January 2009 Archives

Jan 29

Get Your Kid to Eat GREEN

2009 10:54 PM Posted by Jen

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Every parent's dilemma is how to get their kid to eat more green vegetables. Well my rock and roll friends at RawPirateGourmet have the answer with their incredible Green Lemonade:GREEN LEMONADE2-5 Kale leaves, or spinach1-2 cups of cold, filtered water2...

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Jan 25

Custom Kid Art

2009 11:06 PM Posted by Jen

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Need a little something for the walls in your baby's or kid's room? This custom canvas artwork is great. Or maybe if you look at the site it will inspire you to make one yourself!...

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Jan 23

Up to Us

2009 11:03 PM Posted by Jen

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UPtoUS.com is a new website that is being talked about all over the Bay Area as a new way to connect with parents in your trusted groups and privately manage your kids' activities. If you are as disorganized as I...

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Jan 21

Spry...Who Knew?

2009 4:38 PM Posted by Jen

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Apparently, Spry is the best toothpaste for kids to be using (or so my very up to date dentist just told me. I have never even heard of it, but he says you can get it at Whole Foods. It...

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Jan 17

Dora HairCut for Adults?

2009 11:29 PM Posted by Jen

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Okay, my daughter is obsessed with Dora. She has obnoxious Dora pajamas, a Dora doll and as of this week a Dora haircut. The problem is she looks so darn cute (at least to me) that I am tempted to...

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Jan 15

Organic Cotton Training Undies

2009 3:51 PM Posted by Jen

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I am potty training my two year old and came across these great training undies from Hannna Andersson. They are so perfect because they provide extra padding so when she makes a mistake, I won't be cleaning up my carpet. They...

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Jan 10

Chinese Cartoons for the Car

2009 6:33 PM Posted by Jen

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No one would believe that nothing quiets down the chaos in my mini van faster than Muzzy and Friends, the Mandarin speaking cartoon character that sings and dances only in Chinese. Other language options are available, but my kids are...

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Jan 7

Non Toxic Kids' Beds

2009 2:12 PM Posted by Jen

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I have been trying to find a cool non-toxic big girl bed for my daughter, and they are few and far between. There are the solid wood unfinished kind, but I don't have the time or desire to finish one....

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Jan 5

Bye Bye Plastic Baggies

2009 11:13 PM Posted by Jen

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I love moms who are making it happen, and these gals are doing just that. They started Three Green Moms to reduce waste in kid's lunches (and grown up's as well). One of their products, Lunch Skins erases the need for...

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Jan 3

Peter Pan Had It Right

2009 2:07 AM Posted by Jen

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Being a kid forever would be a great thing! I have been hanging out with my kids now on vacation for a few days now, and I am reminded how the simplest things make them so happy. Case in point, ...

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