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Archive: July 2007
31 Jul 07 | Comments: 12
Fun in the sun, with prolific blogger Sherry: Based on the hack for the water play set, I got inspired and went one step further. I live in an apartment building and though we have a courtyard, we don't have...
Tricks for keeping toddlers hydrated31 Jul 07 | Comments: 6
Beat the heat with some kid hydration hacks, from Sara: We're traveling in the very hot and dry country of Turkey this summer with a two year old, and have found the following to be helpful in keeping her hydrated:...
links for 2007-07-3131 Jul 07 | Comments: 3
Solana Swaddle Wrap Super-thin, light cotton swaddling blankets. Look wonderful for hot summer nights... (tags: parenthacks baby) The MotherHood Wonderful new social networking space for moms. (tags: motherhood moms technology kids parenting) ParentWonder.com - Interview with Asha Dornfest of Parent...
Toys to Iraq: Edmay's coming home30 Jul 07 | Comments: 5
For the latest information about how to send toys to Iraq, please see the original post. Edmay -- the amazing grandmother stationed in Iraq who has spearheaded collecting toys for children in Iraq -- is ending her time there and...
Easy cooking project: Homemade tortillas27 Jul 07 | Comments: 8
My kids both have an attraction to anything squishy. They love all of those stretchy, gel-like trinkets flooding the market, and all manner of playdough. When I can muster the patience, I pull out the flour, water, salt, baking soda,...
Head to mall and restaurant playspaces first thing in the morning26 Jul 07 | Comments: 9
We do what we must some days to keep the kids busy. Here's how Gretchen makes the most of free indoor playspaces at malls and fast food restaurants: I rely on indoor playspaces to run off my daughter's energy when...
Coffee stirrers make good juice box straws25 Jul 07 | Comments: 2
Why do the juice box straws always end up at the bottom of the bag? Winnie's solution: I had a ton of coffee stirrers left over from a party and figured I'd just use them for craft projects. However, I've...
Frozen yogurt tubes stand in for ice cream treats24 Jul 07 | Comments: 16
From Sara: I wouldn't normally buy yogurt in tubes, but I picked some up the other day and noticed a suggestion to freeze them. Sold! I now keep "frozen yogurt" tubes in the freezer for a healthier treat than ice...
Use carry-on bag as footrests for kids24 Jul 07 | Comments: 1
Glennia's hack should make summer flights go a little smoother: If you are traveling on a plane with a toddler or preschooler who likes to kick the seat in front of him or her, it might be because their legs...
links for 2007-07-2424 Jul 07 | Comments: 0
GoodyBlog: Postcard Scavenger Hunt Turn any travel stop into an adventure! Thanks for the pointer, Melissa! (tags: parenthacks travel kids) Recall notice: Playskool "NoSpill" Sippy Cups (tags: recalls kids)
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