tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post877561581878176447..comments2023-04-13T10:31:23.828-05:00Comments on Nettacow: Keeping Toddlers Occupied in the CarLenettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07342070002060603966noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-90899607976928165852010-06-24T06:39:56.293-05:002010-06-24T06:39:56.293-05:00Here's how we did the sewing http://theadventu...Here's how we did the sewing http://theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com/2010/03/preschool-sewing.html<br /><br />Great links and ideas.The girl who painted treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159718600311729528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-44357237460477074862009-11-17T08:04:30.900-06:002009-11-17T08:04:30.900-06:00In case anybody is wondering, I did a post on maki...In case anybody is wondering, I did a post on making a "favorite things" book <a href="http://nettacow.blogspot.com/2009/08/few-of-my-favorite-things-toddler-book.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. I used cut up cereal box cardboard, pictures cut out from magazines, clear contact paper, and yarn.Lenettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342070002060603966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-13792279811739821172009-09-28T22:19:29.359-05:002009-09-28T22:19:29.359-05:00Great ideas! I think I'll incorporate some of...Great ideas! I think I'll incorporate some of these for our long plane ride on Wednesday.Cmeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363226630838395602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-50241985832946729982009-08-10T22:26:03.139-05:002009-08-10T22:26:03.139-05:00I should clarify ('cause, you know, I haven...I should clarify ('cause, you know, I haven't commented enough on your blog tonight) that by 'bags' I mean a bag with a bunch of these items whipped together. When my friend did the ebay thing, she made bags out of felt...very quick and easy and washable. And then she filled them with a game or two. You could do GOBS more, though. I'll be your chief advertising agent. M'k? WHAAAAT? What at do you MEAN you don't want to split the profit 50/50??? :wink:2Shaye ♪♫https://www.blogger.com/profile/10473467039770299975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-64949953184269507632009-08-10T22:23:31.544-05:002009-08-10T22:23:31.544-05:00Girl, you should just sell these bags. I'm tot...Girl, you should just sell these bags. I'm totally NOT kidding. I had a friend who used to make little games-for-the-car kits through Ebay. This was about 6 years ago and they were so stinkin' cute. But she's not doing that anymore. I can't imagine it being boring at all...and what a fulfilling thing to sell, knowing all along that you're brightening another traveler's day, or week, or month (thinking of our LOOONG trips between Nebraska and Texas).2Shaye ♪♫https://www.blogger.com/profile/10473467039770299975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-71241513902014221632009-08-02T07:41:20.419-05:002009-08-02T07:41:20.419-05:00Very true, Jenny - Goose likes to make off with my...Very true, Jenny - Goose likes to make off with my Hubs's calculator in our office and "run some numbers". :>)Lenettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342070002060603966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-9809414679917107832009-08-01T00:45:38.189-05:002009-08-01T00:45:38.189-05:00I'd also suggest buying a cheap calculator. M...I'd also suggest buying a cheap calculator. My son loves pushing buttons and is interested in numbers. I found $1 calculators at Dollar Tree & Wal-Mart. I keep one in my purse for emergency distraction.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838676594500396265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-54983036605089757392009-07-30T08:24:52.644-05:002009-07-30T08:24:52.644-05:00This list is great! My husband is taking the kids...This list is great! My husband is taking the kids on mini-road trip at the end of the month and I know my 3-year-old will dig several of these ideas. Thanks for the Quick Takes comment, by the way- always nice to know that someone's enjoying my quirky stories :)Lenaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128174350293301827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-7381149555912580752009-07-29T19:32:16.144-05:002009-07-29T19:32:16.144-05:00My toddlers are now 11 and 14! Wow does time fly ...My toddlers are now 11 and 14! Wow does time fly by.........<br /><br />You have so many wonderful ideas from many sources and many awesome Bloggers. I too have the Busy Toddler book. I loved that book when I worked at a daycare and hope to use it in the far future with grandchildren.<br /><br />My only tip would be traveling at night. This is what we always did and our kids spent most of the time sleeping and very little time squirming to get out of their car seats!<br /><br />I hope you have a most wonderful trip and a safe journey to and from.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.practicallyperfect.com" rel="nofollow">Shari</a>Sharinskishehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083826404941486697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-22059527067049010502009-07-27T20:46:40.533-05:002009-07-27T20:46:40.533-05:00Netta, I'm planning for the same trip!!!
Musi...Netta, I'm planning for the same trip!!!<br /><br />Music is the real win in our car, but we don't like annoying toddler fare...we have a CD of our church choir, us singing, and she gets a kick out of pointing to whether mom or dad is the one singing when it's a verse by the guys or gals.<br /><br />Also, much as I don't love them, a toy with lights is essential after dusk, to distract from scary darkness.<br /><br />Best cheap toy: the no-spill bubble container. Katie is a pro, or mom can blow them and the A.C. carries them over to the backseat.<br /><br />See you on the road in a few weeks!!!<br /><br />Oh, and, my best other idea: can Koozies made of that soft stretchy wet suit material fit most sippy-cups, so milk stays fresh for several hours. And, on humid days, you don't end up with a sweating cup dripping all over your baby or bag!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701752490370770940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-50469185895732822962009-07-26T15:37:31.911-05:002009-07-26T15:37:31.911-05:00Sarah, you know my Goose well! Excellent suggesti...Sarah, you know my Goose well! Excellent suggestions. We have one of those photo books (that I really need to update!) but I have made her a little "favorite things" book using cardboard from cereal boxes, pictures from magazines, and clear contact paper. Now THAT is a Frugal Friday post! :>)<br /><br />Berchta, I'm not familiar with those toys. I'd recommend keeping a sharp eye on garage sales and yard sales, and perhaps searching on ebay, though I'd guess shipping would be a killer. If you have them in your area, Craigslist and Freecycle might be a good option, too. Oh, and if there is a semi-annual children's consignment sale nearby, they can be random but sometimes you can luck out.<br /><br />Angela, welcome home! As I was putting this together, I had a twinge of guilt for not getting it done sooner that you might benefit a bit. Glad to hear you didn't need it! Goose has two CDs that she likes to have on all.the.time in the car. I think it's a comfort thing for her, though.Lenettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342070002060603966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-34541817636957040072009-07-26T15:03:33.903-05:002009-07-26T15:03:33.903-05:00I also have "The Toddler's Busy Book"...I also have "The Toddler's Busy Book". It's great! You have been busy putting all this stuff together! We got back from our trip today, it was 8 hours one way. Isabella had her Grandma with (her favorite person in the whole world) so Grandma and the doll from Grandma's house kept her occupied the ENTIRE time, yay! One thing that I do is pick up toys at garage sales and the Dollar Store, and save them for trips, she also loves to listen to CD's in the car. Oh, and I LOVE the magnetic paper dolls, too cute!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213494929190618885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-45119611715997996622009-07-25T13:40:06.541-05:002009-07-25T13:40:06.541-05:00Lots of great ideas here! The only other thing tha...Lots of great ideas here! The only other thing that might be fun is to get one of those little photo albums (the kind that hold one photo each page) and put in photos of family that she's going to see to re-familiarize her with some members she hasn't seen in a while, as well as pictures of her favorite things at home (cats. Tractor. Etc.)<br /><br />Great ideas and thanks for the link as well!<br /><br />Best,<br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904001311262731237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-40892806459834983322009-07-25T08:02:24.968-05:002009-07-25T08:02:24.968-05:00Thanks for stopping by, everyone! I found some ne...Thanks for stopping by, everyone! I found some new ideas in a book, so I plan to update the post when I finish reading it. (The Toddler's Busy Book, I think it's called. There's a pre-school version as well.) I am hoping we'll be well-situated for travel!Lenettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342070002060603966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-25645501850715697882009-07-25T06:35:21.623-05:002009-07-25T06:35:21.623-05:00Thank you for this post. I just found your blog b...Thank you for this post. I just found your blog but will be back lots. Today we are going to get supplies to start the embroidery with our daughter. I love the Mr. Potato Head felt board. I will definitely be making that when we get home.Fairionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168703092479677513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-19060391707075830082009-07-24T15:19:19.032-05:002009-07-24T15:19:19.032-05:00Another problem with magnifying glass -- it could ...Another problem with magnifying glass -- it could break.<br /><br />I have not found any games for less than 3 years old yet. I'm trying to figure out a way to print pictures and make my own "matching" game out of it.MommyLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608956553350425075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919085430036876974.post-71456706963769690552009-07-23T21:58:38.448-05:002009-07-23T21:58:38.448-05:00Wow! Great links here, and I'm off to check th...Wow! Great links here, and I'm off to check them out.... I'm honored to be listed among such great bloggers, thank you!!Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Bloghttp://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.comnoreply@blogger.com