It's December 23rd and still time to answer a Craiglist ad for a new horse, pet pig, or used rabbit cage. Here's our advice on six pets not to get: 1. Tarantula - Sure, they are cute, furry, and cuddly when you take them home, but wait until your son lays one on your face while you're taking a post-football Sunday nap. Your heart attack won't be as embarrassing as what you'll … [Read more...] about Seven worst pet gifts and two good ones
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Review: BabyGiraffe Accessory Holder
One thing we’ve learned about Rosemary, our three month old baby girl, is that she loves to stare at things. Especially fuzzy, hanging things. Put something fuzzy and hanging in front of her eyes and she'll be captivated for period of time. And the more things you can dangle in front of her, the better. In an effort to keep her distracted and therefore quiet, we dangle things … [Read more...] about Review: BabyGiraffe Accessory Holder
Five electronic gifts that are not video games
My kids think I'm a bad dad in our house on at least one score. I don't let the kids play video games during the school week, and so far, we have not let them have a DS or other personal gaming device. We do let them play on the iPad, again on weekends. However, when it comes to video games, we mostly limit use to multi-player games on the Wii, which luckily are easy to … [Read more...] about Five electronic gifts that are not video games
Five gifts for pre-readers that dads will play with too
One key thing all dads (and moms) should be looking at when choosing a new toy is whether dad is going to have fun with it too. Quite often this aspect is overlooked and the new toy that was meant to give so much joy becomes a source of conflict or frustration between a child who wants to spend more time with dad, and the father who can't imagine playing “just one more game.” … [Read more...] about Five gifts for pre-readers that dads will play with too
Last minute gifts for moms, some without leaving your seat
Right up until morning of December 25, there are still last minute gifts you can give to the mom in your life, whether she is your own mother, parenting partner or just a good pal. Here are a few ideas with the lateness of the hour in mind. 1. iTunes gift card - okay, it's not the most romantic gift in the world, but iTunes gift cards are appreciated in a way that most other … [Read more...] about Last minute gifts for moms, some without leaving your seat