Coffee with Mrs. Dani
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Quick toy freeing tip for presents
Posted in money time saving ideas and lessons
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It goes without saying that some really sadistic person is the one who attaches toys to the inside of the packaging. It takes over 5 min just to free a Barbie doll from it’s prison and at least 20 min to free a Tonka truck. The smartest way to avoid the wait on Christmas morn is to “free” the toys before you wrap them up. Of course, if you are going to a relative’s house, it helps to have the following tools ready. That way the kids can play with the toys immediately and the adults can have a chance to drink a cup of coffee and talk in peace…..for about 10 min anyhow.
These are the tools I carry in my purse for Christmas:
1) Set of wire cutters
2) Needle nose pliers
3) Scissors
4) Set of jeweler's screwdrivers
5) Stock of every kind of battery known to mankind-AA, AAA, C, D, & those little watch batteries.
Any other ideas?
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Sunday, December 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by tiarali79
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LOL! No, I think you've got it covered! I don't think I've actually read anyone putting it so well. I guess we'll have to scrounge around for some tools before tomorrow.
Merry Christmas!
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Sunday, December 23, 2007 - Wow!
 Posted by coffeecravingirl
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I think you deserve an honorary scout badge for being prepared! The kiddos will LOVE you! Merry Christmas!
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Monday, December 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by jenn4him
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This is a good list! And so true! They have to package those toys for their long journey from China, so we must learn to adapt. Merry Christmas.
Jenn
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Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - Hi
 Posted by Belle
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Those are some good things to have on hand! I saw that you were the featured blogger. Congratulations!!!
Belle
http://homesteaderbelle@blogspot.com
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - That's great!
 Posted by jugglingpaynes
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I might throw in a pair of work gloves, though. I've cut myself on that harder than steel plastic. Ouch! Why is it manufacturers put the most work into making toy packaging child-proof?
I hope you had a lovely Christmas!
Peace and Laughter,
Cristina
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Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by Jilann
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Those are great ideas! I will have to remember those!
And, thanks for being the first to post on my blog! I feel so important now! Someone read it :)!
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