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Archive: May 2008
31 May 08 | Comments: 0
I saw the new Indiana Jones movie last week, and, while I was generally underwhelmed by the film, I was perfectly content to be in the company of one of my favorite movie heroes for a couple of hours. This...
links for 2008-05-3131 May 08 | Comments: 0
I'll be right here | Sweetney On why we will always love E. T. Beautiful. Mighty Junior: 14 Perfect Father’s Day Gifts Great ideas at this wonderful shopping site. Unclutterer » Workspace of the Week: Parent and child office Adorable....
Cool summer entertainment: pinwheel in front of a fan31 May 08 | Comments: 2
Blythe's got the right idea on a hot afternoon: My toddler and I were looking for ways to beat the heat yesterday (he was sweaty and screamy and I was trying to move as little as possible). I finally came...
When packing for a trip, "pack by numbers."30 May 08 | Comments: 5
In her hack submission, Katherine said her tip was "perhaps blindingly obvious, but still made her happy." Once again, what's obvious to one parent makes another smack her forehead at the brilliant simplicity. *smacks forehead* When packing for excursions, it's...
Amazon Friday sale 5/30/08: Huggies, Similac, Sonicare, KitchenAid slow cooker30 May 08 | Comments: 1
Here are some worthy deals in today's Amazon Friday sale : Good news for disposable diaper buyers: while you still have one more day to take advantage of the May Pampers/Luvs diaper deal , Huggies fans get a break, too....
links for 2008-05-3030 May 08 | Comments: 0
How to Be a Sports Family: 20 Do’s and Don’t’s Interesting read for those of us non-jocks. Ask Moxie: Getting along with your parents as an adult, part 1: The parent's responsibility A multi-part series. As always, great stuff from...
Preggo non-alcoholic margaritas (because calling them "virgin" margaritas doesn't make sense, does it?)30 May 08 | Comments: 11
The pregnant and nursing mamas of the world thank you, Annette! A delicious non-alcoholic margarita only requires one simple substitution: I absolutely LOVE margaritas. However, as I have a nursing 10 month-old and am 13 weeks preggo, I have basically...
links for 2008-05-2929 May 08 | Comments: 1
Top Ten Eco-Friendly Baby Shower Gifts : Eco Child’s Play Lovely ideas here. Thanks for the pointer, Cindy! Free Summer Movies for Kids - 2008 Edition @ raising4boys.com Yes! We see at least one free movie every summer thanks to...
Use a sponge mop to push the tricycle and save your back29 May 08 | Comments: 2
Catherine, your hack may prevent hundreds of back strains this summer: I just bought my 3 year-old a tricycle this weekend and after assembly, she immediately wanted me to push her while she steered. My father and I took turns...
"Finger bowls" help toddlers clean their own hands at the table29 May 08 | Comments: 5
Molly's got the most civilized toddler I've ever heard of: I always have a difficult time getting my 2 year-old cleaned up after meals. He likes to wash his hands, but there are lots of walls, chairs, tables, etc. between...
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