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	<title>Clever Parents &#187; Parentrepreneur</title>
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		<title>Parentrepreneur Hits Jackpot When Suri Cruise Sports Her Ladybug Shoes on Oprah</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>When Oprah interviewed Tom Cruise in the now infamous Telluride visit, the first part of the program showed Oprah walking into his home, picking up a cute pair of mini-fashionista Suri's ladybug mary janes and saying how adorable they are.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/12/lady_bug_shoes_small.jpg" align="right" alt="suri-ladybug-shoes" />Clever Parents just loves a good parentrepreneur story. </p>
<p>Last year, Clever Parents featured <a href="http://www.monkey-toes.com">Monkey Toes</a> and their adorable animal and insect themed footwear line by single mom of two, Jenny Chism. (<a href="http://www.cleverparents.com/2007/07/11/monkey-toes/">See the review</a>.)</p>
<p>When Oprah interviewed Tom Cruise in the now infamous Telluride visit, the first part of the program showed Oprah walking into his home, picking up a cute pair of mini-fashionista Suri&#8217;s ladybug mary janes and saying how adorable they are. As you can imagine, Monkey Toes jumped into the limelight and sales soared as people flocked to find Suri&#8217;s ladybug shoes on Oprah. Hooray for Jenny!</p>
<p>If you missed the show, you can see it tomorrow &#8211; December 12th (<a href="http://www.oprah.com/locallistings">look here for local listings</a>). Use code OSURI08 and receive $5 off your purchase. Happy shopping.</p>
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		<title>Dabbawalla Bags Put Typical Lunch Boxes &amp; Backpacks to Shame</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>What do you look for in a kid&#8217;s backpack? 
How often when you pick out a backpack (or lunch box) for your child do you both like the same one? 
If you&#8217;re like most, you&#8217;re lucky to find some combination of function and style &#8211; either a style you like or one your child does [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/12/stopandgo.jpg" align="right" alt="stoplight" />What do you look for in a kid&#8217;s backpack? </p>
<p>How often when you pick out a backpack (or lunch box) for your child do you both like the same one? </p>
<p>If you&#8217;re like most, you&#8217;re lucky to find some combination of function and style &#8211; either a style you like or one your child does &#8211; and that&#8217;s about it. </p>
<p>Then, adding insult to injury, the bag ends up getting dragged around, straps flailing, and by the time the holidays hit that &#8216;back-to-school&#8217; backpack is ready to be replaced.<span id="more-2113"></span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/12/gofetch.jpg" align="left" alt="doggie" />Next time, try a Dabbawalla. </p>
<p>The brainchild of sisters Susan Givens and Carol Mack, <a href="http://www.dabbawallabags.com">Dabbawalla</a>, an Indian name for the men who bring lunch boxes to offices, was created out of a frustration by the lack of functional and appropriately sized bags for children. </p>
<p>&#8220;You’ll find no cartoon characters or action figures, no utilitarian oversized styles that mimic adult packs – just simple, colorful designs that kids of all ages can relate to,&#8221; says co-founder Susan Givens. </p>
<p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/12/holycow.jpg" align="right" alt="cow" /><a href="http://www.dabbawallabags.com">Dabbawalla Bags</a> (both Backpacks and Lunch Bags) are made of neoprene &#8211; the same material as wet suits &#8211; which is free of PVC, lead and other bad chemicals. </p>
<p>The bags feature simple, bright, fun designs on an easy-to-clean sack that both you and your child will love. The clever bags adjust on the inside, so no more problems with dangling straps. </p>
<p>The size is also perfect for a preschooler or early elementary aged child &#8211; the child actually wears the backpack rather than the other way around. And, since the bags are made of neoprene, they come out looking new each time you throw them in the wash.</p>
<p>Learn more and buy online at <a href="http://www.dabbawallabags.com" title="http://www.dabbawallabags.com">www.dabbawallabags.com</a></p>
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		<title>Protect Your Family From Deadly Child-Proofing Products</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:09:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>Imagine your child&#8217;s life being put at risk by something you bought to protect her. That&#8217;s exactly what happened to George DeCell. 
Those outlet plugs you have all over your house in the name of child-proofing? Turns out they could do more harm than good. 
After George removed an outlet plug in order to vacuum [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/09/sage.jpg" align="right" alt="sage" />Imagine your child&#8217;s life being put at risk by something you bought to protect her. That&#8217;s exactly what happened to George DeCell. </p>
<p>Those outlet plugs you have all over your house in the name of child-proofing? Turns out they could do more harm than good. </p>
<p>After George removed an outlet plug in order to vacuum the house, his one year old daughter Sage reached onto the kitchen table and grabbed it. &#8220;When I turned around she was on the floor unable to breath,&#8221; says George who then saved his daughter&#8217;s life. &#8220;It<br />
took less than a minute for this to happen.&#8221;<span id="more-2025"></span></p>
<p>George was so outraged that a product sold to protect children could harm them he has spent more than four years fighting to remove the standard sized plugs from the market to ensure that another child is not injured. What&#8217;s more, George also designed a patent-pending safe solution: SafetyCaps.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/09/caps.jpg" align="right" alt="caps" />Whereas standard small outlet plugs measure 1 3/8 inches wide, SafetyCaps measure 2 1/4 inches and include air holes inspired by the US government&#8217;s pacifier anti-choking recommendations.</p>
<p>And for about $10 for a whole-house solution, this purchase is a no-brainer. Learn more and buy at <a href="http://www.safetycaps.com" title="http://www.safetycaps.com">www.safetycaps.com</a></p>
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		<title>Clever Parents Summertime Pick: My Azula</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>Like most parents, sisters Laura and Julie struggled to find a healthy balance between all of their commitments, family and &#8216;me&#8217; time. Bogged down with the stress of too much to do and not enough time to do it, these two moms with six children between them sought out to simplify their lives.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/07/myazula.jpg" align="right" alt="azula" />Like most parents, sisters Laura and Julie struggled to find a healthy balance between all of their commitments, family and &#8216;me&#8217; time. Bogged down with the stress of too much to do and not enough time to do it, these two moms with six children between them sought out to simplify their lives.</p>
<p>From their fast-past lives, an idea was born to launch a company focused around products that make life easier for women. Product #1? The Azula, a stylish neoprene mat you place at the edge of the pool so that your bathing suit doesn&#8217;t snag when you sit poolside.<span id="more-1964"></span></p>
<p>Whether you&#8217;re sporting a $20 Target special or the hottest find (splurge!) from <a href="http://www.vivre.com/control/product/~category_id=Vip-Preview-Sale-08/~product_id=39733">vivre</a>, suits with snags look unattractive. The Azula solves the snag problem for you. Plus, it&#8217;s easy to add to the pool or beach bag (sand doesn&#8217;t stick to it!), simply roll and tie it.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.myazula.com" title="http://www.myazula.com">www.myazula.com</a> to learn more and buy.</p>
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		<title>Making Summer Taste Better- Three Ways</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bunmi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>This week I'm bringing you three mom-inspired ways to feed your kids better and faster. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p>This week I&#8217;m bringing you three mom-inspired ways to feed your kids better and faster. Summer can be an especially trying time for parents. There is always a meal or snack to prepare. It doesn&#8217;t matter how newly remodeled your kitchen is, it&#8217;s no place to spend June through August.</p>
<p>We all know the Internet is packed full of more information than most people have time to wade through. That&#8217;s why I scoured the momosphere to find easy ways to feed your den. Mom entrepreneurs helping moms&#8230;I love it.<span id="more-1969"></span></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Making Summer Taste Better: Three Simple Ways</strong><br />
1. <strong>Weelicious</strong>. Model-turned-chef-turned-mom Catherine McCord blogs the most unique and simple recipes for babies through toddlers. If you have wee ones circling your feet, try some of her baby-tested concoctions. What makes this food blog different is that her recipes are actually fun to make! Common ingredients, little prep time&#8230;Catherine knows how to please the part-time cook. Try her natural rendition of fish sticks. No microwave needed!</p>
<p><em>Blue Corn Chip Crusted Fish Sticks </em><a title="Weelicious Fish Sticks" href="http://weelicious.com/2008/07/03/blue-corn-chip-crusted-fish-sticks-with-red-pepper-coulis/">Try it </a><br />
<img width="231" height="307" alt="Weelicious Fish Sticks" src="http://weelicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/blue-corn-chip-crusted-fish-with-red-pepper-coulis.jpg" /></p>
<p>You&#8217;ll also love watching her Food Network quality Weelicous productions. Double props for the fact that she cooks with her son Kenya right there next to her in true mom fashion.  Warning: do not visit the website while hungry.<br />
<a title="Weelicious.com" href="http://www.weelicious.com">www.weelicious.com</a></p>
<p>2. Tastybaby. It seems as if a frozen baby food company puts out a shingle every other week. What makes this mom-owned company different is 1) they&#8217;re certified organic, 2) their website hosts a network of blogs and articles by parents and bloggers, and 3) it&#8217;s not just for babies.</p>
<p>With flavors like Bangoes™ (banana mango) and Corn in the USA, it&#8217;s hard not to be curious.  With an  entire recipes section of the website where the pureed fruit and veggies can be  used to make everything from scrumptious corn muffins to Life&#8217;s A Peach  Bellini&#8217;s  (peach puree and champagne),  it&#8217;s impossible not to fall in love.  There isn&#8217;t a parent out there who isn&#8217;t actively trying to increase the fiber  and nutrient count in their child&#8217;s daily goldfish cracker routine. Tastybaby  makes it easy.</p>
<p><em>Corn in the USA Muffins</em>  <a title="More Tastybaby recipes" href="http://tastybaby.com/api/Index.cfm/cms.page/i/952/Tastybaby-Recipes/">More Recipes</a><br />
<img alt="Corn in the USA muffins" src="http://tastybaby.com/public/Image/Recipes/CornMuffins.jpg" /></p>
<p>Tastybaby is also on Amazon with free shipping included.</p>
<p><a title="Tastybaby.com" href="http://www.tastybaby.com">www.tastybaby.com </a></p>
<p>3. OnTrack Fruit Energy Bars. I recently blogged on One Crazy Mother about a trip I took with my husband and two year-old to Canada. Kids have been making the news lately by being bumped off of planes for so-called &#8220;unruly&#8221; behavior. During the weeks leading up to the trip I found myself getting more and more nervous about how I&#8217;d keep my toddler entertained. It was her 4th or 5th plane trip but she&#8217;s a definitely wild card. Would the sticker book work? I had no idea.</p>
<p>In a moment of weakness I grabbed some Fruit-Roll-Up snacks and ended up giving one to her during the five hour ordeal. The only thing worse than the burst of high-fructose fueled energy that followed was the length of time it took me to scrub the sticky goo off of her molars. The new alternative to sugary fruit snacks? OnTrack Fruit Energy Bars by Bouquet of Fruits. They&#8217;re not in Targets (don&#8217;t faint), but they&#8217;re worth visiting the website and buying online for. Why? Because when the kids need a snack and they&#8217;ve had enough crackers to crash 500 Atkins diets, the fruit and nut combo will save your sanity. I loved having them as a pre-dinner 4pm alternative to a spoonful of frosting or other diet disaster. They&#8217;re natural, delicious and priced well below trendy sports bars.</p>
<p align="center"><img width="306" height="169" alt="OnTrack wild Berry" src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/bunmil520/14_mixed_berry-1.jpg" /></p>
<p>Contest Alert! If you&#8217;d like to receive the OnTrack Prize Pack that I was given with all of the flavors, send an email to me at <a href="mailto:bunmizalob@gmail.com" title="mailto:bunmizalob@gmail.com">bunmizalob@gmail.com</a> with your name, phone number and why you need a little more energy. More details <a title="OnTrack Contest" href="http://onecrazymother.com/blog/?p=50">here</a></p>
<p><a title="OnTrack Snacks Website" href="http://www.ontracksnacks.com/">www.ontracksnacks.com</a></p>
<p>Happy Eating and Stay Cool!</p>
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		<title>Clever Parents Summertime Pick: Secure2Me Eclipse Solarveil Blanket</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>Now that summer is in full swing, taking baby outside brings on a new challenge: protecting him from the sun. 
The clever folks at Secure2Me have a great solution that doesn&#8217;t involve applying lots of sunscreen. 
The Secure2Me Eclipse blanket is made of double-layered Solarveil breathable, sheer fabric that blocks 95% of the sun&#8217;s harmful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img id="image1947" src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/06/eclipse.jpg" align="right" alt="Eclipse" />Now that summer is in full swing, taking baby outside brings on a new challenge: protecting him from the sun. </p>
<p>The clever folks at <a href="http://www.cleverparents.com/2007/05/16/secure2me/">Secure2Me</a> have a great solution that doesn&#8217;t involve applying lots of sunscreen. <span id="more-1946"></span></p>
<p>The Secure2Me Eclipse blanket is made of double-layered Solarveil breathable, sheer fabric that blocks 95% of the sun&#8217;s harmful rays. The Eclipse has four clips, one on each corner, so it&#8217;s a cinch to cover car seats, strollers, baby carriers or joggers. The breathable fabric ensures that baby stays cool and you can rest easy and focus on having fun in the sun!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.secure2me.com/eclipse.html">Learn more and buy on the Secure2Me site.</a></p>
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		<title>Amy Michelle&#8217;s Un-Diaper Bags Satisfy Your Inner Fashionista</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 02:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>Five years ago, two moms, Amy and Michelle, were chatting over dinner and laughing about balancing family, friends and work while keeping their sanity intact. Michelle&#8217;s designer diaper bag had milk stains all over it and receipts and diapers were falling out all over the restaurant floor. 
Wanting something that looked good and matched her [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/05/sweet-pea-red.jpg" align="right" alt="sweet-pea" />Five years ago, two moms, Amy and Michelle, were chatting over dinner and laughing about balancing family, friends and work while keeping their sanity intact. Michelle&#8217;s designer diaper bag had milk stains all over it and receipts and diapers were falling out all over the restaurant floor. </p>
<p>Wanting something that looked good and matched her personality, Michelle had purchased the bag only weeks before when her attempts to find a stylish bag that also functioned well came to a halt. &#8220;I was not willing to give up my identity and style just because I had a baby,&#8221; says Michelle.<span id="more-1908"></span></p>
<p>The conversation eventually moved to baby bags and how the contents of their diaper bags were a reflection of their lives: keys, diapers, day-planner, crumpled receipts, cell phones, cracker crumbs. Their diaper bags were not only a collection of baby items, but of items typically stored in their purses. </p>
<p>In an effort to streamline, the women found that their diaper bags had replaced their purses and briefcases as a catch-all for everything that needed carrying. </p>
<p>The baby bag discussion turned towards products. Amy, a product marketer, and Michelle, a working mom, lamented that diaper bags typically fell into two categories: functional or stylish (and ne&#8217;er the twain shall meet). So, a few cocktail napkin sketches later and the design for the first Amy Michelle bag was underway: stylish, functional, and made for both baby and mom. </p>
<p>&#8220;The bag had to transfer from work to school to play dates to a night out because today&#8217;s mom does not have time to change her bag each time she changes where she is going, &#8221; says Michelle. &#8220;We actually went to a purse-manufacturing factory to have our bags sewn so that they resemble purses more than diaper bags.&#8221;</p>
<p>Fast forward to today and the Amy Michelle product line-up consists of eight different styles (grouped into <a href="http://www.amymichellebags.com/classic/index.htm">Classic Baby Bags</a>, <a href="http://www.amymichellebags.com/chic/index.htm">Chic Baby Bags</a> and <a href="http://www.amymichellebags.com/street/index.htm">Street Baby Totes</a>) each of which contain a section for baby and &#8211; hooray &#8211; a section for mom. </p>
<p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/05/amymichelle.jpg" align="right" alt="amymichelle" />The baby section of each bag contains a washable changing pad, internal and external bottle pockets, compartments for diapers and wipes, a stroller attachment and a quick release pacifier holder. The mom section has credit card/ID slots, a large compartment for typical purse contents and an easy to find key ring. </p>
<p>The best part about these bags is that they combine function with style without giving up their utility as a diaper bag. Baby or not, many of the bags (and definitely Clever Parents favorite <a href="http://www.amymichellebags.com/chic/sweet-pea-bags1.htm">Sweet Pea in red patent</a> pictured above) easily doubles as a chic weekender. Now that&#8217;s clever.</p>
<p>Learn more about the Amy Michelle line and <a href="http://www.amymichellebags.com/storelocator.htm">where to find them</a> at <a href="http://www.amymichellebags.com" title="http://www.amymichellebags.com">www.amymichellebags.com</a> </p>
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		<title>Capturing Images to Last a Lifetime</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 20:34:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>Meet Kimberly Naranjo (pictured right) of Evolve Studio. Mother of two, business owner, artist, photographer and founder of a non-profit. Kimberly&#8217;s specialty is &#8216;lifestyle phography&#8217;: photos taken in her clients&#8217; homes and other spaces where they spend their quality time. Her goal is to &#8220;capture and make the ordinary beautiful&#8221; by finding those times people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/05/kimberly.jpg" align="right" alt="kimberly" />Meet Kimberly Naranjo (pictured right) of <a href="http://www.evolvestudiophoto.com">Evolve Studio</a>. Mother of two, business owner, artist, photographer and founder of a non-profit. Kimberly&#8217;s specialty is &#8216;lifestyle phography&#8217;: photos taken in her clients&#8217; homes and other spaces where they spend their quality time. Her goal is to &#8220;capture and make the ordinary beautiful&#8221; by finding those times people want to remember and &#8220;make what seems ordinary into beautiful art.&#8221;<span id="more-1879"></span></p>
<p>Using digital photography, which gives the artist final control over the image, Kimberly creates photographs that are not just captured still moments, but are &#8220;carefully orchestrated beautifully composed renderings of those memories that will far outlast what it is depicting.&#8221; </p>
<p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/05/tongue.jpg" align="left" alt="tongue" />Kimberly, who photographs people of all ages and in all stages of life, especially enjoys being a part of capturing new life. &#8220;As an artist what I feel most drawn toward and connected with at this time in my life, is the joy in sharing with new parents the birth of their babies,&#8221; says Kimberly. &#8220;I enjoy focusing much of my time on my new package From Birth to Birthday where I start photographing a newborn within the first seven days and then for every milestone there after until the first birthday. Then, I enjoy photographing the same children throughout their lives, giving the families wonderful non-traditional portraits that they can love and that go well in their homes.&#8221; </p>
<p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/05/twins2.jpg" align="right" alt="twins2" />It follows quite naturally that Kimberly&#8217;s tip for non-professionals who photograph children is simply to take pictures often, to not make them smile and to simply capture them being who they are doing what they love.</p>
<p>Whether the photographs are of people or of places (you can see some of her limited edition art prints for sale at <a href="http://www.evolvelove.etsy.com" title="http://www.evolvelove.etsy.com">www.evolvelove.etsy.com</a>), Kimberly&#8217;s passion for her work is clear in the images she creates.</p>
<p>&#8220;I thank God everyday for the privilege to be allowed into the lives of others and get to experience some of the most joyful moments they could feel. It is all about moments they want to remember,  and in turn I have the privilege to provide for them artistic treasures that that they can cherish and remember forever. It is honestly a pure joy. I usually stay with my clients and their families and photograph them throughout the years, and I grow to sincerely care for them and their lives more and more.&#8221;</p>
<p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/05/feet.jpg" align="left" alt="feet" /><strong>Remember My Love</strong><br />
Another passion of Kimberly&#8217;s is her new non-profit organization, <a href="http://www.remembermyloveproject.blogspot.com">Remember My Love</a>. Founded in honor of Kimberly&#8217;s mother, Julia Ann, who died when Kimberly was a young child, Remember My Love was designed to bless families that are currently fighting cancer with beautiful photographs capturing the emotion and love that they have for their families and the relationships they share and hold so dear to their hearts. Learn more at <a href="http://www.remembermyloveproject.blogspot.com" title="http://www.remembermyloveproject.blogspot.com">www.remembermyloveproject.blogspot.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Evolve Studio Special:</strong> Mention this article to receive a matted 8&#215;12 signature print with your first session.</p>
<p>Learn more about Kimberly and her work at <a href="http://www.evolvestudiophoto.com" title="http://www.evolvestudiophoto.com">www.evolvestudiophoto.com</a></p>
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		<title>Caroline in the City: Tot-a-doodle-do</title>
		<link>http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/03/25/totadoodledo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>It’s easy to pop in a DVD when you need to get dinner made or fold another load of clothes without “help” from your toddler. And if you’re like me, you’ve noticed it’s rare that you will find a DVD that doesn’t just require your child to sit on the couch. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/03/tdd_animals.jpg" align="right" alt="totadoodledo" />It’s easy to pop in a DVD when you need to get dinner made or fold another load of clothes without “help” from your toddler. And if you’re like me, you’ve noticed it’s rare that you will find a DVD that doesn’t just require your child to sit on the couch. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.totadoodledo.com">Tot-a-doodle-do</a> has created entire kits that include education DVDs and a fun hands-on activity for your kids. We got the Animal set which included the 30 minute DVD and a craft kit with everything we needed to make animal masks. <span id="more-1831"></span></p>
<p>The DVD walks your child through the mask making step-by-step. It also includes other sections like Hop-n-Bop that encourage movement and hand-eye coordination. SuperSnack shows your child how to make a fun, creative snack that makes healthy eating fun. </p>
<p>I found the DVD to be a little dry and forced but the craft portion of the set is fantastic. They give you everything you need right down to the scissors and a bottle of glue. My two-year-old made the sheep mask while my four-year-old made the rabbit. The kit is for ages 3-7 and I would recommend it for the older end of that range. My husband and I had to pretty much do everything for my kids. They certainly enjoyed the project, but it wasn’t as hands on for them as it would’ve been for an older child.</p>
<p>The masks are a huge hit and we were woken up this morning to a rabbit and sheep parading around our bedroom. It’s given our daughters’ imagination a spark of creativity that has encouraged other conversations like why do sheep have wool, and what else do rabbits eat besides carrots. </p>
<p>The <a href="http://store.totadoodledo.com/servlet/Categories?category=New">craft and DVD kits</a> would be a perfect birthday gift and certainly offer an escape from the same old, same old things that keep piling up in toy boxes everywhere. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.totadoodledo.com" title="http://www.totadoodledo.com">www.totadoodledo.com</a></p>
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		<title>Caroline in the City: Tutu Cute!</title>
		<link>http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/03/17/prima-princessa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:23:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>My four-year-old daughter is a ballet school dropout. After just one eight week course at our local community center she decided the life of a ballerina was not for her. Despite not wanting to pursue ballet as a hobby she continues to be fascinated by the art form. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/03/primaprincessa.jpg" align="right" alt="prima" />My four-year-old daughter is a ballet school dropout. After just one eight week course at our local community center she decided the life of a ballerina was not for her. Despite not wanting to pursue ballet as a hobby she continues to be fascinated by the art form. </p>
<p>There aren’t many DVDs out there about ballet that are made for young children. I recently came across Prima Princessa. It’s a 40 minute DVD that combines a performance of Swan Lake by the Paris Opera Ballet with ballet instruction from students at the School of American Ballet. <span id="more-1830"></span></p>
<p>My daughters (two and four) were enthralled with this production. Prima Princessa narrates the selections from Swan Lake which are thrilling to the eye. The lavish costumes of the ballet combined with the music had my daughters dancing and leaping around. Swan Lake is broken down into a few simple acts that make the storyline easy to follow for young viewers. </p>
<p>In between trips to the ballet we learn simple ballet steps from the students at the School of American Ballet. The younger students give your child a great way to relate to the steps and get moving. </p>
<p>I found this to be a great DVD and was surprised to learn it was created by two moms without any film-making experience. It is a quality show that your kids will love to watch again and again. I think the DVD could spawn a fun sleepover or birthday party where everyone involved can get up and experience the true beauty and art of ballet. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.Primaprincessa.com" title="http://www.Primaprincessa.com">www.Primaprincessa.com</a></p>
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		<title>Online Boutique of the Week: Bonkiebags from Hollister and Newman</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>Looking for a comfortable and luxurious way to put your baby to bed? We have reviewed our fair share of wearable blankets and swaddlers for baby&#8217;s sleepy-time. So when we heard about Babybonkies and Bonkiebags, we figured we knew what they were all about. Boy were we wrong. 
The Bonkiebag, a high-end wearable blanket, is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/03/bonkiebag.jpg" align="right" alt="bonkiebag" />Looking for a comfortable and luxurious way to put your baby to bed? We have reviewed our fair share of wearable blankets and swaddlers for baby&#8217;s sleepy-time. So when we heard about Babybonkies and Bonkiebags, we figured we knew what they were all about. Boy were we wrong. </p>
<p>The Bonkiebag, a high-end wearable blanket, is the Cadillac of wearable blankets. Designed in an array of beautiful patterns with a unique Velcro closure in front that stays in place wash after wash, this is one baby item you are sure to use again and again.<span id="more-1775"></span></p>
<p>The best part about Bonkiebags is the super-soft Minkee chenille (exterior and lining) they are made of. So many swaddlers and wearable blankets gradually lose their texture over time, hardening through the wash and dry process. The Bonkiebag material, however, maintains its texture like no other we have reviewed. </p>
<p>So next time you are in the market for a shower gift (or if you&#8217;d like one for your own little one), pick up a <a href="http://www.babybonkie.com/product_babywrap.asp">Bonkiebag</a>. Also worth noting, <a href="http://www.babybonkie.com/products.asp">Baybonkies</a> for the infant swaddle set in an array of fabulous designs and super soft linings.</p>
<p>Clever Tip: When washing, make sure you close the Velcro strip fully; dry Bonkiebag on low and remove promptly.</p>
<p>Learn more at <a href="http://www.babybonkie.com" title="http://www.babybonkie.com">www.babybonkie.com</a> &#8211; the Teddy (pictured above and a Clever Parents favorite), Tally, Daisy and Hicks styles as well as the Sherpa will be available for purchase next week at <a href="http://www.kustumkribs.com" title="http://www.kustumkribs.com">www.kustumkribs.com</a></p>
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		<title>Online Boutique of the Week: Too Cool For School? Not With Fabkins in the Lunchbox.</title>
		<link>http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/02/20/fabkins/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>A Clever Parents reader tipped us off to this fabulous find: Fabkins, the brainchild of two friends and moms who wanted to offer kids a fun and easy way to be a part of saving the environment. 
Joyce Raffo and Paige Rodgers had a hard time finding cloth napkins that weren&#8217;t too formal or too [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/02/fabkins.jpg" align="right" alt="fabkins" />A Clever Parents reader tipped us off to this fabulous find: Fabkins, the brainchild of two friends and moms who wanted to offer kids a fun and easy way to be a part of saving the environment. </p>
<p>Joyce Raffo and Paige Rodgers had a hard time finding cloth napkins that weren&#8217;t too formal or too big for their childrens&#8217; lunchboxes, so they created super cute cloth napkins with fun embroidered designs to make lunchboxes fun and paper-free! <span id="more-1777"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fabkins.com">Fabkins</a> are adorable, reusable, washable and eco-friendly, they pass the &#8220;cute&#8221; and &#8220;cool&#8221; test, slip easily into lunchboxes and meet the goal of trashless lunches. </p>
<p>Available in an array of bright colors and playful designs, Fabkins come in themed packs of five &#8211; one for each day of the week. Choose from <a href="http://www.fabkins.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FAB-00002">Garden Friends</a>, <a href="http://www.fabkins.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FAB-00003">Fruit Salad</a>, <a href="http://www.fabkins.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FAB-00005">Beach Bound</a>, <a href="http://www.fabkins.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FAB-00006">African Safari</a>, <a href="http://www.fabkins.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FAB-00001">Prima Ballerina</a> and <a href="http://www.fabkins.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FAB-00004">Sports Fan</a>. </p>
<p>Learn more and buy at <a href="http://www.fabkins.com" title="http://www.fabkins.com">www.fabkins.com</a> </p>
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		<title>Valentine Tees for Your Littlest Valentine</title>
		<link>http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/01/29/little-uni/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>With Valentine&#8217;s Day just around the corner, why not pick up a little something for your littlest Valentine in the form of a hand sewn heart appliqué on a cute little baby tee or onesie? We found just the thing for you at Little Uni.
Little Uni, the collaboration of longtime friends Julie Crosson and Andrea [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2008/01/sweetie.jpg" align="right" alt="sweetie" />With Valentine&#8217;s Day just around the corner, why not pick up a little something for your littlest Valentine in the form of a hand sewn heart appliqué on a cute little baby tee or onesie? We found just the thing for you at Little Uni.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.littleuni.com">Little Uni</a>, the collaboration of longtime friends Julie Crosson and Andrea Needleman, carries a hip line of baby tees, onesies, pants and hats adorned with hand sewn appliqués.<span id="more-1736"></span></p>
<p>A departure from pink bunnies and blue sailboats, the Little Uni product line features classic animal shapes and objects in fun patterns and colors. Choose from the main line or customize the look with your child&#8217;s name, nickname or a cute saying of your choice.</p>
<p>Receive 25% off heart designs during the month of February. (Plus free shipping if you order *on* February 14th &#8211; Little Uni&#8217;s one year anniversary). Learn more at <a href="http://www.littleuni.com" title="http://www.littleuni.com">www.littleuni.com</a></p>
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		<title>Santa Speaking Gives Kids a Jingle Jingle</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>Looking for a fun Santa experience for your children? Avoid the sitting on laps of strangers dressed in red and opt for a phone call from Santa Speaking. 
Created by mother of three Anne Gaskell, Santa Speaking offers personalized live phone calls with Santa Claus. Spurred on by the observation that the happy experience parents [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2007/12/santaspeaking.jpg" align="right" alt="santaspeaking" />Looking for a fun Santa experience for your children? Avoid the sitting on laps of strangers dressed in red and opt for a phone call from <a href="http://www.santaspeaking.com">Santa Speaking</a>. </p>
<p>Created by mother of three Anne Gaskell, Santa Speaking offers personalized live phone calls with Santa Claus. Spurred on by the observation that the happy experience parents hope for with a &#8217;sit on the knee Santa experience&#8217; doesn&#8217;t always happen, Anne wanted to offer more of a <em>Miracle on 34th Street</em> option.<span id="more-1697"></span></p>
<p>An easy to fill out form allows you to offer details about your child to create a custom experience. So the <a href="http://www.santaspeaking.com">Santa Speaking</a> Santa Claus knows what your children want for Christmas, their favorite toys and books, their siblings&#8217; names and whether they&#8217;ve been bad or good. Santa can even offer areas for improvement, such as telling your child that they need to remember to pick up their room or to try not to be so bossy to their brother.</p>
<p>Choose from a single (a 3-5 minute call ideal for one child) or an extended call (best for more than 1 child) and if you choose, receive an MP3 or a CD of the recording. </p>
<p>The excitement in our house was palpable while waiting for Santa&#8217;s call; Henry could hardly contain himself. And when the call came, I was truly impressed by the realistic and jolly voice on the other end who was able to get Henry talking &#8211; even pulling a Jingle Bells serenade out of my child who does not like to perform on demand. After the call, Henry kept remembering different things that Santa told him. &#8216;Oh! We need to remember to leave milk and cookies for Santa and a carrot for the reindeer!&#8217; It was just the type of experience I was hoping for.</p>
<p>Visit Santa Speaking at <a href="http://www.santaspeaking.com" title="http://www.santaspeaking.com">www.santaspeaking.com</a></p>
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		<title>Ho Ho Ho! A Clever Way to Visit Santa Without Leaving Home</title>
		<link>http://www.cleverparents.com/2007/12/20/make-believer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>A trip to visit Santa is typically something that typically plays out better in your mind&#8217;s eye than in reality. Between mall traffic, long lines, screaming kids and coughing patrons the trip can be more stressful than sweet. What&#8217;s more, your child senses your own stress and anticipation and often will act out or decide [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2007/12/santa_pic.jpg" align="right" alt="santa" />A trip to visit Santa is typically something that typically plays out better in your mind&#8217;s eye than in reality. Between mall traffic, long lines, screaming kids and coughing patrons the trip can be more stressful than sweet. What&#8217;s more, your child senses your own stress and anticipation and often will act out or decide that the big burly bearded fellow with the not so white gloves is a little more scary than jolly.<span id="more-1694"></span></p>
<p>Enter <a href="http://www.makebeliever.com">MakeBeliever</a>, a multimedia company that allows people to create personalized online video greetings with real life characters. And since it &#8217;tis the season, the online video greeting of choice for its business launch (conveniently timed with this holiday season) is with Santa himself.</p>
<p>The brainchild of longtime friends and entrepreneurs Ted Taggart and David Wallace, <a href="http://www.makebeliever.com">MakeBeliever</a> aims to fill a gap in the online greeting business, which Ted and Dave say lacks personalization and the ability to create individualized content. </p>
<p>So how does it work? Pick the V-greeting of your choice, type out what you&#8217;d like the greeting to say, then enter the name and email of the recipient and when you&#8217;d like the message to be delivered. You&#8217;ll also receive a copy of the greeting so you can view the finished product. </p>
<p>V-greetings include naughty or nice V-greetings for friends, colleagues, spouses, family and, of course, for children. What&#8217;s more? It costs about the same amount as a regular greeting card. So get clever this year. Give your child a personalized Santa message online and send a few Clever V-greetings for the ones you love.</p>
<p>Visit MakeBeliever at <a href="http://www.makebeliever.com" title="http://www.makebeliever.com">www.makebeliever.com</a> </p>
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		<title>Online Boutique of the Week: The First Adventures of Incredible You</title>
		<link>http://www.cleverparents.com/2007/11/29/first-adventures-of-incredible-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>&#8220;The day you were born was a dream come true. It began the lifetime adventure of incredible YOU.&#8221; So starts the fun, sentimental, custom keepsake book titled The First Adventures of Incredible You. Through beautiful illustrations and a story that is a joy to read with its rhyming words and gentle cadence, you and your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2007/11/first-adventures.jpg" align="right" alt="first-adventures" />&#8220;The day you were born was a dream come true. It began the lifetime adventure of incredible YOU.&#8221; So starts the fun, sentimental, custom keepsake book titled <em>The First Adventures of Incredible You</em>. Through beautiful illustrations and a story that is a joy to read with its rhyming words and gentle cadence, you and your child will fall in love with this book. <span id="more-1656"></span></p>
<p>Written by Sarah Riley Headrick and Sarah Foreman Rivera, two friends who met through a suburban playgroup when their first-borns were six months old, the two Sarahs quickly became experts in giving and receiving gifts for babies and young children. &#8220;We found the gifts that we most enjoyed giving and receiving were somehow personalized and had special meaning for the recipient&#8217;s family.&#8221; </p>
<p>Made custom by answering about 20 questions such as your child&#8217;s name, birth date, friends names and favorite park, <em>The First Adventures of Incredible You</em> cleverly and seamlessly inserts the personalized details of your child&#8217;s life while maintaining the rhyming, fun nature of the book. </p>
<p>A wonderful gift for girls and boys, biological and adopted children, children of all races and nationalities, for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers through third graders, <em>The First Adventures of Incredible You</em> is a Clever Parents favorite. Buy this hardcover book as a holiday gift, a birthday present, a baby shower or just because.</p>
<p>Use code cp10 for 10% off your purchase from now through December 15th. Purchase by December 7th (standard shipping) or December 15th (expedited shipping) for Christmas delivery. Learn more and buy the book at <a href="http://www.custommadeforkids.com" title="http://www.custommadeforkids.com">www.custommadeforkids.com</a></p>
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		<title>Parentrepreneur: Two Moms Find The Solution To Plumber&#8217;s Crack</title>
		<link>http://www.cleverparents.com/2007/11/26/parentrepreneur-two-moms-find-the-solution-to-plumbers-crack/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bunmi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>First it was Spanx, a nylon solution created by the Sara Blakely and adored by Oprah to smooth out rear ends across the nation. Now, two fashion-savvy northern California moms have solved another fashion faux pas: the exposed derriere.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p>First it was Spanx, a nylon solution created by the Sara Blakely and adored by Oprah to smooth out rear ends across the nation. Now, two fashion-savvy northern California moms have solved another fashion faux pas: the exposed derriere.</p>
<p>Whether it is the backpack toting teen, a bright pink thong peeking out of her low-rise jeans or the young mother bending over to pick up her toddler, most would agree that &#8220;southern exposure&#8221; is a growing problem.</p>
<p>Best friends Christine Meeks and Kelly DeSerpa have created a solution that has created such Internet buzz it has been dubbed &#8220;the holiday must-have and must-give&#8221; by bloggers across cysperspace.<span id="more-1659"></span></p>
<p>The Salinas, California mothers are the minds behind Hip-T. I stumbled across Hip-T when surfing the web and was immediately intrigued. It seem sometimes as if clothing manufacturers don&#8217;t realize that moms need jeans that will *ahem* keep us covered when we&#8217;re swooping down to pick up a carseat or give a two year-old a hug.</p>
<p>As a mother and an entrepreneur, I love it when I can say I use and adore a product made my another parentrepreneur.</p>
<p>Similar to a tube top, the Hip-T is a snug, surprisingly stylish cotton garment worn around the hips. It covers any backside pop-ups while giving the wearer a layered look without the bulk of an additional long tank.</p>
<div align="center"><img src="http://www.myhip-t.com/images/products/initial_thumbs/basic-brown.jpg" />                   <img src="http://www.myhip-t.com/images/products/initial_thumbs/basic-black.jpg" />                   <img src="http://www.myhip-t.com/images/products/initial_thumbs/original-pink.jpg" /></div>
<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s nothing else like this out there,&#8221; said DeSerpa, &#8220;It&#8217;s such a new concept.&#8221;</p>
<p>Women have been flocking to the site to buy Hip-T&#8217;s not only for themselves, but for their daughters.</p>
<p>Meeks and DeSerpa understand why: they have teenage daughters of their own.</p>
<p>&#8220;They wear them all the time,&#8221; DeSerpa said. &#8220;They&#8217;re our biggest supporters.&#8221;</p>
<p>It&#8217;s impossible to tell if a woman is wearing a Hip-T; the end result appears to be an extra fitted t-shirt or tank. I&#8217;m giving out Hip-T&#8217;s to my cousins and friends this year. I can&#8217;t wait for them to see the cute packaging and even cuter product.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s to bending over!</p>
<p>You can find Hip-T&#8217;s online and in retail stores in the Bay Area. <a href="http://www.myhip-t.com">www.myhip-t.com</a></p>
<p>If you know of any great, undiscovered products by parent entrepreneurs, leave me a comment and I&#8217;ll write about it!</p>
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		<title>Online Boutique of the Week: Clip Your Gear With The Mommy Hook</title>
		<link>http://www.cleverparents.com/2007/11/21/mommy-hook/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>When you have young children, one challenge every parent faces is the task of having to lug around a lot of stuff and not having enough hands to do it. As we are entering the Christmas season and looking forward to Black Friday, how can you make a shopping outing a little easier? Try the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2007/11/mommyhook.gif" align="right" alt="mommy-hook" />When you have young children, one challenge every parent faces is the task of having to lug around a lot of stuff and not having enough hands to do it. As we are entering the Christmas season and looking forward to Black Friday, how can you make a shopping outing a little easier? Try the Mommy Hook.</p>
<p>The Mommy Hook is a stroller hanger made from heavy duty aluminum that easily hooks to stroller bars without sliding or breaking like the cheap plastic ones have a tendency to do.<span id="more-1655"></span></p>
<p>The Mommy Hook is perfectly built to hold diaper bags, shopping bags, purses, camera bags and virtually any other bag with a handle. </p>
<p>On a recent birthday party outing at the local mall, I successfully pushed a stroller and used the Mommy Hook to carry an overstuffed diaper bag, a good-sized camera in its own bag and my oversized purse, freeing an extra hand to hold onto the hand of my three-year old son. When it was time to load up the car, I unclipped the Mommy Hook and used it to move all of my bags to the car in one move. </p>
<p>Clever Parent tip: don&#8217;t overload the Mommy Hook and always make sure you remove the Mommy Hook from the stroller before removing your child or you risk tipping the stroller.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.happybabyproducts.com/mohosof3.html">Learn more about The Mommy Hook and buy here.</a></p>
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		<title>Online Boutique of the Week: Clean it, Fix it &amp; Back to Play with the Medibuddy First Aid Kit</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>How many times have you tended to a child&#8217;s scraped knee or bug bite at the park without the convenience of bandaids or ointment? Thanks to Richelle Nassos, founder of Me4Kidz and the original Medibag kid-friendly first aid kit, you can clean up cuts and bites easily by keeping Medibuddy in your diaper bag, purse [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2007/11/medibuddy.jpg" align="right" alt="medibuddy" />How many times have you tended to a child&#8217;s scraped knee or bug bite at the park without the convenience of bandaids or ointment? Thanks to Richelle Nassos, founder of Me4Kidz and the original Medibag kid-friendly first aid kit, you can clean up cuts and bites easily by keeping Medibuddy in your diaper bag, purse or stroller.<span id="more-1638"></span></p>
<p>Packaged in a small, colorful plastic container measuring 6&#8243; x 2&#8243; x 2&#8243;, the Medibuddy punches above its fighting weight by including 40 kid-friendly, latex-free first aid items to help ease your child&#8217;s pain.</p>
<p>Including 15 brightly colored crayon bandages, a 3&#8243; knee and elbow bandage, a sting relief pad, gauze pads, antiseptic (sting-free) wipes, burn relief cream, antibiotic ointments and kid-friendly fun stickers, the Medibuddy is definitely a Clever Parents must-have! The Medibuddy eases your own pain by being quite reasonably priced at $9.95 for a package of two.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.me4kidz.com/medibuddy.html">Learn more about the Medibuddy and buy here.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cleverparents.com/2006/06/15/finally-a-clever-first-aid-kit-for-families/">Read the Clever Parents feature on the original Medibag first aid kit.</a></p>
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		<title>Clever Parents TV: We&#8217;re Back!</title>
		<link>http://www.cleverparents.com/2007/11/07/vidcast-35/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:24:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<br/>Since the birth of Charles, almost seven weeks ago, we have taken a bit of a hiatus from our Clever Parents TV vidcasts. Here&#8217;s a much belated vidcast, shot when Charles was a mere five weeks old, of two sleep-deprived parents talking about favorite newborn baby gear. Enjoy!
Watch vidcast Episode #35 on Clever Parents TV.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br/><p><a href="http://www.cleverparents.tv/2007/11/07/vidcast-35/"><img src="http://www.cleverparents.com/wp-content/images/2007/11/cp35.jpg" align="right" alt="cp35" /></a>Since the birth of Charles, almost seven weeks ago, we have taken a bit of a hiatus from our Clever Parents TV vidcasts. Here&#8217;s a much belated vidcast, shot when Charles was a mere five weeks old, of two sleep-deprived parents talking about favorite newborn baby gear. Enjoy!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cleverparents.tv/2007/11/07/vidcast-35/">Watch vidcast Episode #35 on Clever Parents TV.</a></p>
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