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Old 11-28-2006, 12:29 AM   #1
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"What toys should you bring?"

While preparing for a trip with cub scouts, a first-timer mom asked what toys should she bring. Another mom and I told her not to bring any sticks, rocks, dirt or trees from home because they had plenty at the park. :rolleyes: Silly mom, toys are for kids who don't play outdoors.
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Old 11-28-2006, 08:26 AM   #2
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Old 11-28-2006, 08:14 PM   #3
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Re: "What toys should you bring?"

I tell you what, toys can be a godsend for a younger kid. The Deigo figure I bought him as a surprise during the trip may not have helped that much, but the DVD player was a godsend to keep him occupied while I set the tent up!

Of course, it went back into the car for the rest of the trip, but for younger kids, some toys and more important familiarities can make all the difference.
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Old 11-28-2006, 10:15 PM   #4
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Re: "What toys should you bring?"

If we are camping, just the two of us, I will bring crayons, paper, and a couple small figures or animals like what we'll find in the park we're staying in. We have an assortment of bobcats, armadillos, deer, snakes, alligators, etc. The happy meal toy from dinner on the way usually occupies him long enough for tent set up.

This tactic is helpful in avoiding those purchases in the gift store. "But son, you already have an alligator."

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Old 11-28-2006, 10:21 PM   #5
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Re: "What toys should you bring?"

My kids are older teens now but when they were younger I brought special craft supplies for just that trip. (corn husk dolls for thanksgiving, pinecones and glitter for winter time, etc). Coloring books, word search and the like kept mine occupied. A football is good, too. In the day, Game Boy was a must for the long trip but was pretty much forgoten once we arrived.
In the long run, a pile of rocks and a stream to skip them on is all you really need.
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Old 11-29-2006, 04:53 PM   #6
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Re: "What toys should you bring?"

Keep 'em coming, gang -- Justin and I are taking notes!
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