I like the idea of trading lollies for things they like more, agreed LinnyBee. And limiting the amount of lollies you collect? Also a great idea! But in my opinion, a little bit of something you li...
Putting storage cubes (also sold at IKEA and fit perfectly in the expedit unit) in the bottom two rows can deter (not prevent!) a climber - no foothold, no climbing. But don't forget to pick up the...
I agree with fancyd, my small children (2 and 4) use their bedrooms only for sleeping right now. They like to play where I am so their toys are kept in the living areas of our home. Hopefully you w...
I have one and get teased about it endlessly but it really is great for throwing a banana in my bag in case my two yr old needs a snack on the go. Haven't found a banana that doesn't fit (sometimes...
OK this advice is not helpful to anyone who already has a Sharpied couch so don't read it if you are in that position because you'll just want to punch me: professional Scotchguard has saved my new...
When a guest is about to leave, we ask if they would like to come and watch our child open their gift before they go. This way they get to see our child's response, make their own comments and rece...
Great post, we have thought about doing this in the summer (I am in southern hemisphere so have a while to wait)...some of the local pools in my city offer "Dive In" movie sessions at the peak of s...
We have the Gulliver too! We find it very sturdy, ours has seen two kids who both like to bounce up and down a lot! The low cost of IKEA products does not mean poor quality. Mass production methods...
I agree Angus, this is just more landfill fodder. If a toy gets dropped, I'm of the opinion: pick it up, brush it off. Unless it lands in something vile, regular floor germs are a part of life and ...
I believe that children can learn many lessons from receiving gifts that they may not have chosen themselves or gifts they don't like. Being gracious in disappointment, discovering a new interest, ...
I third the Hemnes from IKEA!! We have the 8 drawer one and have a change mat on top at the right hand end. We left enough room to stand at the right hand end so that we're changing the baby in fro...
Kids are exposed to many more harmful additives and genetically modified foods than generations past. I make a conscious effort to avoid "food with numbers" as much as possible in our day to day li...
Read Heather Bailey's post on her daughter falling out of the top bunk and losing two front teeth at a sleepover. My son has a teeny tiny room and a bunk would be so practical but I can't help but ...
Well I purchased Pamela Redmond Sartran's book "Cool Names For Babies" back in 2005 when baby number one was in the works. She had several lists of names which were "uncool" and how to make them "c...
Both my kids (age 1 and 3) have warm grey walls. White furniture looks great against it, and we have oak floors so it never looks cold or uninviting. We have lots of colourful accessories in each o...
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I bought these last year - they're great!
I like the idea of trading lollies for things they like more, agreed LinnyBee. And limiting the amount of lollies you collect? Also a great idea! But in my opinion, a little bit of something you li...
Putting storage cubes (also sold at IKEA and fit perfectly in the expedit unit) in the bottom two rows can deter (not prevent!) a climber - no foothold, no climbing. But don't forget to pick up the...
I agree with fancyd, my small children (2 and 4) use their bedrooms only for sleeping right now. They like to play where I am so their toys are kept in the living areas of our home. Hopefully you w...
I have one and get teased about it endlessly but it really is great for throwing a banana in my bag in case my two yr old needs a snack on the go. Haven't found a banana that doesn't fit (sometimes...
Oh and becbec, I think eucalyptus oil might work well on that.
OK this advice is not helpful to anyone who already has a Sharpied couch so don't read it if you are in that position because you'll just want to punch me: professional Scotchguard has saved my new...
Yes, weighing in late but the Aerobed is great. Inflates at the press of a button and stores in a bag. Very comfy.
When a guest is about to leave, we ask if they would like to come and watch our child open their gift before they go. This way they get to see our child's response, make their own comments and rece...
Great post, we have thought about doing this in the summer (I am in southern hemisphere so have a while to wait)...some of the local pools in my city offer "Dive In" movie sessions at the peak of s...
We have the Gulliver too! We find it very sturdy, ours has seen two kids who both like to bounce up and down a lot! The low cost of IKEA products does not mean poor quality. Mass production methods...
Hmmm, I don't agree. I think its kind of rude to expect your guests to set aside two dates.
I agree Angus, this is just more landfill fodder. If a toy gets dropped, I'm of the opinion: pick it up, brush it off. Unless it lands in something vile, regular floor germs are a part of life and ...
I believe that children can learn many lessons from receiving gifts that they may not have chosen themselves or gifts they don't like. Being gracious in disappointment, discovering a new interest, ...
Grey? We have warm grey walls and similar shades of blue and green look fantastic against them.
I third the Hemnes from IKEA!! We have the 8 drawer one and have a change mat on top at the right hand end. We left enough room to stand at the right hand end so that we're changing the baby in fro...
Kids are exposed to many more harmful additives and genetically modified foods than generations past. I make a conscious effort to avoid "food with numbers" as much as possible in our day to day li...
Read Heather Bailey's post on her daughter falling out of the top bunk and losing two front teeth at a sleepover. My son has a teeny tiny room and a bunk would be so practical but I can't help but ...
Well I purchased Pamela Redmond Sartran's book "Cool Names For Babies" back in 2005 when baby number one was in the works. She had several lists of names which were "uncool" and how to make them "c...
Both my kids (age 1 and 3) have warm grey walls. White furniture looks great against it, and we have oak floors so it never looks cold or uninviting. We have lots of colourful accessories in each o...