Squeaky shoes

I really need to figure out a way to start selling squeaky shoes!  Whenever Lily wears her squeaky shoes so much interest is generated!  Just today we were in the pediatrician's office and I had 6 people around us asking where they could buy some for their kids, their friend's kids, or their grandkids.  This happens every time!  I found myself wishing I could whip out a business card and say, "Why I just happen to have a store/website you can shop!"
As it is, I can only suggest Googling:  WeeSqueak, Itsy Bitsy, or just "squeaky shoes for toddlers."
 One caveat:  make sure the shoes have removable squeakers for those times quiet is needed (e.g. Church, restaurants, business appointments).

My Review of Columbia Sportswear Lander Pants - UPF 50 (For Men)

Originally submitted at Sierra Trading Post

Closeouts. Cotton Ridge Cloth is stonewashed for softness, so Columbia Sportswear’s Lander pants won’t just help you tackle trails and travel more efficiently, they’ll keep you comfortable when it’s time to kickback and relax, too. Cotton Ridge Cloth is highly durable and stonewashed for softnes...

Columbia Sportswear Lander Pants - UPF 50 (For Men)

husband likes them

By NCMomsense from Advance, NC on 8/31/2010

 

4out of 5

Waist: Feels true to size

Length: Feels true to length

Pros: Flattering, Great Color, Washes Well, High Quality, Good price value, Wrinkle-Free, Stylish, Comfortable

Cons: Material a bit heavy

Best Uses: Wear To Work, Date Night/Night Out, Casual Wear

Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser

Bought these for my husband. He loves the Columbia pants he's had so far (ROC and Fort Rock). The Lander pants are somewhat heavier, but have great pockets as well and are comfortable. I love the dark green color and have already ordered another pair. These fit well in a 38/32; oddly enough the same size in the ROC pants are too big.

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Lily's Literary Blurb

The Tickleoctopus, by Audrey and Don Wood, Harcourt Children's Books, 1994.


Lily really liked this from page one.  It has a fun, shaped cover and bright illustrations.  The story follows a little caveboy, Bup, from the moment he is awakened by his grumpy parents, through his adventures with a creature he discovers (the Tickleoctopus), including introducing his family to the joys of laughter.  The vernacular is fun to read, if a little tricky at first:  "Ooglies, ooglies!"
Lily has enjoyed memorizing these fun parts and asks for this book daily.  The book is out of print but can be found at the library or through www.dealoz.com.


The Woods really know how to get into a child's (or adult's) imagination with fun to read stories and vibrant illustrations.  Additional titles include The Napping House and Piggies.

Vinegar uses

I have discovered that white vinegar is a wonderfully inexpensive substitute for that blue rinse aid for the dishwasher!  Running a cycle with the dishwasher or washing machine empty and a cup of vinegar in the soap dispenser is a great way to clean out the gunk that seems to accumulate in the washer.  Remember to wipe around the edges of the dishwasher and in front of the door (where the floor and the door meet) to clear away "soap sludge."  Cut down on this yucky mess by reducing the amount of dishwasher soap used (a tablespoon is all you need!).

Quick summer peek

Lily Summer 2010 Smilebox®

MMR shot side effects

It has been 8 days since Lily had her 1st MMR.  2 days post vaccination she started getting small hives on her tummy, feet, face, and arms--just a few.  They went away after a while.  Friday night she woke up itching and pretty miserable because the hives had returned.  I gave her some Benadryl® to calm down the itching so she could get some sleep.

Saturday and Sunday she continued to get the hives, off and on.  They seemed to get worse when we were outside in the heat.  I called her ped's office Monday morning to check if this was normal.  One of the nurses consulted with Dr. Myracle (yes, that's really his name) and advised me to keep giving her Benadry®l as long as I needed to.  If she had any breathing problems come up, we were to take her to the emergency room ASAP.

So, here we are on day 8.  Lily now has had a fever hovering around 101° for 24 hours.  She feels fine, though.  We've been fingerpainting and baking for Daddy.  I fully expect her to break out in the faux measles rash over the next day or so.  Amazing that the injection can cause such effects that far out!   The hives have stopped appearing for now, at least.

As long as Lily stays in a good mood, hydrated and has an appetite, I won't worry needlessly.  I just wonder what next month's Varivax (varicella aka chicken pox) vaccination will bring!