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Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Cry Baby

LilSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:00:59 -0700

Funny man Jack Black recently said he's gone sentimental since becoming a dad. The comedian and father of two admitted to even crying at commercials. Ads do a number on lots of new parents, perhaps it's the adorable, chubby cheeked bald babies they have in them, or the angelic infants sleeping that make the tear ducts of moms and dads loosen. Additionally, there are those amazing moments we see flashing across our television screens like when Michael Phelps ran to his proud mother, Debbie, after he won yet another Olympic gold. Or the devastating ones, like the segment of Stand Up To Cancer that told the story of the mom who lost her four-year-old son to the disease. She was there for his first breath and his last. To see why parents relate, read more.

We watch moms struggling with their toddlers in the supermarket or picking wildflowers with their wee ones and see them as mirrors of ourselves. Becoming a parent heightens all the emotions that people have as children breathe new life into our own existence and with that comes a whole lot of belly laughs, frustration, sleepless nights and tears.
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Celebaby Roundup

babysugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:01:00 -0700

This holiday weekend found celebrities and their tots galloping along the beaches, licking ice cream and having loads of fun. Jenny McCarthy and son Evan ran along the sands of Malibu while doting mom Marcia Cross played in the fountains with her darling twin daughters. Check out all of the beach babes in the slideshow and see who else enjoyed the Fourth of July festivities.

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Jack Black Welcomes Baby Number Two!

babysugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:20:34 -0700

Word on the street is that Jack Black and wife Tanya Haden welcomed another boy into their family. According to People:

"I have a new one," Black, 38, told reporters Saturday at the junket for his animated movie, Kung Fu Panda, in Beverly Hills. "It's eating every three hours."

We'll keep you updated on any more details we learn about the bambino!

Update: ET reports that the new baby boy is taking after daddy - his name is also Jack.
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Jell-O Jiggler Jack-O'-Lanterns and Bats

babysugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:17 -0700

Tired of the same ol', same ol'? Almost every Halloween soiree is guaranteed to offer up candy and caramel covered apples. Take the opportunity to serve up something refreshing, fun and super easy to make. Whip up some Jell-O jigglers in festive colors and shapes. Tots will get fired up to offer a helping hand and mama will delight in the easy clean up and simple recipe.

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To see how to make these wobbly creatures, just read more.

Pick out colors to suit your fancy. I chose orange and purple for their Halloween spirit and their tasty purposes.
Use the Jell-O jiggler recipe given on the side of the box - it is not the same as regular Jell-O!
When the Jell-O has settled, pull the trays out of the refrigerator and place it on a larger bin or warm water to loosen the bottom of the Jell-O.
For ease, I cut the Jell-O into squares with a wet knife and then removed the pieces and placed them on a level cutting board.
Dip the your cookie cutters into water before using it on the Jell-O -it makes for smoother edges.
Peel the excess away from the cookie cutter and use your spatula to remove the jiggler from the cutting board. Place it on the serving tray.

When all of the jigglers have been cut out, mama can enlist her troops to decorate the lil fellas. Use miniature marshmallows and pink decorating gel for eyes and black decorating gel for the jack-o'-lantern's mugs. If you want to add some flair to the tray, use a small circular object and cut out small bits of Jell-O to the edges.

Lil Links: Get Those Abs Back in Shape With 5 Moves

babysugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:46 -0700

5 ways to get your abs back - FitPregnancy
Does TV ruin families? - Cookie
One New York mom is on a mission to ban cupcakes from classrooms - The Mommy Files
Jack Black gives the lowdown on his lil rascals - Celebrity Baby Blog
Doogie and his man are looking for a surrogate - Celebrity Baby Scoop
How bad is bedtime snacking? - ParentDish
Can pregnant ladies wear white to weddings? - CafeMom
Seeing stars in sidewalk chalk - AlphaMom

Delilicious: Cheese, Onion, and Olive Toasts

LilSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00:16 -0800

If your kids get a case of the midnight munchies tonight, steer clear of sugar treats and curb their hunger with a more nutritious snack. Now matter how picky a tot is, they usually have a taste for toast and cheese. So whip up this incredibly easy, warm appetizer that takes a matter of minutes and uses a handful of ingredients. Simply mix shredded cheddar cheese with a sprinkle of finely sliced green onion, and then sprinkle in some diced black olives. Spread the mix on baguette slices and pop it in a 350°F oven until the cheese bubbles. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving to those with tired eyes and growling bellies. For parents and those with more adventurous pint-sized palates, substitute the cheddar cheese with Monterey jack and add some diced green chilies.

Is Sesame Street the New Oprah?

LilSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:00:26 -0700

Oprah may not be the hottest ticket in town anymore. Sure, the talk queen has scored interviews with some of Hollywood's hottest, but this season Sesame Street has got some big names on the block. From David Beckham to Jessica Alba and Heidi Klum to Jack Black. Even Neil Patrick Harris makes a musical appearance singing a catchy tune about shoes. Is Sesame Street the place to be?

Wee TV: Feist on Sesame Street

babysugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:30:10 -0700

The 39th season of Sesame Street is set to debut on August 11, so the Children's Television Workshop has provided us with a sneak peek at one of the celebrity acts to join Elmo and friends on set. Popular Canadian singer Feist will kick off the season with a special rendition of her “1 2 3 4” song.

The new season will feature a host of guest celebrity appearances, including Will Arnett, Jessica Alba, David Beckham, Heidi Klum, Neil Patrick Harris, Sandra Oh, Jenny McCarthy, Jason Taylor, and Jack Black. The show will also introduce parodies of several popular shows, such as 30 Rock, High School Musical, and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?. With a lineup like this, I may be setting up the Tivo more for myself than my daughter!

Toy Box: LeapFrog Tag Reading System

babysugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:00:00 -0700

If you have a budding reader on your hands, keep your eyes open for LeapFrog’s new Tag Reading System ($50), which hit stores this week. Designed for children ages four to eight, the system features a stylus with a camera in its tip that “reads” the letter, words and symbols on the pages of the 16 books in its library, including favorites like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, The Little Engine that Could and Olivia ($14 each).

We had the opportunity to test the Tag earlier this month. To see our review, read more.

While I am not a fan of letting technology “read” an entire book to you (as one of the options allows), I enjoyed the system’s ability to read along with a child. I was also taken with some of the system’s special functions, like the stylus' ability to identify objects in a picture and bring them to life by adding voices to the characters and to play interactive games with the users.

LeapFrog bills the Tag as a web-connected system and that may be one of the highlights of the product for adults. Once a new book from the Tag library is purchased, adults must connect the Tag to the computer (it is PC and Mac compatible) to download the book’s audio files. When the Tag is connected to the computer, parents can view their tot’s progress and plan accordingly.

While the price tag on the system is a bit high, it should keep your lil one occupied for some time. The current books in the library are featured below, including Kung Fu Panda: Po's Tasty Training, which is being released in conjunction with the film's debut (its audio features Jack Black's voice).

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Upset If Others Announced Aspects of Pregnancy?

LilSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:00:45 -0700

My mom always says that a person's news is their news, and he or she should be the one to announce it. When it comes to having a baby some mamas-to-be like to keep the pregnancy, due date and the sex of the child under wraps or disclose those things to a limited circle.

But, this week it seems nothing is sacred when it comes to the impending members of the Jolie-Pitt clan. While the world anxiously speculated about the wee ones, Jack Black outed the twin factor. And then, Dustin Hoffman revealed Angelina's supposed due date.

As a starlet, she lives her life in the public eye, but would you be irritated if someone announced your news?
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