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Archive: March 2007
Make an ice pack out of hair gel or corn syrup
31 Mar 07 | Comments: 4
Kara's first-aid hack: Use frozen hair gel as an ice pack (I’m fond of bright pink Dippity Do). Squeeze some into a quart- or snack-size Ziploc bag and toss it in the freezer. You should use corn syrup instead of...
Teach babies to drink out of a Dixie cup
31 Mar 07 | Comments: 8
SourPatch's cup-learning hack: I’ve been teaching my 14 month-old to drink with a cup all by himself (crazy me, didn’t think to introduce him to a cup until he was past one year old). He’s adept at drinking without spilling...
How to keep your kids entertained during airport delays
30 Mar 07 | Comments: 3
Vacation season's here. Here's how Margaret dealt with a canceled flight: After a weather cancellation, a rebooking, a canceled rebooking, and eventually going standby, we made it home from a recent trip three days late. So, my daughter and I...
Track medicine dosage with a reusable chart
30 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Here's how Shauna avoids double-dosing: To give long-term medicines without the confusion of who gave what to whom and when, make a simple calendar on the computer (with days only -- not dates) and laminate. [You could also slide the...
links for 2007-03-30
30 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
Teach Your Kids to Work - Part III | GNMParents Does Laura uses a star chart to encourage her kids to work? (tags: parenthacks parenting) Blog posts tagged as "parenthacks" Visit your fellow Parenthackers! Lots of great posts are popping...
Gmail and digital pictures allow working parents to collaborate on health remedies
30 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Noran, who proudly shared that she's a first-time parent at 44, uses Gmail and a digital camera to keep in touch with her husband about their baby's health scares: I'm an emergency room registered nurse, and I work 12-hour shifts...
Use a dry erase board for the family grocery list
29 Mar 07 | Comments: 14
Stu (who's now one of the editors of GNM Parents -- did you know that?), took some of the guesswork out of grocery shopping for older kids: I was having trouble getting my kids to go to the market with...
links for 2007-03-29
29 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
finslippy: "...like drinking a fizzy, liquid Starburst." Alice Bradley of Finslippy shares her two-ingredient drink "recipe" that sounds like heaven in a glass -- with no high fructose corn syrup. My kids will flip. (tags: parenthacks) BabyGizmo.com Unbiased reviews of...
Kiddio audio "adventures" a good complement to audiobooks
29 Mar 07 | Comments: 3
We're so busy playing music around here that I often forget just how much my kids love other types of audio entertainment. We've listened to several StoryNory stories and enjoyed them immensely, but I've never searched out any other options....
Can rewards for good behavior backfire? Talk amongst yourselves.
28 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
There's a good discussion going on in the comments of "How to use a star chart to encourage good behavior," interestingly enough, kicked off by an editorial tussle. We're now talking about how rewards can backfire; how kids' natural feelings...
Up to 70% off selected toys at Amazon
28 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Amazon's having a spring toy sale -- if you've got birthday presents to buy, now may be a good time to do it. Up to 70% off selected toys . [Thanks for the pointer, David!]
Record your child's voice with your cell phone
28 Mar 07 | Comments: 4
Andi found a reason to be happy about her toddler's obsession with her cell phone: We all know that our babies and toddlers love to play with our cell phones. They will often babble away on pretend phone conversations for...
Add prune juice to formula to keep newborns regular
28 Mar 07 | Comments: 12
Zac of Baby Roadies on the benefits of Nature's Laxative: When our newborn son Hank was having difficulties keeping everything moving downstairs (if you know what I mean) [oh, we KNOW what you mean, Zac. -- Ed.], our doctor recommended...
links for 2007-03-28
28 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
Thingamababy: HOW TO: Make a Reusable Tracing Book for a Toddler (tags: parenthacks toddler) Allowances for Kids: Teaching Children the Value of Money ∞ Get Rich Slowly (tags: parenthacks parenting kids)
Athletes: Chocolate milk is as effective as sports drinks
27 Mar 07 | Comments: 10
Bill passed along some good news for the little sports fans: A "Healthy Living" article in the March/April 2007 issue of Midwest Living cites a 2006 study from Indiana University that found chocolate milk equal to or better than sports...
Choice Day helps reduce bickering between competitive siblings
27 Mar 07 | Comments: 14
Irene's come up with a way to diffuse the daily arguments between her kids: I have a 5 year old boy and a 3 year old girl who have become very competitive with each other. They argue about who gets...
Making up new rules for card- and board games
26 Mar 07 | Comments: 14
Here's how Cathy (Mayberry Mom) and her daughter hacked Uno: My daughter (age 4) and I figured out a new way to use Uno cards. She loves Uno, but wanted to try something different, so we played War. We decided...
Pass secret messages on diapers
26 Mar 07 | Comments: 13
Who says every hack must solve a problem? From Sara: The other day after "school" I was surprised at changing time with a message on J's diaper: "My Last Diaper!" -- a message from one of her teachers that we...
links for 2007-03-25
25 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Best All-Time Children’s Books | zen habits Leo's got another great list! Check it out -- it will bring back happy memories of sunny afternoons spent lost in a book. (tags: parenthacks kids) Baby Cheapskate: Where Have All the Formula...
Save grungy socks for indoor playgrounds
25 Mar 07 | Comments: 2
Suzanne's eminently practical use for old socks: Before you throw out your kids' old, dingy socks, let them use them one more time -- in those indoor, McDonald's-type playland places. I keep a bag of old socks in my trunk...
Parent Hacks admin: Spring Break
24 Mar 07 | Comments: 2
I'm heading (mostly) offline to spend a (relatively) work-free week with my family for Spring Break. If you've emailed me recently (and even not-so-recently, ugh), I'm reading everything but may not respond as quickly as usual. Happy Spring, everyone!
Home decorating for real people: HomeAndTell
24 Mar 07 | Comments: 3
Christine, co-founder of HomeAndTell, wrote to me in response to Megan's and Leah's wonderful habitat hacks. I like the site because it extends the same "real world" approach we celebrate on Parent Hacks to home decorating. Who hasn't flipped through...
links for 2007-03-24
24 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Find your lost child with a USB drive - Lifehacker Awesome use of tech. Truly incredible story. Thanks for pointing it out, Steve. (tags: parenthacks travel) Mind Flush: More tape-in-hotel-room tricks Yet another reason to to always travel with a...
How to use a star chart to encourage good behavior
24 Mar 07 | Comments: 28
Michelle at Scribbit describes how her family uses the ever-popular Star Chart. I love how the rewards take into account each child's particular interests and values. In an effort to reward our children's good behavior but not promote materialism and...
Where no woman has gone before: the Dadlabs.com interview
23 Mar 07 | Comments: 5
Parent Hacks: The Dad Labs Review I had a planets-and-stars-aligning moment while I was in Austin, TX attending SXSW. I met Troy Lanier, Clay Nichols and Brad Powell of Dadlabs.com. These talented, savvy, accomplished men are producing some of the...
How to prevent the bath towel edges from getting wet
23 Mar 07 | Comments: 2
No more wet towel corners! Thanks, Deb: This hack will prevent your child's bath towel from getting wet before your little one gets out of the tub. Every time I wash my son's hair, I towel dry it because who...
links for 2007-03-23
23 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
Dad Daily Finally, a social networking site for dads! [Via RebelDad] (tags: parenthacks fatherhood dad) Dadstayshome.com Digg for dads. [Also via Rebeldad!] (tags: parenthacks dad digg) DIY Cardboard Kids Furniture -- Daddy Types (tags: parenthacks) Teach Your Kids To Work,...
Formula dispenser simplifies feeding baby on the road
23 Mar 07 | Comments: 9
Randa found a way to take some of the guesswork out of formula feeding: There are times when you are out and about, or have your baby with a sitter that you just never know how much formula you're going...
Vinyl placemat as sticker repository
22 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
From my SXSW buddy Sara (such luck that she lives in Austin!): So my husband Ben and I are prolific ParentHackers, but it seems our daughter J. (almost 2) has also inherited the gene. Unprompted by either of us she...
DIY cookbook for families with food allergies
22 Mar 07 | Comments: 7
Here's how Amber's keeping track of the recipes that fit her family's dietary needs: My family has a lot of food sensitivities, so I work really hard at trying to find as many varied (but not too strange) recipes that...
GeekDad launches as part of Wired Blogs
22 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
GeekDad -- Wired Editor in Chief Chris Anderson's group blog devoted to "nerdy stuff you can do with your kids" -- is the newest addition to Wired Blogs. A year ago today I posted about Chris's plans for GeekDad, so...
Quickly reheat cold noodles with hot water
21 Mar 07 | Comments: 8
Pour hot water over refrigerated noodles to quickly de-stick them and warm them up to kid temperature. Works better and faster than the microwave. Also works well to "de-sauce" pasta for picky eaters. Related: Cool down hot pasta with cold...
links for 2007-03-21
21 Mar 07 | Comments: 5
Turn your Water Bottle into a Lantern - Gadling LEDs and water definitely mix! [Thanks, Marilyn.] (tags: parenthacks travel camping) GoodyBlog: Make This: Your Own Portrait Gallery A fun home decorating project the whole family can do. Good for older...
Put socks over baby's pajama feet to keep them in place
20 Mar 07 | Comments: 6
Jackie's hack keeps her baby's feet inside the pajama footies. My second child, while weighing a perfectly acceptable 7 lbs 12 oz, is a dainty little thing and her feet were getting lost in the legs of her one-piece sleepers....
Add a homemade "alarm" to your bedroom door
20 Mar 07 | Comments: 5
An interesting twist on babyproofing (kid-proofing, really), from Leah: I am a parent of a five year-old who is blind and nonverbal, but much sneakier than you might think. As we live in an apartment, we needed a cheap and...
links for 2007-03-20
20 Mar 07 | Comments: 6
TakaraTomy's Issho Ni Nenne puts baby to sleep, forever - Engadget Alarming post title notwithstanding, the plush-toy-with-womb-sound is interesting, if a bit too "magic bullet." I like John's DIY white-noise CD a lot better. (tags: parenthacks baby) Find a tutor...
Aqua Doodle Mini Mats: Squirm-free entertainment on the go
20 Mar 07 | Comments: 5
Tim, co-founder of the family travel site Parentography, passed along his favorite travel toy suggestion: Here's a hack that has been a big hit for us lately: Our daughter is nearing her second birthday and it is becoming more difficult...
Fashion a no-build "closet" out of a curtain rod and a bookshelf
19 Mar 07 | Comments: 6
Megan's brilliant space-saving clothing storage hack, which I may put to use in my daughter's room: My bedroom serves as the nursery and is also quite low on dresser space. I use a bookshelf with one of the shelves removed...
How to encourage your baby to tip his head back during shampoo-rinsing
19 Mar 07 | Comments: 3
Lots of good hair-rinsing hacks lately! Plenty of brainpower is being spent on how to keep soap out of little eyes. From Seth: A "give him your O face" hack (not to be confused with the "Oh face" from Office...
links for 2007-03-19
19 Mar 07 | Comments: 3
Internet Safety Links An Internet Safety coordinator for a school district put together this list of links -- I intend to do a little reading. My son just discovered YouTube (he's 7). More on that soon. (tags: parenthacks internet) Quintura...
LED faucet light "changes water color" when too hot
18 Mar 07 | Comments: 4
Stormy, Shelley, and Michael all wrote to me about this water temperature gadget at ThinkGeek: I'm not sure how much of a hack this is as it requires buying a gadget - but for us gadget lovers, that's never a...
Turn a styrofoam package insert into a make-believe castle
17 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
A few toothpicks and Post-it notes turn the styrofoam insulation from a computer carton into a fanciful castle wall. Can't you imagine the archers stationed, ready to fire, and a fire-breathing dragon patrolling the moat?
links for 2007-03-17
17 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
parenthacks: See what people are saying right now on Technorati A bunch of new blog posts tagged as "parenthacks" have popped up on Technorati. This is fantastic! Give your fellow Parenthackers some love and join the conversation. (tags: parenthacks) Z...
Photocopy favorite book illustrations to create coloring pages
16 Mar 07 | Comments: 5
Printable coloring book pages -- we've talked about them here before. They're popular because kids prefer coloring pictures of characters and scenes they already know and love. For better or worse, my kids love the Captain Underpants series by Dav...
links for 2007-03-16
16 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
Parenting Sites - 3/1/2007 - School Library Journal School Library Journal covers Parent Hacks and another favorite site, Parentography. (tags: parenthacks parentography) Brian Kim: Teach kids time management | 43 Folders At the end of this post, Merlin poses the...
Kid rock in Portland: The Grease Ball!
15 Mar 07 | Comments: 2
If you're in Portland and you're free this Sunday, here's where I'll be: Greasy Kid Stuff, the hip, hit radio show for alternakids and their parents, presents the Grease Ball! Captain Bogg & Salty, The Jellydots, A mini-squadron from The...
links for 2007-03-15
15 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Egg Shaped Sidewalk Chalk « Skip To My Lou What says Springtime more than eggs + sidewalk chalk? [Thanks, Andi.] (tags: crafts parenthacks easter kids) Potty Whispering: More on Diaper/Nappy Free Babies (TreeHugger) Folks have written to Parent Hacks about...
Parent Hacks admin: the new Parent Hacks Widget
15 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
So I fell for a tempting little Widgetbox ad inside of the Typepad interface urging me to turn my blog into a widget. Well of course! Who WOULDN'T want to turn one's blog into a widget? It's a silly question...
Alphabet cookie cutters create delicious learning opportunities
14 Mar 07 | Comments: 5
It's all about the alphabet this week. Here's Rosemary's twist on literacy fun: In a recent attempt to get my son interested in reading (he is a super busy rough & tumble boy) I have found a great tool. Alphabet...
Add glow sticks to bathwater for psychedelic water play
14 Mar 07 | Comments: 10
Chris must have bathed my kids in a past life...they'd faint with happiness if I did this. Toss a couple of glow sticks in the tub, and turn off the lights. Voila, a mutlicolored glow in the dark bath!
Double-wrapped diapers help the Diaper Champ do its job
13 Mar 07 | Comments: 28
Emily valiantly attempts to fight the battle of the diaper pail: We've been using the Diaper Champ since my daughter was born 18 months ago. We chose this diaper pail over the Diaper Genie because it uses regular garbage bags...
Encourage good behavior with a homemade puzzle
13 Mar 07 | Comments: 4
Another hack-tastic reward system! The beauty of this system is that the reward itself acts as a reminder about the desired behavior. From Sarah: My 7 year-old son can be particularly stubborn and no matter how much we beg, plead,...
Use fridge magnets to boost your kid's vocabulary
13 Mar 07 | Comments: 4
Michelle at Scribbit uses fridge magnets for a higher purpose: When my oldest was five I used our refrigerator magnets to showcase a Word of the Week. With the definition nearby on an index card the idea was to reward...
Chore systems for kids who can't yet read? Talk amongst yourselves.
12 Mar 07 | Comments: 11
Leanne of Momcast wonders: My son is four and he's getting very helpful. I want to formalize some chores for him with a reward system to introduce concepts like family responsibility, work for remuneration, money and savings. But, he's pre-literate,...
Update from SXSW
12 Mar 07 | Comments: 2
From Saturday: I'm basking in the sun and all of the intelligent, creative energy here at SXSW Interactive in Austin. The atmosphere here fairly crackles with all the excitement that comes with an incredible film festival and tech conference happening...
links for 2007-03-11
11 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
Ask Moxie: Reader call: Vacation spots for toddlers The fabulous Moxie asks her readers to share their toddler-friendly travel destinations. (tags: parenthacks travel toddler) Sew a quick newborn hat from a t-shirt » Rookie Moms Another fun sewing project from...
Pool noodle as lightweight toddler bed rail
11 Mar 07 | Comments: 5
kittenpie came up with another use for swim noodles: If you have a kid who might roll a bit in bed at night, but is not too active a sleeper, you can skip the guardrail and tuck a pool noodle...
links for 2007-03-10
10 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Study: popular baby bottles may be toxic Anne passed this along to me as an issue to watch. Worth reading, if only to be informed. (tags: parenthacks baby safety health) Baby supply delivery to your holiday hotel This British company...
Use blue painter's tape to babyproof a hotel room
10 Mar 07 | Comments: 7
Kristin's eminently practical travel babyproofing hack: Not quite sure why I didn't send this in when I first had the brain spark, but we realized too late that our trip to China to pick up our son would have been...
Plush toys double as travel pillows
09 Mar 07 | Comments: 2
Tricky road trip trick! (Tricky road trip trick, ticky road tip trick, tippy road trip tick...okay, so I have a weakness for tongue twisters. Try it on your kids five times fast.) From Kirsten: The best travel pillow ever. On...
Favorite books about kids and money? Talk amongst yourselves.
09 Mar 07 | Comments: 11
J. D. at Get Rich Slowly just posted 25 of the books he'd choose to build a personal finance library. He included three books that deal with teaching kids about money and entrepreneurship: What Color is Your Piggy Bank?, You...
Does your babysitter do your grocery shopping? Use gift cards instead of cash.
09 Mar 07 | Comments: 2
Danielle (Foodmomiac) illustrates once again that what's obvious to one isn't to the rest of us (I never would have thought of this, but then, I don't have someone else doing the shopping): I came up with a hack. One...
links for 2007-03-09
09 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
doane paper Tiny tweak on a classic makes for incredible versatility. Adds a grid to lined notebook paper so it's graph/writing paper in one. Print a free sheet! (Interesting tech twist to print a sheet of paper from the Internet,...
iTouchless deal at Amazon nets you a free flashlight
08 Mar 07 | Comments: 3
If you've been eyeing the hands-free trash can in my "Things We like" sidebar (review here), it's on sale now at Amazon. Amazon's also running a special on other iTouchless products including the Forever Last Flashlight that uses no batteries...you...
Reminder: Austin meetup this Saturday!
08 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
Hope to meet you in Austin this weekend! If you're attending SXSW, consider checking out my big-time speaking gig -- "Parent Bloggers 2.0" -- as well.
For older kids struggling with catching a ball, try a Frisbee
08 Mar 07 | Comments: 11
Phil of A Family Runs Through It stumbled upon a new way to help his son learn to catch: My 8-year-old son has always had trouble catching a ball. He knows how to throw, but the catching skills have eluded...
Parent Hacks admin: new link-y features
08 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
A couple new details to note: See the nifty "Bookmark" button in the top right corner of the site? That should help you keep track of all of your favorite hacks. Instead of cluttering up your browser's list of bookmarks/favorites,...
links for 2007-03-08
08 Mar 07 | Comments: 2
Wheel of Food Another nifty curiosity from the Coverpop guy. Spin the Wheel of Lunch to figure out where you're eating this afternoon. (tags: parenthacks) Much More Than A Mom » Keeping It Under Control: Organization With A Baby Awesome...
Zipsheets simplify changing crib sheets
08 Mar 07 | Comments: 18
One piece of newborn nursery advice I'm glad I ignored was the suggestion to buy an innerspring crib mattress as opposed to a firm foam mattress. Have you ever tried to lift an innerspring mattress? Foam is much lighter making...
Five rules that can save you hundreds on diapers
08 Mar 07 | Comments: 3
Pregnant Parenthackers take note! Angie of Baby Cheapskate has written up five rules that can save you hundreds of dollars on premium disposable diapers. Of course, washing your own cloth diapers is the cheapest way to go, but if you're...
Apple Youth Workshops: Mac-centric multimedia education
07 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Apple's offering free hands-on "Youth Workshops" across the country in March and April. Kids get to play around with Garage Band, iMovie and iPhoto to create their own songs, movies, and photo projects. Isn't Apple sweet? Be sure to register...
Color n' Kids winner!
07 Mar 07 | Comments: 0
Congrats, Julie! You've got some lovely Color 'n Kids goodies on the way. Just email me with your mailing address and I'll get them to you ASAP. Thanks to all who mentioned their favorite craft resources. There were several I...
BabySport turns any water bottle into a baby bottle
07 Mar 07 | Comments: 9
Short and sweet, from Tim: Water bottle nipple adapter. Why has no one done this before?
"Chore board" helps postpartum visitors help you
07 Mar 07 | Comments: 6
During those first few weeks with a new baby, here's how Mieke helped her visitors help her: Notice how everybody wants to come by and offers to help but you end up having to do *more* rather than *less* because...
Dry towel keeps soap suds out of kids' eyes
07 Mar 07 | Comments: 10
Todd's secret for "no more tears" in the bath: My daughter used to really hate getting her long hair washed and now she thinks it's somewhat fun. We used to use "tearless" shampoo but even that would sting her eyes...
The Bargainist tips you off to hot deals, freebies and coupons
06 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Cool mom, amazing writer and whip-cracker Kristen pointed me toward the Bargainist...great place to keep on top of the latest hot deals.
Update from Edmay in Iraq: 423 boxes of toys so far
06 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
Updated 8/07: Two of Edmay's comrades have taken over her role, and are accepting toy donations. send your donations to: Michael Fellenz or Natalie Sudman USACE-GRS APO-AE 09331 Just got this comment from Edmay, and wanted to post it up...
Tips for controlling your temper
06 Mar 07 | Comments: 5
Gretchen's tips for calming anger flare-ups is certainly apropos for parents, given how effectively our kids find and poke our buttons (repeatedly). Brings to mind Stu's classic advice (the Top Parent Hack of 2006!): 'The problem' is the problem --...
Get your kids excited about new foods by serving them "samples"
06 Mar 07 | Comments: 7
Kirsten documents the Costco Effect -- that alternate reality where kids eat anything skewered on a toothpick: When my daughter was younger she wouldn't try new foods. But I realized that she would try pretty much anything with a toothpick...
Color 'n Kids: cards that turn writing thank you notes into a fun activity
06 Mar 07 | Comments: 28
Portland mama Kate Rosenthal is the creator of Color 'n Kids notecards -- simple, bold designs that give kids a boost in the homemade card department. I love them because, for less than the price of a pre-fab piece of...
Use baby cereal as a thickener to assist new self-feeders
05 Mar 07 | Comments: 9
From Whitney, one of the beloved Rookie Moms: We had a 22-year old college grad as a substitute nanny for 6 weeks this summer. To my surprise, she taught me a few tricks. The most useful was: Mix infant cereal...
Parent Hacks Community: 3/5/07
05 Mar 07 | Comments: 3
A few highlights from the Parent Hacks community at large: Blog posts: Nicole at Much More Than a Mom is hosting a discussion about children's clothing sizes. Which brands run big, small, and just right? Add your two cents! Plain...
Massive collection of free software for kids
05 Mar 07 | Comments: 12
KidsDomain has compiled an incredible list of PC and Mac freeware for kids of all ages, including the "keyboard bangers." [Via Lifehacker]
Get kids excited about travel
04 Mar 07 | Comments: 1
As you get ready for Spring Break, think about building some travel anticipation into the planning. Many kids enjoy trips more when they know what to expect at their destination. With that in mind, I was happy to get Carolyn's...
Lunar eclipse tonight!
03 Mar 07 | Comments: 5
This just in from Margaret: Here's something parents and kids might find fun. Tonight there will be a lunar eclipse, in which the moon passes between the earth and the sun. The refraction of the sun's light will make the...
The two Dr. Seuss books that changed my life
02 Mar 07 | Comments: 26
Today is Dr. Seuss's birthday, and kids all over the country will be donning their red-and-white striped construction paper hats to celebrate (at least that's part of the festivity at my son's school). I'm not exaggerating when I say that...
Toyinstructions lets you throw away your toy manuals
02 Mar 07 | Comments: 2
For those of you who agonize about saving the instructions from your kids' toys and games, or who've stumbled onto vintage toys at garage sales, the folks behind Z Recommends have create a new site: Toyinstructions. This is site is...
CARES airplane harness: worth the price? Talk amongst yourselves
02 Mar 07 | Comments: 22
Marjorie asks: Has anyone tried the CARES child restraint seat-belt thingie for airplanes? it's crazy expensive if it turns out it's not the bee's knees, and we usually travel with a sit-n-stroll. but i wondered whether this would be a...
Dooce asks: Any regrets? We answer: Thankfully, yes
01 Mar 07 | Comments: 9
Heather Armstrong of Dooce might snicker to see herself appearing in a parenting advice site, considering the struggles and foibles she's documented for six years now. But yesterday's post, which muses on her regrets and asks her readers to do...
Art for the non-crafty
01 Mar 07 | Comments: 3
Over at In the Trenches of Motherhood, Chris is talking about the difference between "arts" and "crafts," and why both have a place in her family. Her post reminded me that my non-crafty gene need not discourage artistic exploration in...

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