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Lil Find: Personalized Placemats

babysugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:58 -0700

I'm always looking for a cute birthday present that can be my standard gift for the year. When someone recently gifted my friend's son a few personalized placemats from Olive Kids ($10 each), I knew I found a winner.

With more than 40 designs, including popular holidays and traditional boy and girl themes, each heavy-duty laminated placemat is personalized with a child's name. The themes have helped to direct our dinner conversation, and allow us to practice our letter recognition.

Lil Links: Pregnant Bikini Contest

babysugar — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:00:01 -0700

Pregnant bikini contest - hilarious or horrifying? - TrèsSugar
Are you a procrastinator? - Momversation
Tobey and Otis cuddle up - Celebrity Baby Blog
Playing the pregnancy card - The Laughing Stork
Percentage of underweight kids is down - Cookie
Supply problems in breastfeeding - Alpha Mom
Do your kids eat the pits and seeds? - CafeMom
Baby Olive is snuggler - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Nontraditional families becoming more traditional - ParentDish

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Lil Links: The Wonders of Watermelon

babysugar — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:15:02 -0700

The wonders of watermelon - Fit Pregnancy
Olive and Isla pony up - Celebrity Baby Blog
The Federline boys celebrate the Fourth in Paris - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Swine flu parties for wee ones - CafeMom
What happens when dad's in charge - Cookie
Abigail Breslin gets $13 a week - ParentDish
When kids refuse to swim - The Poop
Who should raise Michael Jackson's kids? - Momversation
Three ways to save on groceries - Health
An iPhone app for park adventures - Inhabitots

Lil Links: Kate Gosselin Addresses Rumors on Today Show

LilSugar — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:00:15 -0700

Benefits of parenting: kids are optimistic - The Poop
How-to: determine if you can afford a baby - SavvySugar
Third grader expelled over hit list - Parentdish
First glimpse of Jamie Oliver's newest daughter, Petal Blossom - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Hugh Jackman defends Madonna's Malawian adoption - Celebrity Baby Blog
Goldilocks themed birthday bash - Cookie
Elisabeth Hasselbeck isn't paying attention to her pregnancy - CafeMom
Treating sleep disorders may ease ADHD symptoms - Health
DIY Mother's Day bouquets - Alpha Mom

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.

Mommy Alert! Red Hot Deals For Black Friday

LilSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800

Black Friday gets many of us red in the face, but whether you choose to brave the stores today or shop from the comfort of your own home, here are some deals you may want to check out this holiday weekend.

1 in the Oven is offering 15 percent off all merchandise (that includes sale items) through today. Just use coupon code BELLY at checkout to save.
A favorite among expectant mamas, Isabella Oliver, is having its Thanksgiving Sale. Save 25 percent off today, 20 percent off on Saturday, 15 percent off on Sunday, and 10 percent off on Monday. To get the discount, enter the code FESTIVE at checkout.
Get free gift wrapping at Vera Plum now through Dec. 7.
Get 30 percent off all purchases at BabyStyle until Dec. 1 by entering the code GOBBLE30 at checkout.

There are a lot more deals to be had, so read more.

Restoration Hardware Baby & Kids just added new items to its sale selection on furniture, linens, and accessories for the home.
Shop Target's 2-Day Toy Sale today and tomorrow and score deals on toys and gadgets for your lil ones.
Chic eshop, Giggle.com, is offering free shipping on select toys, clothing, gadgets, and more.
Until Dec. 8, score 15 percent off all orders at The Children’s Place with coupon code HAC8.
Bloomingdale's baby items are currently on sale for up to 25 percent off online. The discount is automatically taken at checkout and ends Nov. 30.
And for those of you still looking to score the "it" gift this year, you can still get Elmo Live for $60 at Amazon.

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Lil Links: Jools Oliver Shares Struggle With Fertility

LilSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Jools Oliver shares her struggle with fertility - Celebrity Baby Blog
Molly Shannon opens up about motherhood - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Do you get caught up in mom politics? - Cool Mom
Revenge on the big kid trick or treaters - The Poop
Formula scandal prompts some moms to return to breastfeeding - Parent Dish
Pin Art is an instant crowd pleaser - Alpha Mom
Personalize your own ticker to delivery - The Bump

Lil Links: Oblo Didactic Puzzle

LilSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:19:15 -0700

Oblo didactic puzzle - Alpha Mom
Father arrested for leaving son at restaurant - Parent Dish
Jamie and Jools Oliver offer their daughters balance - Celebrity Baby Blog
Guy Ritchie said Madonna will decide if they have more kids - Celebrity Baby Scoop
My mom ate my homework - The Poop
Feeling kinda sassy - Green Mom Finds
Puzzle dinner tray from Royal VKB - Ohdeedoh

Delilicious: New Year's Eve Pizza

LilSugar — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:00:18 -0800

Keep kids out of trouble by putting them to work in the kitchen with a pizza contest. Paired with a fruit salad and beverage, it can be the kids meal and sliced into squares it doubles as an adult hors d' oeuvre.

This child approved recipe is a bit fancier than plain old cheese pizza, but very simple. Make some tomato sauce ahead of time by frying two crushed cloves of garlic in two tablespoons of olive oil before adding a 16-ounce can of San Marzano tomatoes. Simmer on low for 20 minutes and then add sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste and a handful of chiffonade basil.

Aside from that, all you'll need is sliced fresh mozzarella and store bought pizza dough (my kids like the kind from Trader Joe's which comes in three varieties - plain, herb and whole wheat.) Give each child their own dough to stretch and design with the sauce and cheese before popping the finished pizzas in the oven to bake. Once the guests have sampled the pies, tally the votes and declare a winner.

Would You Let Your Child Have a Career?

LilSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:00:57 -0800

While most kids her age are skipping rope on the playground, 10-year-old Courtney Oliver is scrubbing in for surgery. The college graduate is a certified veterinary assistant at the South Bay Veterinary Hospital in Olympia, Washington. And since the animal lover's peers are in elementary school, the law requires Courtney's mom to stay with her while she works.

Would you let your lil prodigy move through life at a rapid pace?