Category Archives: Helpful Hints

Finger-Sucking Good

Posted on October 11, 2011 by parentwin

When the twins were infants, I rejoiced and counted my blessings for many reasons, not the least of which being that they refused to take a pacifier. What luck! I thought. No constant disinfecting of plastic tabs, no finding gross … Continue reading →

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Why Bath Crayons Are a Bad Idea

Posted on September 14, 2011 by parentwin

Not long ago, I purchased a brightly colored, fun-looking package of bath crayons for the babies. What a great idea, right? I mean, who wouldn’t want their child to have fun in the bathtub, drawing all sorts of cool gadgets … Continue reading →

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Purses – Then and Now

Posted on August 17, 2011 by parentwin

Remember your old handbags? Remember the days when clutches were an option? The days when you had the leisure time to match a purse to an outfit? Designs and fabrics and strap length to be determined at your whim?   … Continue reading →

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Smells Like Home

Posted on August 5, 2011 by parentwin

I hate buying stuff online. This goes for anything. It’s hardly ever what I imagine it to be when I order, and not only am I out money for the crap item and shipping, I’m totally disappointed in my purchase. … Continue reading →

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How to Make Friends: The Mommy Edition

Posted on July 22, 2011 by parentwin

I am a horrible judge of character. I basically like everyone on sight and invite them into my home and give them my stuff immediately. I ended up with a lot of jovial troublemakers in my circle, which was all fine … Continue reading →

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Parks in the Summertime

Posted on July 16, 2011 by parentwin

Summer is in full swing, and, living in Florida, the temperatures are getting awful hot.  Still, indoor amusements only last for so long before you need to get your kids out of the house or lose your mind.   As the sun swelters overhead, … Continue reading →

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Franchise Flops

Posted on July 14, 2011 by parentwin

I hardly ever buy commercial icon stuff, not only out of any belief that my kids shouldn’t be advertisements for a company, but also because that stuff is so damn expensive. You take a $1 plate, you put Mickey Mouse on … Continue reading →

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Frankenbean

Posted on July 1, 2011 by parentwin

Bean has had a rough life. I documented her descent from chipper baby blanket to sad greying rag, in a post called the evolution of bean. Since then, things have only gotten worse for poor bean. Her border ripped off, … Continue reading →

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Teaching through Toys

Posted on June 24, 2011 by parentwin

“Where are we going today?” asks my husband in a deep voice while holding the Superman doll. “Swimming! The beach!” the babies shout. “Okay then. Let’s get in the car. Come on, Supergirl! Get in the car!” My husband switches … Continue reading →

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Toddler Tricks – 45: Wetting the Big Kid Bed

Posted on June 18, 2011 by parentwin

Problem:  Even after potty training, accidents can happen. Messy, smelly, wet messes can happen. Of course, they would only happen when your waterproof mattress pads happen to be off the bed for whatever reason. So you strip the sheets and you’re … Continue reading →

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