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A Challenge: Create A Backyard Fort Control Panel

July 13th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I recently received a request from one of our readers - Lacy - for the rest of you.
I have recently set up a fort swing set combo in my backyard and would like to add some adventure to it. I was wondering if you could get your readers to help come up with ideas [...]

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Tags: Community Challenge · Kids · Play

CuVid Lets Mom And Dad Teach The Kiddies On DVD

July 10th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I have some other posts in draft form that need to be completed - some have been waiting for more than four months! - but I came across this product today that I just had to share with you!
CuVid are educational DVDs that star your family members, with digital photos that you upload in a [...]

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Tags: Educational · Family · Gift ideas · Kids · Play · Video

Help Your Kids Learn How To Manage Their Time

March 3rd, 2007 · 2 Comments

I am honored to offer you this guest post, written by Jeremiah of Z Recommends. Hopefully it will be the first of many!
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Kids grasp the concept of time on many levels and at many different stages. One of the earliest levels of comprehension parents care about is helping children recognize how time [...]

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Tags: Accessories · Educational · Electronic · Family · Kids · Play

The Secret to Keeping Your CDs Scratch-Free

February 2nd, 2007 · 5 Comments

CDs and DVDs become playthings in my house, like most anything else that my kids get their hands on. My husband and I are constantly chasing after our almost-2-year-old, disc in hand, who realizes that these are some kind of “treasure”. I can see the attraction - it’s shiny, colorful, and he’s got it and [...]

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Tags: Accessories · Electronic · Kids · Safety · Tech

An Easy Way For Your Kids To Play In The Snow Longer

January 16th, 2007 · No Comments

My Leaps and Bounds catalog arrived yesterday (okay, last week but I just got to peruse it last night ), and right on page three is something we really need in our house: to-the-elbow mittens and gloves.

As you can see, the L-Bow gloves and mittens stretch beyond the wrist. I can see right [...]

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Tags: Accessories · Daughter · Family · Kids · Son · Winter