For Reals?? Peepee Teepees?

Peepee Teepees. Do you know what these are (besides a waste of freaking money?) They are essentially "weewee tents" for your baby boy. According to one site's description, these silly little gadgets are perfect for the "diaper-challenged parents of baby boys" and are a "foolproof way to avoid nature's little accidents." On the uncommongoods website, it actually says, "Parents of baby boys have been particularly vulnerable - until now. Just place a pee-pee teepee on his wee-wee during diaper changes, and the hazard is averted."

Uh, how about you just change your sons diaper quickly? Let me explain this to any of you "diaper challenged" individuals:  Place a clean diaper under your baby boy, remove his dirty diaper, wipe quickly, and then fold up the clean diaper to cover his ding-ding while you fasten the tape/velcro thingees. Have everything you need handy. If you are leaving your little boy lying there naked with his ding ding all exposed while you search for wipes and diapers, then you deserve to get peed on.

These silly things sell 5 for $10. Some people just don't know what to do with their money. If you do not know what to do with your money, please let me know. I would be glad to give you my address so you can send that money to me.

Look at these ridiculous holiday edition peepee tents. SMH

Tuesday's Tip: 2011 Amazon Baby Registry Sweepstakes

In case you didn't know, Amazon is holding its 2011 Baby Registry Sweepstakes.  Enter for your chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card (1 winner is selected each week between April 2011 - April 2012). No purchases necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes. Participation seems easy (and really, what have you got to lose?)  If any of you win, I'd be happy to take a 10% referral fee.  Haha - Just kidding.  Click here to enter:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_357489422_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000669741&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=0Y7ZJY1GS9GH87FDGRDH&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=1317540482&pf_rd_i=B000R7L80C

Turtles... Then and Now

We went to a family barbque at a friends house the other day.  All of the kids were sitting around the television watching Franklin the Turtle, who was teaching some lesson about sharing and playing nice. I was watching the episode, mostly because I love turtles and I was secretly hoping my son would take to the cartoon because he had never seen it before.  My hubby's good friend, and the token single guy at the barbeque, came into the room and sat nearby. He looked at the tv and said, "Oh cool. Is this kind of like the modern day version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?"

No dude. Not even a little bit.

The 411: Something To Think About When Eating Out...

A few months ago, Good Morning America did an experiment of 12 restaurants in 3 states to determine which tabletop item harbors the most bacteria. Guess which item was found to be the most germy (is that a word?)? Ketchup? Mustard? Salt? Pepper? Sugar? Menu?

If you guessed the menu, you are right. It's somethng everybody touches and rarely gets cleaned. The menus were found to contain more germs and bacteria than a public toilet seat! Disgusting! (There aren't too many things that disgust me more than a public toilet.)  Please remember this when your cute kiddo is sitting there licking the menu or sticking it into his/her mouth!  Here's the link to the study, in case you're interested.  I hate germs!

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ConsumerNews/eating-tabletop-item-germier-toilet-seat/story?id=12093016

Things That Drive Me Nuts

You know what drives me nuts? When I go to a public restroom and someone in a neighboring stall starts peeing so hard and so fast that it makes them fart. That drives me crazy. 

Seriously, when did peeing become such a huge race? You're not pushing a baby out.  You're peeing!  Just sit (or squat) over the toilet and relax. It's going to come out all by itself.  I promise.  You don't have to push as if you're in labor. Everyone knows what is going to happen if your squeeze with all of your might.  

So, get a clue (because it's grossing the rest of us out). You're not getting any points for finishing 2 seconds before me. Plus, you'll probably get a disgusted look from me at the hand washing station because I think you are a cochina.

Word of the day: Cochina
Urban dictionary's definition of cochina: A Dirty Girl 

Tuesday's Tip: Nestle Nido

Nestle Nido Instant Dry Whole Milk is a great product I use from time to time. It's my Tuesday's Tip, because I am surprised over how many people are not aware of this convenient product.  My friends ask me what it is anytime I whip it out in public, or they make the assumption that I am still using powdered formula. 


Nestle Nido is instant dry whole milk (powdered whole milk). Nestle Nido is great to use in a pinch when you run out of milk and don't have the time to run to the convenience store to buy more. It's also great for travel purposes. I use it for long distance travel and/or when I am running errands and it's not convenient for me to stop and buy a personal-sized container of milk. 


I pack a sippy cup of water, along with a small plastic container or Nido. My milk will never go bad or spoil this way.  It's super affordable and super convenient.  Love this stuff!  (Special thanks to my girl Bet for introducing me to this!)

Sometimes I'm a Little Tacky...

Sometimes I'm a little tacky and I will...
"Snag" a handful of extra disposable adhesive placemats from Chick-Fil-A for use in other restaurants.

Sometimes I get really tacky and I will also...
Take as many of those Purell Hand Sanitizer wet naps from Chick-Fil-A as I can fit into my diaper bag before someone starts noticing. 

What are your tacky moments?

Proactive Parents Moment: Grandparents Day

Hey Moms and Dads - Don't forget, this Sunday is Grandparents Day!  Let's remember to celebrate all of those amazing grandmas and grandpas out there.   Photo gifts make wonderful gifts.  Kodak Gallery and Personalization Mall are two of my favorite sites for great photo gifts.   Last year we gave our parents personalized picture frames with a picture of our baby boy. This year we got them the cutest cookie jars with a picture of their cookie monster (aka grandbaby) on the front. Some other ideas: calendars, mouse pads, photo books, personalized t-shirts.  Let us know of any great ideas you may have!