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How do you celebrate Mother's Day now that you are
we still visit both our mothers as well as my grandmother, but try to do over the whole weekend.. We also make a point of...
we still visit both our mothers as well as my grandmother, but try to do over the whole weekend.. We also make a point of having some time for just DH, DS and myself. DS birthday also falls around mothers day so it is usually a very busy time and I want to make sure we make time for the 3 of us.
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Cars fabric?
PM'ing you! ...
PM'ing you!
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Cars fabric?
Has anyone seen Disney Cars fabric on sale in the GTA area? DS just decided he wanted a Cars theme for his birthday in a...
Has anyone seen Disney Cars fabric on sale in the GTA area? DS just decided he wanted a Cars theme for his birthday in a couple weeks.. I want to try to make him a tie if I can find the fabric.
thanks!
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Re: Need some gazebo advice
We went with a gazebo, similiar to the ones you posted with the frame out.. At the time we bought it, it was the only...
We went with a gazebo, similiar to the ones you posted with the frame out.. At the time we bought it, it was the only one we found in the size we wanted. We like it but 4 years later the top fabric is ripped and we need to look into replacing.. not sure how expensive it will be.
On our deck we have a couch like furniture with ottomans. A gazebo seemed to make more sense for that.. if we had a table/chair set we probably would have gone with a umbrella.
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Re: C-5k- April 1 start...NEW
So I am way behind everyone.. I'm planning on doing W1D3 today.. I bought a jogging stroller as I wasn't finding the time to go...
So I am way behind everyone.. I'm planning on doing W1D3 today.. I bought a jogging stroller as I wasn't finding the time to go without DS around. I missed my last running day due to bad winds, but did the routine on the elliptical and will repeat it today
My first run I had watch the time as my ipod (with podcast) was giving problems.. the next time was much better with just listening to podcast that just indicates when to start running or walking.
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Possible upset stomach - wtd?
My son is older than yours but he had the stomach bug a couple weeks ago.. we stopped any diary. Little sips of liquid at...
My son is older than yours but he had the stomach bug a couple weeks ago.. we stopped any diary. Little sips of liquid at a time - water, apple juice.. important to keep him hydrated. rice soup (conjee) when he seemed to want to eat, but again very little at a time.
I'm not sure about how old for Pedialyte.. a pharmaist or telehealth might help
hope he feels better soon!
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Father's Day Toddler Craft Ideas
I'm getting a dog tag with one of DS drawings engraved.. Did it last year and will do so each Father's day. Not ours but...
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Re: Cake pop questions
I've made cake balls/pops a few times.. I use a double boiler to melt the chocolate and have kept the chocolate over the hot water...
I've made cake balls/pops a few times.. I use a double boiler to melt the chocolate and have kept the chocolate over the hot water while dipping to keep the chocolate from thickening too much.
As pp I dip the stick in chocolate before sticking it in the cake and then put back in the freezer.. i take a few out at a time to dip.
I'm in the midst of making some bunny cake balls.. making 70 bunny ears isn't so much fun.. some of them might not make it into bunnys and become easter chick's!
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Re: C-5k- April 1 start...NEW
I'm going to attempt this program as well! I've never really exercised before.. I think the last time I ran was in elementry school! Does...
I'm going to attempt this program as well! I've never really exercised before.. I think the last time I ran was in elementry school!
Does anyone have any links to podcasts?
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Re: How do you fit a tv in a great room?
Our family room is like that except the wall opposite the fireplace is half wall, half banister.. We didn't want the tv over the fireplace...
Our family room is like that except the wall opposite the fireplace is half wall, half banister..
We didn't want the tv over the fireplace either so we have a our tv table flanked with two leaning shelf units against the wall perpindicular to the fireplace. A single chair similiar to the one in the picture angled between the window and a leaning shelf. Couch is opposite the fireplace and love seat is opposite the tv.
The loveseat separates the family room from kitchennette area which as a glass round table and four chairs.
We were also worried of closing in the space, but I really like it this way. Has a cozy feel.
When we have a big party we move the loveseat beside the fireplace.. it fits perfectly between fireplace and sliding door to backyard. Just opens up more floor space for all those people that like to stand around kitchen.
My friend has the same sort of layout to and they put the tv over fireplace and furniture layout similiar to your pic but with 3 piece furniture.
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Re: Anyone sew bags?
Very nice! love the fabric. were those from a pattern? ...
Very nice! love the fabric. were those from a pattern?
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scheduled c-section
We are thinking of starting to try for #2. I had a c-section for 1st due to breech baby. A few things I'm wondering about...
We are thinking of starting to try for #2. I had a c-section for 1st due to breech baby. A few things I'm wondering about
1. if you opt for a repeat section how much in advance of due date is the section usually scheduled for?
2. Are sections typically scheduled on weekends?
A couple trivial questions
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Casa vs. kindergarten - how to decide?
We have some friends that switched their DS from Casa to Kindergartern and said there is a big difference in how much their son seem...
We have some friends that switched their DS from Casa to Kindergartern and said there is a big difference in how much their son seem to be learning.. Montessori was more challenging.
that being said, from what I've been told, some kid's personality is more suited to Montessori methods than others (specially if they are the more traditional) so maybe see how your DS does before deciding.
BabyGrl, we're in a bit of a similiar situation as we are limited to our choices due to me not driving.. Right now I work at home and our neighbour does a Montessori program at home, so DS (33 months) goes there. But ideally I would prefer in an enviroment with more kids come the new school year. We'll have to decide between the at home Montessori or the local daycare (if we ever get of their waiting list)
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Footprint/handprint art ideas
I haven't done anything with ceramics but am planning on doing a hand/foot print "picture" with paint each month with DS to make a calendar...
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2.5 Year Old Independence and Attention
My DS is just a bit older and he generally is fine to play independantly at home. I work at home so he will play...
My DS is just a bit older and he generally is fine to play independantly at home. I work at home so he will play in our family room floor while I work, but I do play with him for periods of time and then let him play my himself for abit.. if he asks me to play, I'll sit on the floor for a bit.
In terms of toys, when he is a bit clingy and I need to do something, I do break out a new toy, but generally they are smaller things like puzzles.. also I'll set up "activities" for him..ie pouring beans from cup to cup. or a big tupaware of rice with some spoons and cups. it makes a bit of mess but gives me some time. I've also set up some little boxes of puzzles, stringing beads, lacing cards etc on a low bookshelf that he helps himself to.. (These are ideas I've got from some sites that are based on Montessori teaching method)
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Montessori Materials?
I've been looking into trying to incorporate some montessori type activities at home. I found this website http://1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com/2011/08/montessori-minute-preschoolers-guide-to.html and this has some sample activities with...
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Q - car seats in airplanes
When we travelled to Europe in the summer, they checked for the sticker.. both when we checked in and the air hostess.. the lady at...
When we travelled to Europe in the summer, they checked for the sticker.. both when we checked in and the air hostess.. the lady at the check in counter said it had to be approved for airplane travel. We have a radian. in the end we didn't use it though as it was too upright and DS refused to sit in it.
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Re: Anyone have a costume to sell me?
If you're open to home made, you can do some sesame street oes pretty easily.. for hallowen DH and I dressed as big bird and...
If you're open to home made, you can do some sesame street oes pretty easily.. for hallowen DH and I dressed as big bird and cookie monster.
For big bird, we took a cap and covered it in yellow felt with some felt "feathers" sticking up. made styrofoam eyes and stuck them on the cap. Dh wore a yellow sweater he had.
For cookie monster, I wore a blue hoodie, with styrofoam eyes stuck on the hood. made a card board cookie which I put on a chain (could use string) around my neck..
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Re: Anyone sew bags?
Please do, need some more activity on this thread..haha.. thanks for the compliment ...
Please do, need some more activity on this thread..haha..
thanks for the compliment
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how to handle possessiveness
Thanks for the response.. Yes, I talked to him after we got home, and will do so again before the next class. He's already said...
Thanks for the response..
Yes, I talked to him after we got home, and will do so again before the next class. He's already said he's going to sit on the "apple" next time but hopefully he won't be so "scared" to loose the spot. I'll try and talk to him so he understands he may not have the same spot the whole class..
I was glad the little girl close to us was busy walking around during the class. If she had wanted to sit close to him (which was close to her mom) I would have made him move and he likely would have had a tantrum. He hardly has any and never in public so not sure how I would have handled!
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how to handle possessiveness
DS is about 32 months. He has recently gotten a bit possessive. Some background - He is an only child and is at home with...
DS is about 32 months. He has recently gotten a bit possessive. Some background - He is an only child and is at home with me as I work from home part-time. Since January he has been going to a neighbour that runs a montessori progarm from her house 2x a week for an hour. She has only 2 other kids beside him. We go to the library for story time each week and he has sportsball once a week too. This is just to give you an idea on his regular interactions with other kids. (We also get together with friends/family with kids, but thats not regular)
At the library they have those rugs with a scene on them. The last few times he has chosen a spot to sit on and will return to on it. Today he was totally possessive of his spot (a part with a snake). He refused to stand at all in case someone else sat on it. One little girl as sitting on part of the snake and he wasn't happy.. he kept saying "mine" trying to put his hand on the part she was sitting. I stopped him by moving his hand and telling him he had to share but he was miserable the whole class.. just sat there, didn't participate because he was worried about his "spot". The girl sitting around him didn't care was wasn't mostly runnng about so it wasn't really an issue for the other kids.
I really don't like this possessiveness but not sure how to handle it.. any thoughts would be appreciated.
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PT - How long to stop pooping in Pull up?
going on for a few months for us.. DS is completely fine with the pee's in the toilet/potty.. but will wait for the pullup for...
going on for a few months for us.. DS is completely fine with the pee's in the toilet/potty.. but will wait for the pullup for the poops.. he'll either go straight away in the morning before we take the pullup off. or wait for the pullup for nap.
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Any WAHP out there?
I work at home part-time. like you said, I didn't want to send DS to daycare after mat leave.. with our commute and types of...
I work at home part-time. like you said, I didn't want to send DS to daycare after mat leave.. with our commute and types of jobs his hours would be too long in daycare and at times both us us would get stuck at work with problems, bring work home etc.. I just wanted a better life balance.. So I stepped down from my position but my workplace was keen to keep me on somehow so they managed to make a part-time position for me where I work from home 15hrs a week. (I'm in IT)
my son has been relatively easy going, so it hasn't been too hard.. I try to work 3hr/day but my work is completely flexible so it's completely around him.. if he is playing well my himself, I'll do some work.. when he naps I'll do some work.. and sometimes I had him hanging off my back while I'm typing an email. Sometimes I'll get some work done when he's having a bath or in the summer when he's playing outside I'll sit on the deck with my laptop. But my work mostly allows me to work in small pieces at a time like that.. if I've had urgent stuff, certain movies, shows will keep him busy for a while
Main thing is that I don't try to do too much house work. and I'm lucky DH has been very supportive..
Currently we are working on getting into DS into a Montessori program a neighbour runs from her house. She wants him potty trained so for now he is just going 1hr/day. once he is trained, we'll be doing 1/2 days at least twice a week and if my work gives me more hours then we'll put him in for more days. This was mainly for more socialization for him and to get him a bit more independant.
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Re: HELP!!!! Sewing troubles
when that happens i rethread the machine and reinsert the bobbin. also like PP both threads need to be pulled under the foot towards the...
when that happens i rethread the machine and reinsert the bobbin.
also like PP both threads need to be pulled under the foot towards the back and a least a couple inches.
when I've really had trouble I clean the machine.
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Re: Prescription glasses at Costco?
I bought my last pair from Costco. I have really bad eyes so have to get the high index lenses. Price was not bad and...
I bought my last pair from Costco. I have really bad eyes so have to get the high index lenses. Price was not bad and I'm happy with the glasses.
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Re: Guest book ideas?
We had an Umbra photo tree http://www.umbra.com/ustore/product/fotofalls.store . And had had made little slips of paper with the text "Thoughts for hte bride and groom"...
We had an Umbra photo tree
http://www.umbra.com/ustore/product/fotofalls.store . And had had made little slips of paper with the text "Thoughts for hte bride and groom" with ribbon attached. People hung the note on the tree after writing or signing. After the wedding I put the notes in a scrap book.
Something from a wedding we went to - couple purchased software that allowed them to turn their laptop, printer and dslr camera into a photobooth setup.. it was setup and left.. guests just had to touch laptop screen to start a "session", it took 4 shots and printed them out in a strip just like a photobooth.. it printed 2 copies, one for them to sign and leave for the couple and one for e to take.. people really enjoyed it.
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Preschool Prep Sight Word DVDs
that's impressive! So was she reading at all before she used the DVDs? My DS is about the same age, knows his alphabet and phonics....
that's impressive! So was she reading at all before she used the DVDs?
My DS is about the same age, knows his alphabet and phonics. He seems to have started reading words here and there.. we're not completely sure if memorized them or actually reading.. but he has read words that I don't think he has seen before so I'm thinking he is starting to read.
We want to encourage it so will look into these DVDs. He loves letters (and numbers) so will probably enjoy them no matter what.
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Re: Direct Buy
and yes you do have to decide on the spot went you go for their presentation. At least that's how it was around 6 years...
and yes you do have to decide on the spot went you go for their presentation. At least that's how it was around 6 years ago when we went. We didn't join, too much $$ to join and my feeling is most of their stuff is high end.
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Re: What sewing machine do you have?
I have a Kenmore, bought in the last 3 years. I'm happy with it so far, most of my sewing is bags, a few pj...
I have a Kenmore, bought in the last 3 years. I'm happy with it so far, most of my sewing is bags, a few pj pants. I've only used the straight stitch and the zig zag so nothing fancy
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Re: Has anyone bought a home from Brookfield Homes?
I haven't bought from but the townhouses behind us are Brookfield. The only thing I know is that they had no delays at all. ...
I haven't bought from but the townhouses behind us are Brookfield. The only thing I know is that they had no delays at all.
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Re: Gift help!
I would see if they have a theme for his room if you are going the growth chart route.. it would be nice to tie...
I would see if they have a theme for his room if you are going the growth chart route.. it would be nice to tie it in. I agree it doesn't have to a religious gift.
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Daycare waitlists for toddlers?
We got on a waitlist in July hoping for a spot for my then 2year old by Jan. At that time they thought Nov/Dec they...
We got on a waitlist in July hoping for a spot for my then 2year old by Jan. At that time they thought Nov/Dec they would have spots. But when we called in Nov, they then said June.
We have found a in home Montessori program which we are starting now, but she closes for the summer so hopefully the daycare centre will have a spot in the summer. (But I work from home part-time, so we have some flexibilty to deal with whatever happens)
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Re: Lug Moped Bag for Travelling Overseas?
Yeah, I would want a zipper too.. I bought a Cable Car Satchel for my trip to Europe in the summer.. it was great. great...
Yeah, I would want a zipper too.. I bought a Cable Car Satchel for my trip to Europe in the summer.. it was great. great pockets.
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Re: Anyone appeal property taxes?
I'm in Ontario and we appealed ours.. it was a new build townhouse and it was assessed incorrectly by a few hundred thousand! We compared...
I'm in Ontario and we appealed ours.. it was a new build townhouse and it was assessed incorrectly by a few hundred thousand! We compared it to the exact model on the street over and it was ALOT less. (I think you can access a limited number of other property assessment for free)
All we did was fill out the form, and send a copy of the other property's assessment.
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Re: Advice needed ASAP!
Same thing happened to my DH loooong time ago, before we were together.. went out with his then GF and another couple.. after waiting a...
Same thing happened to my DH loooong time ago, before we were together.. went out with his then GF and another couple.. after waiting a while for the bill, they left, DH felt "pressured" to go along. After dropping his exGF home, he returned and paid.. He said someone was not feeling well and they had to drop them home.. so if you are worried, maybe they can say something like that... apparently the waitress was very grateful he came back.
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Re: Anyone sew bags?
Only one is complete and wrapped before I remembered to take a pic. Will take of the next one, need to make the time for...
Only one is complete and wrapped before I remembered to take a pic. Will take of the next one, need to make the time for it!
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Re: Melted snowmen cookies - pics
Going to make these with DS! So cute! What did you use for eyes, nose etc? ...
Going to make these with DS! So cute! What did you use for eyes, nose etc?
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Re: Anyone sew bags?
cool! Post pics later if you can, would love to see it. I ended up with a couple last minute bags - simple messenger style...
cool! Post pics later if you can, would love to see it.
I ended up with a couple last minute bags - simple messenger style without flap with Angry birds face on the front, for my nieces. Was going to make plushies but found out they have the whole set.
I think once the holidays are over, my next project will be me a small carry case for my son's cars..
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Re: Spin: ungracious gift receiving
not exactly about recieving a gift.. but where I used to work we had a co-op student. We do a Kris Kringle exchange every year...
not exactly about recieving a gift.. but where I used to work we had a co-op student. We do a Kris Kringle exchange every year where you steal the gifts from others. The team is mostly men, myself and co-op student are only females. She bought a lipstick that she wanted and hid the present under the christmas tree skirt. When it was her turn she choose it.. of course the guys stole if from her and she was pouty/bratty about it. They eventually gave it back, but I couldn't believe someone would do that.
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Re: Anyone sew bags?
Finished up my last purse intended for xmas gifts.. Did these over a couple months This is from the book Carry me. It uses an...
Finished up my last purse intended for xmas gifts.. Did these over a couple months
This is from the book Carry me. It uses an internal purse frame. Back of bag has a zippered pocket .
Inside - I tried to add a zippered divider down the middle (not in the pattern), but made it too big, it was too late to fix. It can just be pushed to one side. One side of the inside has a zippered pocket, the other has two open pockets and pen pockets.
pleated clutch - from Vogue pattern.. love how this turned out.
Crossbody bag - This is from a Vogue pattern. My interfacing caused a lot of wrinkles.. so annoying. If I had more time I'd do it again
inside - has a zippered pocket on one side and 2 open pockets and pen slips on the other.
this one is made from a placemat. I'm not too happy with how it turned out, it's was simple to do but made some mistakes. It's for my SIL who is having a baby any day now, thinking she can use it as a diaper clutch. It has a zippered pocket on the back and a magnetic closure. Used this tutorial -
lined pouch 
Sorry for the long post! Excited to be done these projects..
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Re: Anyone sew bags?
Thanks for the links! Originally Posted By: PrincessRena ...
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Share your LOs holiday crafts here
oh.. also did a snowmen with rice. just paint snowman with glue and pour rice on it and shake off. ...
oh.. also did a snowmen with rice. just paint snowman with glue and pour rice on it and shake off.
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Share your LOs holiday crafts here
We did the handprint ornament too.. turned out very nice even though I forgot to orient his hand to the top of the ornament..so we...
We did the handprint ornament too.. turned out very nice even though I forgot to orient his hand to the top of the ornament..so we have leaning snowmen!
Also did the handprint tree on canvas, will display that every year.
In our Christmas cards we are going to do thumbprint reindeer faces for the family.
There is also a fingerprint string of lights I've seen online, which I want to do.. lots of handprint stuff!
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Anyone sew bags?
So I recently got into sewing, particularly bags. Thought I would see if there are others who have a similiar interest and would like to...
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Re: Christmas - family time..
We do Christmas Eve with DH's extend side (parents, aunts, uncles etc). Christmas morning is for just us. Christmas late afternoon we go to celebrate...
We do Christmas Eve with DH's extend side (parents, aunts, uncles etc). Christmas morning is for just us. Christmas late afternoon we go to celebrate with myside, extended again. Then usually on boxing day we go to my parents and Dh's parents for opening of gifts/meal with each immediate family. I love Christmas morning with just the 3 of us, it the most relaxing part of the holiday..
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Re: Another "what gift" post, this tmie for tweens!
I have 3 tween girls to buy for. This time we have bought them a sweater dress each along with a handstamped rectangular pendant with...
I have 3 tween girls to buy for. This time we have bought them a sweater dress each along with a handstamped rectangular pendant with their name. I'm going to put the pendant on leather necklaces that I'm going to make.
Other times we have given them some kits to make perfume, jewelery etc.. toy r us has a nice section.
If they have mp3 players, they have this gadget that turns anything into a speaker, can't remember what it's called, but DH said Bed bath and Beyond has them
ETA - found the speaker
link
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oohmoon illustrations
thanks... I just found it a couple days ago, thought someone here may have posted it, but maybe I found about it somewwhere else.. wish...
thanks... I just found it a couple days ago, thought someone here may have posted it, but maybe I found about it somewwhere else.. wish I found it before, I think she only has a couple more weeks of posting the free images.
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oohmoon illustrations
not sure where I heard about this but http://oohmoon.com/ is posting a free illustration every day for download.. the last 3 days have been based...
not sure where I heard about this but
http://oohmoon.com/ is posting a free illustration every day for download.. the last 3 days have been based on nursey rhymes.. Very cute to print for a kids room..
I missed yesterday's illustration so wanted to see if anyone downloaded it?
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Using Ikea Hemnes dresser for change table?
We did, the smaller one. I loved it, a bit higher than a change table which I preferred. It's quite sturdy. ...
We did, the smaller one. I loved it, a bit higher than a change table which I preferred. It's quite sturdy.
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Gift Ideas for a 3 and 5 year old boy
workbench? - http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-Junior-Play-Workbench/dp/B0010S4C5U Thats what I'm planning for my 2.5 year old. ...
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