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Britax Regent appears to be in stock now. 5-point harness car seat for older kids.
Wednesday, 31 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Remember seeing the video? Then remember trying to get a Britax Regent and finding that they were suddenly out of stock everywhere? It looks like you can finally get them again.
Sorry to say, I still …

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Go Read It Today, Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Wednesday, 31 Jan, 2007    »Comments

You think Barney is weird? CityMama has even better examples of amorphous blobs entertaining our kids.
Not a funny story. Melanie has a creepy stalker on her bus.
Do your kids give personalities to every. single. thing. …

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My personal Circle of Hell is apparently a foot-deep in puke. Who knew?
Tuesday, 30 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Chip has had a relapse of the stomach flu I thought he was done with, and I feel like we have a newborn in the house. I’m up every 2-3 hours at night and I …

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Go Read It Today, Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Tuesday, 30 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Health insurance companies can really screw you around.
Ever wondered what in the hell Finslippy means? Wonder no more!
Kalyn in Utah JUST got her water back — about time!
Marshalls jacks margalit’s bank account!
Hey Neil, what a …

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My Mother in Law’s Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. Delicious. Delectable. Delightful.
Monday, 29 Jan, 2007    »Comments
My Mother in Law’s Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. Delicious. Delectable. Delightful.

This recipe comes from my mother-in-law who made it for decades. It is quick and delicious. But also very naughty, and SO not South Beach… Use sparingly.
pastry:
2 cups Bisquick (don’t have any? make your own …

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Go Read It Today, Monday, January 29, 2007
Monday, 29 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Have you been reading Follow Lingling as She Gives Lymphoma a Beatdown? Here’s an evening where Leanne’s husband has an almost regular night out. Everyone deserves that. (Tip: Amalah)
“If you’re a less-than-perfect parent and would …

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Make your own Bisquick substitute. Because that’s about as home-made as I get.
Sunday, 28 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Ever need to make something fast with Bisquick, but then you realize you’ve even run out of that? Give this a try:
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Crisco
Mix dry ingredients together, …

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An energy conservationist’s dream. But I am flipping Freezing!
Sunday, 28 Jan, 2007    »Comments

I’ve realized that if I kept the house at 60°F the only one who would be cold is ME! I live in a house full of polar bears, I think. This makes it really hard …

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Go Read It Today, Sunday, January 28, 2007
Sunday, 28 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Here’s one just for me ;) I’m in the mother’s club this post references, and this writer is spot-on.
Neil, I weep for you. Thank god you can tell a good story. Lemons, lemonade, and all …

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Why don’t I ever let my kids watch PBS? Because I don’t need them seeing all that violence.
Saturday, 27 Jan, 2007    »Comments

One morning in 2005, Mike and Robbie were watching a cartoon on PBS. I thought I heard something strange, so I went in to check it out. What I heard was “Coming soon to a …

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Jon Stewart coming to Jack’s Big Music Show! I am WETTING myself with excitement!
Saturday, 27 Jan, 2007    »Comments
Jon Stewart coming to Jack’s Big Music Show! I am WETTING myself with excitement!

Jon Stewart is going to be on the February 2 episode of Jack’s Big Music Show — a favorite at our house.
He’ll play a reporter named Brunk Stinegrouber trying to get an interview with the …

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Go Read It Today, Saturday, January 27, 2007
Saturday, 27 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Zygote Daddy’s baby has been eyeballing OPB (Other People’s Boobies) — and the lip-smacking is pure baby! Oh, I miss infants…
I’d say “go with your gut” but I always say that. Go give some advice …

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Embarrasing confession involving Olivia Newton John and the squishy mass between my ears.
Friday, 26 Jan, 2007    »Comments

I thoroughly enjoyed this post at Sarcastic Journalist. Except. Well, it reminded me of something really stupid I do.
I have never been able to remember the difference between “horizonal” and “vertical.” So when I was …

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Great stuff for your babies and kids. And one that’s a good laugh!
Friday, 26 Jan, 2007    »Comments
Great stuff for your babies and kids. And one that’s a good laugh!

Fun fun fun for me at the Amazon Friday sale!

50% off a Safety 1St Stroller Travel System
Kid’s Buzz Lightyear Watch for $3.99.
Elmo Bike Handlebar Bag, License Plate, and Horn for $7.99.
And this will crack you …

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Go Read It Today, Friday, January 26, 2007
Friday, 26 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Product recall: Home Decorator trunk / chests for suffocation hazard.
Interesting study, but I don’t want all you folks trying to quit smoking by bashing yourself in the head!
Karly has a beautiful post about memories of …

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They defensively say, “That’s Just How We Did It and You Turned Out OK!” I kind of get that now.
Thursday, 25 Jan, 2007    »Comments

I hear parents from previous generations say the above when you mention something like car seats, bike helmets, or not snacking on lead paint chips. And honestly, I understand that reaction now.
If I’m lucky enough …

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Go Read It Today, Thursday, January 25, 2007
Thursday, 25 Jan, 2007    »Comments

How about a twist on that tired story of microwaving your sponges?
Best. Book Review. Ever.
Have advice for Jessica about ways to keep the spark in your marriage when you are besieged by kids? But not …

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Why I publish using full feeds, and sploggers, scrapers, and other thieves bedamned.
Wednesday, 24 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Last September I blogged about Bitacle and how they were stealing people’s blog content and making money from it. The “fix” I recommended was to stop publishing full-posts in your feed and just publish the …

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Old-fashioned Sudafed is making me punchy and loopy. But how will you notice the difference?
Wednesday, 24 Jan, 2007    »Comments
Old-fashioned Sudafed is making me punchy and loopy. But how will you notice the difference?

I’m all hopped up on Sudafed and I can’t really string thoughts together today, so this will be a stream of consciousness post. I know, those are about as interesting to read as those irritating …

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Go Read It Today, Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Wednesday, 24 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Product Recalls: Next Step Plastic Sippy/Tumbler Cups and MagneBlocks™ Toys.
Graham is getting weaned, much to his chagrin, but lucky for the rest of us: the story at electric boogaloo is hilarious! (As usual.)
Have you built …

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“Go Read It Today” for Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Tuesday, 23 Jan, 2007    »Comments

I hate “The Vault” thing that Disney does. But if you really need a copy of Bambi any time soon, grab one before January 31st. After that date, Disney won’t be releasing it again for …

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The best South Beach Diet Phase One dessert EVER! And I don’t even have to make it myself!
Monday, 22 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Last time we did the South Beach diet, I was really disappointed by the “dessert” you were allowed on phase one*. You know, that concoction with ricotta cheese? It always tasted OK, but the consistency …

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“Go Read It Today” for Monday, January 22, 2007
Monday, 22 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Ann has some tips for Keeping yourself organized — I’m going to be checking it out.
Are you a Moveable Type big-shot? Go help BusyMom!
Yay! Someone told Suzanne. Oh wait, it was me…
And holy hell, the …

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Health insurance saved us this time for sure. But what about people who don’t work for large companies?
Sunday, 21 Jan, 2007    »Comments

We got the bill for Chip’s cataract surgery the other day. Mercifully, it is all covered by our health insurance, but the total came to $15,041.
YES, THAT’S RIGHT. FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
I’m not saying it wasn’t …

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“Go Read It Today” for Sunday, January 21, 2007
Sunday, 21 Jan, 2007    »Comments

The darker side of Barney. Such a tragedy…
Sarah joins me in blogging about haircuts and gives some helpful advice to the guys.
How about religious wars, the musical!
Troll Baby wants you! … To find new blogs …

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Blow My God, I finally got my hair cut today. And I no longer look like Cousin It.
Saturday, 20 Jan, 2007    »Comments
Blow My God, I finally got my hair cut today. And I no longer look like Cousin It.

I have been putting off getting my straight, all-one-length, fine hair cut for EVER. Like maybe over a year? (I know, I know…) But last night I told Mr. Plain to just make me do …

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“Go Read It Today” for Saturday January 20, 2007
Saturday, 20 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Body piercing has reached a new level: Perma-Watch ACK!
While waiting for the official word on Motherhood Uncensored Kristen’s new baby, go read this post from her “Gail”. Sounds like she has quite a BFF!
QUICK! Someone …

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I just got mine, maybe you want one too. Well, only if you like Calphalon Commercial stuff.
Friday, 19 Jan, 2007    »Comments
I just got mine, maybe you want one too. Well, only if you like Calphalon Commercial stuff.

My OCD kicks in on Fridays when I scan everything in Amazon’s Friday Sale. This stockpot jumped out at me, and I just ordered one. Do you make soup? Boil water? Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized …

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Little ears hear all, even when you’re trying to be good. So why bother?
Thursday, 18 Jan, 2007    »Comments

Mike just impatiently said to my mom, “Let’s open the flipping door!!!” It just doesn’t sound right coming out of my kid’s mouth, so my quest to find a replacement for the f-word continues…

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On the plus-side, maybe he’ll turn out to be as hunky as Cary Grant and can just walk around looking handsome for a living
Thursday, 18 Jan, 2007    »Comments
On the plus-side, maybe he’ll turn out to be as hunky as Cary Grant and can just walk around looking handsome for a living

After Christmas, Mr. Plain and I piled the kids into the van and headed to Portland, Oregon. Much of Mr. Plain’s family lives there and we usually visit them after Christmas. We arrived after an …

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