https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:58:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2787051 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:41:27 +0000 looch 2787051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: I am thinking of getting a snow tube for my son as well!</p> <p>I am also getting him a magnet maze racing game, I found it via the games section in our library. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782964 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:54:41 +0000 kiddosc 2782964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: Awesome, just picked up connect 4 AND got a $5 credit for choosing no-rush shipping since I don't need it until Christmas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782945 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:32:46 +0000 littlebug 2782945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: I was just coming here to post that! It's puzzles and games. I just got Connect 4 and Life Jr! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782928 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:35:20 +0000 NorthStar 2782928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If anyone is looking for games or puzzles, Amazon has some of the ravensburger puzzles for super cheap. They are awesome puzzles and great quality, so I picked up some for DD and one for a birthday present. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782926 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:32:25 +0000 Mrs D 2782926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: We have it, my 4 year old likes it, doesnt LOVE it. It works WAY better on hardwoods/tile than it does on carpet, just FYI </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782869 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:59:06 +0000 imadreamer 2782869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caterw: Where are you getting the monogram mugs from? That sounds so cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782857 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 18:00:41 +0000 caterw 2782857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both girls (4,1) are getting monogram Anywhere chairs, Christmas PJs. Their stockings will have cars, monogram mugs, bath toys, craft stuff, and some sort of cookies (Oreos for the big girl, Ella's kitchen baby cookies for the little). I will also get them each a book- big will get the second illustrated Harry Potter, the second will get ???</p> <p>Also-<br /> 4yo- extra wooden train tracks for her set, baby carrier for her doll<br /> 1 yo- abacus (she is obsessed with the one at the library), wooden musical instrument set</p> <p>Me- my mom is getting me an instant pot! I am so exciteddd.</p> <p>DH and I are just doing stockings for each other and saving our Christmas pennies for an anniversary trip in March. Although we did get a beer-a-day Advent calendar from Costco today.</p> <p>Parents, siblings, and ILs are pretty much all getting something cute from Magnolia Market or a tote bag with a drawing from DD1's school (they have them printed with a drawing from all the kids and they are total grandparent candy). </p> <p>I need ideas for DHs brothers- they are both single, childless, don't drink, and make tons of $$ so they just buy anything they would want. They aren't super into our kids either so any child art project would probably just get trashed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782855 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 16:49:34 +0000 erinbaderin 2782855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: I have it. It is very neat, and I think would be fine for that age - we got it for my son when he was almost 3. He doesn’t totally get the hang of the coding part yet but I think that’s just because he’s only semi-interested, and because any time we fire it up his little brother picks it up and carries it around petting it’s head. It’s very loud, though. Very very loud. But I love it, I probably play with it more than the kids right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782834 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 12:06:55 +0000 looch 2782834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also getting my son a new Osmo extension: Hot wheels racing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782832 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 11:56:36 +0000 bees_knees 2782832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have the Code-a-pillar? Is it as neat as it seems? And would it be appropriate for 3.5/4 year olds? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782827 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:38:26 +0000 littlebug 2782827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@farawayyama: I got my son Magnatiles last year at Target. Before Christmas (I'm pretty sure it was before Black Friday, even) they have a one-day 40% off all toys sale. So maybe keep an eye open for that! Without that sale, he would not have gotten them - there's no way I would have spent the money on Magnatiles at regular price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782826 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:11:41 +0000 Littlebit7 2782826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: I have the oxo press as well (replaced two other terrible ones that I used to have). It's awesome. The press plates are metal so they don't crack, it's easy to clean, and easy to press. It's a winner </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782824 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 09:09:12 +0000 imadreamer 2782824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will be out of town for the holidays, so we are just going to pack stocking stuffers for them to open on Christmas morning. When we get back home, they can open their gifts from us and from santa.</p> <p>For DD (4 years old):<br /> Clothes, accessories for her Wellie Wisher<br /> Magic Tracks<br /> Books<br /> Dresses - she wants to wear a dress every.single.day!</p> <p>For DD (2 years old):<br /> Bitty baby accessories - she loves her baby! Maybe matching pjs?<br /> Some more duplos? </p> <p>Joint gift - a Kidkraft dollhouse - I still can't decide on which dollhouse to go with! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782566 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:06:43 +0000 youboots 2782566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just remembered the flash cards are from the bright eyed baby shop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782550 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:22:23 +0000 pinkarmadillo 2782550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sisters -- Lush bath bombs and maybe some sleepy Lush lotion</p> <p>Neices -- Matilda Jane aprons<br /> MIL -- Cinda B travel bag<br /> FIL -- Juicer</p> <p>Husband -- Phone case, Scratch off lottery tickets, socks and a bottle of expensive liquor (all stockings since we splurge a lot year round on each other)</p> <p>DD (2 yrs) -- Christmas kick off box for Dec. 1st -- stuffed reindeer, cup, pjs, movie and book all Christmas related and a fleece blanket. She's getting an easel with accessories, play-doh goodies, wonder wows, stickers, bandaids, piggy paint, broom set and maybe a leapfrog or magna tiles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782459 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 06:53:42 +0000 Foodnerd81 2782459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Turtle: yeah exactly- we would limit it and hide it for sure. But I think she could do it for long car trips and things like that, especially before she is 3, and with a December bday I have to think ahead! But still... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782447 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 23:37:03 +0000 jhd 2782447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Turtle: don’t feel bad! Our little guy had lots of doctor visits as a baby and travel associated with many of them. We got him a kindle fire around the same age. The games helped relax him in waiting rooms and he learned a lot too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782437 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:21:14 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2782437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I feel kind of funny recommending this because we hardly use it and really didn't mean to get it so early, but when O was hospitalized at about 20 months my dad bought her a kindle fire. She's young for most games, but has figured out quite a few of the basic ones and it has been a life saver for her recent hospitalizations and our cross country plane rides. We hide it at home to avoid total addiction 😉 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782430 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:51:52 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2782430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: saw it cheaper on amazon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782402 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:17:34 +0000 wrkbrk 2782402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsbubbletea: Don’t have it but looked at it today at target! It’s actuallyreally cute. But like $60!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782396 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:32:00 +0000 erinbaderin 2782396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: Oh no, really? Yikes. We have the Code-a-pillar and that’s super loud and I kind of hate it...maybe I’ll have to reconsider the cat keyboard! But we have the dog guitar and he loves it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782357 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:31:21 +0000 yoursilverlining 2782357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love this thread as I'm fresh out of ideas for my parents, in-laws and husband (although we usually don't really do gifts so just stocking stuffers for him)</p> <p>For LO (5):<br /> Barbie dream house (scored a like-new used one from our neighbor!)<br /> Lego sets</p> <p>Additionally, we are taking her to Disney on Ice on xmas Eve so that's counting as a christmas gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782347 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:02:35 +0000 Mrs D 2782347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am always so appreciative of the ideas this thread gives me each year. This year I am struggle city with DD2. Here is what I've got:</p> <p>DD1 (4 years) - first 3 are definite, rest is just my thoughts/her requests<br /> -Doll House<br /> -Princess Poppy Night Light<br /> -Slippers<br /> -Playdoh Kits<br /> -First Lego set<br /> -Marble something<br /> -Perlers or Aquabeads</p> <p>DD2 (almost 2 years)...no decisions yet on her, just ideas<br /> -learning tower<br /> -musical instruments<br /> -Doll Bed<br /> -Tent<br /> -Easel<br /> -Doc McStuffins play cart<br /> -Bean Bag chair<br /> -Little People Set</p> <p>DH<br /> -Wireless Headphones<br /> -Something golf related<br /> -Robe or Cozy lounge stuff from kids</p> <p>My Mom<br /> -"Yearbook"...I make a photo book of a bunch of pics of her grandkids (my kids and my nieces and nephews)<br /> -Magnolia Farms serving tray</p> <p>My Dad<br /> -Bluetooth Speaker for Golf cart<br /> -Snap On tool</p> <p>Then I also have about 6 teachers, 3 helpers at school, 2 admins at school, dog walker, cleaning lady and our babysitter to come up with. Oy!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1/page/2#post-2782297 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:29:11 +0000 LuLu Mom 2782297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 (Age 5)<br /> - Wellie Wisher Emerson doll (she already has one but wants it to have a friend...)<br /> - outfits/accessories for her 2 dolls<br /> - new bedroom décor<br /> - LEGO Friend sets<br /> - books to help with letters/reading </p> <p>DD2 (2 1/2 years old)<br /> - battery powered four wheeler<br /> - Bitty baby Clothes<br /> - Books<br /> - and that's literally all I have on my list. the 5 year old is so easy, the 2 1/2 year old is so hard! </p> <p>DH:<br /> - tool box for garage<br /> - and that's it.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1#post-2782237 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:16:04 +0000 NorthStar 2782237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: so for that cat keyboard. We have it and it is SOOO obnoxiously loud. I'm not even kidding. We had to hide the damn thing because I couldn't take it anymore. So, a fair warning! lol :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1#post-2782212 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:45:29 +0000 erinbaderin 2782212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, my Christmas lists are coming together!</p> <p>For B (3.5), I'm getting an Imaginext Bat Cave, a Batman backpack, a board game (recommendations on something age-appropriate would be great), books, and whatever he asks Santa for.</p> <p>For W (1.5) I'm doing Duplo, a B Toys cat keyboard, the Melissa and Doug parking garage, a suitcase, and books.</p> <p>And then Santa will bring them this roller coaster: <a href="https://www.step2.com/p/up-down-roller-coaster/" rel="nofollow">https://www.step2.com/p/up-down-roller-coaster/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1#post-2779790 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:11:03 +0000 matador84 2779790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lo1-5 years old<br /> Ikea blanket/sleeping bag<br /> Legos<br /> Lincoln logs<br /> Old school cards-old maid, go fish, etc</p> <p>Lo2-3.5<br /> Tea set<br /> Art supplies from ikea<br /> Blanket/sleeping bag from ikea</p> <p>Lo3-will be 3 months<br /> Diapers. Haha. Maybe some winter clothing</p> <p>DH-Patagonia fleece, new keurig </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1#post-2779782 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 20:08:22 +0000 farawayyama 2779782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: That's actually really helpful! My biggest concern is that the nearest Ikea is 2 hours away and when I go there I ALWAYS overspend! I am going to the area in November though.</p> <p>OTOH the B toys one looks pretty good and if Target repeats their black Friday sale price it will be about $28. Decisions... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1#post-2779751 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:16:32 +0000 Anagram 2779751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 4.5 year old has started keeping a list for some time now. Basically, ever since her birthday in July, every time she wants something we say she can think about adding it to her Christmas list because we don't buy toys all the time.</p> <p>So far her list is:</p> <p>-a jewelry box<br /> -roller skates, elbow pads, knee pads<br /> -ice cream set (fake food)</p> <p>Little sister, we're thinking about getting a small bike and a new doll (she lost her old doll). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-lists-1#post-2779750 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:51:52 +0000 erinbaderin 2779750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@farawayyama: For what it’s worth, I was positive I wanted the Melissa and Doug one for the boys last year, and then I spent too much money on other things and couldn’t justify it so just got the IKEA one, and I’ve never regretted it. I’d say go IKEA and spend the savings on art supplies. </p>