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On average, Europeans earn less money and have smaller homes, cars and wardrobes than Americans. So, why do statistics show that Europeans are happier than we are? Can living with less equal a higher quality of life?
The Organization for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) recently released a list of the top ten happiest countries in the world. Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands won top billing, but the United States didn’t even make the list! So, if it’s true that money really can’t buy you happiness - what the heck can?
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Forget
trying to hide veggies in your kid's meals. Just
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Forget table manners. When your baby is of the age to sit in a booster seat or high chair, the biggest thing your worried about is your kid eating off of a gross table. It's all about the germs. Sure, you can put a kid-friendly plate down for them to nibble their soft eats. But despite your... Read More »
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My son Dash (3 1/2 years old) has become something of a picky eater of late, but he's also possessive about what's "his." So when he won't eat something I know he really likes, I just threaten to eat it myself. He takes it back and eats it immediately. I have a feeling I have mere weeks or days before he catches on and calls my bluff, but for the time being it's working nicely...
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If your family has to take a road trip this summer, you'll already be in a foul mood after gassing up your vehicle of choice. If you have kids, you know they're going to get antsy and wiggley and annoying along some stretch of highway. What you need is the lowdown on Family Road Trip... Read More »
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Brilliance in a muffin tin. That's what I call this idea being talked about by the smart mama over at Sycamore Stirrings. Kids, especially little ones, love small food. It's easier to eat, they can nosh without utensils and it's cute. I have found that my kids are more likely to try new... Read More »
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I used to think I was pretty creative when it came to making food look cute and silly for my kids (it's hard to go wrong with pancake batter as your artistic medium). I saw this crazy food contest being held by The Crafty Crow and realized that perhaps my mad food design skilz are a little... Read More »
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These utensils by Trebimbi bring new meaning to the phrase "playing with your food." Each set, available in a variety of shades, comes with a fork, knife and spoon that snap together like Legos so kids can swap colors or create mini sculptures. Make sure to also check out their puppet collections, with implements that are adorned in smiley faces and dressed in outfits, so your little one can distract himself by staging a play while you finish your meal.
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It was only a matter of time before high design made its way into your kid's lunchbox. All-natural, organic Y Water has mixed up the first "developmental drinks", including BrainWater (with zinc to improve concentration and receptiveness) and ImmuneWater (stocked with vitamins and antioxidants). And you and your child are so inclined, you can use the 100% recyclable containers to build sculptural, lego-like masterpieces, thanks to the genius of designer Yves Behar's fuseproject. Read More »
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