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Did you buy a Baby Einstein DVD? Send it back–for cash

A smarter baby? Claims made by Baby Einstein false; refund details

Rejection

I had jury duty yesterday, and for the first time ever, I wasn’t able to get out of it. Now I have to admit...

Sight unseen

It’s picture time again and I need to know if my dilemma is unique. At my kids’ school, the photographs usually suck. I wouldn’t...

Healthier chocolate chip cookies

1/3 cup light olive oil 1/3 cup canola margarine 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking...

Moo!

It may be heading for 112 degrees today but in magazine land we've moved on to October. This morning, we had a very early...

The dreaded Jacu bird

That's it, my crazy husband has gone too far!

Up up and away (from the movie theatre as fast as our little legs could take us).

"Up" is not a kid's movie! And it depressed the hell out of me. Not sure it's appropriate for all adults. Those with emotional imbalances ought to consider skipping it.

Unwed Mamas

The news came out yesterday that more than 1.7 million babies were born to unwed mothers in 2007. That translates into nearly 40% of...

Animaniacs

Kids say the darndest things...

Stop whining about the damn flu!

OK, let’s get a grip. Swine flu is the least of your worries. This is a media circus of ridiculous proportion. Swine flu (caused...

Unstandardized testing

A notice I received about the upcoming standardized testing at my 8-year-old son, Levi’s, elementary school: “To the parents of Levi Gettleman: …your child qualifies to...

Big fat babies are NOT cute!!!

If you weren’t shocked by this week’s announcement from the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine about one-fifth of American 4-year-olds being obese,...

…I’m Only the Messenger!

More thinkers realize that there is no conclusive benefit to breastfeeding.

Chewelry

My 8 year-old has started mouthing everything again. This behavior had all but vanished until about six months ago when it mysteriously reasserted itself....

Give Me Back My Red Dye No. 40!

Congratulations all you health freaks! You’ve been complaining for years about artificial dyes in your food, your cosmetics, your candy. Well, you’ve finally done it...

Cough Suppressing

Eli’s home sick today and I’m feeling pretty cruddy myself. I just got over a two-month bout of pneumonia and am more than a...

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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