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Kaylabear’s Needs and Wishes - Updated 4/16/08
Strawberry’s Needs & Wishes - Updated 4/15/08
Lion Cub’s Needs & Wishes - Updated 4/15/08
Adults have wishes, too - Updated 4/15/08
Homeschool Needs & Wishes - Will update soon
Kaylabear’s Needs and Wishes
INFO:
Shirt sizes: 12/14
Pants/shorts sizes: 12/14
Dress size: 12/14
Shoe size: 6.5 women’s size
-> Clothes can be tricky. Keep in mind Mikayla is tall! Shirts, shorts, and dresses sometimes fall short on her because of her long torso. If a shirt/dress looks a bit short, opt for the next size up.
NEEDS:
Tops (not fancy, just nice everyday wear)
Play clothes - T-Shirts, shorts
Sandals/Crocs
Sneakers
Umbrella
Items for horse back riding lessons - boots, chaps, & black helmet cover
Homeschool curriculum (TBD after her reading clinic in July)
WISHES:
MONEY
CAMERA (Digital - preferably from the Canon PowerShot series line
AMERICAN GIRL (links open to AG website):
Samantha’s - Cranberry Party Dress and White Party SlippersNicki’s - Jackson the Horse and his tack box
BREYER HORSES (links open to Amazon website):
R, Madison Avenue, and t
WEBKINZ (links open to Amazon website):
Husky, Brown Arabian, Seal, Charm bracelet and charms, 9 inch Knapsack Turquoise, and Trading Cards
DVDs (links open to Amazon website):
My Friend Flicka/Thunderhead set, Danny, Blue Fire Lady, Princess Stallion, Snow Buddies, and White Fang.
MUSIC CDs (links open to Amazon website):
NINTENDO DS GAMES (links open to Amazon website):
NintenDogs: Dachshund & Friends
Horse games: Pony Friends and Horse Life
Strawberry’s Needs & Wishes
INFO:
Shirt sizes: 4T
Pants/shorts sizes: 4T
Dress size: 4T
Shoe size: 7
NEEDS:
Play clothes - T-Shirts, shorts, pants
Sandals
Sneakers
Umbrella
WISHES:
DVDs (links open up to Signing Time & Amazon websites):
Signing Time series - any of them since even the 4 we have (vol #4-6, #11) are so scratched from much use! Hint: Gift sets are the best value for the money. 3 DVDs and a music CD for a low price. :)
Wiggles - we own one ( )
Welcome to the Word World (we own Lucky Duck & Rocket to the Moon)
VeggieTales: Moe & The Big Exit, The Wonderful Wizard of Ha’s, Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler, The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown, Madame Blueberry, etc.
- Dora the Explorer - we own
DRESS UP CLOTHES:
Sparkly dresses would be much loved.
Nintendo DS Games (links open up to Amazon website):
Pocket Pets (DS), My Little Pony: The Runaway Rainbow (GBA), Horsez 2 (DS), and Care Bears Care Quest (GBA)
Note: Game Boy Advance (GBA) works in the Nintendo DS (DS) Lite game system.
KITCHEN SET & ACCESSORIES (links open up to Oompa Toys, Down To Earth, and Blueberry Forest websites):
We would love to get a wooden kitchen set like this kitchen, refregerator, pantry, microwave, and washing machine set.
Food and Kitchen items. She could use pots/pans, dishware, and that sort of thing as well as food items. Wooden or ceramic style. Something to be played with yet able to hand down to grandkids. Not plastic, please.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (links open up to Oompa Toys website):
BOOKS (links open up to Amazon website):
Any books for preschoolers
Lion Cub’s Needs & Wishes
INFO:
Clothing sizes: 12 months
NEEDS:
With his sudden growth, he is now into 12 months and he doesn’t have that much clothing. Anything would be welcome that is summer!
Cloth Diapers
Our little Lion Cub hasn’t been in cloth diapers for over 6 months and we’re not in a position to buy the next size up. I usually buy diapers from Righteous Baby or off various For-Sale-Or-Trade (FSOT) boards. I got a sewing machine so I will be making diapers instead. Either way, our one big and only need at the moment is fabric and snaps to make the dipes. Fabric includes: organic bamboo velour, hemp/fleece, cute knits, and size 20 snaps (complete sets).
WISHES:
Money for Cloth Diapers
Adults have wishes, too
Whether it is through freecycle or garage sales or just great sales, here are some of the things we are on the look out for:
FOR THE HOUSE:
new Desktop computer
Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini (160GB)
Mini Laptop (Asus? HP Mini-Note? etc.)
BRYON:
Ryobi tools
DeWalt Table Saw
DeWalt Compound Miter Saw
Husky 6-drawer tool tower
Husky 60 pc Socket set
Drill press
Nail gun
Air compressor
CHRISTINE:
Nikon D80 or D300 DSLR
Lenses for the Nikon (choices to be determined :) )
GorillaPod SLR & GorillaPod SLR-Zoom
Quick Release Plate for Gorillapod SLR
Ott-Lite True Color 13W Task Light
Knot-A-Bag
Childress (mini diaper bag cooler for $10 - can be found at Right Start in Troy, MI)
Kipiis (bib maker clips $12/set - can be found at Right Start in Troy, MI)
Sprout Spout (converts any water bottle or juice bottle to sippy cups; 2pk $5.50)
Rockler Cloth Tool Bag (to store knitting supplies)
Fabric for kid’s clothing, cloth diapers, home dec., quilting batting/fabric, etc.
Sewing patterns for kid’s, women’s and men’s clothing as well as home dec stuff.
Dritz Super Seam Ruler - 1/4″x1/2″x6-3/4″
FOR MY CAMERA (FUJI S5200):
Raynox DCR-150 Macro/Close-Up lens (6.4x magnification)
Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro/Close-Up lens (10x magnification)
Raynox MSN-505 Super Macro/Close-Up lens (40x magnification)
Raynox DCR-1540PRO 1.54X High Definition Telephoto Conversion Lens (adapter rings needed)
Raynox HD-7000PRO Wideangle lens 0.7X
Raynox RA6255 adapter ring and Raynox RA5255A adapter ring
Hoya 55mm Neutral Density ND-400 X, 9 Stop Multi-Coated Glass Filter
Maha Powerex R6 2700mAh rechargeable batteries
BOOKS (Links open up to Amazon website):
KNITTING BOOKS:
- How to Knit - The Definitive Knitting Course Complete with Step-by-Step
Techniques, Stitch Library and Projects for Your Home and Family by Debbie Bliss
- Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book by Vogue Knitting Magazine Editors
- The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Knitting by Nici McNally (this is a DVD)
- The Knitting Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe
- Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot’s Bag of Knitting Tricks by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
SEWING BOOKS:
- The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide by Naomi Baker
- Serger Secrets: High-Fashion Techniques for Creating Great-Looking Clothes by Mary Griffin
- Complete Guide to Sewing : Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Furnishings by Reader’s Digest Editors
- The Complete Book of Sewing by DK PublishingPHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS:
- Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera by Bryan Peterson
- The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby
- Real World Adobe Photoshop CS3 by David Blatner
- Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers by Martin Evening
- Adobe Photoshop Restoration & Retouching by Katrin Eismann
- Photoshop LAB Color by Dan MargulisCOMPUTER BOOKS:
- Big Book of Apple Hacks by Chris Seibold
- The Mac OS X Leopard Book by Scott KelbyPARENTING/CHILD DEVELOPMENT BOOKS:
- A Sympathetic Understanding of the Child: Birth to Sixteen by David Elkind
- Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents by Randall Neustaedter
- The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child by Dr. Robert Sears
- Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent’s Guide: How to Make Safe, Sensible Decisions about the Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives by Aviva Jill Romm
- The Immunization Decision: A Guide for Parents by Randall Neustaedter
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition by La Leche League International
- Medications and Mothers’ Milk by Thomas W. Hale
- A Medication Guide for Breastfeeding Moms by Thomas W. Hale
- Nonprescription Drugs for the Breastfeeding Mother by Thomas W. Hale
- Sleeping with Your Baby: A Parent’s Guide to Cosleeping by James J. McKenna
- Your Girl: Raising a Godly Daughter in an Ungodly World by Vicki Courtney
- Your Boy: Raising a Godly Son in an Ungodly World by Vicki Courtney
- Landscape With Dragons by OBRIEN
- Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali by Kris HollowayHOME & GARDEN BOOKS:
- The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible by Edward C. Smith
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism by Julia Lawless
- New Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses by DK Publishing
- The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook: A Home Manual by James Green- Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living by Annie Berthold-Bond
- Conquering Chronic Disorganization by Judith Kolberg
- ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life by Judith KolbergANIMAL BOOKS:
- A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me by Jon KatzCHRISTIAN LIVING/BIBLE STUDY BOOKS:
- Great Lives: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives by Charles Swindoll
- Great Lives: Moses (volume 4) by Charles Swindoll
- Great Lives: Elijah (volume 5) by Charles Swindoll
Homeschool Needs & Wishes
I have placed a star by those items we need. The rest are just neat things we want. All will be kept throughout the years as we homeschool each child. Most items can be found online or at other “teacher” stores.
Art Supplies
Help Yourself Collage Center 1
Help Yourself Collage Center 2
Easy Clean Craft Tray (set of 4)
Modeling Sand (nonhardening)
Clay & Dough Design Rollers
Classroom Clay & Dough Designer Kit
Lakeshore Dough Assortment
People Colors Crayons
Texture Brushes
Washable People Colors Liquid Tempera (set of 8 )
Classroom CarryAll
Giant Washable Color Ink Set 1
Giant Washable Color Ink Set 2
Stampers (i.e. Wild, Sea, Farm, etc.)
Crafts for Christian Values
Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Preschoolers
Music
True Tone Hand Bells
True Tone Song Cards
Instruments From Around the World Collection
Lakeshore Rhythm Sets (10 player)
* Recorder
Deluxe 17 Piece Band
Active Play
Sports Balls (i.e. Kickball, Volleyball, Football)
* Sports Balls (i.e. Basketball)
Ball Bag
Lakeshore Indoor/Outdoor Equipment Cart
Automatic Ball Inflator
Ring Toss Game
Color Cones
Language Arts
* Play & Learn Phonics Game Complete Set
Vowel Teaching Tubs
Blends & Digraphs Teaching Tubs
Math
* Early Years Measurement Kit
* Liquid Measurement Kit
* Classroom Balance
* Real Working Cash Register
* Classroom Money Kit
1″ Color Cubes
* Scale
* T.I. Student Calculator
Social Studies
The Usborne Book of World History
Kingfisher People Around the World
* Living Long Ago (Clothes, Transportation, Food, Housing)
* Children of the World Poster Pack
* Children of the World Book Pack
Kids Around the World series (cook, play, create)
A Life Like Mine
Extraordinary Girls
National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers
Science
* Microscope
* Prepared Slides (Insects, Plants, Vegetables, Animals)
* Root Vue Farm
* Ant Farm
DK Nature Encyclopedia
DK Science Encyclopedia
Just for Fun
Beginner’s Hammering Kit
Magnetic Designer
Magnetic Designer Pattern Cards
General Use
Swing Arm Stapler
Paper Cutter
Small Laminating Machine
Heavy Duty Book Binder Machine
