For Boys: Child

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Birthday Gift for 6 Year Old Boy

We were invited to a birthday party for a 6 year old boy and I am clueless as to what to get him for a gift. Can you give me any advice that would be maybe under $40? Thanks!

Batman

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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii

My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one for his upcoming birthday, but my husband and I are not sure we want him to have one. We're concerned that even if we restrict his usage of it, it will be addictive and he will be less interested in his usual activities --- reading, art, t-ball, scooter riding, music, imaginative play, etc. He's the usual energetic kind of boy but we love that he has a creative and...

Dinosaur

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Toddler Dinosaur Party Ideas

My son's 2 year birthday party will be here in October. It will be a dinosaur theme with a few relatives and other toddlers invited. So far I'm going to hide small dinosaurs and other related objects in the sandbox for digging. I'm also going to make a dino board with holes for the kids to throw bean bags through. I already have a cake planned out. I'm looking for other fun ideas to add to the party....either activities or food or decorations. THanks!

Firefighter

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Birthday Party for 5 Year Old Girl

Any great ideas for a 5 year old's birthday party? She has mentioned Pump It Up but I'm trying to avoid it, I think! Haven't decided if this will be a boy/girl party or just girls. Thought of having it at a pottery shop that hosts parties - they paint something and then it's fired and delivered later. Not sure if that would be hard for them - delayed gratification and all? Anyone had or been to a great party for this age group lately? I'd love to hear about it!

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3Yr Old Bday Party

I am having a b-day party for my son who is turning 3 on Sunday. Does...

Indiana Jones

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Indiana Jones Movie for Almost 6 Year Old?

Hi Moms- I remember watching this when I was a kid, but havent seen it in decades....My almost 6 year old really wants an Indiana jones movie for christmas or birthday (its 4 days before). Have your kids seen it, is there anything scary that I cant remember, or is one of the movies better than the other ones? Thanks for your help so I dont have to try and watch it in the next few days!

Scooby Doo

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WII Games - Would You Buy for 5 Year Old?

Hello Moms, Most of my friends with 4 - 5 -6 yrs old are bragging and ra ra about how good the wii games are for kids. My daughter has asked if she can have the Wii as well. She played with it and did fairly well for the first timer. Even my brother got it for his 5 yr and 3 yr old. Would you buy a Wii for a 5 year old, if not what you suggest will be the right age? V.

Shrek

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Daughters 1St Birthday Party - Strawberry Shortcake Theme

Hey everyone- I'm in high strung planning mode for my daughters 1st birthday party. It's the first Saturday of October. I need some suggestions and tips for cost effective games to go along with my theme. Also any idea for decorating, and the cake. I will have a variety of ages boys and girls at the party. I plan to have a bouncy in my back yard to entertain the bigger kids. I was thinking of doing some face painting, having a bubble machine, and other games for them to win prizes. I have purchases some gifts for the games with the...

Spiderman

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Spiderman Movie for a 5 Year Old?

Has anyone seen the new spidey movie? My ex let my daughter see all of the other movies, so at this point if it's no worse I am fine with taking her. So did anyone see the nex spiderman movie. If a 5 year old (4 at the time she watched the others over and over) liked the previous 3 would they like this one? Thanks

Sports Theme

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WII Games - Would You Buy for 5 Year Old?

Hello Moms, Most of my friends with 4 - 5 -6 yrs old are bragging and ra ra about how good the wii games are for kids. My daughter has asked if she can have the Wii as well. She played with it and did fairly well for the first timer. Even my brother got it for his 5 yr and 3 yr old. Would you buy a Wii for a 5 year old, if not what you suggest will be the right age? V.

Star Wars or Clone Wars

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Star Wars Birthday Ideas?

Yes, I am a total Star Wars nerd, and my son has become one too! He was given a yoda t-shirt and was scared of it (yoda looks strange) until my husband said "Yoda is not scary----he's like, a sifu" (Kung Fu teacher). That did the trick, and he suddenly loved Yoda. So we started showing him the movies, and sitting there to explain things to him. He's a huge Star Wars fan now, and requested that his next birthday party be a Star Wars party. He will turn 5 at the end of October. Can you creative mamas help me out with some ideas to make this...

Train or Thomas the Tank Engine

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Little Girl Who Loves Thomas the Tank Engine NOT Baby Dolls or Princesses

I need a little "Mommy Wisdom". Our daughter is two and a half and loves to read, play with stuffed animals, and adores Thomas the Tank Engine. She was introduced to Thomas by chance. She noticed a book at the library lying on the table and we read it. She has been hooked ever since. She has a small train set and adores playing with it, reading the Thomas books, and seeing the occasional Thomas video. All was great until she was invited to a neighbor's 3rd birthday party. It was Princess Extravaganza party which was lovely. Of...