Expensive, single-use, disposable sanitary items aren’t usually our thing (except for the, um, THOUSANDS of diapers we’ve added to the landfill over the last few years), but oh, the wonder that is the Bibster. Pampers Bibsters are disposable paper bibs. Here’s why we love them for restaraunts and travel: They have a waterproof backing, so […]
Adding calories to your child’s diet
Many parents have strategies for cutting calories from their diets, but have no idea how to add calories to their kids’ diets. Why add calories when childhood obesity is such a national epidemic? To be sure, not all children need calorie-fortified diets. But, if your child is low on the growth curve, with an uneven […]
Viva paper towels are the softest
We’re big consumers of paper towels (as are most parents). We’ve found that Viva brand is the softest for grubby cheeks, and the hardiest for cleaning chores. Technorati Tags: Housekeeping, Paper towels, Cleaning
Heat pizza in the toaster
Heat individual slices of cold pizza in the toaster. Toasts up nicely melty and crunchy (not flaccid and unevenly heated as in the microwave). Toaster oven or pop-up kind works fine. Technorati Tags: Pizza, Toasters
Freeze shredded cheese
When shredded cheese goes on sale, buy several bags and throw them in the freezer. You’ll have on hand the main element for super-quick lasagnas, quesadillas, enchiladas, grilled cheese sandwiches, mac and cheese… Bonus: almost anything becomes more appetizing to kids when topped with melted, shredded cheese. Broccoli, scrambled eggs, baked potatoes, refried beans… Technorati […]