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Archive: November 2007
30 Nov 07 | Comments: 5
Michael's idea is one to keep in mind during the holiday shopping season: My child loves stickers and stamps. Any time he sees a hand stamp or sticker he wants one. So what better way to teach your kid how...
Amazon Friday sale: Kitchen gadgets galore30 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
If you've got cooks on your holiday gift list, check out the Amazon's Friday sale . I noticed a bunch of great deals on kitchen stuff today, including my favorite gadget, the KitchenAid hand mixer. I use my hand mixer...
Plastic soap holder as crayon container30 Nov 07 | Comments: 5
Tracy's smart hack works at home or on the road: We use a plastic bar soap holder (the kind that has a top and a bottom that you could use for travel or in your shower). Take crayons out of...
Featured find: Flip Video Camcorder29 Nov 07 | Comments: 7
I love watching videos of my kids, but I hate dragging out the video camera. I find that inserting a camera between myself and the experience often turns me off to taking videos in the first place -- which is...
Simple, beautiful Hanukkah crafts29 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
Hanukkah's next week! But you've still got time for some lovely crafts (if crafts are your thing). Check out Amber's Hanukkah crafts at the always-fabulous Kids Craft Weekly. Toblerone chocolate box as a template for a Star of David stamp?...
Use del.icio.us to track gift ideas29 Nov 07 | Comments: 4
If you're not already using a social bookmarking service such as del.icio.us, consider signing up for an account. So easy to use, so useful. I used del.icio.us to build my daily link roundups, and as a way to for us...
links for 2007-11-2929 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Show "Home Alone" To Raise Social Engineering Awareness Movies can be a great jumping off point for discussions about life lessons.
Free art supplies: Paint color chips from the home improvement store28 Nov 07 | Comments: 16
[Note: When I first posted this hack, I mistakenly thought Andi was talking about actual paint samples, but several readers pointed out she was referring to paint chips, the colorful cards that display different paint colors. Sorry about the mixup....
Motion-sensing switch takes over when kids forget to turn off the lights28 Nov 07 | Comments: 13
We are huge fans of the motion-sensing light switch in our house! From Ellen: My kids seem unable to remember to turn off the bathroom light. We use compact fluorescent bulbs, so the power usage is trivial, but it's a...
links for 2007-11-2828 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
How to Develop a Mindset for Math | BetterExplained Total geekery (in the best way) and caused my brain to short out a couple of times, but a fascinating, inspiring read. Via 43Folders. CityMama: NaBloPoMo Recipe #27: Easy and cheap...
Amazon formula rebate ends this Friday27 Nov 07 | Comments: 5
Just a reminder that Amazon's deal on Similac, Isomil and PediaSure products ends Friday, 11/30. The deal: spend $119 on selected products, enter the code SIMNOV07 at checkout, and get an instant $20 rebate (and free shipping).
Still got Halloween candy lying around? Give it to the "goblins."27 Nov 07 | Comments: 14
In case you're still trying to clear out the odd Almond Joy leftover from Halloween, Judi's tip may help, even at this late date: Believe it or not, I am *still* hearing parents complain about what to do with all...
How to remove a band-aid painlessly27 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
Rachael shares her solution to an age-old problem: Here’s my hack for removing those pesky band-aids that kids love to put on and HATE to have taken off: If you dip a cotton ball or q-tip in oil (olive or...
Travel tip: Clean the DVDs!27 Nov 07 | Comments: 5
Ginger reminds us: If you're traveling with a toddler and a portable DVD player, remember to clean the DVD's before you get on the plane! Believe me, that will be 2 minutes well spent. Didn't I hear somewhere (here?) that...
links for 2007-11-2626 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Tessy & Tab Reading Club: Gifts and starter kits My daughter LOVES these sturdy little "magazines" that come in the mail. For ages 2-5, easy for little hands to handle, bright graphics and fun pre-reading practice. Highly recommended as a...
Meet your new assistant, Sandy26 Nov 07 | Comments: 14
Every parent deserves an assistant. I mean, who, more than parents, needs a little help keeping the conflicting schedules straight? Or remembering minute details in the face of overwhelming interruption and distraction? Parenthackers: allow me to introduce my new assistant,...
Bar cookies save trips to the oven (and burned cookies)26 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
Jill from Atlanta shares the practical realities of baking cookies with little kids in the house -- worth keeping in mind given that holiday cookie-baking season is right around the corner: I love baking cookies with my kids. But the...
Parent Hacks admin: Welcome back! (And a request for your holiday hacks.)25 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
I'm happy to report that Parent Hacks site traffic over the weekend was abysmal. Exactly as it should be! More family, less computer! I hope those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving had a wonderful time. We spent Thanksgiving in the...
A phone call from a favorite character encourages bathtime cooperation25 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
From Rachel: My daughter hated, HATED to have her hair washed. For about two years washing her hair was one of my least favorite chores. She'd kick and scream so loudly that I would honestly worry the neighbors would call...
Uses for old mustard and ketchup bottles24 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
Ashley rescued the mustard and ketchup bottles from the recycling bin: If you wash them really well, empty mustard and ketchup bottles make great bathtub squirt toys. If you use powdered tempera paint, they also make great dispensers! Related: Don't...
links for 2007-11-2424 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Teaching Kids Charity and Clarity with Pre-Christmas Cleaning - lifehack.org Yes, yes, YES.
links for 2007-11-2323 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
20 Fun Things You Can Do with Family on Thanksgiving - Dumb Little Man Great reminders here. Baby Toolkit: Crafting with Crayons So pretty.
"Bachelor chow" egg muffin makes a fine daddy breakfast23 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
Surprise a tired-out Thanksgiving hostess or host with breakfast, "bachelor style." From the very clever Steve: Want an Egg McMuffin without the greasy overpriced “Mc” part? Here’s my method - bachelor style. 1 english Muffin or Bagel 1 egg 1-2...
Parent Hacks admin: Giving thanks22 Nov 07 | Comments: 1
Hopefully those of you who are celebrating Thanksgiving aren't reading this -- you're getting settled into the festivities with your families. But I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything your contribute to Parent Hacks. The...
Boost your kid's vocabulary by "narrating" drive time21 Nov 07 | Comments: 10
Keep talking to those babies! From Sara: One of those inadvertent hacks is how we've taught Miss J. her over/under/though prepositions. Our daily and weekly drives include a number of highway flyovers that just fascinated her, so we started saying...
How to get a jacket on a squirmy toddler21 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
Damselfly's got a few tricks for getting a jacket onto her toddler: I'm not sure if this is a bona-fide hack, but it works for us. My 14-month-old boy fights me every time he has to get dressed or undressed....
links for 2007-11-2121 Nov 07 | Comments: 1
Encouraging flexibility | Gather My second article for Gather.com, in which I find that by encouraging flexibility in my children, I must make a few stretches myself. I invite you to drop by and leave a comment!
Parent Hacks admin: BabyCenter Parenting Federation20 Nov 07 | Comments: 7
So it all comes full circle! In 1999, when I was newly pregnant with my first child and busily devouring all the expert advice I could in order to "prepare myself" (quote marks = irony), more often than not I...
Use wallet-sized photos as gift tags20 Nov 07 | Comments: 6
Gwen's hack is one of those gems that solves a problem AND reduces clutter at the same time. Think about this for holiday gifts as well: When my children bring a party gift to a child who can't read yet,...
Helping an anxious child get to sleep20 Nov 07 | Comments: 12
Rachel has a lovely, gentle way to help her anxious daughter prepare for sleep: My first grade daughter has recently begun having anxieties about bedtime. She lays down and remembers all sorts of bad thoughts about the day, which tend...
links for 2007-11-2020 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Ask Moxie: Q&A: Is there any way to prevent an influx of gifts you don't want? A timely question, Moxie! StepDadding » Getting Kids to Talk Found through a trackback. Wonderful idea. Tips And Resources: Teens Online, Web Sites And...
Travel tip: Have diapers delivered to your destination19 Nov 07 | Comments: 12
Here's how Michael avoids jamming his suitcase with baby care supplies: My wife and I are planning a trip, but rather than buy and pack all of the supplies that we need for our 5 1/2 month old, we just...
Cheap indoor entertainment on dark rainy evenings? Talk amongst yourselves.19 Nov 07 | Comments: 29
Stephanie asks: I have a friend at work who has an 12-year old step-son and a 2-year old son at home. Now that it's dark after work, she can't take the boys to the park to play. The family lives...
Tricks for kick-starting after-school conversations19 Nov 07 | Comments: 29
Kelly shares a tip for getting kids to talk about their school days: Instead of asking a young, school age child "How was school today?" try asking "What did you do in school today?" The former gives the child the...
links for 2007-11-1919 Nov 07 | Comments: 1
AMAZING TRIPS: an amazing trip trick: the carabiner Another mom's love affair with the carabiner (one crucial element of the Parenthacker's starter kit).
Handkerchiefs are gentler on runny noses than tissue18 Nov 07 | Comments: 16
Grandpa was right! From Kelly: Here's one hack that my sister-in-law taught me. It may be obvious, but I thought it was helpful. When your child gets a cold, instead of using tissue after tissue all day (leaving piles of...
links for 2007-11-1818 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Helpful tools: Coloured Containers Easy tip for keeping sight of baby food in the fridge. DeliciousBaby Journal | Ten Tips for Keeping a Toddler Busy on a Plane We can never have enough plane strategies, can we? Town Connect A...
How to remove those annoying paper wristbands17 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
I HATE those wristbands! Thank you for this, Duane! You know when you go to the water park and they give you those paper bracelets that are specially made to tear to pieces if you try remove them, so you...
MotherTalk review: The Daring Book for Girls16 Nov 07 | Comments: 39
By now you've certainly seen the turquoise cover of The Daring Book for Girls sparkling on the bookstore feature tables and the bestseller lists and the morning shows and YouTube and the blogs. Whereas The Dangerous Book for Boys was...
links for 2007-11-1616 Nov 07 | Comments: 1
Learning Moments: win $25K for college tuition You know I love LeapFrog toys -- and they're having a little contest to win a little money. Consumers Union Advocacy: Watch the video! See? Recalls of toxic toys CAN be fun!
Give kids pill-swallowing practice with Red Hots candies16 Nov 07 | Comments: 11
Another brilliant hack from veteran Parenthacker Jill (and it's yet another way to use up your kid's Halloween M&Ms): The tequilla shot medicine hack made me remember having to learn to take pills when I was a kid. Because Sudafed...
Stockpile gift cards for the new baby's arrival15 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
Here's how Ana saved up for her baby's arrival: When we were expecting our first child, we knew we had to get prepared, but there's always that apprehension of getting too prepared in case something changes at the last minute....
TV "white noise" helps baby sleep in a hotel room15 Nov 07 | Comments: 8
Another great trick for getting your baby to sleep in a hotel room! From Megan: During a recent hotel stay with my 14-month-old son (who tends to be a very light sleeper), whenever I put him down for a nap...
links for 2007-11-1515 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
lee's things: DIY: kid level coat stand An excellent solution, Nicole! Swaptree - Trade books, CDs, DVDs and video games! Niiiiiice. diy bellaband at Littler Inch Beautiful! Get a little more wear out of your clothes during early pregnancy! Baby...
Parent Hacks admin: Social bookmarking links14 Nov 07 | Comments: 12
I've been waiting to add del.icio.us and StumbleUpon buttons to my site because I wanted to claim the honor of LAST BLOG TO ADD SOCIAL BOOKMARKING BUTTONS TO SITE. So did I win? Do I get a lifetime supply of...
Use movie soundtracks to steer kids away from the tube14 Nov 07 | Comments: 22
Kirsten's brilliant hack brings to mind all the great movie soundtracks I used to listen to as a kid. Star Wars is the big one, but pretty much any John Williams score would do. Remember Close Encounters of the Third...
Use a hula hoop to simplify ball-catching games with young kids14 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
Kirsten's ball-playing hack would work well indoors, too. (I'm thinking rainy day basement play.) You know when you're playing catch, soccer, baseball or such games with preschoolers or toddlers? They always move really close to you in between turns, and...
links for 2007-11-1414 Nov 07 | Comments: 4
BabyCenter: MOMformation » Detachment Parenting A great hack for helping your kid "detach" from toys he's outgrown, but purports to still love. We do this, and I never thought to write it up as a hack! Eco Child’s Play Fascinating...
Strategies for "darkening" the portacrib at bedtime in a hotel13 Nov 07 | Comments: 7
Andrea has her husband to thank for this hack: We spent a weekend out of town with our 5 month-old. At 2 or 3 months we could have stuck her in the Pack-n-Play and she would have slept. Now she's...
Parent Hacks Store Featured Find: Yellow pages-shaped booster seat! Hilarious!13 Nov 07 | Comments: 5
Rael and I found ourselves with three kid-free hours at Powell's City of Books over the weekend. Pure heaven. Besides all the lovely reading I got done, I stumbled onto this clever phonebook-shaped booster seat in the kid section. It's...
Easy "fruity nutty" oatmeal13 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
Megan's hack may inspire our breakfast this week... My well-meaning partner bought a huge bag of dried fruit and nut mix thinking that it would provide a handy snack for our 14-month-old son. Of course our son hated it and...
links for 2007-11-1313 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Pampers prices to rise... Sigh, I guess it was inevitable...thanks (again!) to the Hengsts for the link. Xeko - Be a Force of Nature The eco-adventure trading card game. Fascinating. Four percent of Xeko net sales are donated to Conservation...
DadLabs: Nothing this funny has ever been so useful12 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
You've seen the hilarious videos at DadLabs, right? Of course you have. These are the guys who tested breast pumps ON THEMSELVES and dramatized the disaster that is poop in the tub (you may never eat canned chili again). They...
Deceptively Delicious: A Parenthacker sneaks and tells12 Nov 07 | Comments: 25
We recently talked about all the controversy surrounding the release of Deceptively Delicious, the cookbook that advocates hiding vegetables in kid-friendly food. When I asked for Parenthackers' first-hand tales, JT wrote this gem of a sum-up: My guess is, if...
Paint swimsuits on naked dress-up dolls12 Nov 07 | Comments: 7
Making old toys feel new again -- always a great hack. From Sarah: Some plastic dress-up dolls I bought for my daughter only came with one outfit, and there are no others available through the manufacturer. I get tired of...
Amazon deal: Half Century of Hits DVD sale12 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Amazon's got a clever promotion going on now: the "Half century of hits" DVD sale . Movies from every decade from the 50s till now, including classics we grew up with (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Planet of the Apes --...
links for 2007-11-1212 Nov 07 | Comments: 1
Clorox acquires Burt's Bees Parenthacker Bob writes: "I'm gonna cry!" Web fun for 3 to 4 year olds | Ask MetaFilter Another good and growing list. Cool Mom Picks: Laptops All Around! Yes, Liz, we absolutely have much to be...
"Build your own" dinners simplify meals for folks with allergies12 Nov 07 | Comments: 4
Shauna's DIY dinner hack: My son and I have several food allergies while my husband and daughter do not, so to avoid making three different dinners every night, we've implemented one or two "Create Your Own" nights. We use pita...
Plastic bag "balloons" keep kids distracted while grocery shopping11 Nov 07 | Comments: 9
I love it when I "spy" parent hacks in public places. From Sara: I was at the grocery store the other day, and saw a kid in the checkout line playing with a "balloon" made of a plastic produce bag...
Woobee-doobee-do..we have a winner!09 Nov 07 | Comments: 1
It feels almost cruel to pick a single Woobee winner (we had 399 entrants!), but alas, I've only got one blanket. That...I...must...now...part with because I LOVE YOU THAT MUCH. And the lucky winner is... Melissa D.! Congratulations, Melissa! Email me...
Note monthly class payments in your calendar09 Nov 07 | Comments: 5
Here's how Kirsten remembers those pesky class fees: Now that my daughter participates in a couple of activities (dance and piano) that require monthly payments, I've started writing the amount due on the calendar for the first class of the...
Parent Hacks admin: Gushing and appreciation09 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
Well, folks, I'm officially cheered up. You're the best -- thank you so much for all the sweet greetings and well-wishes in the comments of the Woobee giveaway (you've got till 5pm PST today to get in the running). Speaking...
links for 2007-11-0909 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Consumers Union Advocacy: Get the lead out! Time to take action! Be a Safe Shopper. From the non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports. Check out the recalls page and blog, too. [Thanks, Kristen.]
Parent Hacks Store Featured Find: Woobee water resistant blanket/cover/soft thingie08 Nov 07 | Comments: 400
In lieu of confetti, fireworks and a grand parade down Main Street, I decided the best way to celebrate the grand opening of the Parent Hacks Store is to shower you, my dear Parenthackers, with gifts! Today's Featured Find is...
links for 2007-11-0808 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Millions of toys found to contain 'date rape' drug Think that headline is outrageous? Try reading the article. More tainted toys from China, this time, Aqua Dots. And more lead-painted cars. [via Liz.]
Use excess Halloween candy as cookie ingredients08 Nov 07 | Comments: 8
Excess Halloween candy. Is there any other kind? Jeff's hack won't exactly reduce the sugar consumption in your house, but perhaps you can bake up a few batches and freeze them for the holidays? Or foist them on your coworkers?...
How to muffle those squeaky toddler shoes08 Nov 07 | Comments: 5
The idea seemed good at the time ("Squeaky shoes! How cute!"). *Sigh*. From Sara: Those fun yet annoying shoes that are supposed to encourage new walkers by squeaking each time they take a step are easy to come by at...
Baby Daze winner!07 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Holy moly, lots of you got in the running for the Baby Daze organizer! Reading your comments brought back a flood of memories from those early days with my children. It's so touching to hear your recounting of the thoughtful...
Optimizing luggage storage in the minivan07 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
Duane's trick for packing the minivan for a road trip: Minivans are great for storage, until you have a third child and have to pull up the extra seat in the back, thus cutting your luggage space in half. Next...
Grand Opening: The Parent Hacks Store07 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
We've talked about a lot of cool stuff over the years. And by "stuff," I mean the books, gear, toys, and tools that help make life move a little more smoothly, or at least inject a bit of fun. Well,...
links for 2007-11-0707 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Video game reviews, news, and blog for parents and kids | KidConfidence Thanks for the link, Julie! Spark Romance By Getting Organized On the importance of a consistent "date night." Thanks for the link, Edward! NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program Hey...
Create a visual inventory of kid clothing purchases07 Nov 07 | Comments: 4
I was stunned by the Linda's smarts on this one: I like to shop online for great bargains on clothes for my kids at the end of each season and put things away for next year. However, in the thrill...
Baby Daze helps you track the details during those hazy newborn months06 Nov 07 | Comments: 96
Oy, I get tired just thinking of those newborn months the first time around. There seemed to be so much to remember -- when did he last nurse? when did I give him the Tylenol? who bought him this hideous...
Serve hot chocolate with a straw06 Nov 07 | Comments: 10
Here's how Kirsten cuts down on the cocoa mess: I used to hate giving my kids hot chocolate because they'd make such a mess with it. Then, I figured out that it was the spoons (which they always want to...
Tequila-drinking rules for giving medicine06 Nov 07 | Comments: 5
From Antares (an "Austin hackin' mama"): I knew the college drinking days would come in handy for something someday. Remember how if you took a shot of tequila and made sure to drink something else *before* you swallowed again it...
links for 2007-11-0606 Nov 07 | Comments: 1
Scribbit | A Blog About Motherhood in Alaska: Teaching Children Table Manners baby steps...baby steps...
Playing the cloud game with props05 Nov 07 | Comments: 1
Cloud-watching season may be over where you live, but we're having an unusual spate of sunny weather here in Portland. Duane recently shared this cloud-watching experience with his daughter: Everybody knows the cloud game, where you try to spot animals...
Attach mittens to coat sleeves05 Nov 07 | Comments: 12
Ted's hack could be adapted to store-bought mittens as well: With Wisconsin's winter approaching, my wife is knitting mittens for our 3-month-old. The old plan she's working from has a long string that ties the mittens together and runs through...
Amazon deal: $20 instant rebate on formula04 Nov 07 | Comments: 3
Amazon's got a new deal on for Similac, Isomil and PediaSure products : spend $119 on selected products, enter the code SIMNOV07 at checkout, and get an instant $20 rebate (and free shipping). As someone who used to buy PediaSure...
Sure to be a bone-ified bestseller03 Nov 07 | Comments: 1
You know a book's reached phenomenon status when a well-produced parody hits the shelves in six months. From the book description: The Dangerous Book for Dogs asks a simple question: isn't there more to being a dog than wearing a...
The Daring Book for Girls is out!03 Nov 07 | Comments: 6
If you'll recall, we had a fascinating discussion after my review of The Dangerous Book for Boys...touched off by the question: what about girls? Ladies and gentleman, I give you... I have a review copy of The Daring Book for...
Quick, homey warmed apple slices03 Nov 07 | Comments: 9
My son and I had an hour at the bookstore the other day, and I found myself thumbing through the recipes in Kids Cook 1-2-3. It's a lovely cookbook full of three-ingredient recipes kids can make themselves...pretty inspiring for time-challenged...
Red popsicles help reduce the trauma and drama of a bloody lip02 Nov 07 | Comments: 6
Dave has discovered a perfectly good reason to keep the freezer consistently stocked with Haagen-Dazs bars: Hersch did a face plant and bit his inner lip pretty badly. There was a lot of blood and he wasn't up for letting...
links for 2007-11-0202 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
Freepeats: Like Freecycle for your baby, kid and maternity stuff Another project from the lovely Angie of Baby Cheapskate. Swap till you drop! Baby Toolkit: Cardboard Kitchen Update: Plans now available
Use Twitter as a baby-album-of-sorts02 Nov 07 | Comments: 5
Kim uses Twitter as a repository for baby memories: If you don't already know, Twitter is kind of a blogging/chat/texting hybrid. Its main appeal is convenience: you can update it via the Web or IM software or through cute little...
Store the Halloween books with the decorations01 Nov 07 | Comments: 4
Now's a good time to recall a very smart hack from last year: pack the seasonal books away with the decorations. Works as well for Halloween as it does for other decor-heavy holidays.
A note about Amazon.com posts01 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
Amazon is going nuts with the promotions right now! BUT: I'll only post what I consider to be good deals on products I either use myself, have heard good things about, or think you might like. I'm a member of...
Turn old bras into potpourri sachets01 Nov 07 | Comments: 10
Abel of ParentWonder has sent in many pointers over the last few months, but this one just had to go front and center: how to turn old bras into potpourri holders. Most of us moms (especially those who are nursing...
links for 2007-11-0101 Nov 07 | Comments: 2
PikLuk! Safe Internet Browser and Email for Kids! Must check this out -- would love to hear Parenthackers' reviews. Thanks for the link, Matt!
Expand the dress-up wardrobe with discounted Halloween costumes01 Nov 07 | Comments: 0
Rather than raid the dress-up bin for Halloween, Wendy raids the after-Halloween sales for the dress-up bin! Great setup for future costume swaps, too. My 3 year-old daughter loves playing dress-up, but we only have a couple of items. I've...
