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Help Me Convince Husband
Asked by E.B. from Dallas
on August 9, 2009
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I have 3 kids, the oldest of which will start K this fall. I really love to get out of the house, to go places...even if it is simple things like going to the neighbo...
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- I recommend the book "Magic Trees of the Mind" by Dr. Diamond. It's heavy reading but it gives scientific evidence to support what Debby said below. Early stimulation...
- I don't know how old your youngest is, but, maybe you could compromise by taking all three on an outing one weekend and then the next weekend leave the youngest with g...
- Meals you eat also help you grow and stay healthy- just because you can't remember what you had for each one of them, doesn't mean they were any less important to you ...
Fun Stuff to Do in Central Mi with Kids
Asked by R.P. from Detroit
on July 24, 2008
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Hello everyone, i've already posted this request but I think I lost it. So, if this is on twice I apologize. My husband and I recently bought a piece of property near ...
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- Check out Midland's web site. I grew up there. There is a spash park down by the tridge. A playground at the tridge, and often free concerts there too. Chippewa (s...
- Cindy Lou's Petting Zoo in Roscommon is great. They have exotic animals (and normal ones like goats, horses, etc.) too. It's a well kept place and they are very nice.
- You can google the towns and get some info. If you belong to AAA, they have a ton of info. Also google something about MI tourism.
Fun in San Antonio
Asked by A.L. from Beaumont
on July 2, 2009
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Hi Moms...and some dads.... My family of 4, (Myself, huspand, daugher who is almost 8 and a daughter who is 3 (4 in December) will be going to San Antonio in a few wee...
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- If you want even more ideas check out www.sanantonio.about.com which also lists those temporary current events on their calender of events page.
- There's so much to do here that is fun and free. The new Riverwalk extension of awesome with tons of public are,bats to see and easily connects to San Antonio Museum ...
- Yes, to Witte Museum and the HEB Treehouse! Absolutely yes to Natural Bridge Caverns. Always a cool 65 degrees in the caverns! Yes, to Sea World. Two days there...
Driving to FLA from PA, Any Ideas of PLACES to STOP/SEE on the WAY?
Asked by S.B. from Scranton
on March 8, 2009
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Hi All. My husband and I are driving to Boca Raton Fla the first two weeks of April. We have gone to Fla. numerous times because my Dad lives there, but we always fly ...
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- Hi S., There is a wonderful restaurant in St. Augustine, FL. It is called Purple Olive. 4255 A1A South, Suite 6 Saint Augustine, FL, 32080 ###-###-#### Tues - ...
- When I drove from northeast pa to miami, I stopped in richmond and savannah. If you hit richmond, be sure to have lunch at richbrau's - a really cool little brewery i...
- I would agree with the one poster who said that South of the Border is a tourist trap. It's been a few years since I was there and it could have changed since then, b...
Need Help Picking First Theatrical Movie for Almost 4 Year Old
Asked by A.P. from Phoenix
on July 3, 2009
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Hello mamas! This is my first time putting a request out. I have a little girl who will be 4 in September. She has been acting out and a little jealous of her 15 mo...
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- A., I went to see Up with my little. It has a lot of animation, especially the balloon scene. I think that this would most likely hold her attention. G.
- I would NOT take her to Up. Though it's a cartoon, yet it is for adults - too sad/ slow for children.
- hello, just wanted to let you know i would recommend UP we took my 3yr old to the movies for the first time also. she loved it. we have not tried ice age yet, but i fi...
Hotel in Paris
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on February 22, 2008
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Hi Ladies, another question for all of you experienced travelers. My husband and I are going to Paris for a week and I am in charge of accommodations. It always makes ...
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- I would recommend you buy the Rick Steve's book on Paris and read the reviews and find something that suits your needs. I stayed at the Hotel Muguet when I was there t...
- http://www.paris-hotel-westend.com/ great place great location
- Check out the Cookie magazine archives. They did a whole article on Paris and great hotels, especially if you are taking the kids. I would check from like Oct/Nov 2007...
Should I Be Bringing My 17 Month Old to Public Places Right Now?
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on May 8, 2009
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Should I take my 17 month old to restaurants, museums, the playground, etc...right now? I am confused about what the CDC is saying when they say "avoid crowded places"...
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- J., I haven't changed anything about my schedule or going places. Life is too short to worry about the possibility of exposure to this. The things that you can co...
- Yes, just wash your baby up, after he plays outdoors and with other children, pets, adults, etc. Just like you did before this flu scare. Blessings....
- I guess I'm the odd man out on this one. We are definitely staying away from certain places. McDonalds is totally out of the question along with the gym daycare. We...
Day Out with Thomas
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on July 17, 2007
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Has anyone gone to Day out with Thomas at the Illinois Railway Museum?
We are planning on taking our little Thomas fan (age 2) to the event on the opening morning, ...
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- My three year old will experience Thomas for the third time this August. It is important to acquire tickets early. Ordering them through the Illinois Railway Museum is...
- I've never been before, but we're planning to take my 2.5 yo. FYI -- I just bought our tickets on-line, and all the morning train ride slots are sold out except for t...
- Thanks for asking this question. We haven't been before but have purchased tickets for this year, and it's great getting all this information. Thought I'd mention ther...
Tips for a Chicago Vacation
Asked by M.R. from St. Louis
on May 15, 2007
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My family and I are going to downtown Chicago for 2-3 nights in early June. We are planning to visit Shedd Aquarium, Michigan Ave., the beach, a fossil museum (Field M...
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- I know you have received many suggestions, but I do have a few more. First, for ice cream, a very old town, famous ice cream place is tiny and cramped, but the mo...
- We go to Chicago every year as a family. Everyone has mentioned lots of good ideas. Lincoln Park Zoo is just a little north of Water Tower, but it's neat and FREE. ...
- We purchased the City Pass. It saved us a bunch of money. We went to the City of Chicago web site. If you are taking your own vehicle, park under the soccer/footbal...
Fun/Educational Places to Take a Toddler
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on March 14, 2009
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I just started reading here and love all of the great advice. I am trying to make a list of toddler friendly places to take my 18 month old in the McKinney/Frisco are...
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- The Allen Early Childhood PTA has GREAT field trips, community service projects, family outings, fun activities for Dads and kids, and much more! Start getting the ne...
- All of these things are free: the city libraries have story time usually MTW around mid morning (check their websites), mine love to go to Petsmart and look at the fis...
- A GREAT source for this info is AroundTownKids.com. It is a site that specializes in activities, events, COUPONS, give-aways, and reviews of businesses & free events i...
