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Proud to be an American

Oh sure, today you could dig out the Old Navy flag tees that you get to wear once a year--or that your kids get to wear once, total. (original story)

Photo Stamps Make Envelopes as Awesome as the Announcements Inside

Little known geeky fact about me: I've collected stamps since I was my daughter's age. Before you question my credibility where it comes to finding cool picks for fabulous moms, check out PhotoStamps at Stamps.com, where geeky philatelists and devoted moms find common ground  with actual PO-app... (original story)

How to trick the autoflush toilet sensor in public restrooms

This may be the most useful tip you'll get all year. From James: My son had the bejebus scared out of him by the autoflushing toilet when we were just starting training. I don't blame him, me holding him over... (original story)

Scratch-n-Sniff 2.0: Mo Smells Red

Inspired as much by her own senses as by the scratch-and-sniff craze many of us likely also remember from our childhood years, author Margaret Hyde found the perfect union for the two muses in her best friend and illustrating collaborator Amanda Giacomini's rescue dog, Mo. In Mo Smells Red: A S... (original story)

Introducing the Shtunk

    It was my turn to take Josie to Kindermusik class this week, which I was looking forward to, at least as much as a Jew can look forward to a class with an ominous sounding German name. Because what were we going to do? Just sit around and sing some songs. How complicated could tha... (original story)

You're not kidding buddy.

Max: "Are those lines on your forehead from stitches." Me: "no sometimes you get them when you're a grown up." Max: "so you're older than dad. He doesn't have those lines." Me: "well no. You also get them when you... (original story)

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Growing A Life: Last-minute Father's Day craft, or, A card no one throws away Nice! (original story)

The Only Sun Hat He'll Wear

Distract baby. Quickly put hat on baby's head with the strings already tied. Distract baby again until baby forgets about hat. Repeat as necessary. Sound familiar? In all my years of experience (almost one), I have found that a sun hat that doesn’t tie on the baby’s head is useless. Hats wit... (original story)

And No, I Don't Wear a Flag Pin on My Lapel Either

"Look, Dad!", Lucas said from the backseat. "It's Barat Omama!" It wasn't him in the flesh, just a picture of him along with Hillary Clinton and John McCain, part of a talk radio ad displayed on the side of a... (original story)

Family camping hack: For babies sleeping in tents, Peapod travel bed is more compact than a portacrib

Melissa's brilliant travel bed tip: I ran across a Kidco Peapod (think mini tent with air mattress) that folds up as a small as a small throw cushion. You can zip the baby into it so that she won't crawl...
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Pregnancy is linked to forgetfulness: Study

Many women believe they become more forgetful when pregnant -- a new study reveals they are right, for researchers have discovered that a hormone linked to Alzheimer's spikes during that period. Until now, only widespread anecdotal evidence from mothers-to-be supported claims that pregnancy actual... (original story)

Pool Party

Today was an important summertime first.  No, Axel's not old enough for bomb pop-induced brain freezes or hot dogs and beer at a baseball game, but he's the perfect age for the chlorine and pee- filled pool water.    I spent all afternoon packing up our bags, making sure... (original story)

Father's Day

It's almost Father's Day - time for those gift guides that always include something for the grill, gadgets, a moneyclip or paperweight, a shaving kit, and a oversized mug with a clever golf-related pun on it, like "Fore! Strong coffee only."  No, I'm not a golfer.  How'd yo... (original story)

Scooter Smackdown!

At last count, we had twelve ride-on toys in our garage so I am definitely an expert in that department. Of all these toys, I want to sing the praises of two that stand out from the crowd. (original story)

Awesome or Not? Kid's Gym Stationary Bike Junior Workout Kit

The Kid’s Gym Stationary Bike is either the worst idea ever or genius, and I still haven’t figured out which one.Designed for kids from ages 4 to 7, the bike includes a meter that records speed, time and distance. The part that makes it a “workout kit” seems to be The CalorieKing Calorie,... (original story)








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