tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post2225184294767861329..comments2023-10-18T07:31:30.543-07:00Comments on Midwest Moms: Great Toy #3: Christmas Shopping GuideMidwest Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095161837187839812noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-58191338784358645732008-12-05T22:56:00.000-08:002008-12-05T22:56:00.000-08:00I had the original version of that cash register w...I had the original version of that cash register when I was a kid-- I've got to find out if my parents still have it!<BR/><BR/>If they don't, it's because they gave it away to someone-- like you say, that thing was a tank.LiteralDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704368269389527451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-7904867189813715872008-11-22T15:14:00.000-08:002008-11-22T15:14:00.000-08:00Kellan,Thanks! I hadn't even thought of 'office' ...Kellan,<BR/>Thanks! I hadn't even thought of 'office' and 'school'... my children play those all the time! <BR/><BR/>Chuck,<BR/>I remember when we were kids and my brothers and sister and I would spend the afternoon building a tent city in the playroom and then pretending we were all horses. For some reason, it seemed like fun at the time. Now, I look back and think - ow! hard on the knees!<BR/><BR/>Motherwise,<BR/>You've got that right. When ever I hear one of them saying "Young Lady..." I know I'm hearing my own voice on playback. Thanks for coming by!<BR/><BR/>Charli,<BR/>What, no cowboys?!? Aren't you from Texas? :) Pretend can be such a great escape for our kids. It's neat to think they have such an active interior life.<BR/><BR/>June,<BR/>You're not the only one who's amazed! Good shopping, honey! Thanks for sharing your success!<BR/><BR/>Abbyjess,<BR/>Glad you came by. It never hurts to have one eye open for bargains. That's what good Christmases are made of!<BR/><BR/>Court,<BR/>Thank you so much for the award. I'm touched.<BR/><BR/>LostLandscape,<BR/>Ha! I didn't even think of that. Who knew I was so fixated on cash! It's what I get for living in the land of Frugal... :)<BR/><BR/>Laurie,<BR/>This is the editor speaking. Thank you for your story ideas. We will keep them under advisement. ;) (I'm also thinking of writing a list of "Worst Gifts Ever"... so be prepared!) Glad you and Matt weren't hurt.<BR/><BR/>Me-Me,<BR/>Thank you for that hilarious award! Lemonade is one of my favorite beverages of all time. Your post made me smile.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend, everyone!<BR/>-MMMidwest Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095161837187839812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-54158845973452347792008-11-21T10:46:00.000-08:002008-11-21T10:46:00.000-08:00Hello, Great post! Lots of gift ideas for my gran...Hello, <BR/><BR/>Great post! Lots of gift ideas for my grandson.<BR/><BR/>I have an award for you. To accept - come on over to my site for the details.Me-Me Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702437014277335742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-59033294945439630312008-11-20T08:02:00.000-08:002008-11-20T08:02:00.000-08:00For Matt's first birthday we bought him a kitchen ...For Matt's first birthday we bought him a kitchen set off of Craigslist. A couple Clorox wipes later it was as good and new and Matt is always cooking up Goldfish or Pretzel soups and sauces. <BR/><BR/>I'm so happy you are already writing about Christmas.. I can't wait.. will there be any posts about dealing with company and unexpected behavior on the big day? Lol, listen to me I sound like I'm writing a letter to the editor of a magazine. <BR/><BR/>Oh and about the crash, yes the other driver's behavior was way more scarier then the accident itself.. on the upside I sort of like being driven around this week while my car is in the body shop.. it's nice to know how the other half lives (we're too cheap to get a rental car so Bob has been driving Mrs.Rodak all week) <BR/><BR/>I'm going to go read the previous christmas gift guides now. I am in the mood to be all christmasy now. .. <BR/><BR/>LaurieNews From Our Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086025989606702333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-4220633709636108762008-11-19T22:17:00.000-08:002008-11-19T22:17:00.000-08:00And what better way to learn to be frugal than wit...And what better way to learn to be frugal than with a cash register! Maybe I should put one on my own list.lostlandscapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960325527200005691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-65122720198018379242008-11-19T20:47:00.000-08:002008-11-19T20:47:00.000-08:00Oh my gosh I loved the cash register!! By the way ...Oh my gosh I loved the cash register!! <BR/>By the way I posted you on my blog for an award, come get it if ya want it!Court Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879405062559613112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-75914119666176719102008-11-19T16:31:00.000-08:002008-11-19T16:31:00.000-08:00Those are great suggestions. I actually have fond ...Those are great suggestions. I actually have fond memories of playing with the Fisher-Price medical kit. Your tips are great too. We've already started shopping and will be watching for toy sales.@sweetbabboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414489876832313768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-36383072076211384262008-11-19T14:44:00.000-08:002008-11-19T14:44:00.000-08:00Thanks for this series! It's really helping me ge...Thanks for this series! It's really helping me get ideas for shopping. (I had no idea that toys went on clearance *before* the Christmas rush! I just was at Walmart and got a play kitchen for half price -- there was only one left. I only paid $35!) I am amazed. Great tip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-45462940069821904982008-11-19T07:49:00.000-08:002008-11-19T07:49:00.000-08:00Our favorite toys require a little imagination as ...Our favorite toys require a little imagination as well: Hali loooves her huge dress up collection. And her cash register. And her teepee, her collapsable house, etc. She gets bored and she just goes into la-la land to pretend anytime. It's hilarious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-65715760024247011302008-11-18T18:59:00.000-08:002008-11-18T18:59:00.000-08:00I love to watch the kids pretend! It's usually wor...I love to watch the kids pretend! It's usually worth a hoot - until they start sounding like me.Motherwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627354624733983721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-71516406329833750672008-11-18T18:32:00.000-08:002008-11-18T18:32:00.000-08:00My girls are constantly pretending it seems. From ...My girls are constantly pretending it seems. From princess's to kittens their imagination knows no boundaries and we love it. Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-90117549365700186412008-11-18T17:40:00.001-08:002008-11-18T17:40:00.001-08:00Great post - by the way!Great post - by the way!Kellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-50453469618659059222008-11-18T17:40:00.000-08:002008-11-18T17:40:00.000-08:00Alexis loves her dress-up clothes and she loves to...Alexis loves her dress-up clothes and she loves to play office and grocery store too - you are right!<BR/><BR/>Take care - KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.com