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Archive: January 2008
31 Jan 08 | Comments: 10
As I've mentioned ad nauseum, one of the things I appreciate most about the conversation here at Parent Hacks is the just-about-equal participation by moms and dads. I find the gender-neutral quality of the conversation here refreshing -- and eye-opening....
"The Mr. Men Show" to premiere on Cartoon Network 2/4/0831 Jan 08 | Comments: 9
Got a promo email today from the folks at Cartoon Network. But before I tell you what it's about, let me give you a little backstory. I basically can't stand the Cartoon Network. Now I like Looney Toons and Scooby...
Fashion a fake dolly poo to encourage toddler's potty use31 Jan 08 | Comments: 13
Simon's story is so, so...well, so PARENT HACKS, it makes me smile every time I read it. My Father-in-Law (FIL) came up with a stonking [American translation: fantastic or brilliant. -- Ed.] solution to encourage use of the potty in...
links for 2008-01-3131 Jan 08 | Comments: 3
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Valentine's Day Fortune Cookies CUTE. EASY. Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Flickr Finds: Bookcase Dollhouse CUTE. EASY. More Awesome Homemade Nintendo Party Favors | Geekdad from Wired.com I still find it amusing that a short, mustachioed plumber...
Tips for RV travel with kids? Talk amongst yourselves.30 Jan 08 | Comments: 11
Tiffany asks: We plan to rent an RV to travel with our 4 yr old and 7 yr old during Spring Break this year. Beyond your typical travel tips (we've traveled quite a bit in their little lives), I would...
Bring toddlers' toy shopping carts on actual shopping excursions30 Jan 08 | Comments: 9
Ah, Target with a toddler. Those were the days. If only I had had Jennifer's ingenuity back when my kids were that age: In order to keep my 2 1/2 yr old and 4 yr old occupied at the grocery...
links for 2008-01-3030 Jan 08 | Comments: 0
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | How To: Changing Table Into Bar Happy days are here again! A Little Hut: recycle project no. 11 - egg carton turned into a heart Simplicity itself. [Via MOMformation.] Unclutterer » Cleaning your floors without effort...
Wash and store velcro bibs in a mesh lingerie bag30 Jan 08 | Comments: 10
Who among us hasn't had an article of clothing destroyed in the wash by the velcro from a bib? Misha has an answer: We use bibs for our baby that have velcro closures and darn it if that velcro doesn't...
Hack request: Send us your Valentine's ideas!29 Jan 08 | Comments: 15
I usually start thinking about Valentine's Day on about February 10...too late to have a relaxed class valentine-making session with my kids. But this year is different! We've got our red construction paper and fancy scissors all ready to go....
What to do when the tab on the disposable diaper breaks29 Jan 08 | Comments: 20
The real poop! From Tiffany: If the tab breaks as you're trying to put a disposable diaper on your squirmy little one (and isn't it always when you're in a hurry?), there's still hope! Go ahead and fasten the tab...
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