Comments on: The Shrine Of Disney

By: Mikaela

Mikaela — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:33:57 +0000

Do character iron-on patches exist? I’d buy the generic brand and slap an iron-on patch on it, which would keep costs low, give my kid his character, and give me the pleasure of having something slightly handmade to dress him in (I’m totally kid-less right now, but I *think* that’s what I’d do).

My mum was quite wise when I was growing up (and probably a bit hard up for spare money to spend on brand names), I never had any brand name clothes. This was emotionally hard for me in high school, but I learned that I don’t have to shop exclusively for brands, and kmart is not beneath me.

When we have kids however, I’m afraid it’s going to be the total opposite. My friend had a baby and I bought her the cutest little baby Puma shoes. My husband and I are going to be brand fiends, I just know it =[
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By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:09:22 +0000

My house is the same but it is all about Ben 10 at the moment. My 4yo was asking for Ben 10 stuff before he had ever even seen 1 episode of it! I have managed to keep guns and light sabres out of my home so far… my husband is not a Star Wars fan (weird, I know!) and this may be one thing we are on the same page about.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:52:41 +0000

Oh I’m so there with you! My house is completely packed with boys wielding light sabers – in my head I’d pictured my brood playing nicely with building blocks and paints and learning to be nurturing men with a brood of multicultural dolls. Even if they played with trucks and cars, I would encourage them to build small cities and act out elaborate, creative story lines.

They had other plans.

There are a few things I absolutely ban like realistic toy guns, but I’ve learned to compromise and ask how much harm could this cause, really? And I’ve found it does seem to give my boys a great sense of autonomy to pick out clothes and other items with a character they admire on them, like Thomas the Tank Engine.

By: jen

jen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:48:30 +0000

haha – oh, the things we *think* our kids will not do/have/say before they are born….then they come and rock our worlds and change all our pre-conceived ideas (well – for ME anyway!)

I think the character clothes will be fine – like you said if it makes getting dressed easier for you – it should be a good thing, right??

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:52:09 +0000

I hear ya. I was dead set against toys with lights, little character clothes, and yet… somehow most of his toys sing and light up, and he has Cars pjs and shirts and I don’t even know where they came from. I have to say that I’m a little disappointed because I was under the delusion that since my child does not (and will not) watch tv, he wouldn’t turn into a character-obsessed preschooler. Thanks for enlightening me.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:00:17 +0000

I’m glad my son is still too little for this. Amy though, she has ideas about things. I’ve been so careful to keep the licensed stuff away from her that she is pretty good. But if she sees something pretty, shiny or beautiful? Then I’m in trouble.

By: fern

fern — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:08:29 +0000

Glad to see it’s not just me Tiffany!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:05:46 +0000

If I had a nickel for everything I said I wouldn’t do that I now do or allow, I’d be one rich woman! And yes, character clothing/toys was one of those things. And play guns. The list could go on, but I’ll spare you

By: fern

fern — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:18:46 +0000

Thank you

Toy guns has already started and Declan hasn’t even asked for them. My husband doesn’t understand why guns are bad but lightsabers are okay, “I had guns when I was little and I came out fine etc etc”

*bangs head against brick wall*

By: Debbie Ferm

Debbie Ferm — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:03:10 +0000

What a cutie your son is! The train of compromise will continue from Disney, to toy guns, to rated “M” video games (which is the argument at our house right now. I haven’t given in on that one:)

I say let him enjoy his little character clothes. It’s harmless.

Thanks for the smile today.