Archive for September, 2007

Badass Trash Can for your El Camino.
Mullet not included.

Quick and easy car trash bag.

Kathryn at DaringYoungMom.com recently showed off this moment of drunken inspiration. It’s the dirt cheap trash can for your car. Sure, we’re mocking it a little, but rest assurred, we’ll be sportin’ one of these bad boys in the Family Hack urban assault vehicle. Follow these intstructions to contruct your own.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Thread the handles of a plastic grocery bag over
the arm rests of the front seats.

Step 2:
There is no step 2.

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Kill Your Tupperware - All Hail IKEA!

Behold the finest food storage containers on planet earth. The IKEA 365+ Food Saver. The big deal here is the lids. The containers are available in four sizes, but the lids are all the same size. No more frustrating searches for the one lid that fits. But wait…there’s more plastic perfection.

  • Clear Lids for Easy Identification of Contents
  • Rubberized Easy-Grip Edge
  • Stackable
  • Built-In Steam Vent
  • Dishwasher & Microwave Safe
  • Cost: $2.00 to  $5.00

Finally, don’t let the low price fool you. These tubs are heavy duty. By far the most substantial containers we own. Bravo IKEA! You’re always exceeding our expectations.

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Linkworthy: September 23, 2007

  • Momergency Kit
    Finally, an emergency kit that includes a birthday candle, googly eyes and a whistle.

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10 Essential Packing Rules when you’re Traveling with the Kids

1. Pack less than you think you’ll need.

You’re sure to run into something you forgot no matter how much you pack, but shopping for necessary items in your new surroundings will be a fun way to explore and learn some new vocabulary. Plus you’ll have some cool and practical souvenirs of your trip (e.g. "hey, these are the socks we bought in Buenos Aires!")

2.  The above rule does NOT apply to your carry-on items.

There is nothing worse than being stranded with a young child and no snacks, juice, entertainment, or clean shirt — and you definitely don’t want to have to ration your diaper stash! 

  • Pack more diapers than you could possibly use.
  • Separate your diaper stash between two different bags.
    Said from the experience of being stranded on a cross-country flight with NO DIAPERS — really, don’t ask.
  • Take at least TWO spare outfits per child.
    There is no easier way to guarantee a major blow out, than to change your child into your only spare outfit!
  • Have spare clothes and essential toiletries for the adults in a carry-on bag.
    You want to have what you need if you or your bags don’t reach your destination on time.

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Admit it…you’ve all considered it.

Admit it...you've considered it.

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2 Free Tools let you “Conference Call” from Anywhere.

So far, we’ve learned about getting the best deals on accomodations and how to travel with the kids. Now, let’s look at two free tools that will keep your business humming while you’re living the jet-set mobile lifestyle…or just working at home in your skivvies.

FreeConferenceCall.com overcomes the problem of hosting a conference call without a super-macho phone system. The service lets you easily set up a teleconference with up to 96 yackers. Did I mention it’s FREE?
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Heard Around The House.

“I’m really pissed at my salad” — Hannah

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No-Mess Popsicles!

Susan in the tub

Let’s face facts here. We all get to the point where we want to stuff something in our kids’ mouths and get a few minutes of peace and quiet. To guarantee effectiveness, this something is usually sweet. Oh but then the horrible sticky mess that ensues! I’m still not sure who thought that kids, popsicles, and the summer heat were a good combination.

Solve the problem by converting to the “popsicle-in-the-bathtub” philosophy. Mess and cleanup in one glorious efficient kid-friendly, house-friendly event. By the time they finish those popsicles, I’ll have clean kids and a new post up on family hack! Life is good.

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