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Lil Tip: Sing Your Children to Sleep
When it comes to my singing, I've got a couple of fans. My son and daughter don't mind that my vocals are off tune, in fact, my tunes help them sleep. If your tot has trouble transitioning from bathtub to bedtime, try breaking out in song.
Lil Treasures: Ice Cream for Dinner
Growing up, my siblings and I used to love when my mom would make breakfast for dinner. While throwing together pancakes and eggs was easier for her, it was a treat for us. Each summer, Jon and Kate Gosselin take their brood out to indulge in ice cream for dinner.
Does Your Baby Have a Song?
One of my must–haves for my hospital suitcase was music. I packed portable speakers and my iPod loaded with 100 plus special "baby–to–be" songs.
To see what happened when my daughter was born, read more
Pimp Your Crib: Artwork on a Pillow
Beautiful pillows can be the perfect accent to any room, but if your kids' creations adorn them, that will brighten your surroundings and their smiles. We told you how you could wear your children's designs around your neck, but now you can rest your pretty lil head on them, too.
Submit your child's masterpiece to Deseta where they will translate the image onto a charming pillow.
Lil Treasures: Letter From Santa
Children barely get a chance to be kids. So I'm a proponent of nearly anything that keeps that childhood sense of awe intact. And, since this is the season when youngsters mail their wish-lists off to the North Pole, what better way to keep the spirit of Christmas alive than with a reply sent straight from Santa?
Lil Tip: Go Fly a Kite
Forget football and skip shopping. Take today to spend some quality time with your kids and go fly a kite. If the climate in your area isn't fit for kite flying, choose another outdoor activity.
Lil Treasures: Lunch Box Surprises
Don't let school lunches become as routine as a line-up of classes, surprise your kids by putting a few fun edible treats in their lunch bags. And, always make sure they are age appropriate.
- Shaped Sandwiches — Turn your child's favorite sandwich, be it peanut butter and jelly or ham and cheese into an extraordinary one using stainless steel cookie cutters to make them into hearts, stars and animals.
- Cereal Chain — String naturally colored fruit loops or Cheerios on a piece of unflavored dental floss to create a necklace or bracelet.
- Mini Quiche — There's nothing like a lil brunch for lunch, make the quiche bite-sized using mini muffin pans or the pre-made appetizer pastry cups available at most grocers.
- Scoops of Fruit — Rather than having the kids fuss with peels, pits and rinds, use a melon baller to make their favorite fruit medley.
Lil Treasures: Bathtub Fishing
You don't need a permit to fish in the tub! After a long day, a fun soak in the bath is just what your kids need before heading off to bed. But, washing the grime away doesn't have to be a chore — take the opportunity to turn the task into a memory.
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Lil Treasures: S'mores by Candlelight
Winter weather is approaching and when you find yourself rained or snowed in with the kids, make the most of it. A friend of mine came up with an ingenious way to enjoy s'mores and all their deliciousness without a campfire, barbecue or even a fire place.
All you need is a pack of graham crackers, a bag of marshmallows, some chocolate squares, a few water soaked skewers, and a tea light.
Lil Treasure: Artwork For Around Your Neck
The Van Gogh in every child sometimes gets the best of our refrigerators, empty walls, and the kid's rooms. When your lil one brings home that masterpiece that you know sets itself above the rest, turn it into a treasure.
You can scan or mail your tot's magnum opus to Analiese and for $8, she will turn the artwork into a beautiful glossy pendant that you can put on a necklace or whatever your heart desires.
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