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Star Baby: Baby Talk With Suri – What’s She Saying?

Nothing’s cuter than a kid having a passionate discussion with an inanimate object. Suri Cruise, the spawn of the Tom-Kat, is giving quite an argument to this Bebe Cheri Doll by Corolle. What could she be saying? We’ll let your imaginations run wild and if you care to share, let us know in the c... (original story)

Star Baby: Matilda Ledger - Crocs Hit or Miss?

Okay, now don’t get your panties in a bunch, but I’m just not a fan of the Crocs. It’s one of those fashion trends like Ugg Boots and acid wash jeans, you either love ‘em or you don’t. Of the three before mentioned trends that have plagued our lifetime, I am not a fan of any of them. But M... (original story)

Blended. No Rocks. No Salt.

We’re one of those families. You know…the blended type. Our nine year-old daughter has one father, two Dads, one mother, two Moms [now], three grandmothers, a sister, two dogs, two sets of mutually exclusive friends, a couple of homes and... (original story)

Be Cause

I have a strong aversion to anything having to do with math. I feel strongly that economics and the stock market and everything more complex than a checking account is part of a vast governmental plan enacted for the sole purpose of making me feel dumb. But I know enough about these topics to be abs... (original story)

Just another smorgasbordinary day

Summer is not going gentle into that good night, and it's already "Hot as a M*LF" TM out there. So the boys and I are chilling out in front of the Olympics before we hoof it to Yet Another Pool.... (original story)

Next I'll try sideburns

I made it almost three decades before I tried coffee. What 5:00 a.m. high school ice hockey practices, late-night undergraduate typing marathons, law school, and four years as an associate in a big law firm couldn't accomplish, parenthood did. It was my nocturnally fickle spawn that finally drove me... (original story)

The best things in life

On a few recent occasions, I've noticed that the girls have shown interest in other kids' "pretend" toys -- dollhouses, train sets, play farms, etc. -- so I started keeping my eyes open for something along the same lines to add to their toy collection. (The toy collection which, in... (original story)

Droolworthy: Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bags

Petunia Pickle Bottom, besides having a fantastic name, makes scrumptious diaper bags and coordinating baby slings. (We've reviewed their Serenity Slings in the past so I'll focus on the diaper bags.) Known for her exotic brocade patterns, Petunia’s bags are sophisticated and beautiful eno... (original story)

Basic manners: why have they changed so drastically? Talk amongst yourselves.

Tipnut passed along this link yesterday; basic etiquette lassons from the 1950's: 12 Rules of Etiquette For Children: Timeless Wisdom Collection I was thoroughly shocked. Both by how old-fashioned some of the suggestion seemed (asking children to rise when an...
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The Great Hoodini

With fall rapidly approaching, I've been on the lookout for the perfect jacket for my toddler son. Since I live in the South, it can be hard to find a jacket that's light enough for our short fall season, but that's hearty enough to get us through our mostly mild winters. (original story)

Thank You Cards with Attitude

I had my fair share of hearty chuckles after discovering Motherhood with Attitude's hilarious greeting cards last year. So when co-owner Janalee Chmel clued me in to their new Thank You Card Box Set, it's no wonder I nearly peed my pants again. And not just because I'm in my third trimester. (original story)

Woolyhoodwinks - Very cute, very existential

While I may not always feel smartre enough for Sartre, The Woollyhoodwinks vs. the Dark Patch is one for this existentialist. A mix of cute sock-puppet-looking things (the Woolyhoodwinks) with whimsical sentences that shock and please with their originality, if you like your adult books intense, thi... (original story)

Separated At Birth: Gymboree and Marc Jacobs Mouse Shoes

If a band covers another group’s song, they pay royalties to the songwriter. But if someone does an homage to another company’s shoe design, do they get a kick back? I doubt it. Gymboree is currently offering their “Little Mouse Shoes” from the Petite Mademoiselle collection ($34). When I sa... (original story)

Amazon Family DVD sale: tons of good stuff

We're movie people. As a matter of fact, my kids are watching Star Wars as I write this, and I feel perfectly happy about the good-and-evil lessons they're learning (while I ogle Han Solo). If you're a movie person, too,...
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7 Days of Educational Toys: LEGO Mindstorms NXT

 This is for the kid who loves LEGOs but needs a little something ... extra. Like a 32-bit microprocessor, three interactive Servo motors, a sound sensor, an ultrasonic visual sensor, a touch sensor, a light sensor ... I could go on, but the point is that this is one bad-ass way to computerize ... (original story)








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