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Archive: October 2007
31 Oct 07 | Comments: 2
Kelly's hack came in just under the wire! I bought my daughter some of the face paint "markers" they have at the grocery store this time of year. She had fun getting her face painted and then painting my face...
Soothe a fever with a damp washcloth kept bedside31 Oct 07 | Comments: 4
kittenpie's bring-down-the-fever hack: To help comfort a kid with a fever, one of the great things is of course to run a damp cloth over their forehead, neck, and limbs. My child's bedroom is not near the bathroom, though, so...
$10 instant rebate on health bars ends today31 Oct 07 | Comments: 10
In case you're looking to offset the candy consumption (or are a bulk buyer of health bars), Amazon's offering a $10 instant rebate on selected Clif, Luna, Odwalla, Larabar, and Probar bars The deal ends today: buy $39 worth, and...
links for 2007-10-3131 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
WebGoonies.com - Review: Bob - The Screen time Controller Get in the running for the giveaway! Deadline: Nov 3.
Halloween hack: A "trick" to help kids remember to say 'thank you'31 Oct 07 | Comments: 6
Julie's hack is tough, but it works for her family. Last year I got so tired of having to remind my kids to say "thank you" at every house that this year I told them every time I had to...
Make your own polar fleece diaper liner30 Oct 07 | Comments: 4
From Katharine: If you use cloth diapers, try putting a strip of polar fleece (any old cut-up sweater will do - it doesn't even need to be hemmed) between the diaper and your baby's bottom. It's especially good for sensitive...
links for 2007-10-3030 Oct 07 | Comments: 1
Apartment Therapy - Picket Fence Cord Management Lovely, as usual. Thanks for the link, SE! Extend the life of a favorite (but outgrown) t-shirt Great idea. Also good for turning summer Ts into cool-weather playshirts. Requires basic sewing, but I...
Halloween hack: Storing vinyl cling decorations30 Oct 07 | Comments: 6
Cheri figured out a way to keep Halloween cling decorations in good working order for the following year: My kids love those vinyl clings that stick to the doors and windows, but once I take them off of the sheet...
Halloween hack: No-prep costume: Baby Einstein29 Oct 07 | Comments: 7
Priceless. From veteran Parenthacker Sara: Easy baby halloween costume: Use a permanent marker and write "E=mc^2" on a onesie. Apply mousse to hair. Ta-da! Baby Einstein.
Creative ways to present unfamiliar foods29 Oct 07 | Comments: 6
Dren of DrenNotes offers her take on the creative presentation of food: I've been reading a lot of buzz on the interweb about Deceptively Delicious, mostly dealing with the ethics of "sneaking" in fruits and veggies into a child's diet....
Is hiding vegetables in food deceptive?29 Oct 07 | Comments: 41
I've been mildly amused by the debate swirling around Jessica Seinfeld's new cookbook, Deceptively Delicious, which is built on the premise of getting vegetables into kids by hiding them in kid-friendly foods. The book is a popular hit (no doubt...
Glow stick fun (potential Halloween hack?)28 Oct 07 | Comments: 12
Rachel didn't specifically connect this hack to Halloween, but I am...could be a fun giveaway! To all you parents who haven't tried these yet (or lately). Glow sticks are fun!! I know it seems like a big "duh," but every...
links for 2007-10-2727 Oct 07 | Comments: 3
Mind Flush: Easiest. Pumpkin. Ever. Mr. Pumpkin Head! Friday Fun: Print Your Own Halloween Mask Baby Toolkit: Raid the Recycling: There may be a cool kitchen in there! Make your own TasteBook » Rookie Moms Personalized cookbooks! Get in the...
Take a vacation toy inventory27 Oct 07 | Comments: 5
Smart travel planning, from Duane: Going on vacation? If the kids are planning to bring more than 1-2 toys, then set up a space for them to "pack" their toys just like you pack your clothes and supplies (even if...
Breastmilk in a medicine-dispensing pacifier helps regulate baby's ear pressure26 Oct 07 | Comments: 5
Amy's hack may come in handy for road trips, or for babies who simply scream while in cars (I had one of those): Recently I drove through the mountains with my exclusively-breastfed 5 month-old. She has never taken a pacifier,...
Amazon Friday Sale for 10/26: Huggies Overnites, Mr. Clean Magic Erasers26 Oct 07 | Comments: 1
On sale at Amazon, today only: Huggies Overnites size 5: $19.99 for two 27-count packs (that's about .37 per diaper if you keep track of these things). Keep in mind that Huggies are on their way to a price increase...
Fall Shopping Guide: Honey, can you turn on the fire?26 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
In my latest (and last) FM Fall Shopping Guide post, I share my family's and my strange attraction to our new gas log. This post just goes to show you that my tendency to think about the sociological underpinnings of...
Household chores meet online gaming: Chore Wars26 Oct 07 | Comments: 2
This takes the advice to "turn work into game!" to new heights. From Sarah: I wanted to let you know of a cool website I found that helps my husband and I get work done around the house without arguing...
Halloween hack: Tootsie Pop ghosts as decoration and hand-outs26 Oct 07 | Comments: 2
Amie's hack makes me want to run out and buy Tootsie Pops! I love that these simple little decorations can double as the Halloween handout. I just bought my annual ginormous bag of Tootsie Pops and realized other parenthackers might...
Halloween hack: Get creative with the notion of door-to-door trick-or-treating26 Oct 07 | Comments: 4
Lyric shares the Halloween-cum-block party that happens in her neighborhood: I'm in love with Halloween in my neighborhood! (This coming from a parent who dreads anything that takes advanced prep.) We've made it into an event the kids love and...
Halloween hack: Prolong the life of cut pumpkins with petroleum jelly25 Oct 07 | Comments: 8
Kieransma passes along another jack-o'-lantern tip: I haven't tried this (yet) but recently read that a jack-o-lantern will last much longer if you coat the cut edges with petroleum jelly. Oh, and thanks to the costume swap hack, my almost...
This will help you feel good about your child's Halloween costume24 Oct 07 | Comments: 6
Mom: Honey, what would you like to be for Halloween this year? Spiderman? Captain Jack Sparrow? Or maybe you can still fit into that Buzz Lightyear costume we got you a couple years ago? Kid: Yeah, uh, I want to...
No-spill car breakfast: oatmeal in an insulated mug24 Oct 07 | Comments: 5
I discovered this while camping, and then again while rushing out the door to get my late-risers to school: oatmeal is the ideal on-the-go breakfast, especially when served up in an insulated travel mug. Oatmeal stays hot, can be eaten...
DonorsChoose update: We did it!23 Oct 07 | Comments: 1
Thanks to 25 Parenthackers (and some donors who contributed to this project outside of my challenge), this special education teacher got her wish fully funded -- over $1000 for purchasing music and movement equipment for her students. We've made a...
Keep that maternity jacket! Fits perfectly when your baby's in a front carrier.23 Oct 07 | Comments: 7
Doesn't really matter if the baby's on the inside or the outside, does it? From Cathy of Chief Family Officer: This seems like a pretty obvious idea so it may have come up before, but it was new to me...
DIY art display23 Oct 07 | Comments: 13
WG's hack will help you make sense of the incoming avalanche of art: My kitchen had a fridge that was covered in paper and some blank walls that were crying out for decoration. I like the idea of framing kid...
Halloween hack: Give toys instead of candy23 Oct 07 | Comments: 27
One way to avoid leftover candy is to avoid candy altogether. Says Judi: No candy at our house. Stickers or doodads from Oriental Trading instead! Anything leftover goes into the arts and crafts bin for use throughout the year. Bonnie...
How to have an allergy-free Halloween22 Oct 07 | Comments: 9
Several of you commented on the difficulty of managing the Halloween treats when your kid has a peanut allergy (or any other type of food sensitivity for that matter). Here's another place to look for good ideas: How to have...
Squid Soap: good idea, poor execution22 Oct 07 | Comments: 19
I was recently sent a review sample of Squid Soap by the makers of Airborne. The parent hack potential was high: the idea is that kids "ink" their hands with the built-in stamp, then wash with the soap for 20...
links for 2007-10-2222 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
What are some scary (but not too scary) movies for kids? | Ask MetaFilter Many of the suggestions are still too scary for my kids, but YMMV.
Halloween hack (redux): Save leftover candy for holiday gingerbread houses21 Oct 07 | Comments: 4
Maribel reminded me of a past hack we used with great success a couple years ago: use leftover Halloween candy for holiday gingerbread houses. Tags: Halloween
Parent Hacks admin: The Link Roundup That Ate Cleveland21 Oct 07 | Comments: 1
As you may know, I was offline much of the summer, and many of your emails went unanswered. Well, no more (hence today's crazy long list of links, and the notes many of you have sitting in your inboxes). It's...
links for 2007-10-2121 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
Inane Ramblings: Not tonight, I'm washing my keyboard We've talked about diswashing computer keyboards before, but apparently someone's manufactured a keyboard with just that feature in mind. Spatulatta: cooking 4 kids online Fun Halloween recipes! Thanks for the link, Adrienne....
Forget struggling with baby socks in winter: let them wear tights21 Oct 07 | Comments: 12
Fiona's hack makes me remember back to my kids' baby days...was always trying to cover up that bit of exposed leg between the bottoms of their pants and the tops of their socks. This would have done the trick... I...
links for 2007-10-2020 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
Travelhacker » 27 Free Games to Keep Your Kids Entertained on a Road Trip
Halloween hack: Never again forget how much halloween candy to buy20 Oct 07 | Comments: 9
Kristin (mom of 2 sets of twins ages 6 and 3) answers the burning question: how much candy should I buy? I can never remember how busy our neighborhood is and how many trick or treaters we get so every...
Cool Mom Picks: Safer Toy Guide19 Oct 07 | Comments: 5
Holiday toy shopping may be a little trickier this year, what with all the recalls. If you're not sure where to begin, start with the Cool Mom Picks Safer Toy Guide. Believe me, these fabulous women know their stuff. From...
DonorsChoose update: We're over halfway to funding this project!19 Oct 07 | Comments: 2
Parenthackers to the rescue! In only a few days, we've contributed over $500 to this special education teacher who wants to purchase music and movement equipment for her students. Thank you so much to the 17 people who've gotten us...
links for 2007-10-1919 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
The Juggle - WSJ.com : Stamping Out the Chaos and Turning Homes Into Sanctuaries Read those comments. Fascinating. Cool Mom Picks: Procrasti-moms: The Halloween Costume of Your Dreams Heh heh heh. I would only use it on a baby --...
Non-TV ideas for organizing children during social gatherings? Talk amongst yourselves.19 Oct 07 | Comments: 20
As the holidays approach, so do the potlucks and dinner parties and get-togethers that mark the season. My good friends, Mary Wells and Bryce, wonder how folks occupy the kids once the adults are ready to settle into a little...
Halloween hack: Let your toddler glue a face on the pumpkin19 Oct 07 | Comments: 8
Rebecca's got another jack-o'-lantern idea for the not-old-enough-to-carve set: For my daughter who is almost two, we’re not carving pumpkins this year. I’m going to cut pieces of black construction paper out in various eye, nose and mouth shapes and...
Chew on This: Teething Bling18 Oct 07 | Comments: 5
When my son was an infant, I often found myself wearing a big multicolored teething toy on my wrist like a giant clown bangle. It was practical, but it definitely lacked style- especially on the days I forgot to take...
Halloween hack: Make a paper jack-o'-lantern18 Oct 07 | Comments: 3
I'm pretty attached to traditional pumpkin jack-'o'-lanterns, but they are admittedly difficult-to-impossible for young kids to carve themselves. Kate makes luminarias instead: I hate the whole "rotting pumpkin" thing that happens after the holiday -- so I make mine out...
links for 2007-10-1818 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
How can I help my child learn to pay better attention to instructions and concentrate on his work? | Ask MetaFilter The hive mind speaks.
DonorsChoose Blogger Challenge: Help Parent Hacks support special education students in need17 Oct 07 | Comments: 4
DonorsChoose.org is a fantastic organization that brings together teachers whose school projects need funding and potential donors (that's us). Through October 31, they're hosting a Blogger Challenge -- encouraging bloggers to choose a project (one or many) to support. Federated...
Favorite Halloween books? Talk amongst yourselves.17 Oct 07 | Comments: 24
Halloween's fun/scary balance can be a fine one for toddlers and preschoolers heading out for their first night of trick-or-treating. Some good Halloween-themed picture books can put a fun spin on the scary ideas of witches, vampires and ghosts. Have...
links for 2007-10-1717 Oct 07 | Comments: 6
Allergy Moms: 31 Halloween Tricks and Treats! Halloween is tricky for kids with food allergies (and their vigilant parents). Here are some tips for keeping kids safe. Kids Craft Weekly - Issue 15 - Creepy crawlies From Amber's archives --...
Single or married: who's happier? My interview on Sirius 114 tonight at 8pm.17 Oct 07 | Comments: 6
It's 6am and I just ended an interview with Karen Salmansohn, host of Be Happy, Dammit! on Lime: Healthy Living with a Twist (Sirius radio channel 114). I only realized at the beginning of the call that it was a...
Halloween hack: Cut the jack-o'-lantern hole in the bottom of the pumpkin17 Oct 07 | Comments: 15
Give Rob a pat on the back for this brilliant pumpkin-carving hack! So smart. We learned a couple of years ago what we think is the best idea for carving a pumpkin: cut the hole from the bottom not the...
Fall Shopping Guide: Ikea Hacker16 Oct 07 | Comments: 1
In my latest FM Fall Shopping Guide post, I spread the word about Ikea Hacker, a blog devoted to the Lego-like creativity some people call forth when they step inside the big blue giant.
links for 2007-10-1616 Oct 07 | Comments: 3
Techmamas: Paperless Thank-You's Better than nothing, right?
Send in your Halloween hacks!16 Oct 07 | Comments: 2
T-minus 15 days and counting! Halloween's on its way. You've got the costumes made, the candy purchased, the decorations up... PSHAW! But of course you don't! Halloween is the ideal occasion for Parenthackers. Improvise costumes! Buy candy at the last...
Metal pet tags make great backpack IDs16 Oct 07 | Comments: 4
A fantastic idea, and it makes a decent fashion statement, too. From JT: When my son started kindergarten, I wanted to put an ID on his backpack. The luggage tag I got him disappeared pretty quickly, but the next time...
Parent Hacks: One of PC Magazine's 100 Favorite Blogs15 Oct 07 | Comments: 11
Yeah, me and PostSecret. We're huge. We're popular. We're like this. That is to say, we're on the same page of PC Magazine's "100 Favorite Blogs" because we both begin with P. Joking aside, I'm honored that the editors of...
Glue down collars on baby outfits to keep them clean15 Oct 07 | Comments: 11
Hilary, you are brilliant. Anything that reduces the amount of laundry is GOOD. All those baby outfits with collars people gave us were cute, but not helpful at feeding time. The collars inevitably flip up and cover baby's mouth, or...
Calm coughing without medication15 Oct 07 | Comments: 18
With infant cold medicine being pulled from the shelves, and the safety (and usefulness) of regular cough medicine in question, it's good to have a few cough-suppressant hacks up one's sleeve. Here are Christiane's: Our oldest son (of three children)...
links for 2007-10-1313 Oct 07 | Comments: 1
Time management for parents | 43 Folders Ooo! Oooo! 43F is talking about the parental time-sink. Where does it all go?
Amazon Friday sale: Skip*Hop Stroller Saddle Bag12 Oct 07 | Comments: 13
This nifty saddle bag attaches to your stroller for extra storage. Note handy mesh bottle pocket on the side. It's on sale at Amazon today only for $12.99 (it's usually $34). Looks like something I would have used during my...
Keeping Lego sets organized: Ziplocs and cookie sheets12 Oct 07 | Comments: 26
It was my son's birthday last week, and he got two wonderful Lego building sets. Of course, his first inclination was to rip open the boxes, dump the contents on the floor and start building -- which was fine, except...
links for 2007-10-1111 Oct 07 | Comments: 1
Picky Eaters? They Get It From You - New York Times Food for thought. (Thanks for the link, Mary Wells.)
Parent Hacks: The Jumping Monkeys interview!10 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing with Megan Morrone and Leo Laporte for the Jumping Monkeys parenting podcast, and it was like chatting with friends. Thanks for having me on -- I had a great time! (The previous episode...
Elimination Communication: what's it like to go diaper-free? Talk amongst yourselves.10 Oct 07 | Comments: 29
Despite most of our basic parenting assumptions, diapers aren't a given. People all over the world have guided babies through the toilet learning process with nary a Huggie in sight. Call it what you will -- Elimination Communication (EC), the...
links for 2007-10-1010 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
Unclutterer: Organizing gift wrapping supplies Or start saving the Sunday comics pages...that's our favorite wrapping paper. That and kid art.
How to switch from disposable to cloth diapers? Talk amongst yourselves.09 Oct 07 | Comments: 63
My previous post about the impending Huggies price increase begs the question: why not just opt out of disposables altogether? Why not switch to cloth diapers? I have no bias toward a particular diaper choice; as with most parenting decisions,...
Huggies and Pull-Ups price increase in Q1 200809 Oct 07 | Comments: 8
Good timing on the money-saving post about using Amazon Subscriptions for diaper and wipes orders; turns out early next year Kimberly-Clark plans to increase prices by 4-7% on baby care items, including Huggies diapers, Pull-Ups , and Goodnites . So...
Dry erase marker on the bathroom mirror: an all-purpose noteboard09 Oct 07 | Comments: 9
It's cold season again and, right on schedule, we're all sniffling around here. So was Tiffany and her family, and here's how she kept track of all the medicine doses: My entire family was sick last week (me, my husband...
Chinese soup spoons help toddlers feed themselves09 Oct 07 | Comments: 3
Anything that helps toddlers feed themselves -- and not their laps or the floor -- is a good thing. From Laura: Tis the season for soup! While recently eating soup at a japanese restaurant with our toddler, we discovered that...
links for 2007-10-0909 Oct 07 | Comments: 2
Baby Toolkit: Apple-tizing: Slice Up Something Tasty Hey! This is how I slice apples! Way quicker for the grownup, way easier to eat for the kid.
"I Spy" keeps kids awake in the car08 Oct 07 | Comments: 14
Here's how Jennifer keeps the car drowsies at bay: Thought I'd share: My kids (2 1/2 and 4 yrs old) fall asleep very easily in the car. Sometimes it's a good thing, but sometimes they fall asleep during 15-20 minute...
Mesh tops hide nursing leaks08 Oct 07 | Comments: 15
Shannon's practical fashion tip for nursing moms: As the (leaky) nursing mother of a 2 1/2 month old, I've resigned myself to changing myself to pretty much only wearing black in public and always packing an extra t-shirt so that...
links for 2007-10-0606 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
The Kinder Studio These folks turn your kid's art into an actual matted, framed art piece, digitally reproduced onto either archival paper or stretched canvas. Coinstar/Amazon deal Coinstar's having a promotion till 11/4: use a Coinstar machine to convert at...
Underwear over a diaper helps kids feel "big" during night training05 Oct 07 | Comments: 3
Gordon's 3 year-old son came up with this potty training hack all on his own: Since my son associated wearing underwear with being a big boy (and had made the daytime transition pretty smoothly), he didn't want to wear a...
Never run out of diapers again: Amazon Subscriptions05 Oct 07 | Comments: 6
Michael uses Amazon Subscriptions to save money on diapers AND desperate last-minute trips to the store: I’m relatively new to Parent Hacks (and parenting for that matter)… but we have started using Amazon Subscriptions for ordering wipes and diapers….we have...
links for 2007-10-0505 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
Sweet Juniper! : The first test Another beautiful post by Dutch (aren't they all?), this one pondering a world free of "genetic flaws." (tags: parenting)
FM Fall Shopping Guide: Home is where the heart (attack) is04 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
In my latest FM Fall Shopping Guide post, I lament my ongoing struggle with housework, and the nagging feeling that my home is rarely my retreat. Lots more good stuff, including Amalah's hilarious admission about her toilet paper issues (how...
Cookie sheets rescue food dropped from the high chair04 Oct 07 | Comments: 17
Rob's good-sense feeding hack: Our little guy is just starting to self-feed things like peas, etc. that we spread before him at meal time. However, most of his food ends up on the floor. So to reduce this waste we...
links for 2007-10-0404 Oct 07 | Comments: 1
Scribbit: Announcing the Winter Bazaar Weekly round-up of seasonal activities, decorations, crafts, recipes...be sure to drop by Scribbit each Wednesday.
More good toy deals to be had at Amazon right now03 Oct 07 | Comments: 1
Amazon's got some good deals on toys right now, so if you're the stockpile-the-holiday-gifts type, it's worth a visit. A few of my favorites, all on sale for over 50% off: Brilliant Basics Ready Steady Rider: That thing isn't tipping...
Bath towel "bolsters" help baby sleep without rolling over03 Oct 07 | Comments: 15
Melanie would love your weigh-in on her hack: My son is 7 months old and he is constantly waking himself up at night and rolling onto his belly, then crying till I come in and roll him onto his back...
Use old mattresses as jumping pads03 Oct 07 | Comments: 24
Debbie's response to a recent IKEA mention: My three-year-old son wet his inexpensive toddler mattress (SULTAN BLUNDA) all the way through (yeah, he's got talent--as does my husband for forgetting to put a pad on it that day). We replaced...
Toys to Iraq: Send soccer balls!03 Oct 07 | Comments: 5
I just got an email from Michael Fellenz, Edmay's replacement with the US Army Corps of Engineers in Iraq: Asha, thanks to your website and your help the outpouring of stuffed animals is again, a resounding success. If you can...
Baby bottles make good infant medicine travel carriers02 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
Gretchen's simple solution for keeping sticky medicine droppers and bottles together: I hate that the Infant's Motrin doesn't have an integrated dropper, because the bottle and syringe get separated so easily. I tried keeping it in a small plastic bag,...
Tie-down straps make dining room chairs unclimbable02 Oct 07 | Comments: 14
John's "foil the climbing toddler" babyproofing: My first son was very tall as a toddler and an excellent climber. Whenever he was being 'too quiet' we would find him climbing onto the dining room table and often spinning the hanging...
Singing scales while brushing teeth01 Oct 07 | Comments: 8
Toothbrushing + toddler how-to, from Rachel: My daughter is 2.5 and is able to regularly brush her teeth, but does not always want to. If I want to get in there to finish the job, I encourage her to open...
links for 2007-10-0101 Oct 07 | Comments: 0
Baby Toolkit: Insider Training: Teachers' Tips for a Great School Year Just in case you didn't see this link Adrienne left in the comments, I'm adding it here so parents of school-age kids are sure to check it out. More...
Fleece blanket works as a makeshift sheet when night training01 Oct 07 | Comments: 4
Potty training reality! From Charisse: For night training, which we're still in the throes of--and this may be less of a hack than simple laziness--I'd read all this stuff about "double-making" beds to deal with accidents. Bah! Makes for a...
Use tweezers to grab crusty boogers01 Oct 07 | Comments: 15
Booger removal: we've all got our methods. Here's Stormy's: Our 9 month-old seems to have a constantly runny nose and he hates to have his nose wiped. (What baby doesn't?) My boyfriend came up with the perfect solution for those...
