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Post by rebeccabunch on Jul 16, 2018 10:15:01 GMT -6
I’m starting this bc I have a specific question
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jul 16, 2018 10:16:54 GMT -6
Anyone have kindles for their kids? It’s prime day and I’d like to get the boys (5 and 3) kindles before an upcoming 9 hour road trip (kill me now) but I have no kindle experience.
They currently share an old iPad I have.
I’d want them to be able to do apps, listen to music, shows, draw etc.
Anyone with older kids have any kindle tips for me?
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Post by trinitrotoluene on Jul 16, 2018 11:52:27 GMT -6
No tips. DS1 just plays starfall on my ipad.
I'm so excited for a lazy week mostly at home.
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Post by bootsorhearts1 on Jul 16, 2018 12:15:47 GMT -6
No help here either. DS inherited my old iPad and we have that loaded with games for him and a few videos.
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Post by cythe on Jul 16, 2018 13:06:32 GMT -6
My kid isn't old enough for kindles or ipads so I'm also no help. My friends all do have some for their littles though.
Got an instant pot on Amazon prime day. I'm happy.
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Post by curmudgeon on Jul 16, 2018 13:45:33 GMT -6
My 5 year old has a kindle. I think he does nothing but watch YouTube on it, specifically videos of other kids playing with toys he has. I was paying $3/month for some free time unlimited? I don’t even know what it is so I cancelled it this morning. Basically I don’t know much about what to use the kindle for besides YouTube. I don’t even know how to do parental controls.
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Post by doodlemommy on Jul 16, 2018 14:19:07 GMT -6
No kindle here her either. We did get a little amazon fire tablet that we use for traveling! Instant pot is on my shopping list too, but I’m in Canada and prime day isn’t as awesome  |
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Post by cythe on Jul 16, 2018 15:13:48 GMT -6
No kindle here her either. We did get a little amazon fire tablet that we use for traveling! Instant pot is on my shopping list too, but I’m in Canada and prime day isn’t as awesome Do you want me to pick one up for you? $58! |
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jul 16, 2018 15:15:58 GMT -6
My 5 year old has a kindle. I think he does nothing but watch YouTube on it, specifically videos of other kids playing with toys he has. I was paying $3/month for some free time unlimited? I don’t even know what it is so I cancelled it this morning. Basically I don’t know much about what to use the kindle for besides YouTube. I don’t even know how to do parental controls. This is a very crumudgeony non review review I love it |
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jul 16, 2018 15:16:41 GMT -6
I decided to get the 2 pack of the kindle 8s but I’m dealing with the empty cart glitch
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Post by curmudgeon on Jul 16, 2018 15:20:21 GMT -6
😂. Hahaha
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Post by danvers on Jul 16, 2018 15:39:27 GMT -6
I got a set of miniflashlights for my classroom from Prime Day so far. Sometimes I turn the lights off and we use flashlights to read on Fridays - exciting stuff 😂 there’s actually some stuff I’m watching for later tonight but we’ll see.
Today was just cleaning and errands. Ran to the bank, got some groceries, signed DD1 up for fall soccer. We’re at the library right now to pick up pool pass tickets for the summer reading program tomorrow night. I’m not thrilled about wearing a swim suit out in public but DD1 will love the community pool and splash pad so I’m going to suck it up for her.
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Post by doodlemommy on Jul 16, 2018 16:48:50 GMT -6
No kindle here her either. We did get a little amazon fire tablet that we use for traveling! Instant pot is on my shopping list too, but I’m in Canada and prime day isn’t as awesome 😞 Do you want me to pick one up for you? $58! Thank you for the offer, I actually just got one!!! So excited!!! ETA: did you get any accessories? |
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Post by doodlemommy on Jul 16, 2018 16:51:39 GMT -6
My baby is a teething mess. I’m going out for dinner/drinks with friends tonight after bedtime, I hope he’s not a disaster for DH 😬
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Post by danvers on Jul 16, 2018 17:48:14 GMT -6
My baby is a teething mess. I’m going out for dinner/drinks with friends tonight after bedtime, I hope he’s not a disaster for DH 😬 Is it his top teeth? DD2 is also a teething mess. These top teeth have been much tougher for us then the bottom. The last two nights have had lots of screaming despite nursing, rocking, and baby Advil. ☹️ |
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Post by doodlemommy on Jul 16, 2018 18:35:06 GMT -6
My baby is a teething mess. I’m going out for dinner/drinks with friends tonight after bedtime, I hope he’s not a disaster for DH 😬 Is it his top teeth? DD2 is also a teething mess. These top teeth have been much tougher for us then the bottom. The last two nights have had lots of screaming despite nursing, rocking, and baby Advil. ☹️ YES!!!! They are bulging but not through yet. He was fine all morning and just fell apart around 3:30. I actually put him down for a third cat nap for the first time in a looong time because he was so miserable. He usually loves bath time but just cried and tried to climb out the whole time. Poor babies |
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Post by cythe on Jul 16, 2018 20:01:00 GMT -6
Do you want me to pick one up for you? $58! Thank you for the offer, I actually just got one!!! So excited!!! ETA: did you get any accessories? Yay!! I did not, I actually don't know much about the IP except that everyone who has ever had one loves it. What accessories do I need?! Please tell me this wont turn into Kitchen Aid accessories hah |
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Post by Taitai on Jul 16, 2018 21:25:22 GMT -6
I’m no help on the kindle...we have an old iPad that we let DS1 use for educational apps.
Not getting anything for prime day, because we’d have to wait for DH’s parents to bring the stuff to us in their suitcases when they come to visit in December. We’ll go nuts with the online amazon ordering on Black Friday/cyber Monday. I already feel bad for how many boxes of random crap like aquafresh tooth paste and Huggies one and done wipes we will send them 😂🤣
I did pick up a camera bag style purse for myself and some Japanese chambray shorts for DH from j.crew (code MONDAY for 25% off full price and 40% off sale). Sent it to the ILs to schlep over in Dec. 😊
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Post by doodlemommy on Jul 16, 2018 21:58:29 GMT -6
Thank you for the offer, I actually just got one!!! So excited!!! ETA: did you get any accessories? Yay!! I did not, I actually don't know much about the IP except that everyone who has ever had one loves it. What accessories do I need?! Please tell me this wont turn into Kitchen Aid accessories hah I think there’s a steamer basket and egg tray (for like boiled eggs). There are other ones if you want to do cakes etc in there. The only one I was considering getting is the egg one. There are packages of multiple accessories on amazon for $20ish, so they aren’t crazy expensive! |
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