tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post116504475764791951..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Christmas Toys My Kids LoveScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-26713809626881046192006-12-13T08:41:00.000-09:002006-12-13T08:41:00.000-09:00We've got loads of lego and although it was good a...We've got loads of lego and although it was good at first it has been overtaken by Gameboy and Playstation for my older ones. Lego Duplo though is worth every penny. It lasts for ever and they play with it for years. My kids tend to get another set each Christmas and it just builds up and each child (4 of them) has played with it and loved it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165711593118885482006-12-09T15:46:00.000-09:002006-12-09T15:46:00.000-09:00Bonnie, you're a genius. I've used the dishwasher...Bonnie, you're a genius. I've used the dishwasher to clean some stuff too, but a lingerie bag. That's Noble prize material. :)Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165711340984224062006-12-09T15:42:00.000-09:002006-12-09T15:42:00.000-09:00We've got buckets and buckets of legos, and I got ...We've got buckets and buckets of legos, and I got 90% of them at garage sales!<BR/><BR/>Some of them were scuzzy when I picked them up, so when I got home, I put them in one of those lingerie washing bags and send them through the washing machine and dryer. As good as new!Ballpoint Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052642068447293589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165585673026926622006-12-08T04:47:00.000-09:002006-12-08T04:47:00.000-09:00Great list! I love the things you picked and it ga...Great list! I love the things you picked and it gave me some great ideas for gifts. I have a little boy who is obsessed with "dinner shows" on the Food Network who would love one of those Kid's Connections sets. I will be heading over there with the money from grandma tonight. I should also restock his craft supplies. What great ideas!<BR/><BR/>As for the American Girls, those are outragous. I have a friend whose daughter is into those. She took her to the store in Chicago, is doing a birthday party there, went and took her to the movie, got the doll clothes for Xmas, etc.. It kind of cracked me up at the time. I was making hair bows and selling them to my girlfriends. She actually asked if I could make some that would fit and go with Molly's holiday outfits. Whaaat? I guess I will find out when Emily gets a little older.<BR/><BR/>Again, thanks for the great ideas!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165582603870127882006-12-08T03:56:00.000-09:002006-12-08T03:56:00.000-09:00Hey - I'm a frustated Mom at the prices of America...Hey - I'm a frustated Mom at the prices of American Girl too. I love the doll just not the prices. I got so frustrated I started my own company to provide alternatives for American Girl clothes, furniture and accessories. For example our Brass Bed and bedspread cost $34.50 - HALF of what AG charges. Please visit us at http://www.dollsclothes-emilyrose.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165548659386883822006-12-07T18:30:00.000-09:002006-12-07T18:30:00.000-09:00My son has always been a huge lego fan. He still ...My son has always been a huge lego fan. He still is at age 15. Yes, they are expensive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165547225638569962006-12-07T18:07:00.000-09:002006-12-07T18:07:00.000-09:00Thanks for the helpful Christmas shopping ideas. W...Thanks for the helpful Christmas shopping ideas. We love K'nex around here almost as much as Legos. I'll have to check out the younger version K'nex sets. <BR/><BR/>Hooray for the old Little People! My favorite toy growing up. Luckily I saved a few.Julie Q.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13737557893649934725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165544804257848932006-12-07T17:26:00.000-09:002006-12-07T17:26:00.000-09:00the camping gear one brought back huge memories - ...the camping gear one brought back huge memories - my dad had lots of old army and boy scout stuff (like mess kits and gear belts, etc.) that I LOVED strapping on or packing into a make-shift saddle bag to play with on our farm when I was little - I would disappear in the pastures for entire days playing Jane West with all my gear -- thanks for the trip down memory lane and thanks for all the comments on my blog over the weeks when I've been out of circulation a bit :) great TT!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794178538427723305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165537218646744512006-12-07T15:20:00.000-09:002006-12-07T15:20:00.000-09:00I miss those days! Everything on my kids' (11 & 13...I miss those days! Everything on my kids' (11 & 13) lists is electronic and costs over $100. I think it's making me miss Teletubbies and Lego!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165533131425927902006-12-07T14:12:00.000-09:002006-12-07T14:12:00.000-09:00My daughter loves Polly Pockets. She has some cool...My daughter loves Polly Pockets. She has some cool clothes, too! I just wish they weren't so small. We keep losing the shoes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165525082963881022006-12-07T11:58:00.000-09:002006-12-07T11:58:00.000-09:00Great gift ideas there! Thanks for the tips. :) th...Great gift ideas there! Thanks for the tips. :) the monkey LOVES her toy dishes -- especially her toy cutlery, which we discovered makes great real cutlery for her.... ;)Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516203764767040649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165518191941172752006-12-07T10:03:00.000-09:002006-12-07T10:03:00.000-09:00Legos, ounce for ounce, are more expensive than mo...Legos, ounce for ounce, are more expensive than most precious metals I would bet. And the way my boys lose them I won't buy the expensive stuff, unless it's the tiny party-favor $2 packs. Those can be fun for stockings.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165517184766510262006-12-07T09:46:00.000-09:002006-12-07T09:46:00.000-09:00Having no kids, I only have to shop for nieces and...Having no kids, I only have to shop for nieces and nephews.<BR/><BR/>So, when I went shopping for Legos (yes, beat me now) for a family member, I was surprised to have the following conversation with a nameless toy store employee:<BR/><BR/>ME: Hi! Do you have any Legos starter sets for UNDER $80?<BR/>Geoffrey the Giraffe: NO! (Laughing)<BR/><BR/>One would think that they were making enough money from their $40 admissions at LegoLand in San Diego to <B>give</B> these things away.<BR/><BR/>Happy TT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165513949767441972006-12-07T08:52:00.000-09:002006-12-07T08:52:00.000-09:00OOps, sorry, I accidentally posted it as Michelle ...OOps, sorry, I accidentally posted it as Michelle - don't know how that happened. The previous post was from me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165513879197435092006-12-07T08:51:00.000-09:002006-12-07T08:51:00.000-09:00My kids have all loved Playhut tents and tunnels. ...My kids have all loved Playhut tents and tunnels. You definately can spend a fortune, but some are under $30. There's something about hiding out in a tent, or crawling through a tunnel and if you throw in a flashlight, you'll have them occupied for hours. Ethan has never been interested in Legos much, but loves K'Nex. LIttle People have also been very popular in my house. They're so cute and fit nicely in their hands and never wear out. We even have some of the older ones, which they love to stick on their finger tips.<BR/><BR/>Isabel isn't quite into American Girl yet, but loves the catalogs. However, I'm nervous because they have that line of dolls now that are supposed to be "modern day" girls. They arent' too slutty, but I'm really nervous that American Girl won't be able to resist making a prostitute doll.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165510820942533922006-12-07T08:00:00.000-09:002006-12-07T08:00:00.000-09:00Oops -- for some reason my link didn;t work. My TT...Oops -- for some reason my link didn;t work. My TT is favorite old movies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165510754130460752006-12-07T07:59:00.000-09:002006-12-07T07:59:00.000-09:00My youngest loved Rescue Heroes and paper airplane...My youngest loved Rescue Heroes and paper airplane books and games. Unfortunately we didn't have any girls to explore American Girls stuff with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165504639181987602006-12-07T06:17:00.000-09:002006-12-07T06:17:00.000-09:00KNEX & Legos...oh yes! I should own stock - LOL.H...KNEX & Legos...oh yes! I should own stock - LOL.<BR/><BR/>Happy TT!Tughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603072260312513790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165504606794749462006-12-07T06:16:00.000-09:002006-12-07T06:16:00.000-09:00We LOVED playing with dishes when we were kids! F...We LOVED playing with dishes when we were kids! Funny how I hate dealing with dishes now.<BR/><BR/>Heirloom dolls in little girls' hands. Funny. Plan on having their hair all fuzzed out in about 2 days. :)Kukka-Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183455435295563991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165503251443537422006-12-07T05:54:00.000-09:002006-12-07T05:54:00.000-09:00great list! My daughter loves American Girl too.. ...great list! My daughter loves American Girl too.. I do too actually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165500821862035052006-12-07T05:13:00.000-09:002006-12-07T05:13:00.000-09:00Thanks for sharing this very entertaining TT! A Bu...Thanks for sharing this very entertaining TT! A Buzz Lightyear for me, please =)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Happy TT from Germany,<BR/>S.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377853790967916704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165492688123453422006-12-07T02:58:00.000-09:002006-12-07T02:58:00.000-09:00i wondered what the kids were into these days. :)i wondered what the kids were into these days. :)Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510611938483509612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165473145103946512006-12-06T21:32:00.000-09:002006-12-06T21:32:00.000-09:00OMG ! What a lot of toys, half of them I never hea...OMG ! What a lot of toys, half of them I never heard about !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165472538972908202006-12-06T21:22:00.000-09:002006-12-06T21:22:00.000-09:00LEGOS!!!!LEGOS!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1165470322653844452006-12-06T20:45:00.000-09:002006-12-06T20:45:00.000-09:00True, you can't measure the value of a doll that d...True, you can't measure the value of a doll that doesn't look like a prostitute, right? Nowadays they are rarer than you'd think. Love the American Girl stuff, just not the price.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.com