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Does your preschooler love to dress-up? See what our favorite Go-To Mom, Kimberley Blaine, has to share about children and dramatic play. Plus, where to pick up great dress up gear, the latest news on Operation Shower and a Clever Parents milestone.

• Visit the Go To Mom at www.TheGoToMom.tv
• Read about the latest Operation Shower unit wide event in Fort Hood, Texas on Clever Parents and visit the Operation Shower website to see what you can do to help our efforts at www.operationshower.org
• CleverParents.com reaches 100! Read what our one hundredth columnist, none other than TV personality and best-selling author, Rachael Ray, has to share in her column, Every Day With Rachael Ray.

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Since the birth of Charles, five weeks ago, I’ve had the opportunity to test a lot of newborn gear. In no particular order, here are a few of my favorite things. For more details about each item, see the Clever Parents article here.

1. Baby Daze Organizer. Thanks to this clever organizer, I can ditch the spiral notebooks and easily track feedings and diapers as well as milestones, gifts and sleeping habits. Buy here.

2. Babeebrite Hands Free Night Light. This clip on light makes nighttime nursing a cinch and diaper changes are quick and effective, without waking up the baby or signaling to him that it is not - banish the thought - the middle of the night. Learn more at www.mommybeehappy.com and buy here at One Step Ahead.

3. EuroTote by Lillebaby. The EuroTote is an over the shoulder baby carrier, a comfortable way to ride in a convertible car seat or a stroller, a sleep mat and a play mat in one. Plus, you can easily transition from one mode to another so a sleeping baby can stay asleep through transitions. Buy one during the month of November and receive 20% off the retail price. Enter code NOV20 upon checkout to receive the discount. Buy here.

4. Holly Aiken diaper bag. Not your typical bag that screams “diapers!”, the hip design and cool, yet functional fabrics are just right for Clever Parents who want to look stylish, but realize that they’re going to be spit-up on, too. Buy here

5. Ah Goo Baby Plush Pad. With its memory foam and super soft feel, the comfortable surface is just perfect for a newborn baby’s soft skin. Buy here

6. Baby Silk (R) Umbilical Cord Care. Instant umbilical cord cleaning without having to cart around a bottle of alcohol and a handful of Q-tips. Buy here

7. Chez Ami Saque Set. Perfect for those first weeks when you need quick access for diaper changes without a lot of snaps or buttons getting in the way, this adorable saque set does the trick in style. Buy here.

8. Swaddle Designs blankets. With a cool design and a clever tip tag sewn into the edge, you’ll never have to be shown how to swaddle again. Buy here.

9. Secure2Me blanket. Take a beautiful blanket, add sewn-in clips on all four corners, and you have a blanket that won’t budge. Buy here.

10. Stowers Swaddler. Simply position your baby’s feet in the pocket (making sure her head is not covered, of course), wrap the blanket around and secure with the Velcro strip. Instant swaddle! Buy here.

11. Love Me Baby Me Skin Care. With a line boasting smoothy shampoo, creamy cream, butt balm, hair putty and bubbly wash, the Love Me Baby Me line does more than just clean and smell good. The products are “paraben-free, propylene glycol-free, hypoallergenic, pediatrician tested, tear-free and gluten-free.” Buy here.

12. momAgenda. This clever desk calendar is just the thing to organize all of the meetings, activities and events going on in your family. The week-at-a-view calendar uses a grid format so you can organize your own week as well as your children’s activities. Buy here.

13. Pouchee Ultimate Purse Organizer. Easily switch bags without forgetting your essential items with the Pouchee Ultimate Purse Organizer by Day-Timer. The Pouchee is big enough to hold the contents of your wallet, your checkbook, cell phone and make-up, but small enough to fit into most every day handbags and diaper bags. Buy here.

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Meet Jordana Holovach, mother of Jacob and founder of Jacob’s Cure, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Canavan Disease, a devastating genetic brain disorder. Learn about the disease and find out how you can help. Plus, is your baby a conservation baby?

• Visit Clever Parents to learn about Jacob’s Cure: Promoting Research & Raising Awareness for Canavan Disease
• Visit the Jacob’s Cure website at www.jacobscure.org
• Buy a Smiley Bag to benefit Jacob’s Cure to help fund research for Canavan’s Disease from Baby Dish
• Visit Clever Parents for the latest column by Ellen McNeil: The Ecospot: 10 Ways to Raise an Eco-Conscious Child
• Clever Parents Online Boutique of the Week: My Conservation Baby
• Visit the My Conservation Baby website at www.MyConservationBaby.com

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Watch Geralin Thomas of Metropolitan Organizing share tips for saying no to the constant stream of requests for your time without burning bridges. The Danger Rangers make safety a fun topic for kids. Plus, Kids Central Kitchen makes healthy and delicious snacks for kids that they can make!

• Visit the OH! Organizing Hints column on Clever Parents
• Visit the Metropolitan Organizing website at www.metropolitanorganizing.com
• Visit the Danger Rangers website at www.dangerrangers.com
• Read about the Online Boutique of the Week: Kids Central Kitchen on Clever Parents
• Visit Kids Central Kitchen at www.kidscentralkitchen.com and use code CLEVER for 10% off your first order. Free shipping for orders $50 or more

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Clever Parents loves Beyond Learning’s Word Chase and Number Hunt games. For ages 4 and up, these games offer a fun way to introduce reading and math into your curious preschoolers’ and kindergarteners’ worlds. Plus, Clever Parents TV Video Correspondent Sara Holliday demonstrates some mom and baby toning exercises and a clever way to record your baby’s stories from his first year.

• A Clever, Eco-Friendly Reading-Readiness Board Game for Young Children: Word Chase!

• Learn more about Word Chase and Number Hunt and buy them at Beyond Learning
• Read the Fit By Sara column written by Sara Holliday on Clever Parents
• Read about Tiny Tales on Clever Parents - Online Boutique of the Week: Tiny Tales
• Visit Tiny Tales at www.tiny-tales.com

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Wouldn’t it be nice to have a fun, friendly mom to address all of those questions that invariably crop up when you have children? How can I help my child stop whining? What are some tips for disciplining in public? Why are time-outs not working? Clever Parents is thrilled to announce that Kimberley Blaine, former preschool teacher, licensed child development therapist and founder of TheGoToMom.tv, an online how-to show for families of young children, is joining the Clever Parents team as a Video Correspondent. Watch the latest Clever Parents vidcast to find out what Kimberley is going to share with Clever Parents viewers. Plus, a clever and environmentally-friendly apparel line for kids and a fun mix and match puzzle for preschoolers.

• Visit TheGoToMom.tv to learn more about Kimberley Blaine and her show
• Environmentally-Friendly & Clever Alphabet Animal Tees for Kids
• Go to www.bioME5.com for a line of eco-friendly alphabet animal tees and get $5 off and free shipping until 9/9/2007 by using code 07CP02.
• Pick up a puzzle like the Amazon Jungle Mix and Match Floor Puzzle here.

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Let’s face it, coming up with craft projects can be a hassle. Watch this episode of Clever Parents TV for pre-packaged craft kits for kids ages 18 months to 11, tips for hosting a puppy party and learning to live with things that bite (and no, we’re not talking about that pesky two year old next door).

• Read the Fun Well Done column on Clever Parents for fun and easy craft ideas
• Visit the Fun Well Done website at www.FunWellDone.com
• Visit the Living With Kids and Dogs column on Clever Parents
• Read the Living With Kids and Dogs article: Living with Kids and Dogs: A Puppy Party for Kid-Friendly Dogs
• Visit the Pediatrician’s Perspective column on Clever Parents
• Read the Pediatrician’s Perspective article: Pediatrician’s Perspective: Learning to Live with Things that Bite - Part 1

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It’s back-to-school time. We’ll share with you a great video to help prepare your kids for their first day at kindergarten, a magazine for kids you should know about and some very clever lunch bags. Plus, tips for easing August school jitters and, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… Clever Parents t-shirts are now on sale!

• Visit the Kindergarten Countdown site at www.kindergartencountdown.com
• Visit the Tessy & Tab site at www.tessyandtab.com
• Cool lunchbags for kids at www.lunchology.com
• Read the Lunchology parentrepreneur feature on Clever Parents.
• School is Coming! Ease those August school jitters with family fun.
• We know you’re clever. Now everyone else can know, too. Clever Parents t-shirts now on sale.

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Clever Parents meets up with Scott Shoemaker, President of DadGear, for a demo of the very cool diaper bag - the Billboard Messenger Bag. Plus, a couple of recalls you should know about and an adorable line of vintage inspired rattles and squeakers for babies.

• Visit DadGear at www.dadgear.com and save $20 off the Billboard Messenger Bag
• See Clever Parents TV Vidcast #4: Dads, Sex and Socks and check out the very cool DadVest
• Recall Alert: 1 Million Easy-Bake Ovens Recalled After Partial Finger Amputation
• Recall: 84,000 Playskool Sippy Cups Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
• Online Boutique of the Week: Shop Cute-Ture for Vintage Inspired Rattles and Squeakers for Baby
• Visit the Cute-Ture website.

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]]> http://www.cleverparents.tv/2007/07/30/vidcast-28/feed/ noClever Parents meets up with Scott Shoemaker, President of DadGear, for a demo of the very cool diaper bag - the Billboard Messenger Bag. Plus, a couple of recalls you should know about and an adorable line of vintage inspired rattles and squeakers for baKris and David JacksonClever Parents meets up with Scott Shoemaker, President of DadGear, for a demo of the very cool diaper bag - the Billboard Messenger Bag. Plus, a couple of recalls you should know about and an adorable line of vintage inspired rattles and squeakers for babies.parents,parenting,baby,babies,toddller,child,children,toys,moms,dad,family,health,fitness,style,charity http://www.cleverparents.tv/2007/07/22/vidcast-episode-27/ http://www.cleverparents.tv/2007/07/22/vidcast-episode-27/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2007 01:30:51 +0000 kris@cleverparents.com (Kris and David Jackson) http://www.cleverparents.tv/2007/07/22/vidcast-episode-27/

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It’s Geralin to the rescue with a simple solution for eliminating car clutter for good. Plus, introducing Little Capers, clever alternative super hero shirts with their own detachable capes.

• OH! Cleverly Containing Clutter: An Invitation Awaits You
• Visit Metropolitan Organizing at www.MetropolitanOrganizing.com
• Step Aside Spidey: Little Capers to the Rescue!
• Visit the Little Capers website

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