links for 2007-10-21

• 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.
• Can a Lack of Sleep Set Back Your Child's Cognitive Abilities? -- New York Magazine
  Fascinating article. Pro: encouragement to lay off the overscheduling. Con: bound to scare those of us who can't seem to get our kids to sleep. Be sure to read the tips at the end of the article.
• "Play Food" cards for imaginative kitchen play
  What a great hack, Maura. Thanks for the link!
• How to Build a Double (or Single) Desk on the Cheap @ raising4boys.com
• Merlin Mann » Starting my biggest project ever
  All the best to you and Madeline -- the solitude inside the postpartum fiewall is a magical time, indeed. (Merlin is the creator of the legendary lifehacking site 43Folders.)
• Try a dream feed and sleep better » Rookie Moms
  Some babies don't even wake up! Thanks, Whitney and Heather.
• Canon Europe - 3DPaperArt
  Print and construct! Thanks for the link, Peter.
• Get creative with kids' art at Snapfish
  A great kid art-into-gift hack, via the Lovely Mrs. Davis.
• Brush and rinse toothbrush
  Hilarious! But will this toothbrush ever be available for the $3 retail price? The $1750 for the prototype is just a bit out of my range. Thanks, Scott. (Where do you people find these amazing things?)
• 5 Back to School Sanity Savers
  Because some of us are STILL trying to get organized.
• Snug Bug Bags
  Keeps babes warm in the stroller or front page. Thanks for the link, Josh!
• Cheap fun: pipe cleaners
  They never lose appeal.
• DIY Shrinky Dinks » Curbly
  Dang, this brings back memories.
• MungBeing Magazine: Authenticity » Refrigerator Letters
  Handmade fridge magnets. Crafty! Thanks for the link, Mark!
• GoodyBlog: Rockin' Reader Tip: DIY Dresser Makeover
  For the truck-lovin' tike.
• Nikebiz : Reuse-A-Shoe
  Nike recycles old athletic shoes! Thanks STL Mom (via Simply Green).
• Thing of the Month | Gift and Toy of the Month Clubs
  Doug says: "They hand-pick toys for subscriptions that are really interesting, like a Tin Toy Club, An Activity Kit Club, a Science Toy club, and many others."
• Crashing the Party: Knowing When It's OK to Bring the Kids
  Thanks for the link, Sandy.