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Politikids: Did You Take Them Along For the Historical Ride?

babysugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:00:24 -0800

Yesterday marked a historic day in American history. No matter how the election pans out, it will be momentous. This was the first time an African American male was a contender on the Democratic ticket, and the first time a female was part of the Republican ticket. To be a part of history in the making makes me proud and patriotic. I was thrilled to have my daughter along to experience it all.

Seventy-four percent of you said you would take your child to vote. Did you?
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Will You Take Your Child to Vote With You?

babysugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:00:28 -0700

The presidential election is less than two weeks away so we are being inundated with commercials, mailers, news articles and conversations about the next commander-in-chief. Yesterday we gave you some ideas for including your lil ones in the electoral process. Today, we want to know if you plan to bring your children to your polling station on November 4th.

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Politikids: Why Parents Should Take Their Kids to the Polls

LilSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:00:44 -0700

You may need to be 18 to cast a vote, but you're never too young to have an opinion. This is why I have brought my kids to the voting booths since they were born. I grew up listening to my mother say, "You can't complain if you don't vote" so I registered as soon as I earned the right. Moms and dads worried about the line at their polling place need not. The upcoming election may be the most important one we vote in and as parents our children will be affected by who we support. To make the experience fun for future voters of America, check out our tips!

Put a "Countdown to Vote" calendar on your refrigerator and have your lil ones tear the days away
Teach them a lil election etiquette - we all have the right to make our own choices, but need to be respectful other others, too
Help them make a button that says, "I'll be voting in 2020!" (or whatever year they are of age) to wear to the polls.
Bring along a makeshift ballot for them to fill out while you cast your vote.
Allow them to pull the lever in the booth
Have your child hand in your ballot
Give them your voting sticker and treat it like a badge of honor

To check out our ideas for older children, read more.

Prep them on the issues that directly affect them like education and simply explain what each candidate promises and ask them who they support
Have a dinnertime debate and allow each family member to argue for their candidate
Set up a mock-election party

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Play Our New Baby Girl and Boy Name Faceoffs!

LilSugar — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

While a name lasts a lifetime, this game goes fast if you can't decipher which moniker is more popular. Luckily, you can play as many times as you please. Based on the Social Security Administration's list of the most popular baby names that come from card applications each year, these names were in the latest release. Try your hand at the Top 100 Girl Names for 2008 by playing this fun game, which pits the names against one another. We also have a boy version of the game. How does it work? Each time you select the name with the higher "popularity" score based on readers' votes, you get points! Take a chance at winning the $1,000 a month prize!

Play Our New Baby Boy and Girl Name Games!

LilSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:00:19 -0800

While a name lasts a lifetime, this game goes fast if you can't decipher which moniker is more popular. Luckily, you can play as many times as you please. Based on the Social Security Administration's list of the most popular baby names that come from card applications each year, these names were in the latest release. Try your hand at the Top 100 Boy Names for 2008 by playing this fun game, which pits the names against one another. We also have a pretty pink girl version of the game. How does it work? Each time you select the name with the higher "popularity" score based on readers' votes, you get points! Take a chance at winning the $1,000 a month prize!

Lil Links: Move Over Bacon, Here Comes Prosciutto

babysugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Forget the bacon, go for prosciutto - Cool Mom Picks
Uma says it best - parenthood is a marathon, not a sprint - Celebrity Baby Blog
Miley Cyrus is voted worst influence for young girls - The Laughing Stork
Do you hit the movies solo? - CafeMom
Scary movies that are kid-friendly - ParentDish
David Banda shows Malawi a bit of Hollywood - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Let them sleep in on the weekends - MomLogic
Do your kids use Mr. and Mrs. when addressing adults? - Momversation
Moms leave depression untreated - Health

There's an Elephant on the Loose!

babysugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:00:58 -0700

Mamas hide your lil peanuts... there's an elephant on the loose! Time for all of you mobile blogging mommies to get busy with those cell phones and start clicking away at those adorable costumes. User mrb929 needs our vote for the elephant costume.

My youngest may be a repeat of his sister's 2-year-old costume. She's dying to be Cinderella and I contemplated making him a pumpkin but think the elephant is pretty darn cute on the little guy. What say you, mamas?

So tell us, is it a yea or a nay?

Don't keep those monkeys and baby vampires in hiding - join the Sugarbabies group in the LilSugar Community and upload a past pic of your wee one in their costume (or just being silly)! Your precious babe could be featured on the site.

Getting Parents Involved in the Halloween Act

babysugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:46 -0700

Most parents think about their child's costume and forget all about themselves when it comes to dressing up for the spooky holiday. Sibling pairs can be quite cute but if there's only one kiddo in the family, mom and pop should think about getting in on the act with their own tiny tot.

Mommy can dress the babe up as a monkey and don a foam banana. The other trick-or-treaters will get a kick out of it when the two are chasing each other around. Other fabulous matches are the caterpillar turned butterfly, the hot dog and accompanying condiments. If it's a crew of sports nuts, a referee and football bunting may be the ideal twosome.

Which pair gets your vote?

Kiddie Soiree: Regal Cake Molds For a Princess

babysugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:37 -0700

Now that the theme has been set and the invitations have been sent out, it's time to start stocking up on the necessary items for my 3-year-old princess's royal affair. First on the list is a regal style cake pan. In the past I've ordered the dessert from our grocer but this year I'm thinking of making it so she can help me with the decoration. It may turn out looking like a mess but at least we'll have fun doing it. Now I just have to decide which mold to go with: tiara, carriage, castle, or cupcakes with crowns on top.

Which one wins your vote?

Nordic Ware® Castle Bundt® Pan - $36.00	Nonstick Castle Bundt Pan (10-c.) by Nordic Ware - $31.95
Castle Cake Pan by Wilton - $12.95	Fairytale Cottage Pan (9.75-in.) by Nordic Ware - $29.95

Place Your Bets on LilSugar's Baby: Boy or Girl?

LilSugar — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:00:08 -0700

I'm officially overdue, which means baby number three will likely debut very soon! My husband and I already have a daughter and a son, so what do you think the sex of our tie-breaking infant will be? Vote on whether you think a boy or girl will complete our party of five, and I'll fill you in once he or she has been welcomed to the world!