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I told Noah about the Vaseline on the toilet seat. And about putting conditioner in the shampoo bottles. I may even have mentioned the Saran Wrap my bunkmates and I stretched across the potty seat in the cabin next door while everyone else was at dinner....
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Guitar Hero: On Tour for the Nintendo DS. This game proved to be a big hit for all three of my kids, whose ages range from 10-14. It took a few minutes for the youngest to figure out how to work the game, but once she got the hang of it she played until...
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I'm just back from Tampa, Fla., where I grew weary watching all those families dragging all those car seats through the airport. I returned home to news that Hertz will rent up to two car seats free to AAA members who book the seats when they reserve...
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His Cheshire cat expression, fiery red ponytail and beard, and jolly, offbeat style accented by bright candy-colored clogs, cargo shorts and a fisherman-style vest make award-winning chef, restauranteur and media personality, Mario Batali, seem larger...
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No, I'm not trying to be funny. In fact, I'm dead serious about the huge Cosmotot crush I'm currently having on mommytrack'd , a web site touted as the working mothers guide to managed chaos. As we all know, being any kind of mom, be it one who's based...
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Decaf can be a good thing .... You'll see what I mean when you watch Kids Love Spanish (shown at top left, $17.99-$99.99). The perky DVD series is an upbeat self-proclaimed excellent educational tool for kiddies 1-8+ whose parents want to expose them...
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Nothing says summertime fun like a juicy weenie on a bun, although Heavy Tees ' super popular infant and tot Mini Rotation line, designed especially for couture-loving cuties, is most definitely a close second. Wills totally digs their quirky Hot Dog...
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Although, if your bottomless pit's worst offense is skipping the napkins and getting busted for his love of wearing rich tomato sauce, ooey gooey cheese and various yummy toppings, then who the heck cares! Celebrate his or her epicurean excitement with...
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Nothing says lovin' like a mom rubbing that bit of extra crusty, dried on whatsit from junior's face with a dab of saliva from her very own mouth. We've all endured it, said we'd never do it to our kids, and frankly, we lied. But, there's a better option...
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Or at the very least, feel free to vamp a little when that sweet darling baby daughter of yours wows her fellow wigglers with her very first pair of soft-soled crib shoes turned satiny faux high heels, courtesy of comical company, Heelarious (Sophie style...
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Broken bones can be such a bummer, especially if you like taking showers or going swimming. We tested the Dry Pro during spring break in Florida. It really worked. My 12-year-old son went from beached because of a broken hand to waterlogged over the six...
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If you're one of those trendy new staycationers (don't you love how the marketers find a way to make not getting an exotic vacation sound cool?), then you'll want to know that Six Flags Great America has a twofer deal going on. It's only available online...
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Last Sunday, we finally made it to the Museum of Science and Industry's Smart Home exhibit. Located in a museum courtyard, this pre-fab energy conserving structure was everything a home should be: sunny, airy, roomy, green and bright. I took some great...
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Although my husband has first-generation English and Scottish roots, mine are somewhat diluted and lean much more heavily to the Italian side of Europe - and of course, head down toward South America to round out my muttiness. Wills enjoys a combination...
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I want to go to rock band camp too. Or maybe circus camp or musical theatre camp. (I’ve always thought I’d make a lovely Maria von Trapp. ) With summer in its second week and camps in full swing I am growing more and more envious of the summer adventures...
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If you were thinking of heading to the Dells this summer, don't be scared off by the news that Lake Delton has drained. The Great Lake Fiasco means there are deals to be had. A few of the mom-and-pop hotels that sit on the shores of what used to be Lake...
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Unless you’re one of a very lucky few, odds are you experienced at least some stomach troubles while you were pregnant. While the experience is different for every expectant mom, for me it meant feeling nauseas throughout the day during most of my first...
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My daughter loves to read "And Tango Makes Three," although we haven't read it in quite some time. She loves penguins and thinks that lil Tango is "oh, so cute!" Through the book and other real life interactions I believe that she has a good grasp on...
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That's literally where the majority of newborn princes and princesses spend their early days, regally being carried to and fro, served gourmet eats fresh from the bottle or boobie at a moment's notice, and otherwise being fussed and fawned over by adoring...
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There comes a time when that sweet little diaper-clad darling turns into an underoo-wearing, free-roving, independent toddler, ready to take on the world, namely potty-training, a full morning of preschool and overnight trips at Grandma's house. At that...
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I'm a big fan of baby carriers and slings, although all those constant fit and comfort adjustments from wearer to wearer - which changes every time a sling goes from mom to dad to grandma or grandpa to sitter or anyone else who wants wearable super close...
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Britney Spears may have coined the phrase, but Wills has adopted it as one of his regularly scheduled expressions - primarily when riding in the car. The minute we hit a bump, take a particularly sharp turn or stop at a red light, whatever train, truck,...
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And bling is the thing at celeb-fave Tuni & G . Antoinette ("Tuni") and G.G.("G"), the moms and best friends behind this super sparkly mommy-and-me (My Baby Rolls/My Mom Rocks set shown at top left - adult tee $34, infant onesie $32) label don't know...
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And so am I. At least that's how the month is shaping up for me .... literally. As I make my tentative foray into the midst of my second trimester, and the world of summer maternity wear, offbeat, neat, comfy and just plain cool tops are No. 1 on my list,...
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This is your last chance to rally your troops and do some spring cleaning! The official first day of summer (June 21 st ) is fast approaching. So use the extra muscle you have with your kiddos home on summer break to spruce up your abode for those backyard...
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