tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post5023042310404445940..comments2023-09-22T01:20:19.281-07:00Comments on knot in the string: Got any good ideas for S'mee?S'meehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12101359854973455791noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-71344251693921315082008-03-26T11:56:00.000-07:002008-03-26T11:56:00.000-07:00I don't know if I'm too late, but my toddlers have...I don't know if I'm too late, but my toddlers have always loved dress-up--even my son (pirates were his favorite) Cardboard boxes are a big hit, too, to make into tunnels, forts, treasure boxes (maybe make a treasure map to follow with some fun surprise at the end), animal cages.<BR/><BR/>Have fun with the grandkids. You sound like the best grandma ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-78667397894529931012008-03-20T19:21:00.000-07:002008-03-20T19:21:00.000-07:00oooh Thanks Rynell! Always good to have a second o...oooh Thanks Rynell! Always good to have a second opinion! I thought about caterpillars too! : >S'meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101359854973455791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-69654383329445051642008-03-20T18:05:00.000-07:002008-03-20T18:05:00.000-07:00I hate to rain on the parade, but Moon Sand is ban...I hate to rain on the parade, but Moon Sand is banned at my house. It is evil. It's like having sticky sand all over the floor, furniture, little people, toliets, door knobs and soap. Yes, it even sticks to a bar of soap. I guess if you played with it outside and hosed off the kids completely nekkid out of doors....you might be alright. But I'll venture a guess some of that stuff will follow you back inside. <BR/><BR/>Play dough (Pay-doh brand or homemade) is much, much better than Moon Sand. We also like real modeling clay, but toddlers may be a bit young for the real thing. <BR/><BR/>My youngest enjoyed painting a few cutout sections of egg cartons and making "caterpillars" to which we attached googly eyes and twisty pipe cleaner antennae.<BR/><BR/>My kids also really like scavenger/treasure hunts...themed ones are fun. <BR/><BR/>Watercolors are also great fun. My kids started using them around age 2-ish. The Crayola ones are plenty fancy for little tykes. <BR/><BR/>have fun!Rynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026693487362512860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-89130110665002639072008-03-19T07:58:00.000-07:002008-03-19T07:58:00.000-07:00Pea, Moon Sand sounds really cool! Got the oobleck...Pea, Moon Sand sounds really cool! Got the oobleck, and the other ideas are great! THANKS!<BR/><BR/>Lisa I am so going to make a Mr. Potato Head! (who thinks up this stuff?) lol<BR/><BR/>EDIBLE(!)playdough! Cool! Thanks Chronicler!S'meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101359854973455791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-11258061051187852102008-03-19T07:43:00.000-07:002008-03-19T07:43:00.000-07:00Edible playdough. Equal parts honey, non-fat dry m...Edible playdough. Equal parts honey, non-fat dry milk and peanut butter. Mix together well, and if it is too sticky, add a bit of flour knead well and play. And eat!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676098515413550062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-38384703216827381652008-03-19T07:07:00.000-07:002008-03-19T07:07:00.000-07:00Ah Smee. these things sound SO darn fun.I'll have ...Ah Smee. these things sound SO darn fun.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to put my thinking cap on.<BR/><BR/>I do have one idea, I'll have to post a picture, I am not at all sure how to describe it. <BR/><BR/>Take a knee high, fill with dirt. So you have a potato size mound in the top of the stocking. Tie it off, but don't cut off the excess nylon. Fill plastic cup with water, and balance potato head on top. Then add movable eyes and a face. Mix grass seed with small amount of water, and smear on the top.<BR/><BR/>You'll have a cute little Mister potato head, that has hair ( you can do a beard too) that grows!<BR/><BR/>They are fun.<BR/><BR/>Other than that, I seriously don't know. I haven't had youngsters for a VERY long time !Lisa M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01015215401481176075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-40778294776091997152008-03-18T20:13:00.000-07:002008-03-18T20:13:00.000-07:00Jamie, no! I will have these little people for DAY...Jamie, no! I will have these little people for DAYS!!! 8 0 meaning I am going to need lots of activities all day long or they'll revolt! lol So if you have more ideas please share!S'meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101359854973455791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-68753398502306823392008-03-18T20:11:00.000-07:002008-03-18T20:11:00.000-07:00Okay, this costs money but it may be fun, There is...Okay, this costs money but it may be fun, There is a new thing in the world of play dough it is called Moon Sand, it is so cool, it is sand you can mood into anything and it stays put. My kids play for hours. <BR/><BR/>OOBLECK equal parts cornstarch and water, as long as you move it it stays solid then if you stop it runs through your fingers. <BR/><BR/>I also have a good play dough recipe you make with koolaide let me know if you want it. <BR/><BR/>Do a solid color lunch cheese sandwiches with carrots and oranges. <BR/><BR/>I will post more if I can think of anything.The Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193213911386473386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-78416786472952834412008-03-18T19:45:00.000-07:002008-03-18T19:45:00.000-07:00Sounds like you got enough to me! Have fun!!Sounds like you got enough to me! Have fun!!flip flop mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770484678729883256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-39372708451427196502008-03-18T19:04:00.000-07:002008-03-18T19:04:00.000-07:00Susan, Thanks for trying! lolSusan, Thanks for trying! lolS'meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101359854973455791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-23728598477977917142008-03-18T18:22:00.000-07:002008-03-18T18:22:00.000-07:00Whoops, you already covered the water paint. Ha. I...Whoops, you already covered the water paint. Ha. If anything else comes to mind I'll be back.Susan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624318041766798230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11515373.post-59288811611779880062008-03-18T18:11:00.000-07:002008-03-18T18:11:00.000-07:00Wow, what an awesome grandma you are!This might so...Wow, what an awesome grandma you are!<BR/><BR/>This might sound stupid, but a paintbrush and a bucket of water can be fun. On concrete, outside, or on large rocks, inside.<BR/><BR/>Also, spraybottles, for the water fight.Susan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624318041766798230noreply@blogger.com