a sis...
- Hi A., My kids' birthdays are March 22 and March 25. Daughter is 4. Son is 2. First I have to say that while I LOVE birthdays and make a big deal out of them, ...
