Pop-tarts as her birthday gift. 11 year old's request.
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You need to start importing Pop-Tarts and selling them for ridiculous prices. That's what I learned from this post.
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My God! It's her birthday! Are you the wicked witch of Pop Tarts or something?How about instead of buying poptarts at the store. Offer her an afternoon of making her own poptarts with pie dough and fresh fruit that you mashed up (i.e. apples and strawberries) that way you can control the sugar. There is also sugar free frosting out there you could dilute and drizzle lightly over the tart. They also have those mini fold over pie thingies. tell her she can make healthier choices by making her own without the chemicals. She'll have a great time cooking with you and learning also. You can also freeze them for later http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=pocket+pie+molds&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=3480125210&ref=pd_sl_1m8tggnhcz_b
Gah! This is why people have food issues.0 -
Bahaha! I like her birthday list much better than my 6 year old's. Her list includes a smart phone, an iPad, and a laptop! :noway:
My son would get laughed at SO HARD in his face for asking for those things lol
My kid is the same, wants pop tarts, so I buy them, and then they sit in the pantry for a WHILE until I make him eat them just so we can be rid of them lol
You'd laugh in your kids face for asking for an ipad? My 3 year old neice has a tablet.. Sheltering kids from technology is pretty much negligence.
*sigh*
Get your kid a book. Or an interactive toy that requires more than putting their fingers to a screen. Something that stimulates their mind, motor skills, or both. Maybe it's just me, but giving a young child a technological toy like a tablet or iPad is like setting them infront of a TV all day instead of actually playing with them - silly and somewhat lazy on behalf of the parent.
I don't have kids, and I'm in no way an expert on child development apart from the psycology classes I've taken, but damn...why does a 3 year old need a tablet? I just don't get it. They have LOTS of time to become accustomed to technology, and we've already become a society EXTREMELY dependent on technology, and that is foolish to be that dependent on anything, in my opinion. At least dependent on something you don't necessarily need.
I would rant more, but, I will probably just look worse than I already have.
OP I think you're doing a fantastic job raising your daughter, and I think that's adorable that she asked for Poptarts. I would think it's strange too, but since it's something she doesn't get very often, it makes sense in my mind why she asked for it. Reminds me of the Dutch chocolate letters my mom would always put in my stocking for Christmas - that special chocolate treat I only got once a year, or on a special occation.
My three year old has a tablet that he plays on occasionally though he much prefers my ipad. By the time he gets to school, most text books will be replaced by tablets. Some schools have already gone to that.
We also snuggle and read books, go on adventures in the woods, "hunt" grashoppers, paint, playdough, swim, and any and everything else that seems fun and/or educational.
I think it is very important to introduce children to technology at a young age, and equally as important to limit their time with it, just like you would anything else.
As for OP, sounds like you are doing a fantastic job raising your daughter! Congrats!0 -
I'll send you a box full of delicious Pop-tarts, including the Limited Edition flavors.
The standard "thank you" in the past has been an enormous box filled with dozens of delicious homemade cookies of varying types.
Let me know if you're interested.0 -
I think it is very important to introduce children to technology at a young age, and equally as important to limit their time with it, just like you would anything else.
It's one thing to let them play with yours. A totally other thing to give them their very own.0 -
My God! It's her birthday! Are you the wicked witch of Pop Tarts or something?How about instead of buying poptarts at the store. Offer her an afternoon of making her own poptarts with pie dough and fresh fruit that you mashed up (i.e. apples and strawberries) that way you can control the sugar. There is also sugar free frosting out there you could dilute and drizzle lightly over the tart. They also have those mini fold over pie thingies. tell her she can make healthier choices by making her own without the chemicals. She'll have a great time cooking with you and learning also. You can also freeze them for later http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=pocket+pie+molds&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=3480125210&ref=pd_sl_1m8tggnhcz_b
Gah! This is why people have food issues.
That's what I was thinking.
It's fine to want to teach that there are healthy options to everything, but not on her birthday!0 -
I'll send you a box full of delicious Pop-tarts, including the Limited Edition flavors.
The standard "thank you" in the past has been an enormous box filled with dozens of delicious homemade cookies of varying types.
Let me know if you're interested.
I will double down on his box of poptarts if you send me some macaroons. Salted caramel please!0 -
This is right on. My 6 (almost 7) year old just told me he hates Christmas because there's no candy involved (while stuffing his face with his Halloween candy). LOL!!
What kind of messed up Christmas has no candy involved?:noway:0 -
Bahaha! I like her birthday list much better than my 6 year old's. Her list includes a smart phone, an iPad, and a laptop! :noway:
My son would get laughed at SO HARD in his face for asking for those things lol
My kid is the same, wants pop tarts, so I buy them, and then they sit in the pantry for a WHILE until I make him eat them just so we can be rid of them lol
You'd laugh in your kids face for asking for an ipad? My 3 year old neice has a tablet.. Sheltering kids from technology is pretty much negligence.
*sigh*
Get your kid a book. Or an interactive toy that requires more than putting their fingers to a screen. Something that stimulates their mind, motor skills, or both. Maybe it's just me, but giving a young child a technological toy like a tablet or iPad is like setting them infront of a TV all day instead of actually playing with them - silly and somewhat lazy on behalf of the parent.
I don't have kids, and I'm in no way an expert on child development apart from the psycology classes I've taken, but damn...why does a 3 year old need a tablet? I just don't get it. They have LOTS of time to become accustomed to technology, and we've already become a society EXTREMELY dependent on technology, and that is foolish to be that dependent on anything, in my opinion. At least dependent on something you don't necessarily need.
I would rant more, but, I will probably just look worse than I already have.
OP I think you're doing a fantastic job raising your daughter, and I think that's adorable that she asked for Poptarts. I would think it's strange too, but since it's something she doesn't get very often, it makes sense in my mind why she asked for it. Reminds me of the Dutch chocolate letters my mom would always put in my stocking for Christmas - that special chocolate treat I only got once a year, or on a special occation.
My three year old has a tablet that he plays on occasionally though he much prefers my ipad. By the time he gets to school, most text books will be replaced by tablets. Some schools have already gone to that.
We also snuggle and read books, go on adventures in the woods, "hunt" grashoppers, paint, playdough, swim, and any and everything else that seems fun and/or educational.
I think it is very important to introduce children to technology at a young age, and equally as important to limit their time with it, just like you would anything else.
As for OP, sounds like you are doing a fantastic job raising your daughter! Congrats!
The thing is you don't really have to "teach" children technology. My two year old can grab my husband's tablet, turn it on, go to the one coloring application we downloaded for her, use each item and close out the screen when she's done. We never had to teach her any of that, it's meant to be an easy interface. There's also good odds that most of the current tech will be obsolete before she gets out of elementary school.
Now the ability to solve a three dimensional puzzle, or work out a problem in her head, or remember information rather than looking it up on the internet each time she needs to know it... these are things that will have multiple applications throughout her life no matter what happens with technology. These are the things to spend active time with her on.0 -
Every year, my grandmother used to send me a package of Hershey's Kisses for Christmas. She just died last month. I think Hershey's Kisses are a must for Christmas this year.This is right on. My 6 (almost 7) year old just told me he hates Christmas because there's no candy involved (while stuffing his face with his Halloween candy). LOL!!
What kind of messed up Christmas has no candy involved?:noway:0 -
That is adorable! Well done to you, you're raising that kid right.
Remembering my birthday wishes, I also sometimes asked for food treats. My mum rarely made unhealthy food, so a hot dog birthday dinner was something VERY special for me. Much funnier though: one year I asked for TROUT for my breakfast dinner. As in WHOLE FRIGGING TROUT. My mum said I could have trout but only if I was able to fillet it myself (so my mum could show off to my granny). It was yummy.
I'd totally get her pop tarts if I were you. AND make pop tart cake.0 -
Bahaha! I like her birthday list much better than my 6 year old's. Her list includes a smart phone, an iPad, and a laptop! :noway:
My son would get laughed at SO HARD in his face for asking for those things lol
My kid is the same, wants pop tarts, so I buy them, and then they sit in the pantry for a WHILE until I make him eat them just so we can be rid of them lol
You'd laugh in your kids face for asking for an ipad? My 3 year old neice has a tablet.. Sheltering kids from technology is pretty much negligence.
*sigh*
Get your kid a book. Or an interactive toy that requires more than putting their fingers to a screen. Something that stimulates their mind, motor skills, or both. Maybe it's just me, but giving a young child a technological toy like a tablet or iPad is like setting them infront of a TV all day instead of actually playing with them - silly and somewhat lazy on behalf of the parent.
I don't have kids, and I'm in no way an expert on child development apart from the psycology classes I've taken, but damn...why does a 3 year old need a tablet? I just don't get it. They have LOTS of time to become accustomed to technology, and we've already become a society EXTREMELY dependent on technology, and that is foolish to be that dependent on anything, in my opinion. At least dependent on something you don't necessarily need.
I would rant more, but, I will probably just look worse than I already have.
OP I think you're doing a fantastic job raising your daughter, and I think that's adorable that she asked for Poptarts. I would think it's strange too, but since it's something she doesn't get very often, it makes sense in my mind why she asked for it. Reminds me of the Dutch chocolate letters my mom would always put in my stocking for Christmas - that special chocolate treat I only got once a year, or on a special occation.
My three year old has a tablet that he plays on occasionally though he much prefers my ipad. By the time he gets to school, most text books will be replaced by tablets. Some schools have already gone to that.
We also snuggle and read books, go on adventures in the woods, "hunt" grashoppers, paint, playdough, swim, and any and everything else that seems fun and/or educational.
I think it is very important to introduce children to technology at a young age, and equally as important to limit their time with it, just like you would anything else.
As for OP, sounds like you are doing a fantastic job raising your daughter! Congrats!
The thing is you don't really have to "teach" children technology. My two year old can grab my husband's tablet, turn it on, go to the one coloring application we downloaded for her, use each item and close out the screen when she's done. We never had to teach her any of that, it's meant to be an easy interface. There's also good odds that most of the current tech will be obsolete before she gets out of elementary school.
Now the ability to solve a three dimensional puzzle, or work out a problem in her head, or remember information rather than looking it up on the internet each time she needs to know it... these are things that will have multiple applications throughout her life no matter what happens with technology. These are the things to spend active time with her on.
That's exactly what I was getting at, except put in much better words. Thank you :flowerforyou:0 -
I was never much into them, personally. And they have gelatin, so I can't eat them now, anyway.What is it about pop tarts? She lives in the country that invented pastries, but yet she craves pop tarts. I need to get into the pop tart cartel.
Plain (unfrosted) Pop-Tarts don't have gelatin.0 -
I think you are doing it just right! She sees the Pop tart as a treat. What better time to expect a treat than your birthday? And who better to indulge a little girl than her grandfather. I think it's sweet.
I agree!0 -
My kid saw Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief and now wants "flying shoes" for Xmas. Seriously.0
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Judging from her other 2 requests, sounds like she engages in physical activity/ sport! Let her eat cake! (er, um, Pop Tarts!)0
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I'll send you a box full of delicious Pop-tarts, including the Limited Edition flavors.
The standard "thank you" in the past has been an enormous box filled with dozens of delicious homemade cookies of varying types.
Let me know if you're interested.
I will double down on his box of poptarts if you send me some macaroons. Salted caramel please!
I'll triple down if I can get some of that good french heaven...fromage! MMMMMMMMM!!0 -
I had to google pop tart to find out what they were, we don't have them in NZ and apparently they are a USA thing.
How many flavours can you get?0 -
Bahaha! I like her birthday list much better than my 6 year old's. Her list includes a smart phone, an iPad, and a laptop! :noway:
My son would get laughed at SO HARD in his face for asking for those things lol
My kid is the same, wants pop tarts, so I buy them, and then they sit in the pantry for a WHILE until I make him eat them just so we can be rid of them lol
You'd laugh in your kids face for asking for an ipad? My 3 year old neice has a tablet.. Sheltering kids from technology is pretty much negligence.
......Negligence? Not buying a kid an iPad or a laptop is "negligence"? No. It's not. There is a distinct difference between kids of a certain age having access to "necessary" technology (i.e., a twelve-year-old having access to a computer at home for schoolwork, etc.), but children under the age of 12, in my opinion, have no real "need" for technology.
A three-year-old asking for a tablet? See, in my mind....*that* is ridiculous. Especially if she gets it. Kids that age need to develop creativity and the ability to play and explore....not sit on a couch engrossed in a tablet/laptop/TV/video game.
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This is scary! Ipads, smartphones and laptops. That's crazy!
Lol. My little girl is going to be 6 soon and her list does include a tablet. Not an ipad, mind you, she doesn't know what apple is.I don't think I'd ever buy her something that expensive. But it also includes other things like a toy phone to call Cinderella with, a toy samurai sword and stuffed puppies and kitties.
A toy phone to call Cinderella with. That is quite possibly the cutest thing I've ever heard. Sadly....I think finding something like that on a six-year-old's birthday list is rare these days. A friend of mine has a son who'll be six soon and his list includes an iPod touch and an iPad. God, *I* don't even have an iPad, and I have a JOB. *L*0 -
All I am getting from this thread is that pop-tarts are some kind of American delicacy overseas...:huh:0
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Wish we had pop-tarts in my country
hate you "overseas people" .
I feel ya. When I lived overseas Fruit Rollups were the hot item. You had those and BAM! you ruled the school0 -
All I am getting from this thread is that pop-tarts are some kind of American delicacy overseas...:huh:
coca-cola, mcdonalds, kfc, and pop tarts im dumbfounded0 -
I think the balance of those sport/exercise equipment and pop tarts is perfect! I grew up only having pop tarts for very rare, special occasions (same with Krispy Kreme donuts). My family is very health conscious, so my birthday was the only time I could ask for these things without being refused. It's good that your daughter sees it as something special, and as a treat. Keep it that way.0
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Judging from her other 2 requests, sounds like she engages in physical activity/ sport! Let her eat cake! (er, um, Pop Tarts!)
This!0 -
Nature's Path Toaster Pastries are what I get when I want "Pop Tarts."0
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I say get her 2 boxes of poptarts - if they are hard to come by there, why not? it's once a year.
I don't eat pop tarts, so she can have my share - deal?
And since when is it ok for a 6 year old to have a phone or an ipad? I'm lucky I have a laptop, and that was for college. I have an ipod, that was a hand-me-down from my brother. Spoiled kids these days. I hear my coworker with her kids "no, if you're not being nice no iPad tonight" - thefuq? Seriously?
Be glad your daughter did ask for some exercise equipment, she seems to have been brought up very well rounded
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You live in France ... Pastry Capitol of the world ... and your daughter wants PopTarts (which are like cardboard with icing and miniscule amount of artificial fruit goo) ... I'm confused ...0
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It sounds like you're doing it right to me! She sees Pop Tarts as a treat and that's why she asked for them! I have a place I order from in the UK that ship to France if you need them quickly:
http://www.americansoda.co.uk/
They actually sell the goods manufactured in the US, rather than the European versions of items you may find in the supermarkets. Just because sometimes, we all fancy a treat from our childhood
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Myriad. And they keep adding to them.I had to google pop tart to find out what they were, we don't have them in NZ and apparently they are a USA thing.
How many flavours can you get?
I prefer Toaster Strudels, though.0
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