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Archive: June 2008
30 Jun 08 | Comments: 8
Sam's tip for giving your lawn a fighting chance against the kiddie pool this summer: One of the annoying things about the inflatable swimming pools is that they kill the grass, but if you combine them with foam letters you...
Parent Hacks admin: Back from vacation29 Jun 08 | Comments: 7
We just got in from almost two weeks of vacation in Northern California. There was hiking, a ropes course, parasailing, eating, visiting friends and family, exploring caverns, swimming, conversation, going to the playground, and a two-day drive from and to...
links for 2008-06-2929 Jun 08 | Comments: 1
Kids Meal Crowd: Corral the Crayons A crayon coinpurse! Thanks, Danielle. Flying with a toddler « PsychMamma One mama's collection of tips. Thanks, Dawn! Netflix Community Blog: Profiles feature going away If you use Netflix Profiles to keep track of...
links for 2008-06-2727 Jun 08 | Comments: 1
Perfectly Normal: We Do Normal... Perfectly!: WFMW: Cradle Cap Solution T/Gel shampoo + oil. Check it out. (I just found some cradle cap on my daughter's head last night...she's almost 5. ???)
Give babies their shots while they're strapped in their car seats27 Jun 08 | Comments: 32
Rabia's tip for making infant immunizations go a little easier: I discovered this by accident when my son was small. I took him to get his shots at the doctor's office. The nurse came in while he was still strapped...
links for 2008-06-2626 Jun 08 | Comments: 2
38 Tips to Keep Your Kids Entertained and Stress Free When Seeing a Doctor Common sense tips for medical appointments. penny carnival: My baby does housework A pan full of water in the middle of the kitchen floor = 20...
Spray bottle makes cool (and water-saving) fun during the summer26 Jun 08 | Comments: 4
Annmarie's hack uses far less water than the kiddie pool or the sprinkler: Buy a 24oz empty spray bottle and fill it with water. [Check the bottle to make sure the trigger is easy for small hands to pump. --...
Sprinkler hose may be a better solution for toddler lawn water play24 Jun 08 | Comments: 4
Here's how Tracy tweaks backyard sprinkler play: The comment about the slide in the kiddie pool (which we also do!) reminded me of the a hack I've been using for years. My kids don't like to play in the standard...
links for 2008-06-2424 Jun 08 | Comments: 2
Students Plant the Seed This group is working toward "greening" the college admission process -- saving tons of paper. Tips for backpacking with a baby - CNN.com And I thought car camping was brave. Family Focused Fun: Tent Camping More...
Road trip car games to pass the time on long drives23 Jun 08 | Comments: 16
Car games! A long-standing road trip tradition. If you've already exhausted your family's tolerance for I Spy and license plate sighting, Jennifer has a couple more road trip games to add to the arsenal: Game #1: Think of an animal....
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