Marriage: Toddler, Teddy Bears

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No Gift Please Birthdays

My daughter's 5th birthday is in March and as I fill out the invites I would like to add the note - 'No gifts please.' Is this a good idea? My child has so much and we can get her the birthday bobbles she wants. How does this make other parents feel? Hows does this make the child feel? I have been intived to a few of these lately with the economy and all and I feel strange showing up without a gift. Any thoughts would be helpful.

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Seeking Advice on Son's Allergies

My 5 year old son had the stick allergy test done this week and they determined that he was allergic to most grasses, molds, weeds, dogs, cats, AND house hold dust mites!!! Of course he is a very active boy and plays both soccer and flag football right now so he is always outside in the grass. We also have two dogs. My main concern is the house hold dust mites since it was ranked the most severe. My question is how have you or someone you know protected a child against house hold dust mites?? Especially what have you used to cover bed...