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Posts tagged “One Minute Tips”

Tips On Choosing Toys For Autistic Children

We've never really considered the differences between buying toys for children with or without autism before, but this wikihow article now has us thinking, should we be? Their steps to finding the b...

Umbrella Strollers & Ankle Weights...Wait, What?

We're back with round two of everyone's favorite game... What on EARTH do the items above have to do with each other? (Round 1 is here). Umbrella strollers are great for getting in and out of cars ...

One Minute Tip: Install A Baby Gate On A Banister
Without Drilling Into Your Woodwork

We've had banisters in several of the homes we've lived in over the years. Long twisty Victorian ones, short and square Craftsman ones and "If this wasn't a rental I would so rip it out" ones! So w...

What Do These Things Have To Do With Each Other?

Now we promise we're not condoning baking in bed, but we came across a great little tip when it comes to your toddlers bedroom. Can you guess what the two have to do with each other? Click through...

How To: Soft Sushi Toys

Pretend food is such a great item for children -- it just brings them so much fun and joy. Julie K in Taiwan gives a great photo tutorial on how to make felt sushi as she tells us, "I’ve been eyein...

Happy Birthday, Guy!

Guy here sounds like he's always on the go - which is exactly how you should be when you're turning three! Wishing you a wonderful birthday! Guy, living up to his name, has turned all boy this sum...

Look! Marshmallow Animals

It didn't take long when we saw these to become enamored by them. Marshmallows, toothpicks, gumdrops, candy corn, and a dose of imagination is all you need. ...

New Use for the Can Opener

Christmas is long behind us now but the experience of opening toys in plastic anti-theft packing still gives us nightmares. But we learned this great tip from ReadyMade Magazine......

One Minute Tip: Phil & Teds Metoo Seat

Video is so overrated. But it's so much fun to make, that we keep on finding little tips to record. This week we're featuring our Metoo Seat, which has been a godsend in our apartment. We use it...