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Pic Jokes

Posted on 21 September 2009

Kids are only kids once so it’s just natural for most parents to want to document their kids’ childhood milestones from the first step to the first broken vase. Nowadays, all it takes is a few clicks and snaps and you’ve got a collage of photos to file into your kid’s personal album, paste on [...]

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Travelling with your Baby

Posted on 14 September 2009

Travelling with a baby is a totally different story. There are tons of preparations to make: the list of things to pack, the actual packing, the mode of transportation and the place to stay in. Even the type of vacation you ought to go for should be planned out carefully as it should not just be enjoyable but safe for your baby, as well.

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Debt Consolidation for Education

Posted on 08 September 2009

Nowadays, not even ‘public’ school equates to affordable education. Thus, it is usual for most parents or self-supporting students to either turn to loans or end up racking credit card debts more than they can afford. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, 41% of graduating students had credit card [...]

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Review: Maclaren Techno XLR Stroller

Posted on 07 September 2009

McLaren is one of the most trusted brands in the market when it comes to baby buggies as their designs provide a comfortable fusion of durability, convenience and class. They have several lines of McLaren Prams, McLaren Puschairs and strollers to fit the different stages of your child’s buggy years.

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Cuisinart ICE

Posted on 21 August 2009

Enjoying great homemade ice cream, sorbets and frozen yogurt couldn’t be easier with the Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence Automatic Ice Cream Maker. It makes 2 quarts of delicious frozen treats in no time. Even children (under adult supervision) can make their own treats in under 30 minutes. This is one of the best treats for [...]

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The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World

Posted on 06 August 2009

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The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World is an exciting new online virtual world for kids aged 7 to 14 due to launch in the Christmas of 2009.
Adapted from a popular children story book series, The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks contains loads of fun and exciting games and adventures that promote the spirit of [...]

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Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments

Posted on 05 August 2009

Summertime is here and with it come ice-cream and frozen desserts. The author of the “Perfect Scoop” book, David Lebovitz, puts his 25 years of practice as pastry chef and dessert maker to the test and has created a beautifully written dessert book.

This “how to make ice cream, sorbets, granitas and other cold desserts” resource [...]

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Wii Fit

Posted on 04 August 2009

The Wii Fit is a product designed to get you fit in the comfort of your home. You can choose from four different categories: Aerobic Exercise, Muscle Conditioning, Yoga Poses and Balance Games. The Wii Fit comes with the Balance Board, which is a new peripheral with pressure sensors. It is used for various activities.

Before [...]

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The G-Tech The Techno iPod Backpack

Posted on 04 August 2009

The G-Tech iPod Backpack is a great school backpack for any teenager. Perfect treats for kids, It is fashionable and functional and comes in three colors, red, black and blue. A top feature is the 5-button Elektex control panel on the left back strap which allows for easy use of an iPod. The wearer can [...]

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HomeSwimmer Portable Stationary Swimming System

Posted on 03 August 2009

Swimming is a great way of getting fit and is enjoyable for all ages. The Home Swimmer Portable Stationary Swimming System is one of the newly designed innovation for anybody swimming for fun or even training for a triathlon in a small pool. This is one of the perfect treats for kids and for everybody [...]

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KL Industries GlowBuoy Floating Pool Light

Posted on 03 August 2009

There is no need to install expensive lighting in your swimming pool. Enjoy light and ambiance in your pool after sunset with the GlowBuoy Floating Pool Lights, a cheap alternative to pricey lighting.

The floating pool light adds warm light to your pool and is powered by a rechargeable battery. The recharger is included in the [...]

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The Listening Program Product Review

Posted on 12 July 2009

I stumbled upon Advanced Brain Technologies during my research for brain stimulation products.
According to the site, Advanced Brain Technologies (ABT) is a neurotechnology company that develops and distributes interactive software and music-based programs for the improvement of memory, attention, listening, academic skills, sensory processing, brain health, peak performance and more.
This was interesting as there were [...]

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Create a Sensory Garden

Posted on 22 May 2009

Gardens are soothing places for anyone; this is why having one at home is a huge advantage for your family. If you intend to create one at home, design a garden which will appeal to the senses of your child. This is one of the best treats for kids which you can provide.

Set aside an area [...]

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Flora’s Flowers

Posted on 14 May 2009

Book Review: Flora’s Flowers is a pun-tastic book which toddlers can enjoy reading with parents. Written by the experienced Debi Gliori, Flora’s Flowers tell us the story of a little rabbit who tries to build a house by only growing a brick. It doesn’t grow but a bird was able to take nest in that [...]

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Review: Mama Always Comes Home

Posted on 11 May 2009

Karma Wilson’s picture book Mama Always Comes Home is an excellent treat for working mothers and children to share. With illustrations from Brooke Dyer, the book explores the nuances of motherhood in animals such as watercolor renditions of a mother bird coming home to his nests.

Working mothers can use this book to spend more quality [...]

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Review: The Bedwetting Bundle of Savings

Posted on 05 May 2009

The Bedwetting Bundle of Savings is an excellent investment for parents whose children are still waking up in the morning having wet their beds. We all know how stressful bedwetting can be for parents as well as a source of low self-esteem for children. Thus, anything that can avert it can be of great help.

The [...]

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Review: DRI Sleeper Alarm System

Posted on 04 May 2009

Bedwetting is a normal part of child development in some toddlers. However, this is something that can cause headaches for parents and even embarrassment for children early on. This is why it should not be tolerated. One way to effectively combat the incidence of bedwetting is the DRI Sleeper Alarm System.
The DRI Sleeper Alarm system [...]

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Review: Bed Wetting No More

Posted on 29 April 2009

The KidsMindBody Health Audio Series: “Bed Wetting No More” is a wealth of parenting knowledge for available in downloadable MP3 format. It runs for 53 minutes unabridged.  The series was written and recorded by Elizabeth Bohorques, RN, C.Ht. This interactive audio series, with its emotional imagery, will help child development in overcome the embarrassing issue [...]

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Review: What to Expect - The Toddler Years

Posted on 24 April 2009

What To Expect the Toddler Years is a book by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff, and Sandee Hathaway and is full of important insights and guidelines on how to go through parenting during the testy and adorable toddler years.

Written in 1994, the book breaks down each month in the development of toddlers starting from two years [...]

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas on a Shoestring

Posted on 24 April 2009

For all the dads out there, we may all want to celebrate and honor our partners on Mother’s Day, but budget may be a concern for expensive Mother’s Day gift ideas this year. Giving gifts however doesn’t have to break your budget if you use one of these ideas.

Many restaurants offer discounts for mothers during [...]

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Review: Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump

Posted on 23 April 2009

Using breast milk exclusively for your baby during their first six months gives them an excellent spring board for top-notch child development. However, in today’s busy and fast-paced world, there are many obstacles on breastfeeding especially with many mothers in the workforce. Investing in a high quality and easy to use breast pump will give [...]

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My Brest Friend Wearable Nursing Pillow

Posted on 21 April 2009

My Best Friend Nursing Pillow is a child care product designed with the comfort of every breastfeeding mom in mind. Every nursing mother will at some point experience problems with stiff neck, backache and sore nipples which might be due to wrong positioning of the baby or problems with latching. This innovative product will help [...]

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Review: The Breastfeeding Café

Posted on 17 April 2009

The coffee-table book Breastfeeding Café: Mothers Share the Joys, Challenges and Secrets of Nursing is a compilation of stories experienced by nursing mothers. The author, Barbara L Behrmann, holds a Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University, specializing in women’s health and work and family issues.She is a mother who experienced first hand breastfeeding problems, understands [...]

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Review: Net Nanny 5.6 Software

Posted on 15 April 2009

There are too much information and shady people lurking the internet that it can be a dangerous and unpredictable place for young children. Parents who may be concerned their children will be expose to such risks should install the Net Nanny 5.6 software at home to protect and filter the little ones about negative stuffs [...]

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Review: The Ergo Baby Carrier

Posted on 13 April 2009

Usually having a baby means sacrificing a bustline career. But anything is possible with mothers who are determined to balance their family and work. There is no need to slow down your active lifestyle just because you’ve had a baby – the Ergo Baby Carrier Organic offers a hands-free way of carrying your baby, from [...]

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Book Review: The Triumphant Child

Posted on 11 April 2009

The Trumphant Child: A Practical Guide for Raising Two, Three and Four Year Olds is a cost-effective practical guide for raising preschoolers from Dr. Olsun Huff, M.D. and specialist Nicole Rawson-Huff. The authors of the book are a leading pediatrician and child development specialist which are well well-versed in the challenges and successes of raising [...]

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Review: Planet Frog Kit

Posted on 27 March 2009

Teaching your children about the environment and ecology can lead to loads of outdoor fun. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be done inside your home as children activities. Surprise them with this live frog habitat simulator and let them witness the amazing life cycle transformation of a tadpole to a frog.
This frog kit measures [...]

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501 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Success In School

Posted on 03 March 2009

For your child to succeed in school he may need to do more than just study hard.  He must not only develop good study habits but so much more.  The author 501 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Success In School is an experienced educator that reveals some tips to help your children excel in school.
Some [...]

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The Kindergarten Wars: The Battle to Get Into America’s Best Private Schools

Posted on 17 February 2009

Many families are enrolling their children in private schools and this book explores the reasons.  The author Alan Eisenstock followed several families across the country and interviewed them about their process of picking schools and why they made the decisions they made.  Unfortunately, our public school system cannot compare with the private school system and [...]

Book Review | The Good Cookie: Over 250 Delicious Recipes from Simple to Sublime

Posted on 19 October 2008

Looking for some new cookie recipes that will knock the socks off anyone that takes a bite? With over 250 recipes to choose from, Tish Boyle makes the task much easier with mouth-watering introductions that describe in detail the appearance, texture, and taste of every cookie.
The chapters are organized by technique, but the recipes are [...]

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