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Seeking Spring Break Activities
Asked by B.A. from St. Louis
on March 23, 2009
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I was thinking of different "experiments" or activities that are simple and relatively 'unmessy'. For example, I'm planning on getting white or light-colored flowers ...
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- Hi B., Here is a fun experiment that my kids always liked even well after they "learned their colors" and not at all messy. Make some ice cubes with water but ...
- plant seeds for flowers & veggies! A perfect activity for both your children. you could also do the bean in the wet paper towel in a ziploc bag....it's fun to wat...
- Have you tried the PreSchool Rock.com website? It's been very helpful - great ideas. I find that some of their crafts for pre-schools would be better suited to older c...
Hawaii
Asked by S.S. from Minneapolis
on October 27, 2007
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Hello moms...
Have any of you been to Hawaii or know of a good travel agent that you used to get a good deal to go to Hawaii? We are thinking about planning a trip e...
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- I grew up in HI and still go back every year to visit family. I assume you are going to the Big Island since you want to see the volcano. Christmas is always really ex...
- I have a friend who has been a travel agent for over 30 years. I know that she will get you the best deal that she can. Her name is Judy, her e-mail address is ____@...
- When we went to Hawaii it was before we were married in 2004 and so it was just us and not our daughter. We stayed at hostels. The ones we were at were fine (I think...
Sunscreen for Infants
Asked by D.D. from Dallas
on March 7, 2007
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We are going to the beach for Spring Break with our 4 year old and 10 month old sons. I need to find a good sunscreen for my 10 month old. He does not want to wear a...
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- The Bullfrog spray is awesome. I just cover my kiddos' faces with my hand or a washcloth (or a T-shirt, or whatever is handy) when I'm spraying near their heads. We ...
- We went to Florida at the beginning of April with our 6 month old daughter. I had read a response by the same nurse below that mentioned Blue Lizard. So I bought that ...
- Hi DD! I highly recommend Arbonne's Baby Care Sunscreen SPF 30+. You can protect your baby’s delicate skin with this gentle, water-resistant sunscreen that provi...
HELP! No One's Coming to My Son's Bday Party Saturday!
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on March 13, 2008
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Hey everyone! I need some help! My son is having his 5th bday party on Saturday and so far we've heard 4 nos and the other 6 still haven't rsvped. GRRR I know, I know,...
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- I would NOT cancel or change the party. So it is only your two and the two cousins. Your son is expecting the party and will always remember if you cancel it. Go on ...
- Have you tried just inviting anyone in their class for school or daycare? Of both kids? If you are more worried about people than gifts, just say sorry for last minut...
- I don't know if this is a wierd suggestion, but I thought of it because I'm new to the area, and a neighbor where I used to live did this for the holidays - how about ...
Where to Take the Kids for Spring Break
Asked by M. from Houston
on January 7, 2007
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need advise on where to take my kids for spring break. I have a 10 & 6 yr old. Last spring break we went to florida and the year before that colorado...help.
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- Not sure where your from. But, San Antonio was a great vacation, you have the river walk, Six flags, Sea World etc. If you wanted to go to a beach you can drive south...
- Washington DC is an awesome choice. We were there in early November and it was great. Be sure to take a night time bus tour. Lots of walking even with the Metro rail.
- Cruises are lots of fun. They have activities for the kids that last all day and have special shows just for the kids also. We went on one a few years ago, but our c...
Spring Break
Asked by M.M. from Augusta
on April 2, 2009
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I have a 15 year old daughter and we are low on money and we have nothing to do for spring break. I live in North Augusta, South Carolina and she thinks there is nothi...
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- Try going for a picnic to a park. Maybe one with a nature trail to walk. Tie dye a shirt, etc. It can be done with kool-ade. Try a spa day there are recipes for ho...
- I was going to say Hopeland Gardens too. I grew up in Beech Island and knew nothing about Aiken. It is really a pretty town. You can go to the Savannah River and pe...
- What about going to a state park or campground , And you're only about 3 hrs to Savannah that's enough to go down visit some places and come back in one or 2 days. ...
Can't Get up in the Morning
Asked by S.G. from Yakima
on April 1, 2009
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Hi,
My husband and I have always been ones to enjoy a good late morning, sleep in cuddle with our daughter. It seems that we can't get out of bed at all! we have ...
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- My experience with 3 kids over 20 years has been the later they go to bed, the later they get up. the earlier they go to bed, the earlier they get up. You may have to...
- This is a problem for a lot of people. I struggled with it for years and years. I finally had had enough and went on a search for help. The one place I found the most ...
- Your body has a natural time clock but you have to be the one to set it. So I agree completely with the person below. The other thing is routine, routine, routine! Eve...
Asking for Ideas for Stay-at-home Spring Break
Asked by P.D. from Chicago
on March 23, 2009
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Hi- our school district is off this week for spring break - and unfortunately, we won't be going anywhere - so what ideas/places do you lovely women know of to keep 2 ...
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- Mother of two very big boys now! at your service. Suggestions: rent free movie at local libraries (I know we have free movies in our area and we have been doing that...
- Hi P.- I see you live in Arlington Hts. like me. We have gone to Lake Arlington and rented the paddle boats for an hour. Great exercise and the price isn't too bad....
- Since you said money is tight I thought I would suggest bringing them to bowl. Thursdays we offer $1 days. Its only a $1 for a game of bowling and $1 for shoe rental....
Has Anyone Been to Six Flags This Spring Break?
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on March 19, 2009
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Hi Moms! I saw on the news how over crowded the Forth Worth Zoo was this Wednesday. A friend of mine said she drove by Six Flags and the cars were backed up. I hav...
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- We went on Tuesday and it was really crowded. We took our 5 year old and stayed in Looney Toon land most of the time. The lines in this area were not bad. The only ...
- My neighbors went otday and said it was REALLY Crowded! I would avoid it until later.
- My husband works near Six Flags and has to take the same exit off I-30 as Six Flags. He goes to work early but a couple of employees sat on the exit ramp for 50 minut...
Spring Break Trip
Asked by S.P. from Kansas City
on March 15, 2009
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Am I being unreasonable? My 15 year old wants to go on a Spring Break trip with a friend and her family and I am just not comfortable with it. I've met them before, ...
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- Where are they going? At that age, I would probably let her go. But it depends on where they are going. If they are going very far, I would probably be worried too.
- I say go with your gut!!! I have been convinced in the past to do things that my gut told me not to let my girls do and I usually ended up wishing I had just gone with...
- Maybe it's just because I watched "Taken" this weekend....but if you're not comfortable that's the end of the story. Gotta trust those instincts. You can come up wit...
