Today was one of those days where I can’t wait for it to be over. I’m so tired and my head is spinning from everything that needs to be done, minus the dishes because my husband came home and did them. There are toys everywhere and I feel like every time I clean them up one of my two children will just dump the bin. So today, I didn’t even try.
I think the last straw was the poop on the carpet. We had a bath, cleaned up the carpet, and I just want to pretend none of it happened and it’s only Monday. What a way to start out the week. At least my DH got home just in time for me because I was so tired I was going to put the kids down to bed after bath time regardless of what time it was.
I went to Marshalls today because they were sponsoring a Father’s Day Post that hasn’t been done yet. Can you tell that Father’s Day has come and gone and I’m behind. Well, there is so much to choose from there that I couldn’t decide to get with the 25.00 they gave me. I picked up socks and two outfits and this and that and my kids were screaming at me the whole time. I couldn’t concentrate on what to purchase. I really wanted to get myself a cute outfit. My husband had told me to get myself something. He was able to get all of his clothing and everything he needed for Father’s Day at a different store. I saw something that caught my eye but my daughter had a complete melt down at the exact same time so finding it in my size was impossible. I had to drag my daughter out of the store, actually I carried her out because I felt like we were making a scene as it was.
So what can I do to make it up to Marshalls? They were trying to rescue my Father’s Day gift and I was trying to treat myself. Marshalls I thank you for the 25.00 and to show my appreciation I’m going to give it away on my blog. You’ll get more advertising this way. (wink wink)
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Wow with my kids I only ever had to remove two of them one time each after that just saying if they didn’t behave we would just leave worked.
I am not above bribery, though and when I took all 4 girls to the market or wherever I would say you can pick out one cereal or snack or fruit or whatever and if you act up it goes back.
Ian is different and he just doesn’t care so mostly Kyra tries to pawn him off on me or we bring at least 2 adults.
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uh my sister had a really tough time shopping with one toddler unless she shopped with someone else, so my suggestion is to bring a childless friend or two to run after your kids while you shop for what you need! I suppose you could put a leash on the kids, but I really hate to see that!
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Put them both in the kart and go for it!
I’m not a mom (yet, maybe someday) but I know it takes me a long time to shop in Marshall’s so I would have to bring toys for two toddlers to keep them occupied while I search for bargains
Put them in a double stroller their favorite toy strapped in and a sippy cup.
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With two toddlers the best thing to do is mix it up. Mommy wants to look at shirts now. Soon it will be your turn to look at the stuffed animals. Also bring a friend or rek=lative to help out when you are changing clothes. Thanks for the chance to win!
Shopping with two toddlers is much easier that bringing along two teenagers. Rules are set early on and the children know that good behavior is always recognized and rewarded. They do love the surprise rewards,
Go when it’s usually nap time..maybe they’ll fall asleep in the stroller or cart.
The best way is with a double stroller
I’ve been to Marshall’s with my son before. He usually falls asleep in the stroller or I give him random things in the store to play with.
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Toys and snacks usually keeps kids occupied when shopping!
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its pretty impossible i used to leave them home with dad
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take them early in the day right after you have fed them
Bring a stroller for the youngest and a “leash” for the oldest..
It’s much easier if you go as soon as they open as the aisles are clear and the store is empty.
Bring along things to bribe them to be quiet
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Go with a friend that will help watch and entertain them
keep special toys hid away in bag for just the right time they are needed lol.
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I would say, first and foremost, that it is important to watch the kids at all times. I really get nervous when I see some parents walking off and leaving their little ones in the cart. I like to have my husband with me if I am taking little ones shopping, so that we can take turns watching them.
I would keep them in the stroller with a few
toys and snacks,make sure they are fastened in
and shop away.Just make sure it’s not doing
nap time because then they become grumpy
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For one full year, I had three kids with me constantly. When the oldest started preschool, it was time to shop. I would make sure they were not hungry or tired. I put them both inside the basket and they would entertain each other. One hand and one eye was constantly on the kids. Time flies.
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Shop early while they are still rested. Bring snacks that are easy to hold on to and definitely not messy! Keep a few toys back that they don’t get to play with regularly or new inexpensive ones. Things they don’t see often are more intriguing than the things they have every day.
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I would recommend getting a babysitter.
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