tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post6308221190612509463..comments2024-03-06T05:16:15.314-05:00Comments on Chicky Chicky Baby: Fill 'er up. Unleaded pleaseChicky Chicky Babyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-91416966973076699212007-12-12T13:18:00.000-05:002007-12-12T13:18:00.000-05:00We're doing a craft box and a dress up box. Thank...We're doing a craft box and a dress up box. Thankfully, the grandparents seemed to have listened to the suggestions of scaling back the platicky crap this year.Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-19979164651820628652007-11-26T13:27:00.000-05:002007-11-26T13:27:00.000-05:00Because of the little ones that come to our house ...Because of the little ones that come to our house for Christmas, I have opted for an artificial tree for the past three years, even though we have 33 acres of blue spruce trees that I could just walk out the door and cut one (usually the youngest daughter does that). To make my tree special, I purchased a tree stand that rotates. It is very cool, or you could have it stand still. With the train running around under the tree, and the tree rotating, it is a sight for sore eyes. Last year I didn't want to put all my heirloom ornaments on because of the babies coming over, so I went and bought brightly colored, plastic ornaments (lime green, fushcia, gold, etc) after all, isn't Christmas for the little ones?goodtwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316640324808102656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-12405585524078097182007-11-24T12:25:00.000-05:002007-11-24T12:25:00.000-05:00There is a lot to be said about a fake tree. You w...There is a lot to be said about a fake tree. You wont be picking up needles until june ;o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-30947972885029901452007-11-22T09:13:00.000-05:002007-11-22T09:13:00.000-05:00I am sure you picked the right toys for her to enj...I am sure you picked the right toys for her to enjoy until she's 37! A laptop and a digital camera, can't go wrong with that.Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020576169697163185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-13447000581394421102007-11-21T22:29:00.000-05:002007-11-21T22:29:00.000-05:00My older son after getting of hold of the Orvis Do...My older son after getting of hold of the Orvis Dog catalog is asking for a lab for Christmas. I've already explained that Santa doesn't bring pets.Alex Elliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567976812466320977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-336020087215552742007-11-21T17:16:00.000-05:002007-11-21T17:16:00.000-05:00I love the digital camera. Very cool! I have all o...I love the digital camera. Very cool! I have all of Little Guy's presents already, but I might just have to get one more.<BR/><BR/>Regarding plastic trees, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but most of them contain lead in them. If you you Google "lead in Christmas trees", you'll get a good article at the top of the search by the Children's Health Environmental Coalition.Cristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245436504933052526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-39220196438065709302007-11-21T12:18:00.000-05:002007-11-21T12:18:00.000-05:00Well look whose got all the energy in the world al...Well look whose got all the energy in the world all the sudden. Bossy's happy you're on your way back. Jaysus.BOSSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137297805742498961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-78486358187733712982007-11-21T01:30:00.000-05:002007-11-21T01:30:00.000-05:00Seriously. We can not fit any more toys in our hou...Seriously. We can not fit any more toys in our house. In fact, for the baby, I'm just dragging-up the old Fisher Price Little People from the basement, running them through the dishwasher and Santa will be recycling them for Christmas Morning.<BR/><BR/>I haven't even asked for Christmas lists yet. They get one toy from Santa, and the rest are from mom and dad. And they know that mom and dad and Santa all have a strict budget this year.josetteplank.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790825543155685363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-80937966694116707832007-11-20T22:01:00.000-05:002007-11-20T22:01:00.000-05:00Now that I'm reading labels on everything and I am...Now that I'm reading labels on everything and I am pretty sure that nothing is made in North America. Hopefully Christmas is not recalled.ms bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997925420763913039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-31394597602038924562007-11-20T18:58:00.000-05:002007-11-20T18:58:00.000-05:00Jen got me too. Good one, J!Anywho, I'm making a ...Jen got me too. Good one, J!<BR/><BR/>Anywho, I'm making a craft box for the kids for this Christmas. Colors, paints, glitter, buttons, ribbon, feathers, non-toxic glue sticks, all kinds of gaudy crap. At the very least it will help me & T out the next time we have to do Hollis's homework in the middle of the night. I'm going to do a dress up box too. I just can't bring myself to buy any more toys right now. Sigh.Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-51626982712490876952007-11-20T16:32:00.000-05:002007-11-20T16:32:00.000-05:00Ok, I had something fantastic to say then I read j...Ok, I had something fantastic to say then I read jen's comment and it was all over. *wipes a tear*flutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-70912939870629500542007-11-20T15:58:00.000-05:002007-11-20T15:58:00.000-05:00Ugh. I am so glad my boys are pretty much over toy...Ugh. I am so glad my boys are pretty much over toys. Diminutive One still like legos, but all the other crap he can do without. It's not really an issue for us and I'm relieved. <BR/><BR/>Our tree from last year is still in the back yard on pile of yard rubbish. There is a no burning ban here right now because of the drought. I suppose this year's tree will just get tossed on top of it.Blog Antagonisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378330862349859998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-13039205909315259082007-11-20T14:59:00.000-05:002007-11-20T14:59:00.000-05:00I can't come! Oh rats! It might be living a little...I can't come! Oh rats! It might be living a little too far south...or schedule conflicts. Okay empty wallet.<BR/><BR/>What I miss? <BR/><BR/>Nobody here recycles trees. They dump them on the curb for landfill.<BR/><BR/>ARGH!<BR/><BR/>Julie<BR/><A HREF="http://theartfulflower.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Using My Words</A>Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-29822380900385630662007-11-20T14:27:00.000-05:002007-11-20T14:27:00.000-05:00I can't do the fake tree, but I trust that you've ...I can't do the fake tree, but I trust that you've got reasons.<BR/><BR/>I do, however, understand the whole "taking up precious living space with toys" deal. My family room contains a mini-trampoline and a Little Tikes slide.Julie Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386446012443269817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-72228010021766456522007-11-20T14:05:00.000-05:002007-11-20T14:05:00.000-05:00I'm all about the doll houses over here. What can...I'm all about the doll houses over here. What can I say, we had boys first so...bring on the girlie baby. <BR/>We went for Playmobil though. Wonder if that's safe? <BR/><BR/>We did fake tree too but I think I lost it so...shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522348931524449221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-30353171397920687412007-11-20T14:03:00.000-05:002007-11-20T14:03:00.000-05:00I'm all about a couple of books and a new shirt. ...I'm all about a couple of books and a new shirt. I figure the relatives are good for the leaded plastic toys.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460136246441367993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-50855747057319710932007-11-20T13:54:00.000-05:002007-11-20T13:54:00.000-05:00Well, the fake tree DOES save the lives of real tr...Well, the fake tree DOES save the lives of real trees. And how can you possibly pass up the pink castle!PunditMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919969826505761593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-41335957689838066362007-11-20T13:35:00.000-05:002007-11-20T13:35:00.000-05:00Another vote for Plan Toys. Great, mod doll's hous...Another vote for Plan Toys. Great, mod doll's houses. I've tried to do all wood for some time now - as mm said - there's the heirloom aspect to them too.<BR/><BR/>Cool Mom Picks has some great, safe suggestions too.cooler*doulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807140304491548467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-17981151425299477432007-11-20T13:28:00.000-05:002007-11-20T13:28:00.000-05:00Plan Toys... made in the Phillipines, rubberwood (...Plan Toys... made in the Phillipines, rubberwood (renewable resource)... KICK ASS DOLLHOUSES!<BR/>Each of children are getting something from this company.<BR/>No lead, green company, heirloom toys (as in they can all get them back when they have their own children in a gazillion years from now).<BR/>In laws have plastic little tykes and fisher price under the tree. My parents have contributed to their university education.<BR/>We hope to <BR/>Live simply,<BR/>so that others may simply live.<BR/><BR/>steps off soapbox, looks around and ducks away quickly...k.thedoulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785848306521183064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-17062166060118284202007-11-20T12:36:00.000-05:002007-11-20T12:36:00.000-05:00dude, i can't believe you have a fake tree.but may...dude, i can't believe you have a fake tree.<BR/><BR/>but maybe there is something to it. we have a living tree that lives outside our house all year. i was outside today when i saw a rogue dog come running up and guess what, he pissed all over my soon to be indoor tree. <BR/><BR/>perfect.Girlplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056576921114387218noreply@blogger.com