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Archive: June 2007
30 Jun 07 | Comments: 5
Eric found another way for his son to play with a magnetic stroller toy: My six-month-old son has a plush rattle that has a magnetic clasp wrapped in fabric that can easily attach to his car seat or stroller. The...
Cut broom handles down for toddlers30 Jun 07 | Comments: 5
From uber-Parenthackers Sara and Ben: I was looking for a child size broom for J, but not having a lot of luck finding one that was affordable. Ben went to the grocery store, bought a cheap wisk broom with a...
Leave the glass out of a fancy wall frame for easy kid art swapping29 Jun 07 | Comments: 2
So simple, so smart. From Shannon of Babies Online: We hung a glassless fancy picture frame on the wall and swap artwork as it's brought home from school. It's a big hit with both kids and adults!
links for 2007-06-2929 Jun 07 | Comments: 2
FDA News Release: Veggie Booty Recall Possible salmonella! Thanks for passing this on, Tim. (tags: parenthacks kids snacks feeding recalls health)
Kid reluctant to eat? Add sprinkles!29 Jun 07 | Comments: 26
Jenny Blackburn, author of the Adventures in Parenting blog at the Seattle P-I website, shares her picky kid secret: We've finally happened onto the perfect solution to get our 3 year old son to eat... I keep a bottle of...
Where to stick the alphabet magnets with a stainless steel refrigerator?28 Jun 07 | Comments: 17
Whitney's tip: For those who have magnetic letters or other magnets, but have a stainless steel fridge to which no magnets stick, use the magnets on your washer/dryer, trash can, or oven, depending on if these things have exposed sides...
Uses for clothespins28 Jun 07 | Comments: 13
Paul says: Use spring clothespins to close up any bag you like (chips, cereal, etc.) Right! Why do we spend money on big plastic "chip clips" than never stay closed? We've used wooden clothespins for some cute craft projects. Amber...
Crayola Bath Tub Tints teach color theory27 Jun 07 | Comments: 6
Sara's back with bath hacks! Inspired by this really neat set of photos I ran across on flickr, I got my daughter some of the Crayola Bath Tub Tints -- just drop a pellet into your bath and you get...
Order a mug of hot water for impromptu silverware "cleaning"27 Jun 07 | Comments: 8
Rookie Mom Heather's hack reminds me of toddler restaurant visits gone by: Last weekend, when I got tired of Holden (21 months) dropping his silverware on the floor of the restaurant, I asked the waitress to bring me a mug...
Buy different sock brands for siblings26 Jun 07 | Comments: 20
Traci laments the curse of matching socks: This seems silly (do most hacks start with those three words?) [Indeed, many do! Also: "I'm sure everyone already does this, but..." -- Ed.] but when you have more than one kid --...
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