meta-DAD meta-DAD I am a Dad. That is how I define myself at the moment. Not too long ago I defined myself as a Husband, but now I am a Proud Dad to two boys and a Fine Husband to a beautiful woman. And maybe someday, I will get the title of Good Dad, that is the goal 
Articles
Toys ?R? Us Recalls Their Own Activity Centers
2008-04-04 12:52:00 They were made in China, Shanghai to be exact. There have been twelve reports to the CSPC about small parts coming lose and posing a potential choking hazard. In short, they were either poorly designed (thus the fault of the Designer) or poorly manufactured (thus the fault of the Maker). As a Consumer and concerned parent, ... More About: Toys , Toys R Us
A Toy That?s Also a Record Player
2008-04-03 19:10:00 Hey Dad, trying to figure out what to do with that stack of priceless but aging vinyl in your attic? Vinyl Killer is a portable record player made in Japan and licensed across the globe by BMW AG in Germany. You no longer have to spin the record, nor do you even need a turntable. ... More About: Player , Record
Cantaloupe Recall
2008-04-03 02:21:00 There has been an ongoing (read; growing) recall on Honduran cantaloupe because of links between it and a recent outbreak of Salmonellosis. The recalls are growing because the infected fruit is from a specific Honduran grower and packer, Agropecuaria Montelibano, that many different brands use. There have been cases of the Salmonella Litchfield outbreak throughout ... More About: Recall
Daddy or Mommy Ring
2008-04-02 18:12:00 These custom rings are all hand fabricated by Christen Largent. This ring can be finished in many different ways — smooth finish (pictured), hammered finish, rough-sanded finish, oxidized, oxidized lightly and tumbled for a shine, distressed. It’s a classy, clean, simple band made of very thick and durable sterling silver stock. It’s sanded smooth, even shine ... More About: Daddy , Mommy , Ring
Poems for the Young Ones
2008-04-01 12:31:00 My wife and I have got burnt-out reading narrative stories to the boys and have started to work some poetry into the mix. If you haven’t read poetry aloud recently, it’s an interesting challenge and totally enjoyable. The Caroline Kennedy compilation is beautifully illustrated with hand-painted watercolor paintings and includes everything from e.e.cummings and Robert Frost ... More About: Poems , Young , The Young
Cool Wall Art for the Kids Room
2008-03-31 19:29:00 (Bob Dob Vis a Vis Thumbtack Press) More About: Kids , Cool , The Kids , Wall , Room
And Now For A Moment of Zen?
2008-03-28 11:23:00 Who’s Your Daddy? No really, I want to know, who’s your Daddy? DNA Paternity Test. 3-5 Business Days. 99.99%. (Via IdentiGene) More About: Moment
DIY Dad - Sweet Lego Planter
2008-03-27 11:30:00 This Lego Planter (above) was inspired by this Science & Sons designer planter (below)… …he didn’t want to shell out $150 bucks for so he did his rendition in legos and to that, I say - kudos, my boy. Sweet , mod’-planter. (Via BobBlog.Com)
Energy Efficient Bulbs are Hazardous Waste
2008-03-26 11:30:00 Based on the ticket sales to date and the cross-talk generated by Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Truth” a lot of us went out and purchased piles of energy efficient bulbs in an effort to thwart our own seemingly massive carbon footprint, right? Swapping one regular light bulb for a Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFB) will save about ... More About: Energy , Waste , Efficient
Low Rider Glider
2008-03-25 15:26:00 Yes, this is a glider-rocker. We decided to create a comfortable low profile chair that has a classic modern look, yet it’s accompanied by a smooth glide that you will love in the nursery or bedroom. This fully upholstered glider has a beautiful tailored look that’s accented by piping. (Via MonteDesign.Com) More About: Rider
Great Rebate and Purchasing Incentives for LA Residents
2008-03-24 11:30:00 Did you know that the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services will give each home up to seven free trees and deliver them to directly to your curb? They have a selection of one hundred and fifty different trees to choose from. And did you know the the Los Angeles Department of Sanitation has a ... More About: Great , Incentives , Rebate
Easter Egg Toy Recall
2008-03-21 22:47:00 Consider this the first recall of the season with a personal touch. In a seemingly sincerely open letter to their customers, Hobby Lobby, Inc. apologizes for their error. They apologized. Interesting. In an effort to retain their customers, they are offering a three dollar gift card to those who return the recalled items - The ... More About: Easter , Recall , Easter Egg
Rechargable Lamps for the Kids
2008-03-21 11:29:00 Set the mood on fire, not the house. These award-winning portable lights provide a warm, ambient glow that won’t blow out in the wind, or set the house afire if left unattended. They’re equally useful on the dinner table, bedside or camping (even if you’re in the backyard). Patented, intelligent circuitry makes them illuminate automatically when lifted from the charging platter and start to recharge as soon as they’re put back. The SafeChargeâ„¢ induction system eliminates exposed electrical contacts, and each light is made of impact-resistant polycarbonate. They also turn on automatically during power failures so you always have an emergency light source within easy reach. (Candela Glow via BabyGeared.Com) More About: Kids , The Kids
Baby Leg Warmers
2008-03-20 11:30:00 These are a recent discovery of ours, we dress our one year old boy in them and they are a great solution to keeping his legs warm on those crisp spring mornings and they allow for super-fast diaper changes. Think about it dad. Because you know dads are all about the fast pit stops. Yeah, ... More About: Baby
Excellent Resource for Kids Activities
2008-03-19 11:30:00 Have you ever tried to make origami but could never understand the directions? Have you run out of cool ways to make a paper airplane? Or you want to see how the Pro’s do it? Or have you just run out of craft and activities and need some inspiration? The folks over at ActivityTV.Com have ... More About: Kids , Activities , Resource , Excellent
Xtreamliner Toy
2008-03-18 11:30:00 The Xtreamliner, dreamt up by Scandanavian Designer - Ulf Hanses, comes in sporting bold colors such as black, lime-yellow and lightning blue, is a playful rendition of a convertible automobile. A magical gift for any occasion from birthdays to graduations. (Via ScandanavianDesignCenter.Com)
DIY - Homebrew Baby Safety Gate
2008-03-17 11:30:00 The folks over at Blue Ant Studio have a wonderful design for a cool mid-century modern inspired wood baby safety gate that can be fashion from an armful of 1×2 slats and some common hardware. As one of the Commenters on the post mention, you may consider adding a slice of clear/frosted plastic on ... More About: Gate , Baby , Safety , Homebrew
And Now For A Moment of Zen?
2008-03-16 11:33:00 That’s right kids, no need to wait until you outgrow those diapers to get a cell phone of your very own. Just ask Dad for the new Zeki cell phone marketed for toddlers. YoungToys of Korea is launching a cell phone marketed down-market, as they like to say. You know, for the younger set. This is ... More About: Moment
What Does ?Organic? Really Mean?
2008-03-14 11:30:00 Have you ever had one of those moments in the grocery store where you’re holding an apple with and “organic” sticker on it and thought, “organic? of course it’s organic, it’s an apple.” But then you glance sideways at all the other stuff getting misted, and you start thinking about what’s going on with all ... More About: Organic
Phthalate-Free Natural Rubber Teether
2008-03-13 11:30:00 They are handmade in France from 100% natural rubber and non-toxic paints. Chan (blue), Pie (pink), and Gnon (yellow) are adorable and safe mushroom shaped soft teething toys for your little one. Parabens, PVC, phthalates and BPA (bisphenol-A) free. Chan, Pie and Gnon have a cute little nub on top of his head for teething babies to ... More About: Natural , Free , Rubber
Toddler Juices Tainted With Arsenic
2008-03-12 17:27:00 A Canadian recall has been released today for two seperate brands of pear juice marketed toward toddlers - President’s Choice Organics Pear Juice from Concentrate for Toddler s and Beech Nut Pear Juice from concentrate with Vitamin C added. Arsenic is a toxic heavy metal that may be carcinogenic and may pose developmental risks to children. How ...
Does Your Local Hospital Make The Grade?
2008-03-12 11:30:00 Have you ever wondered how your local hospital’s maternity ward stacks up against the national scorecard? Considering my wife is almost four and a half months along in her pregnancy with our third child, I checked out our hospital, Cedar Sinai, and although I agree with their three star rating (out of five), I admit ... More About: Hospital , Local , Make
Friday Night, 3:30am at the Emergency Room
2008-03-11 11:30:00 I want to say first and foremost to anyone stumbling across this story - if you have a child that has swallowed a battery the first thing you need to do is call the National Poison Control Center and get that kid to the closest emergency room. What I have learned this weekend is that those ... More About: Night , Emergency Room , Friday , Room , Emergency
Haute Stingray Rocker
2008-03-10 11:30:00 Danish designer Thomas Pedersen has created an eye-catching, almost futuristic interpretation of the classic rocking chair. A modern, dynamic piece of furniture built for comfort and which accommodates a variety of sitting positions. The shape of the rocking chair was partially inspired by a shell. (Via BabyGeared.Com) More About: Rocker
Stainless Steel Sippy Cup
2008-03-07 11:31:00 The Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup is a reusable, lightweight and risk-free 12oz stainless steel bottle designed for small hands comes with a sippy adapter made from safe, non-leaching polypropylene (pp#5) ... More About: Steel , Stainless Steel
Cute Trumpette Baby Socks
2008-03-06 11:30:00 The have the cutest stuff here. These baby-sized (0-12 mos.) Cowboy Socks , Mary Jane Socks and Ballerina Socks from Trumpette come to you by way of the fine folks at Two Blue Peas. Not a bad buy either - six pairs for $24 bucks! (Via Two Blue Peas) More About: Cute , Baby
The Babylab
2008-03-05 11:30:00 There are a handful of labs around the world that make a regular business of trying to decipher exactly what actually makes a baby happy (and keeps them happy!) and whether showing a picture of an upside face will attract the attentive gaze of a baby like a regular face will. One of these labs ...
Motivating Kids to be Achievers
2008-03-04 11:30:00 As parents we love to praise our kids. We praise them for absolutely everything they do. A drawing that they did, a good grade they got on a paper, a touch-down they got or cleaning up their room without being told - these are fair examples. We feel this is the proper positive reinforcement they ... More About: Kids
Nadia Sparham Designs For The Home
More articles from this author:2008-03-03 11:30:00 Original designs are either digitally or hand screen-printed, appliquéd and embroidered onto silks, wools and cottons. Everything is handmade by Nadia except the ceramics which are sourced there in the UK. Her beautiful work includes wall murals, custom-made toss pillows and ceramics for the home. (Via NadiaSparham.UK) More About: Home , Designs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
|
 |
|
 |
