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Post by milano on Nov 18, 2021 17:13:06 GMT -6
Does anyone remember when target does their one day deal on Christmas decor? I think it's around Thanksgiving. I need a bunch of garlands for my stairs and would much rather get them on sale.
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Post by ovenrack on Nov 18, 2021 21:54:24 GMT -6
I’m gonna buy M a planetbox on Black Friday because T’s plastic bento is breaking (as they all eventually do) so I’d like to move her to M’s, and I think M would benefit from the system of planetbox with the bag that fits everything. I use it for H and it works well - and this girl could use some streamlining.
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Post by ovenrack on Nov 18, 2021 21:59:34 GMT -6
I was gonna order a bunch of Shutterfly stuff for people who like stuff with photos on it. But I got too overwhelmed and tired. I hope there’s still a good sale tomorrow.
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Post by milano on Nov 20, 2021 8:38:35 GMT -6
I dont know if any of you ever shop at Rockets of Awesome for your kids, I learned about it on here a few years ago and shop there every so often, especially when they have sales.
They are having a massive sale today and I just got $400 worth of stuff for $76. This includes 2 coats and 3 pairs of pants for J, and several other things. The sizing is limited of course but apparently size 12 isn't popular so I got a ton!
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Post by DGM on Nov 20, 2021 10:00:16 GMT -6
I was gonna order a bunch of Shutterfly stuff for people who like stuff with photos on it. But I got too overwhelmed and tired. I hope there’s still a good sale tomorrow. Do you use the app? They usually have sales not available on the website. Last week, I ordered $2 2022 calendar magnets with L&J's pictures on it. ETA: Yes, it's an overwhelming site. I still have unedited baby books in my account.
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Post by mapleme on Nov 20, 2021 13:00:59 GMT -6
I dont know if any of you ever shop at Rockets of Awesome for your kids, I learned about it on here a few years ago and shop there every so often, especially when they have sales. They are having a massive sale today and I just got $400 worth of stuff for $76. This includes 2 coats and 3 pairs of pants for J, and several other things. The sizing is limited of course but apparently size 12 isn't popular so I got a ton! Well, I just blasted away some money. I had only known Rockets of Awesome for the subscription, so I hadn't paid much attention. But they have some really cute things for really good prices. I just bought $300+ worth of clothes for $93. Their clothes are really cute and I know that M and especially C will be so excited.
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Post by milano on Nov 20, 2021 15:41:20 GMT -6
mapleme I'm glad you found stuff! My kids really love everything we have gotten from there, and they seem to hold up well too.
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Post by sarenu on Nov 21, 2021 8:12:00 GMT -6
Got a chunk of gifts ordered yesterday.
I need to fill in some gifts for nieces and my BIL, but I want to buy those closer to the holiday.
And gift cards for teachers.
I still have one niece I am not sure of, she is 11 and loves dinosaurs and dragons.
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Post by DGM on Nov 21, 2021 18:38:29 GMT -6
I thought I was all done with my shopping but forgot about kid fishing poles! ovenrack, did your sister's BF ever have a rec? It's ok if he didn't because someone else told me any of the kid sets at Bass Pro Shops are fine for L. She'd be "fishing" in the Bass Pro Shop pond LOL.
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Post by ovenrack on Nov 21, 2021 18:41:08 GMT -6
I thought I was all done with my shopping but forgot about kid fishing poles! ovenrack, did your sister's BF ever have a rec? It's ok if he didn't because someone else told me any of the kid sets at Bass Pro Shops are fine for L. She'd be "fishing" in the Bass Pro Shop pond LOL. He didn’t. Sorry! I forgot to post. He basically said that any kid sets are fine for super-beginners - his next step was for more serious fishing equipment for them.
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Post by tj on Nov 21, 2021 18:48:20 GMT -6
I thought I was all done with my shopping but forgot about kid fishing poles! ovenrack, did your sister's BF ever have a rec? It's ok if he didn't because someone else told me any of the kid sets at Bass Pro Shops are fine for L. She'd be "fishing" in the Bass Pro Shop pond LOL. He didn’t. Sorry! I forgot to post. He basically said that any kid sets are fine for super-beginners - his next step was for more serious fishing equipment for them. My H took my girls and my niece and nephew fishing this summer for their first times. Everyone got a cheapo kids fishing pole set. But what we found was that the hooks that came with the cheap sets were too small to actually catch any decent sized fish (we were trout fishing in a river.) So he just tied on larger hooks that he had bought in addition. (Full disclosure, they were already in his tackle box Bc he’s a big fisher.) Anyway. That’s my measly 2 pennies to add.
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Post by mintyblueair on Nov 21, 2021 19:01:56 GMT -6
I still need to pick up a few more stocking stuffers for everyone. And I need to get to the Lindt store for a few panettones before they sell out.
I bought a Frozen Little People set and I can't decide if I should give it to N, who loves Frozen, or C.. N is 3.5yo and I suspect she might not get a lot of play value out of it. If I give it to C I need one more thing for N. I want to get her concert tickets to see Jann Arden, her favourite singer, next summer but that won't really be a Christmas gift.
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Post by rugger on Nov 21, 2021 21:03:49 GMT -6
The girls saw Santa yesterday, so at least we know what Santa will deliver. Both reasonable (a purple scooter and a 100 pack of markers).
I would like to go to a local market to try and get some things, but we'll see if that pans out.
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Post by rugger on Nov 21, 2021 21:48:41 GMT -6
Oh, here's a fun one... What absurd things has your child put on their list?
I'll start.. R (9.5) had on her very long list: a cellphone 📱, a TV 📺, a laptop 💻, a puppy 🐕, and a real life baby chick 🐥
Alex, on the other hand, always has reasonable gift lists 🤷
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Post by DGM on Nov 21, 2021 22:34:54 GMT -6
He didn’t. Sorry! I forgot to post. He basically said that any kid sets are fine for super-beginners - his next step was for more serious fishing equipment for them. My H took my girls and my niece and nephew fishing this summer for their first times. Everyone got a cheapo kids fishing pole set. But what we found was that the hooks that came with the cheap sets were too small to actually catch any decent sized fish (we were trout fishing in a river.) So he just tied on larger hooks that he had bought in addition. (Full disclosure, they were already in his tackle box Bc he’s a big fisher.) Anyway. That’s my measly 2 pennies to add. Thanks, ladies! There are no plans for real fishing trips in her future so the kid set will be just fine LOL.
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Post by milano on Nov 22, 2021 6:32:21 GMT -6
Oh, here's a fun one... What absurd things has your child put on their list? I'll start.. R (9.5) had on her very long list: a cellphone 📱, a TV 📺, a laptop 💻, a puppy 🐕, and a real life baby chick 🐥 Alex, on the other hand, always has reasonable gift lists 🤷 M wants a remote control spider. 🤨 J wants a Turkey in a Box. It's like a Jack in the Box but with a turkey inside. He says you can't buy it, Santa's elves will have to make it especially for him 🙄
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Post by mintyblueair on Nov 22, 2021 7:14:17 GMT -6
L wants Santa to make covid go away so he doesn't have to get the vaccine. He keeps telling me to wait until after Christmas so we can see if Santa follows through or not.
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Post by stringy on Nov 22, 2021 8:37:10 GMT -6
Kindle fire's are on sale like half off if anyone else is looking!
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Post by tj on Nov 22, 2021 12:58:56 GMT -6
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Post by mintyblueair on Nov 22, 2021 13:18:16 GMT -6
I want to pick up a family game or two. What are some good card or board games that your kids enjoy? I'm considering Blokus but I've never played it.
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Post by rugger on Nov 22, 2021 14:19:38 GMT -6
I want to pick up a family game or two. What are some good card or board games that your kids enjoy? I'm considering Blokus but I've never played it. How old are your kiddos? We love card and board games here
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Post by charlotte on Nov 22, 2021 14:44:40 GMT -6
I want to pick up a family game or two. What are some good card or board games that your kids enjoy? I'm considering Blokus but I've never played it. We love games! Favorites: Swamp Sum Checkers Memory Candy Land Trouble Hi-Ho Cherry-o
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Post by sarenu on Nov 22, 2021 14:46:47 GMT -6
Kids love Uno, Sorry and Trouble.
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Post by mintyblueair on Nov 22, 2021 14:56:59 GMT -6
I want to pick up a family game or two. What are some good card or board games that your kids enjoy? I'm considering Blokus but I've never played it. How old are your kiddos? We love card and board games here 3.5 and 5 (and 14 months, but she won't be playing lol). The 3yo likes Candy Land, a Richard Scarry Eye Found It board game, Cluck Cluck the Fox, Feed the Very Hungry Caterpillar. The 5yo loves kids' labyrinth, war, go fish, the Eye Found it card game.
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Post by mintyblueair on Nov 22, 2021 14:58:15 GMT -6
I want to pick up a family game or two. What are some good card or board games that your kids enjoy? I'm considering Blokus but I've never played it. We love games! Favorites: Swamp Sum Checkers Memory Candy Land Trouble Hi-Ho Cherry-o I've never heard of hi-ho Cherry-o but it looks great for the 3yo!
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Post by mintyblueair on Nov 22, 2021 14:59:59 GMT -6
Kids love Uno, Sorry and Trouble. Ooh these are classics, I loved all of these as a kid. I think I'll get Uno for L's stocking.
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Post by milano on Nov 22, 2021 17:17:43 GMT -6
Omg. I put this in my cart but a terrible gift LOL. I mean, she won't think it is terrible! But I'm definitely going to hate it!
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Post by milano on Nov 22, 2021 17:18:37 GMT -6
I want to pick up a family game or two. What are some good card or board games that your kids enjoy? I'm considering Blokus but I've never played it. Sushi Go, the travel version is one of our favorites. My 4 year old has been playing it on her own since last christmas.
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Post by mintyblueair on Nov 22, 2021 19:55:13 GMT -6
I want to pick up a family game or two. What are some good card or board games that your kids enjoy? I'm considering Blokus but I've never played it. Sushi Go, the travel version is one of our favorites. My 4 year old has been playing it on her own since last christmas. We actually have the regular version but it's packed up with all the "adult games" and I never even thought to bring it out for the kids! I bet L would love it.
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Post by rugger on Nov 22, 2021 20:04:01 GMT -6
My kids loved Hoot Owl Hoot at that age
Also Uno, Old Maid, and Sorry
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