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  • January 22, 2006

    zzzzz….

    If you’re wondering why it’s so quiet around here, it’s because I’m out of town. We’re wrapping up our first ever family-of-four vacation, enjoying some sun, beach and relaxation. I’ll have lots of observations and interesting insights on family travel to...

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  • January 18, 2006

    Really useful jewelry

    When there’s a newborn in the picture, life tends to be pretty fuzzy. Parents are usually sleep deprived, and the sameness of the routine causes the hours and days to blend together. This state of mind is directly at odds...

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  • Do you know Wikki Stix?
    January 18, 2006

    Do you know Wikki Stix?

    If you don’t, you should. Wikki Stix are a lifesaver for parents who are hoping to keep kids quietly engaged for any period of time. They are basically a strand of yarn coated in a non-toxic, food-grade wax similar to...

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  • Building a fast car
    January 17, 2006

    Building a fast car

    Lego has just released their new Ferrari sets, featuring several models of the famous luxury cars. The completed product is beautiful and amazingly realistic by Lego standards. Car lovers, young or old, will drool over the 1:17 scale model of...

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  • January 16, 2006

    Fine Dining. Kids welcome?

    We recently took a family outing to the New England Aquarium. We spiraled up the big tank, held some starfish and retreated from the crowds in favor of finding some lunch. We ended up at Sel de la Terre, a...

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  • Geuther ’round
    January 15, 2006

    Geuther ’round

    In this brave new world of design-conscious parents, European wooden high chairs have become a ubiquitous presence. Whether it’s the clean zigzag of the Stokke Kinderzeat or the elegant curves of the Svan chair, these attractive seats offer the added...

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  • January 13, 2006

    Mechanically inclined?

    This is probably one of the most unique toy concepts I’ve come across in a while. Each Automoblox car comes apart into pieces, and if you have more than one car, you can rebuild the pieces to make new cars....

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  • January 13, 2006

    7am Enfant

    It was about a year ago that I trailed a woman two blocks down Broadway in Manhattan so I could read the label on her stroller bunting. That was my first encounter with 7am Enfant, and it was worth the...

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  • January 13, 2006

    In with the new

    Welcome to the newest iteration of spillingthebeans.net. After a few months of practice, we’ve made some changes that should make our site more flexible and user-friendly. If you’ve been a regular visitor, you’ll notice that we’re minimizing. We used to...

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