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“Children are poor men’s riches.”

— English Proverb

Fun Stuff for Everyone!

Sometimes finding things to do with your child, or the child you are taking care of, can be difficult. Below are some links of fun things to do with children.

Adorable Baby Gift Baskets — Aaron's Baby Baskets make buying the perfect gift easy and fun. With baskets for boys and girls filled with toys and baby essentials you are sure to find a basket in your price range. There are even baskets for pampering Mom.

Babies Online — Create a free baby journal (blog), find information about pregnancy and what to expect in the first few years. Also find links to many free samples of baby stuff.

Babysongs.com — Get up and dance with your child. Dancing increases dexterity, motor and special skills, and is just plain fun. These award winning DVD's (and VHS tapes) are filled with dancing and playing toddlers. These are sure to bring smiles and laughs to your household.

Babyuniverse.com — From strollers and baby furniture to toys and car seats, Baby Universe has it all. Check out some of their unique and well thought out items like the Bugaboo Frog Stroller which fits kids from birth all the way up to 4 years of age.

Blockbuster.com — Blockbuster now delivers DVD's to you through the mail. With more than 50,000 titles, you are sure to find something for the kids to watch and enjoy, or you could indulge yourself and settle down with a nice bowl of popcorn and watch a movie without the kids.

CartoonNetwork.com — With shows of classics such as Scooby Doo to new shows like Yu-Gi-Oh GX and Totally Spies, Cartoon Network is the hands down global leader of cartoons. You can find games to play, episode descriptions and schedules, or you can indulge in your cartoonish type needs at the Cartoon Network Store on this page.

oldnavy.com — Old Navy has a multitude of inexpensive, but stylish clothing for not only the baby, but also the brother, sister, dad, mom and nanny. Check out their hoodies, they are our favorites for the drizzly mornings here in the Pacific Northwest.

Kbtoys.com — One of the largest and oldest toy stores in the country. They have a great feature of being able to shop for the kids by age group as well as by brand.

Nick.com — With more online games than you can shake a stick at, play your favorite Nickolodeon characters.

Amazon.com — An integral part of the .com 90's. This store has expanded from just books to include movies, music, jewelry, and so much more. They are also the home of Toys "R" Us online, the largest and most complete toy store we have ever seen.

Fandango — Search movie showtimes and buy tickets! Whether you are setting out with the kids, giving your nanny a present, or giving yourself a break from the kids, Fandango lets you purchase your tickets online so you don't have to wait in line at the theater (except for the popcorn). In addition, they have terrific synopses and reviews of current and upcoming movies.

Expedia.com — Whether booking a flight to or from a nanny job, a vacation hotel room, or a cruise, Expedia.com will give you some of the best fares on the internet all in a easy to navigate fashion.

babyGap.com — If you are looking for that perfect gift for the mother-to-be or a beautifully soft outfit to bring baby home from the hospital in, Baby Gap is the place to find it. Quality children's clothing for all ages, maternity and bedding are all available for immediate delivery.

Drugstore.com — Drugstore.com is the place to go if you need anything you would normally get from your neighborhood drugstore. Prescription or over the counter drugs, vitamins and personal care goods are some of their many specialties.

Wildoats.com — Wild Oats Natural Marketplace is simply our favorite grocery store on the planet. With stores in many states (check the web site for the nearest location), they are sure to fill your needs for both your weekly shopping, your afternoon lunch, or your alternative medicinal needs. Check out their recipes for good dinner suggestions.

Limited Too — Not just the Limited, but Limited Too. Aimed at preteens, this store has a number of fun and fashionable clothes and room accessories. They are also the only store we have ever found to have half-sizes to get that perfect fit every time.