Welcome to Week 3 of the Friday Faves. Read, enjoy, learn, get ideas and finally, leave your thoughts regarding next week's Friday Faves.
Also, if you have any topics that you would like to see covered in Friday Faves, put them in your comment. I may use them in one of the upcoming Friday Faves list of questions.
Let's jump right in, shall we?
1. Favorite Family Car
We have a Toyota Prius and a Honda Passport. I can't really call our Prius the family car, even though I am driving it around with 2 car seats in the back. The Honda is old (as in almost antique) and when Ryder moves to the convertible car seat (and is still rear facing), hubby and I will swap cars as a rear facing car seat doesn't fit in the Prius (unless you shove the passenger seat under the dashboard). Anyways, we've been looking at cars and love love love the Buick Enclave. 3 rows, spacious, cargo room, blue tooth, everything we would want. Now it's just a matter of saving, saving and saving.
Mommy Merritt mentions the Honda Pilot for its spaciousness. We test drove that one as well and yes, it's got a good amount of room. Perfect for kids.
Emily mentions the Mitsubushi Outlander, which is very comfortable.
And then there is Joey. She brings up a point that I would have never thought of until it had become a problem for me: the ease of buckling seat belts. Her hubby has a Subaru Legacy that tries to hide the seat belt buckles. She says: "It makes it impossible for my daughter to click it on her own." You see, my kids aren't of the age yet where they can do that themselves, but Joey's response will stick with me the next time I go car shopping.
2. Favorite store for kids' clothes
Adriel mentions a store called "Cotton Kids". Unfortunately, for us living the the US, they only have stores in the Downunder continent and Asia. That's a darn shame.
Emily, similar to myself, enjoys dressing her little man like a, well, 'little man' and therefore often shops at OshKosh. Mommy Merritt and I would add to that the Children's Place. Cool stuff, reasonably priced.
Other stores that were mentioned were Land End, Old Navy, Gymboree and don't forget about the second hand and consignment stores! Kids grow out of their clothes before they wear them out, so these are places to get some good finds for a steal.
3. Favorite family dinner
I would say that at our house that would (currently) be meatballs (made with spices I have my mom send from The Netherlands), pan fried potatoes and either broccoli or celery. As long (as for Kai) there is ketchup on the side, we're all set.
At Emily's house it's crock pot chicken with salsa, while Mommy Merritt's fave is green chili chicken enchiladas. Her 3-year old loves it. Gimme the recipe! Gimme gimme gimme! It seems like chicken is the big winner as Melanie puts BBQ chicken, corn and mashed potatoes at #1.
4. Favorite Kids' Movie
Both my husband and I are crazy about all the Pixar movies. You just cannot go wrong with them. Kids love them and there is even stuff in there for adults to not only enjoy, but also appreciate. Our favorites are Disney's Cars and Finding Nemo.
Both Melanie and Joey mention Toy story, which is funny as I seem to continuously run into Toy Story items now that I have decided that that is the next movie I am going to get Kai.
Disney's The Little Mermaid is a favorite at Mommycrat's and Emily's houses. The movie is a fav of both moms and it seems they can't wait for their little ones to start watching it.
5. Favorite way to trim your child's nails
Oh my, what a challenge this can be. I envy those moms whose kids let them trim their nails. You have no idea how easy your life is!! Depending on his mood, Kai will allow me to do it while he downs a sippy of milk, while watching Curious George. I need more than 1 distraction with him. With Ryder it's a challenge as he flails his arms around when nursing / taking the bottle and he sleeps on his tummy with his arms and hands tucked underneath himself. It's almost 1 finger/day.
Melanie trims her girl's nails after the bath, when the nails are soft and she's relaxed. Hmm, maybe I should try that.
Others mention wishing for them to magically trim themselves (yes, please!), while nursing, or while watching TV / movie.
So, for next week, I would love for you to tell me about your Favorite:
1. ... cocktail. (please include recipe)
2. ... outdoor activity with your child on a summer day (other than swimming).
3. ... kid's breakfast.
4. ... easy-to-put-together and fun kids' art project.
5. ... smelly feet remedy. (Edited: I should have said "...smelly KIDS' feet remedy" LOL!!)
Also, if you have any topics that you would like to see covered in Friday Faves, put them in your comment. I may use them in one of the upcoming Friday Faves list of questions.
Let's jump right in, shall we?
1. Favorite Family Car
We have a Toyota Prius and a Honda Passport. I can't really call our Prius the family car, even though I am driving it around with 2 car seats in the back. The Honda is old (as in almost antique) and when Ryder moves to the convertible car seat (and is still rear facing), hubby and I will swap cars as a rear facing car seat doesn't fit in the Prius (unless you shove the passenger seat under the dashboard). Anyways, we've been looking at cars and love love love the Buick Enclave. 3 rows, spacious, cargo room, blue tooth, everything we would want. Now it's just a matter of saving, saving and saving.
Mommy Merritt mentions the Honda Pilot for its spaciousness. We test drove that one as well and yes, it's got a good amount of room. Perfect for kids.
Emily mentions the Mitsubushi Outlander, which is very comfortable.
And then there is Joey. She brings up a point that I would have never thought of until it had become a problem for me: the ease of buckling seat belts. Her hubby has a Subaru Legacy that tries to hide the seat belt buckles. She says: "It makes it impossible for my daughter to click it on her own." You see, my kids aren't of the age yet where they can do that themselves, but Joey's response will stick with me the next time I go car shopping.
2. Favorite store for kids' clothes
Adriel mentions a store called "Cotton Kids". Unfortunately, for us living the the US, they only have stores in the Downunder continent and Asia. That's a darn shame.
Emily, similar to myself, enjoys dressing her little man like a, well, 'little man' and therefore often shops at OshKosh. Mommy Merritt and I would add to that the Children's Place. Cool stuff, reasonably priced.
Other stores that were mentioned were Land End, Old Navy, Gymboree and don't forget about the second hand and consignment stores! Kids grow out of their clothes before they wear them out, so these are places to get some good finds for a steal.
3. Favorite family dinner
I would say that at our house that would (currently) be meatballs (made with spices I have my mom send from The Netherlands), pan fried potatoes and either broccoli or celery. As long (as for Kai) there is ketchup on the side, we're all set.
At Emily's house it's crock pot chicken with salsa, while Mommy Merritt's fave is green chili chicken enchiladas. Her 3-year old loves it. Gimme the recipe! Gimme gimme gimme! It seems like chicken is the big winner as Melanie puts BBQ chicken, corn and mashed potatoes at #1.
4. Favorite Kids' Movie
Both my husband and I are crazy about all the Pixar movies. You just cannot go wrong with them. Kids love them and there is even stuff in there for adults to not only enjoy, but also appreciate. Our favorites are Disney's Cars and Finding Nemo.
Both Melanie and Joey mention Toy story, which is funny as I seem to continuously run into Toy Story items now that I have decided that that is the next movie I am going to get Kai.
Disney's The Little Mermaid is a favorite at Mommycrat's and Emily's houses. The movie is a fav of both moms and it seems they can't wait for their little ones to start watching it.
5. Favorite way to trim your child's nails
Oh my, what a challenge this can be. I envy those moms whose kids let them trim their nails. You have no idea how easy your life is!! Depending on his mood, Kai will allow me to do it while he downs a sippy of milk, while watching Curious George. I need more than 1 distraction with him. With Ryder it's a challenge as he flails his arms around when nursing / taking the bottle and he sleeps on his tummy with his arms and hands tucked underneath himself. It's almost 1 finger/day.
Melanie trims her girl's nails after the bath, when the nails are soft and she's relaxed. Hmm, maybe I should try that.
Others mention wishing for them to magically trim themselves (yes, please!), while nursing, or while watching TV / movie.
So, for next week, I would love for you to tell me about your Favorite:
1. ... cocktail. (please include recipe)
2. ... outdoor activity with your child on a summer day (other than swimming).
3. ... kid's breakfast.
4. ... easy-to-put-together and fun kids' art project.
5. ... smelly feet remedy. (Edited: I should have said "...smelly KIDS' feet remedy" LOL!!)
