222deal Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Moon sand is a big mess but it has always been an outside on the porch activity. I got an old plastic table cloth to play on and when its done I just roll it all up and put it in a storage tote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsa3janes Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Nothing remote controlled. DGD has two dinosaurs, a car, a dog and robot that just sit on the shelf taking up space. They were a "must have" item for her the last 2 years and have probably only been played with a few times. Of course, DD can't get rid of them because DGD says I play with that and gets it down that day to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Pretty much any traditional toy that you can find at Target, WalMart, Toys R Us, etc. I am in the process of doing a thorough cleaning of my kids playroom. Everything that they do not use seems to be things that move/talk/make noise/electronic/etc. Most of that stuff is all going to the garage sale I'm having soon. I'm buying more "non-traditional" toys this year, with the exception of a few of the new Fisher Price Animalville sets since my 2 year old loves Little People. I plan on getting a domino race set, some Keva planks, lots of crafts for my creative 5 year old....stuff like that. Now to just steer the grandparents away from those toys that end up in the "garage sale" box a few months down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) I, too, have been sucked into every item on Scanner's original posted list. And every one of them should have been a huge NO NO!!!! And, like vsa3janes, whenever I talk about getting rid of something, it suddenly becomes the toy du jour. for that day. You guys make me feel so less alone!! Thanks for the smiles! Edited September 27, 2009 by Tink edited to add: the reason I got to this thread? looking for info on Zhu Zhu pets. HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_mullen Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 A puppy- NO NO!Puppies make a great Christmas toy. Just gotta get the right one... http://danvilledelivery.com/images/dogs.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntsmomie Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 So far, we don't have anything that I'm going to say no to. We talk about their lists as we make them, and they're both pretty good about picking good things. Although...DS4 would like EVERYTHING he sees.... Although, both kids REALLY want that toothpaste thing that you stick to the mirror. :) DD6 says, "It gets the last bit of toothpaste out!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping4my3son Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 So far, we don't have anything that I'm going to say no to. We talk about their lists as we make them, and they're both pretty good about picking good things. Although...DS4 would like EVERYTHING he sees.... Although, both kids REALLY want that toothpaste thing that you stick to the mirror. :) DD6 says, "It gets the last bit of toothpaste out!"That toothbrush thing grosses me out with how everyones toothbrush has to touch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntsmomie Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 That toothbrush thing grosses me out with how everyones toothbrush has to touch it. That's what I think! And with how yucky their toothbrushes get if I don't watch them...talk about gross! To me, that's what hands are for...squeeze your own toothpast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberjobryant Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 That's what I think! And with how yucky their toothbrushes get if I don't watch them...talk about gross! To me, that's what hands are for...squeeze your own toothpast! unless they are like my kids and the toothpaste winds up all over the bathroom, that is why I want one, and they have them at Dollar General Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillandjustin Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 BENDAROOS! ERGH! The wax gets all over everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 boys Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Great thread! I say No-No to Bakugan! If I step on 1 more of these stinkin things...... I also second the puppy thing! I now have ALL 4 men in my house "hounding" me to get a dog.... Is it time to give in even though I know who will be feeding it and walking it?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithandRaegan Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 My 3 year old niece wanted the trampoline that is minature size with the net and pads. This thing is just a small cage that has a very small bounce. And it turns over and the child is stuck if they try and jump on one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourhappyfamily4 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I am so tired of picking up Pokeman cards and Yugioh cards all over the floor. No more of those! I am cutting way down on toys in general. I am tired of picking them up and the kids not playing with them. I have always brought a lot of toys for my kids but I have finally seen the light!!!I agree with you so much! Buuuuut will i stick with it? I dunno, cuz when you see something on SALE and they have been asking and asking for it it's STILL hard not to pick it up ( IF the sale is a good one! lol) the only "no no's" i can think of right now would be Yugioh cards, moon sand, and some kind of hair glitter pens our little one has just seen on Tv lately. Looks like a mess waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF in Iowa Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Snuggies - come one, put your robe on backwards or use a blanket to stay warm in a chilly room while watching TV...but $20 for a fleece blanket with sleeves? Uh-uh. No. Nope. Never! [And for 2009, they are introducing Snuggies for the family dog...!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmarose Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Snuggies - come one, put your robe on backwards or use a blanket to stay warm in a chilly room while watching TV...but $20 for a fleece blanket with sleeves? Uh-uh. No. Nope. Never! [And for 2009, they are introducing Snuggies for the family dog...!]There are also kids sizes and new prints so you can distinguish your cult from others or represent your cults favorite team. Btw it irritates me that my kids want these so badly and won't put clothes on......a sweatshirt does the same thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuggels Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 My kids love the bendaroos. The only NO-NO here is my boys (they are 5) want a box of nails and a hammer. REAL ones...lol. If it wasnt cold outside that time of year I might consider it so they could go out and pound nails into boards or something, but they won't be doing that in the house!Boy, does that bring back memories! My son, and I still have it on video, was so excited when he received a box of nails for Christmas one year. He didn't have that reaction to any of the pricey toys he opened, just the nails!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted1 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 DD5 thinks she dies a little every time she sees the commercial for Bendaroos and I still say no. I could just imagine the mess if one of the dogs got those bad boys and started chewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabx5 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I am soooooo glad my youngest is 17. That moon sand sounds like a nightmare No no-no's for us....well so far My kids want all expensive crap. DD is asking for a kindle DS wants an LCD tv. I don't know what my oldest wants yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmck Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Snuggies - come one, put your robe on backwards or use a blanket to stay warm in a chilly room while watching TV...but $20 for a fleece blanket with sleeves? Uh-uh. No. Nope. Never! [And for 2009, they are introducing Snuggies for the family dog...!] I haven't decided if this is a no or not yet. Everytime we are in line a Wal-Mart DD shows me the pink one. I know she would like one. I think it is only $15 there now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi852 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I'm going to be sneaking the moon sand into the trash this week! Hate that stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arci122 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Any toys! They use them a few days and then that's it. They are in the tween years and if they really thought about it, they'd realize they have more fun with electronics and sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean051901 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I am so tired of slipping on th moon sand that always ends up all over the hardwood floor. I also refuse to let my daughter get bratz dolls. I really don't want anymore barbies in the house seeing as we have 18 million and she is only 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layher6 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Great thread! I say No-No to Bakugan! If I step on 1 more of these stinkin things...... I also second the puppy thing! I now have ALL 4 men in my house "hounding" me to get a dog.... Is it time to give in even though I know who will be feeding it and walking it?!?I have four boys hounding me for a dog and now my husband has joined their team. I am going to hold strong - good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyzmom Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Puppies make a great Christmas toy. Just gotta get the right one... http://danvilledelivery.com/images/dogs.jpgLOVE the weenies! I want another one...sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanner420 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 I lost the dog battle two years ago, 5-1!! Guess who picks up after the dog...me! Guess who feeds the dog.....me! Guess who gives the dog water.......me! Guess who pays the damned vet bill.....me! Guess who WON"T be letting another animal into my house again?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLaRue Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sock skates? I would soooo buy these for myself! Do they make them in adult sizes? Though I have upset a many (ex) gfs single moms with "no-no" gifts. Apparently this was not a good gift... I was in Japan and her kids (who saw this bug fighting thing on an anime) wanted an arena for bugs to fight in so I got them one. http://www.japanesebugfights.com/ Another bad gift was getting a kid a cheap drum set, so was this... http://www.amazon.com/Jumpin-Banana-SHOCKING-ARM-WRESTLING/dp/B000JWP2O8 In my defence it said 14 years and up!!! The kid was clearly 14! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toninjack Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Anything that breathes, eats, or poops. I am tired of cleaning up after all the pets everyone "promised" they would take care of, including dh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsa3janes Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Elmo Tickle Hands, I could see many a shoving/pushing match when trying to "tickle" the other person. I don't know any kid really likes to be tickled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layher6 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I lost the dog battle two years ago, 5-1!! Guess who picks up after the dog...me! Guess who feeds the dog.....me! Guess who gives the dog water.......me! Guess who pays the damned vet bill.....me! Guess who WON"T be letting another animal into my house again?!?!?!Thanks for my laugh of the day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentiumMMX Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 There aren't any I can think of at the moment. Thankfully, I don't have to shop for kids yet, so this isn't much of a problem for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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