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Wonderwash Review Update: Week 2

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Cool Mum

Another week without hitting the laundromat, and we are still going strong! [original post and Week 1 update] This week I allowed myself a 2-day break from washings for our anniversary celebrations (what a luxury haha).  Around the same time, … Continue reading →

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High Rollin’ at the Palisades Center Mall [video]

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Cool Dad

We’re so cheap! We won’t even spend a dollar on the little amusement rides at the mall. We will, however, let Cool Baby sit in one and turn the steering wheel to his heart’s delight, and then walk off without … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D for Babies: Carlson Baby Ddrops Vitamin D vs. Enfamil D-Vi-Sol

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Cool Mum

Most pediatricians around here recommend that breastfed babies take vitamin D supplements. I went to Target and only one brand offered these supplements–Enfamil. So that’s what I bought. After giving one dose of the sticky sweet yuckiness that is D-Vi-Sol … Continue reading →

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Cool Food: Trader Joe’s 17 Bean & Barley Mix, Part 2

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Cool Mum

In spite of forgetting about these beans on the stove and overcooking them slightly, they were so delicious! They didn’t even need to be seasoned (this kind didn’t come with a packet anyway) because of the blend of all the … Continue reading →

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Cool Food: Trader Joe’s 17 Bean & Barley Mix, Part 1

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Cool Mum

“These beans are colorful from the rainbow!” says Cool Baby. Have you ever tried a dry 17 Bean and Barley Mix? I picked it up at Trader Joe’s to see if I could season it very simply rather than making … Continue reading →

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