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Archive: April 2008
Flip Ultra Camcorder $47 cheaper today only (another Amazon deal)
30 Apr 08 | Comments: 6
I try to share only the most relevant Amazon deals here (this isn't Amazon Hacks after all) -- but I had to let you know about today's one-day deal: the adorable Flip Ultra Video Camcorder is 26% off ($132.99). The...
links for 2008-04-30
30 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Potpourri Collage « Three Sneaky Bugs Beautiful, especially given how much potpourri tends to show up around Mother's Day. Thanks, Anna! UC Berkeley Journalism - Grand Theft Childhood? If you're in the SF Bay Area, this looks like a fascinating...
Game tokens help teach saving skills
30 Apr 08 | Comments: 8
Mike's hack may make that trip to Chuck E. Cheese slightly more bearable: After my 4.5 year-old son's friend's Chuck E. Cheese birthday party, I went home with a pocket full of tokens. Later that week, when my son was...
Teach colors with food coloring on your tongue!
30 Apr 08 | Comments: 4
Eleni's creative hack could dovetail nicely with the colored milk trick... My niece is two years old and while she is learning to count (so far she can go from one to mawebban [11]) she has had trouble learning her...
Label breastmilk bottles with electrical tape
29 Apr 08 | Comments: 10
Heather's handy tip for pumpers: I use white electrical tape to label my bottles of pumped breast milk with the time and date. It's economical, and the tape comes off very easily. I recommend writing in a ballpoint pen because...
Parent Hacks exclusive: THE CRAZY PARENT WORKOUT!!!!
29 Apr 08 | Comments: 3
Hey, parents! Tired of that persistent belly pooch, but too tired to work out? No time to exercise? Parent-child swim lessons coming up? What if I told you that you could get all your errands and school pickups done FASTER...
Amazon Kelty KIDS sale: 20% (or more) off child carriers and accessories
29 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Amazon's really wants to outfit you for your summertime adventures -- their annual Kelty KIDS sale is going on now. I see a good selection of backpack child carriers and accessories and some nice-looking diaper backpacks and duffels (some of...
Guest post at Savvy Source: Ten easy Parent Hacks for "greening" everyday life with kids
28 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
In honor of their April theme, "It's Easy Being Green," I wrote a guest post for the Savvy Source blog, Being Savvy. In it, I point to ten Parent Hacks that focus on reusing household items in creative ways. Thank...
links for 2008-04-28
28 Apr 08 | Comments: 2
Half Full Blogversations: Science for Raising Happy Kids » Raising Optimistic Kids I am known as a relentless optimist, and this post struck a chord. I have much more to say on this topic, and would love to talk to...
Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's is tomorrow!
28 Apr 08 | Comments: 4
They're handing out free ice cream cones at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops tomorrow. It should be a national holiday.
"Colorful" milk rewards kids for pre-mealtime cleanup
28 Apr 08 | Comments: 11
Mari's colorful solution for getting the kids to the table: My daughter's preschool teacher came up with a fun way to encourage the children to clean up promptly for lunch. It made such an impression on our 3-year-old that we...
Pants drawstring gives toddler something to handle while nursing
27 Apr 08 | Comments: 4
Melissa found a way to keep her toddler's hands busy while nursing: My nursing toddler has always been a very "handsy" nurser - pulling my hair, yanking my shirt completely off, whatever. And I never really understood the idea of...
Amazon Friday sale 4/25/08: Fitness ball, swim diapers, Victorinox
25 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Parenthacker-friendly picks in today's packed Amazon Friday sale : More Huggies Little Swimmers disposable swim diapers (size Small, 16-24 lbs, two 12-count packages) for $14.99 (25% off). Lots of Parenthackers have talked about how versatile a fitness ball can be...
Ultra-sensitive preschooler who fears change? Talk amongst yourselves.
25 Apr 08 | Comments: 21
Christy, contributor of many hacks, needs our help. Read on: I have an ultra-sensitive type-A 3 year old who's about to be 4 and a 1 going on 2 year old. We live in a semi-rural community, with a Walmart...
Parent Hacks admin: Tending the pipeline
24 Apr 08 | Comments: 2
I'm at work on the back end of Parent Hacks, trying to build a more efficient system for responding to and pipelining your hacks. I've tried to stop apologizing about my queue of unpublished hacks (because enough already, I know)...
links for 2008-04-24
24 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Neatorama » The Milk Trick For the potion-makers and the experimenters. Cool! Thanks, Nicole!
Apply antibiotic ointment while the kid's asleep
24 Apr 08 | Comments: 6
When you can't win the game, change the rules. (In a good way.) From Jeff: Our 4 year old son was diagnosed with impetigo (also known as infantago, among other things). His doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment for him, which...
Ketchup bottle as hair washer
24 Apr 08 | Comments: 5
Here's how Michelle of CoolMomsCare reuses empty squeeze bottles: I have always struggled in rinsing my little girl's hair in the bathtub without getting soap in her eyes or in her ears. Her hair is really long, so one or...
Pry Legos apart with a manicure tool
23 Apr 08 | Comments: 5
From Amy: My son Henry is 4.5 and is in love with LEGOs. He is a little too old for Duplo, but a little too young for regular sized LEGO, mostly because he can't figure out how the heck to...
PC.com: When your kids know more about your computer than you do
23 Apr 08 | Comments: 12
Before kids, I was a writer of computer books of the how-to variety . How does a relatively non-tech person qualify as technical book author? By sending a proposal for a "teach yourself HTML" book to publishers in 1996, back...
Keep that bib on with a clothespin
23 Apr 08 | Comments: 2
From Melody: My 12-month-old is becoming an expert at ripping off her bib about 3 seconds after we put it on at the beginning of a meal. Yesterday I used a clothespin to clip the bib together, and she couldn't...
links for 2008-04-22
22 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Idle parenting means happy children - Telegraph Note the dry British humor (humour!) with the liberal helping of reasonable advice. Great pointer, Ellen, thanks! 50 Ways to Help the Planet Lovely list from Wire & Twine. #4: Do not preheat...
Keep track of medicine dosage by writing on the foil pack
22 Apr 08 | Comments: 3
We've had so many good suggestions for how to keep track of medicine dosages. Here's Stacy's, specific to pills that come in little foil packs: I can never remember whether pills that need to be taken daily (antibiotics, etc) have...
Four Parent Hacks for a nag-less morning routine
22 Apr 08 | Comments: 8
Have you met Vanessa Van Petten? Talk about "most likely to succeed!" She's an incredibly motivated blogger about the teen perspective and the author of the parenting book “You’re Grounded!” I first came across her writing in a guest post...
Turnoff Week starts, uh, today! Some thoughts and resources.
21 Apr 08 | Comments: 6
How did I let Turnoff Week sneak up on me like this? And does anyone else find it funny (in a sad way) that it's no longer called "TV Turnoff Week" because there are so many more things to turn...
Amazon Home & Garden one-day sale today
21 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
FYI, Amazon's having a one-day Home & Garden sale today, and I see several slow cookers represented (but alas, not that All-Clad one Hedra recommended).
When they're little, sing 'em what you like, with a little backup
21 Apr 08 | Comments: 11
Brian's baby is getting better musical exposure than mine ever did: For an infant that you're trying to sing to sleep it really doesn't matter what you sing them, just that you're singing. My wife and I both sing songs...
Quiet loud toys with caulk
21 Apr 08 | Comments: 18
Dawn's a smart mom: I don't know about you, but I've found that most children's toys that 'talk' are way too loud - - too loud for me, and I'm sure for the tiny little ears that are even closer...
Easy supper: Chicken Taco Mac and Cheese
20 Apr 08 | Comments: 5
Amyaus sent this in as a busy weekday recipe, but I think it's perfect for a lazy weekend supper, too. Good for the crockpot! It's that time of day when your child is clingy, crying, all around too much for...
Recycle Tyvek envelopes into sails for homemade boats
19 Apr 08 | Comments: 3
Beth's got a tip for floaty-boat building: It's spring here in New England and my 2.5yo is into making boats for all the muddy puddles. Usually our spur-of-the-moment boats are made out of something like packing peanuts or foam packing...
links for 2008-04-19
19 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
ApplyWise This company is putting out free podcasts full of college admissions tips. Simple Memory Art: SMART Shower Curtains, Kitchen Towels & Magnets Educational shower curtains? Yes! Cute, too! Thanks for the pointer, Mary! Free Group Greeting Cards, Birthday eCards,...
What do you do if your child hoards toys? Talk amongst yourselves.
18 Apr 08 | Comments: 31
Longtime reader (and hack contributor) Amberlynn passed this scenario along from her sister. She wonders: WWPD? What would Parenthackers do? My dear little M, the most angelic baby I've ever had, did a Jekyl and Hyde thing as soon as...
"Toddler Cafe" Contest: What's your best toddler feeding tip?
18 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Just received this from Jennifer Carden, author of The Toddler Café: Fast, Healthy and Fun Ways to Feed Even the Pickiest Eater -- and since we ALL know who the best tipsters on the Web are, I thought you might...
Amazon Friday sale 4/18/08: Magnifying desk lamp, prep bowls, diapers
18 Apr 08 | Comments: 2
Here are my picks in today's Amazon Friday sale : If you've got any small-parts builders or modelmakers in your home, this desk lamp/magnifier would make their projects go a whole lot easier. Great for budding scientists, too. It's $29.99...
Old page-a-day calendars make great doodling paper
18 Apr 08 | Comments: 4
Dana's found a great way to squeeze some utility out of page-a-day calendars: My toddler loves to color using any surface that she can find. I always need paper to hand to her while I'm trying to cook or clean...
Savvy Source: A great place to start your preschool research
17 Apr 08 | Comments: 7
When I started researching preschools, I was amazed by the lack of a centralized resource to find out what was available in our neighborhood. Through conversations with other parents and a dose of dumb luck, we found an ideal preschool...
links for 2008-04-17
17 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Brownie Points » Make Your Own Junk Food: Homemade Magic Shell !!! [Via Craft:] How to Prepare for a Baby’s Arrival on a Budget | 21st Century Dad Used is the new new! Great tips here.
Turn restaraunt high chairs upside-down to hold infant car seats
17 Apr 08 | Comments: 23
Leah wrote in with a hack I've seen used in restaurants all over. It never worked for us -- our car seat never fit securely enough. Your mileage may vary, but it's worth a try as long as it's safe...
Empty formula cans make perfect bedside table wastebaskets
17 Apr 08 | Comments: 19
So smart! From Janette: Empty formula cans [Any cans, really. -- Ed.] are the perfect size to use as bedside/lazyboy side trash cans when you have a cold. In the morning, you can just throw it, and all your nasty...
KABOOST: Boost the chair instead of the kid
16 Apr 08 | Comments: 16
Several Parenthackers have mentioned the KABOOST as a great hack, but for some reason I don't see a post about it in the archives! No longer! From Sharon: I recently purchased a KABOOST from Amazon. KABOOST is a amazing invention...
Mother's Day gift ideas from the Parent Hacks Store
16 Apr 08 | Comments: 2
Goodness and peace will be conferred upon those who get their Mother's Day shopping done and wrapped before May 10. To help you in that regard, here are a few items from the Parent Hacks Store you may want to...
links for 2008-04-16
16 Apr 08 | Comments: 1
MotherLoad: The MomAdvice.com Blog: Rainy Day Survival Kit I love it! Thanks, Amy! Donna Fish: Thinking Outside the LunchBox - The Huffington Post Good feeding advice -- thanks for the pointer, Jennifer! Portraits of Mom Photo Contest As part of...
Childproofing a water cooler? Talk amongst yourselves.
16 Apr 08 | Comments: 11
Kelly's got a good question: Recently a friend started looking for a way to childproof something that I hadn't thought of...a water cooler! There are many that have safety locks on the hot water tap, but that still leaves the...
No-cook "tortilla chips" are a great toddler snack
16 Apr 08 | Comments: 2
Rachel's come up with a way to turn those singleton tortillas into a relatively mess-free, portable toddler snack: I'm always having trouble coming up with enticing snacks for my 16 mo. old that aren't sugary and/or a choking hazard. A...
links for 2008-04-15
15 Apr 08 | Comments: 4
How Many Five Year Olds Could You Take in a Fight? Do ya feel lucky? Do ya? [Thanks, Ted!] (tags: humor) Buyer’s guide: Buying a digital camera for your kids | Photodoto John Watson (also of flagrantdisregard and fd's Flickr...
A keepsake journal "triples" as travel entertainment, art preservation, and a grandparent gift
15 Apr 08 | Comments: 9
Jennifer's smart, simple idea for capturing some of her daughter's spontaneous art: My four year-old loves to draw and color. I found one way to preserve her art -- by giving her a journal book full of blank pages. We...
Mix medicine into Jell-O Smoothie Snacks to get it down the hatch
15 Apr 08 | Comments: 15
Steve's get-the-medicine-in-the-toddler hack: My 18 month-old had an ear infection and like most toddlers she was prescribed amoxicillin. She has had ear infections when she was younger and we would either give her the medication via syringe or add a...
A game for getting two kids safely buckled into the car
15 Apr 08 | Comments: 7
Nikki's trick for keeping kids close at hand in the parking lot: My son's car seat was on the gas tank side of the car. My daughter was learning her shapes at the time. I'd turn getting into the car...
Word choices can take the sting out of a disagreement
14 Apr 08 | Comments: 18
Sara is teaching tact and open-mindedness early: Can a word be a hack? If it can, I propose "mistaken." We've introduced this one to our 2 year old, and it just feels right. We use it to admit we are...
When the table's set for a dinner party, serve your kids a fancy meal before the guests arrive
14 Apr 08 | Comments: 5
I'm so impressed with Suzy and her husband's ability to model calm in the face of a dinner party! What fun, and what lovely learning opportunities and memories for their kids: My husband and I were having a dinner party...
Parent Hacks admin: PH in WSJ
13 Apr 08 | Comments: 9
I got exciting news Thursday -- several friends emailed me to let me know Parent Hacks was mentioned in the Wall Street Journal. Wha? Turns out they did a big profile of Heather Armstrong (Dooce), and PH got listed in...
Teach your phone number by setting it to song
13 Apr 08 | Comments: 22
Mark's wife applied "jingle" logic when teaching the kids their phone number -- it's easier to remember when set to a catchy tune: My wife came up with a clever song to teacher two of our little ones our phone...
The many uses of the reusable grocery bag
12 Apr 08 | Comments: 18
Jamie shares why she loves reusable grocery bags: Our local grocery store is selling Earthwise simple reusable grocery bags for .99 cents. It took about a week to get used to remembering to bring it in to the grocery store...
Cut plastic "tube" popsicles in half for toddlers
12 Apr 08 | Comments: 3
Regina's found a way to make popsicles slightly less messy: My toddler likes to eat those popsicles that come in the long tubes that you put into the freezer and eat straight out of the plastic. However, the tubes are...
Thank you for the Crock Pot inspiration bonanza!
11 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Parenthackers are the best (as if that weren't already obvious). In response to my plea for Crock Pot help, so many of you offered advice, book suggestions, recipes...wonderful! Let me share the highlights: Check your crock pot's temperature. Apparently many...
links for 2008-04-11
11 Apr 08 | Comments: 1
Cool Mom Picks 2008 Mother's Day Gift Guide It's never too early to begin thinking about Mother's Day (hint, hint). Lovely lovlies here (would we expect anything less?) Down to Earth "A blog aimed at helping consumers sort out fact...
Protect your coffee table-turned-play surface with a crib sheet
11 Apr 08 | Comments: 4
Candie's great tip for coffee table play: I have found that the kids' favorite place to play is the family room coffee table. Usually I don’t like to allow this but I have found it is just the right height...
Turn temperature-taking with an ear thermometer into a game of telephone
11 Apr 08 | Comments: 2
Shalini turned temp-taking into a game: After constantly struggling to take my squirmy 16-month old's temperature with the ear thermometer (he won't even hold still for the three seconds it takes to get a reading), I discovered that if I...
Amazon Friday Sale 4/11/08: Lots of good stuff!
11 Apr 08 | Comments: 1
Lots of good stuff showed up in today's Amazon Friday sale ! (Sale prices last through today only.) Remember manual carpet sweepers? Little rotary brushes inside pick up debris just by getting pushed back and forth over the floor. I...
Tax.filer winner!
10 Apr 08 | Comments: 3
Thanks to all who entered the giveaway for a Tax.filer from Buttoned Up. I so enjoyed reading all of your comments -- we all react to this time of year so differently. MC said something interesting: "Why celebrate? We just...
Stave off exam room anxiety by doodling on the paper-covered exam table
10 Apr 08 | Comments: 18
Jaclyn's discovered a great way to keep her daughter entertained during those loooong exam room waits: I discovered a new hack during my daughter's 2 year-old check-up. We were waiting in the exam room and I was desperately trying to...
Use sheet holder "suspenders" as makeshift bib clips
10 Apr 08 | Comments: 7
What a great idea! From Tiffany: Have you seen those cute "bib clips" that are out on the market now? Really cute, and handy to be able to use any towel (or even restaurant napkin) as a bib. But they're...
Tax.filer: Simple, beautiful organizer will make next year's tax prep a breeze
09 Apr 08 | Comments: 80
This will be my one and only post about tax time because really? Who wants to think about it any more than one has to? But I just had to share this lovely product that appeared in my mailbox the...
links for 2008-04-09
09 Apr 08 | Comments: 2
Thingamababy: Thinga-Appreciation Giveaway #4 – Justin Roberts! Win a copy of Justin Roberts's new album, "Pop Fly!" (I love Justin Roberts, and the album is great.) The Apologist | GNMParents I've been thinking a lot about "teaching by example," too....
Take notes during phone calls with friends and family
09 Apr 08 | Comments: 17
Katherine Ellison's book notwithstanding, "mommy brain" (or, as I prefer to think of it, "parenting brain") is a real condition for me. My ability to retain details has gone down dramatically since I had kids. Or perhaps my ability has...
A slightly healthier "fruit snack"
09 Apr 08 | Comments: 7
Rednexmama read the labels on so-called "fruit snacks" -- those little packages of gummy fruit candies -- and found quite a difference between brands: I actually found super-yummy fruit snacks that aren't just sugar under the guise of "made with...
Line the potty with paper to make it easier to clean
08 Apr 08 | Comments: 7
Ah, yes. Cleaning out the potty chair. One of the greater joys of parenting, wouldn't you agree? Here's Preschool Mama's tip for speeding up the job: When I was training my son, I used to line the potty with a...
links for 2008-04-08
08 Apr 08 | Comments: 1
WeJustGotBack.com "A-List" - Vacation Deals Newsletter for Families Planning for summer, or just dreaming of a family getaway? This travel deals newsletter profiles family-friendly resorts each month. (tags: travel kids) How to Find Lost Objects: Free downloadable book Professor Solomon...
Drape an old sweatshirt over wooden chairs to protect them from booster scratches
08 Apr 08 | Comments: 4
Sarah's tip for protecting wooden chairs from strap-on booster seats: My son uses the Fisher Price Healthy Care Booster Seat (recommended by parenthacks). We love the chair, but have two problems: (1) the back of the booster seat cuts into...
I want to love my Crock Pot. Talk amongst yourselves.
07 Apr 08 | Comments: 68
I recently came across A Year of Crockpotting, one woman's chronicle of her New Year's resolution: to use the slow cooker every day. It brought on a wave of envy and regret. I have a Crock Pot. I know it...
Reusable shopping bags make "green" gift bags
07 Apr 08 | Comments: 14
Keep Monera's hack in mind the next time you shop for a birthday party gift: I hate buying bags for gifts to go in -- it seems like such a waste to buy a bag that will be thrown away...
links for 2008-04-06
06 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Indoor Hopskotch Keep 'em active despite April showers.
Family Fluxx: The best Friday game night we've had in a long time
05 Apr 08 | Comments: 21
We're a family of board- and card-game players, and Friday evening usually finds us huddled on the floor playing something-or-other. Our kids are 8.5 and 4.5 (one reads, one doesn't) so it's not always easy to find games that are...
Major league baseball game too long for the kids? Try half of a minor league double-header
05 Apr 08 | Comments: 3
John's hack heralds the return of Spring... A great hack for taking your kids to a minor league baseball game is to look for doubleheaders. Given the tight schedule, minor league clubs often double up on games when one is...
Amazon Friday Sale: Huggies Overnites
04 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
For the potty training among you, Huggies Overnites (Step 4, 22-37 lbs., pack of 31 diapers) have showed up in today's Amazon Friday sale for $10.49 per package.
links for 2008-04-04
04 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Use Your Camera Phone at Public Events | Parenting Toys So simple and wise. Thanks, Ed! (tags: parenting kids safety)
"Simon Says" keep your hands out of the sanitary napkin dispenser!
04 Apr 08 | Comments: 16
BWAH! BWAHHH! (can't...write...intro..laughing...too...hard...bwah!) After reading the "Marco Polo" hack the other day, I was reminded of something that I've been doing over the past year to keep my sanity in public washrooms with my four-year old daughter. We play "Simon...
Prima Princessa winner #2!
03 Apr 08 | Comments: 1
Thanks for playing, everyone (again). Susan Chester: come on down! Email me with your mailing address and I'll get your Prima Princessa DVD out to you ASAP.
Baseball cap + a clip-on light = a better bedtime reading lamp
03 Apr 08 | Comments: 3
Brian's a smart guy and a good storyteller: Thing 1 wants the bedtime story. Thing 2 is kept awake by the light spilling into his room from Thing 1's light. Can't turn off the light in Thing 1's room, though....
Clean the tub right before you clean yourself
03 Apr 08 | Comments: 23
Shelley discovered it's easier to clean the tub when she's in it: I am 7+ months pregnant with my second child and simple chores seem to be, well, not so simple anymore. Cleaning the tub, for example. With the belly...
links for 2008-04-03
03 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Z Recommends: Gardening With Toddlers: Peat Pellets, Play Houses, and Imperfectionism A great post from last year. You Grow Girl™ - Gardening for the People Fun. Inspirational.
Best of Parent Hacks: Garden fever
03 Apr 08 | Comments: 3
Sun! Warmth! Flowers! It's all happening around here, and I'm dancing a little jig in my back yard. Last year, the kids and I scattered a single packet of mixed seeds (encouragingly named "Children's Garden") and got a whole patch...
Prima Princessa winner!
02 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
Thank you to all who entered the Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake giveaway by sharing a glimpse of your girly/boyish/can't-be-pigeonholed kids. I loved hearing your stories. I have many to tell myself, including my eight year-old son's latest grand proclamation...
Meal planning hack: Cook from a single cookbook all week (or all month)
02 Apr 08 | Comments: 13
In my quest to automate the domestic routine, I've fallen into a casual rhythm of meal planning. Every Sunday evening I look ahead to the coming week's activities and map out the meals. I try to work in at least...
links for 2008-04-02
02 Apr 08 | Comments: 0
ikea hacker: a diaper wallet for quick change Beautiful. Thanks, Rachel (via Unclutterer and Ohdeedoh)! Silicon Valley Moms Blog: Taking a child on a business trip - a survival guide What a wonderful chance for an older child to watch...
Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake: DVD for ballet-loving preschoolers
02 Apr 08 | Comments: 93
The possession of double X chromosomes often correlates with two other genetic conditions: Princess Mania and Ballet Obsession. Such has always been the case with my daughter, despite my lack of girliness. She saw her first real live ballerina at...
Up to 50% off Kids and Family DVDs at Amazon
01 Apr 08 | Comments: 2
Amazon's having a great Kids and Family DVD sale ...and not just the duds that you wouldn't consider buying! I found several favorites in the mix: Mrs. Doubtfire (PG-13 with some mature themes, but SO funny and a great conversation...
Cylindrical concrete form tubes double as tall toy storage
01 Apr 08 | Comments: 8
There is much inspiration to be found at the home improvement warehouse. Check out Jenn's elegant toy storage solution: With three small children, I frequently find myself tripping over toys that the kids don't have a place for. We have...
Clean sippy cup straws with pipe cleaners
01 Apr 08 | Comments: 9
Pipe cleaners have showed up in so many craft projects in my life that I forget they actually can ...clean pipes. Hence Vicki's hack: My 2 year-old likes to use these drink bottles designed for babies that have a pop-up...
links for 2008-04-01
01 Apr 08 | Comments: 1
Suburban Bliss :: Best Gift Packaging Ever. Remember how exciting it was to get birthday presents in the mail? Sure beats the boring Amazon gift boxing. Healthy Children: Dr. P's Top 10 Unanswered Autism Questions April is Autism Awareness Month....

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