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Lunchbox Obsessed said: 2008 was the first Christmas we used NORAD to track Santa, it was fun! We were at a Christmas Eve… [Santa visits the International Space Station]

Santa visits the International Space Station

jen said: I’m afraid to hop on the Playmobil bandwagon. Because knowing me, I’ll spend thousands on the sets and thousands of… [Adventures in Playmobil]

Lunchbox Obsessed said: Thanks for your thoughtful post. You are right that time should be better well spent and appreciated with our kids....… [This year, give the gift of time]

KGS said: Thanks for the CFL link. I have had trouble with a few super-ugly cfl bulbs too. I learned that part… [Link roundup: Phthalate bans, "extreme" breastfeeding, tiny mail, and low-mercury CFLs]

LooneyJen said: What a great shot! And yes, like everyone else, I’m thoroughly jealous of your weather. Now, if the… [Kick the branch]

Kelly said: We’re almost halfway through one year of CDing with our first kiddo, and my husband and I are both *so*… [A year of cloth diapering]

Helen Burroughs said: these are too gorgeous! [Hand stitched baby shower invitations]

Thomas B. Parker said: 04-JAN-2009 Two new manuals (Vol 6 & 7) have just been released (Dec 2008). Each manual contains 10… [The art of the Geotrax layout]

Alicia said: I *love* your bunnybears! Santa’s elves were busy around here this year too. J didn’t see Santa until the 22nd,… [Five takes on the bunnybear]

SkylarKD said: For anyone flying on Air Canada, the airline website specifically mentions that CARES is certified (scroll down to Child Restraint… [Make young kids safer on flights, without the car seat]

Make young kids safer on flights, without the car seat

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Keep distant family close with a custom coloring book

Make a custom coloring book My mother made this great gift for all her grandkids after we visited Seattle with Z over Halloween, where my parents, siblings, and their families live.

Family resolutions New Year's resolutions are everywhere this time of year. Be sure to consider resolutions for your family as well. Often, it comes down to one thing.

Five great books about mythic creatures Introduce some fascinating mythical creatures into your child's fantasy life with these wonderful (and sometimes chilling) books.

The Playmobil bug Yikes, we've been bitten! Once Z saw the unicorns, we were done for.

Link roundup Phthalate bans, "extreme" breastfeeding, tiny mail, and low-mercury CFLs.

Kick the branch A new game, not for the faint of heart. Brought to you by your slightly negligent parks department.

New Year's wishes We're looking forward to getting back in the groove after a wonderful breather. How about you?

Hand stitched baby shower invitations What's even better than a hand-written thank you card or baby shower invitation? A hand-written and handmade card, of course!

Product review: Kuster K2 high chair If you’re looking for a fashionable, yet functional and safe high chair for your child, I suggest you pass on the Kuster K2. Read on to find out why.

A year of cloth diapering Now that we've spent a year "CDing," I've discovered that there's a bit more to it than what cloth diapering websites typically tell you.

Safe DIY baby toys Make your own homemade toys using simple things you already have around the house. Kids have fun playing with them, and you save a lot of money.

The Baby Bjorn Travel Crib This new, lightweight travel crib is the best option out there, but can it justify its price tag?

Amazon.com Year-End Baby Sale Spotted something post-holiday, or looking for a deal? Amazon has some serious discounts on baby products in their year-end sale.

Found: Imperfect, lovely heirloom Mouse House

Invitation to a Mouse House A handmade mouse house, rescued from an estate sale, might inspire you to make your own imperfect-yet-lavish world for your child.

Soft and sensible: The Medela Nursing Camisole

Test drive: The Medela Nursing Camisole Medela's well-designed nursing tank won me over with its comfort, convenience, and coverage of my postpartum belly.

Turn an Old Piece of Furniture Into an One-of-a-Kind Treasure

Secondhand doesn't have to mean second-rate Just because you don't have the budget to buy brand new things, you can still have amazing furniture with this simple technique.

What can you do with 20 minutes? When you are feeling overwhelmed and multi-tasking just isn't cutting it, try this exercise to create short focus sessions. You will be surprised what you can accomplish!

Five takes on the bunnybear Has your child ever wished for a truly bizarre (perhaps even nonexistent) gift? We were asked for a bunnybear for Christmas, and after scratching our heads for a while, came up with five versions of one.