Comments for ParentZing! http://parentzing.wordpress.com .......is urban. style. parenting. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:40:11 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Springsteen Votes & Dotes by Anonymous http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/springsteen-votesand-dotes-on-his-kids/#comment-537 Anonymous Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:40:11 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1802#comment-537 I recently saw him in concert in Philadelphia, my first time. I went with a co-worker who has seen him many times. Bruce was so incredible, I feel like I missed out not going to previous concerts! I He is so energetic, it is hard to believe he is as old as he is. I read this post and laughed and told my coworker about it during lunch break. He said he probably would have swooned if he had been that close to Bruce, and he is a straight man! LMAO. I recently saw him in concert in Philadelphia, my first time. I went with a co-worker who has seen him many times. Bruce was so incredible, I feel like I missed out not going to previous concerts! I He is so energetic, it is hard to believe he is as old as he is. I read this post and laughed and told my coworker about it during lunch break. He said he probably would have swooned if he had been that close to Bruce, and he is a straight man! LMAO.

]]> Comment on The Backyardigans Bug Me by Anonymous http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/the-backyardigans-bug-me/#comment-536 Anonymous Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:06:42 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1490#comment-536 People get with it, she or he is pointing out some of the irony. It is true, having kids inert on the sofa watching a show about kids being outside and active and using their imaginations. Even the biggest fans have to concede that. I also agree with the basic point hat you must not raise your child in an isolated bubble. I want to be sure that my child grows up knowing that not everyone has a big backyard and nice house and two cars. I admit I laughed out loud when I read parts of this post, I thought it was witty and written well. Some of the comments made by people being so offended and taking it so seriously made me laugh more. Get real. Or get a sense of humor at least. For the record I live in a suburb and don't mind the show even when the songs stick in my head. I am annoyed though at how expensive Backyardigan's Live tickets were but that is a whole other issue. People get with it, she or he is pointing out some of the irony. It is true, having kids inert on the sofa watching a show about kids being outside and active and using their imaginations. Even the biggest fans have to concede that.

I also agree with the basic point hat you must not raise your child in an isolated bubble. I want to be sure that my child grows up knowing that not everyone has a big backyard and nice house and two cars.

I admit I laughed out loud when I read parts of this post, I thought it was witty and written well. Some of the comments made by people being so offended and taking it so seriously made me laugh more. Get real. Or get a sense of humor at least.

For the record I live in a suburb and don’t mind the show even when the songs stick in my head. I am annoyed though at how expensive Backyardigan’s Live tickets were but that is a whole other issue.

]]> Comment on The Backyardigans Bug Me by Whatever http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/the-backyardigans-bug-me/#comment-534 Whatever Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:23:20 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1490#comment-534 The person who wrote this article has too much time on his or her hands and is overanalyzing things. This is one of the all-time best children's shows. There are a variety of shows out there, each with its own purpose. This show is called The Backyardigans, not the Public Playgroundigans! What's wrong with encouraging creativity and imagination while in the safety of one's own backyard. If The Backyardigans "bug" you so much, then don't watch it! As parents, it is up to us to rear our children, and we shouldn't be relying on TV shows to do this anyway. You say: "They never have real experiences!" AND "But this is all good. It contributes to your child being able to navigate such situations as an adult." Are you serious?? What kinds of experiences do you expect them to have? Let kids be kids and have a childhood. If you do your job as a parent, then children will know how to make the right decisions (though they may not always do so) and deal with different situations. JMHO The person who wrote this article has too much time on his or her hands and is overanalyzing things. This is one of the all-time best children’s shows. There are a variety of shows out there, each with its own purpose. This show is called The Backyardigans, not the Public Playgroundigans! What’s wrong with encouraging creativity and imagination while in the safety of one’s own backyard. If The Backyardigans “bug” you so much, then don’t watch it! As parents, it is up to us to rear our children, and we shouldn’t be relying on TV shows to do this anyway. You say:

“They never have real experiences!” AND
“But this is all good. It contributes to your child being able to navigate such situations as an adult.”

Are you serious?? What kinds of experiences do you expect them to have? Let kids be kids and have a childhood. If you do your job as a parent, then children will know how to make the right decisions (though they may not always do so) and deal with different situations. JMHO

]]> Comment on I Heart San Francisco by Charles http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/11/22/i-heart-san-francisco/#comment-533 Charles Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:34:11 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1892#comment-533 Its a great town if you like to go in hills : () Its a great town if you like to go in hills : ()

]]> Comment on Choosing A Celebrity Baby Name Might Just Leave You Starry-Eyed! by muslim baby names http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/03/07/choosing-a-celebrity-baby-name-might-just-leave-you-starry-eyed/#comment-529 muslim baby names Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:00:30 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2279#comment-529 yes you are right. yes you are right.

]]> Comment on Doodling Does a Body Good by SupaDoodl-a. http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/03/12/doodling-does-a-body-good/#comment-527 SupaDoodl-a. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:53:40 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2294#comment-527 Great! I KNEW doodling was good for you! Epic article, thanks lots! SupaDoodl-a x Great! I KNEW doodling was good for you! Epic article, thanks lots!

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]]> Comment on The Backyardigans Bug Me by anonymous http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/the-backyardigans-bug-me/#comment-526 anonymous Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:55:01 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1490#comment-526 I actually find Backyardigans very entertaining. and best is, they teach a lot about different types of music!. thanks to them, my daughter knows what does jazz, rock 'n roll, chacha, bossas..etc, sound like. and with the imagination, my daughter also learns about different places, different occupation...etc. the fact that these kids ONLY play on their backyard, is besides the point. home, is still where kids should still be learning MORE things. I really dislike LE - they are too 'made up' to be little kids! I actually find Backyardigans very entertaining. and best is, they teach a lot about different types of music!. thanks to them, my daughter knows what does jazz, rock ‘n roll, chacha, bossas..etc, sound like. and with the imagination, my daughter also learns about different places, different occupation…etc. the fact that these kids ONLY play on their backyard, is besides the point. home, is still where kids should still be learning MORE things.

I really dislike LE – they are too ‘made up’ to be little kids!

]]> Comment on The Backyardigans Bug Me by Anonymous http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/the-backyardigans-bug-me/#comment-525 Anonymous Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:53:34 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1490#comment-525 I actually find Backyardigans very entertaining. and best is, they teach a lot about different types of music!. thanks to them, my daughter knows what does jazz, rock 'n roll, chacha, bossas..etc, sound like. and with the imagination, my daughter also learns about different places, different occupation...etc. the fact that these kids ONLY play on their backyard, is besides the point. home, is still where kids should still be learning MORE things. I really dislike LE - they are too 'made up' to be little kids! I actually find Backyardigans very entertaining. and best is, they teach a lot about different types of music!. thanks to them, my daughter knows what does jazz, rock ‘n roll, chacha, bossas..etc, sound like. and with the imagination, my daughter also learns about different places, different occupation…etc. the fact that these kids ONLY play on their backyard, is besides the point. home, is still where kids should still be learning MORE things.

I really dislike LE – they are too ‘made up’ to be little kids!

]]> Comment on I Heart New York by Overstock Promo Code http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/i-heart-new-york/#comment-524 Overstock Promo Code Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:06:20 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1221#comment-524 I think ymca has allot of different classes for kids. S. I think ymca has allot of different classes for kids.
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]]> Comment on Doodling Does a Body Good by Anonymous http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/03/12/doodling-does-a-body-good/#comment-522 Anonymous Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:32:43 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2294#comment-522 love it nice work it looks so cool love it nice work it looks so cool

]]> Comment on The Backyardigans Bug Me by geisiane A. Men http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/the-backyardigans-bug-me/#comment-521 geisiane A. Men Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:35:52 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1490#comment-521 yo amo a los backyardigans son los mejores yo amo a los backyardigans
son los mejores

]]> Comment on Paul Rudd: I Love You, Man…But You’re Breakin’ My Heart by Carmen from Spain http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/i-love-you-man-but-you-break-my-heart/#comment-498 Carmen from Spain Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:26:28 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2311#comment-498 He breaks my heart, too. I love Paul!! ai omá que rico!!! He breaks my heart, too. I love Paul!!

ai omá que rico!!!

]]> Comment on The Backyardigans Bug Me by Twi Mom http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/the-backyardigans-bug-me/#comment-496 Twi Mom Sun, 31 May 2009 12:17:41 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1490#comment-496 Gotta say, I hear what you are all saying about the music. It is catchy - too catchy - I hear those tunes in my mind until I think I am going crazy. But I see ParentZing's perspective and get her humor. All they ever do (or see them do, April) is play in their backyards. I think the point she is making is that in reality kids are watching a show about kids using their imagination instead of using their own imagination and how ironic that is. And I do get what she is saying about kids having experiences where they go to the public playground and play with different kids and how that adds to the growing up experience. I had that growing up and my kids don't, though they do have the expansive backyard with the swingset and all the room to run around and use their imaginations. But the whole neighborhood kids just running out in their backyards to play together? That doesn't happen at least where we live. The kids all go into their own backyards and there's no spontaneous interactions with others like those that happen on playgrounds. Gotta say, I hear what you are all saying about the music. It is catchy – too catchy – I hear those tunes in my mind until I think I am going crazy. But I see ParentZing’s perspective and get her humor. All they ever do (or see them do, April) is play in their backyards. I think the point she is making is that in reality kids are watching a show about kids using their imagination instead of using their own imagination and how ironic that is. And I do get what she is saying about kids having experiences where they go to the public playground and play with different kids and how that adds to the growing up experience. I had that growing up and my kids don’t, though they do have the expansive backyard with the swingset and all the room to run around and use their imaginations. But the whole neighborhood kids just running out in their backyards to play together? That doesn’t happen at least where we live. The kids all go into their own backyards and there’s no spontaneous interactions with others like those that happen on playgrounds.

]]> Comment on The Backyardigans Bug Me by April http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/the-backyardigans-bug-me/#comment-493 April Sat, 30 May 2009 03:58:55 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1490#comment-493 The Backyardigans is the best kids show ever made. If you used YOUR imagination you'd know they have plenty of out of the yard experiences. It's just that we are only privy to their playtime in the backyard. PS Uniqua is a Uniqua. A unique character. Tasha is a hippo. The Backyardigans is the best kids show ever made. If you used YOUR imagination you’d know they have plenty of out of the yard experiences. It’s just that we are only privy to their playtime in the backyard.
PS Uniqua is a Uniqua. A unique character. Tasha is a hippo.

]]> Comment on The Backyardigans Bug Me by Joe Greenways http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/the-backyardigans-bug-me/#comment-489 Joe Greenways Mon, 25 May 2009 11:45:16 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1490#comment-489 you're overthinking this. The Backyardigans is a good show. you’re overthinking this. The Backyardigans is a good show.

]]> Comment on Paul Rudd = Earth Father by Trevor's Mom http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/paul-rudd-earth-father/#comment-467 Trevor's Mom Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:48:09 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2374#comment-467 Who ever thought a dancing globe could be so sexxxxxxxxxy! (Am I sick for saying this about a Sesame Street video?) Who ever thought a dancing globe could be so sexxxxxxxxxy! (Am I sick for saying this about a Sesame Street video?)

]]> Comment on Paul Rudd = Earth Father by M.F.L. http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/paul-rudd-earth-father/#comment-466 M.F.L. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:44:00 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2374#comment-466 I love how Paul makes himself accessible to a wide audience. Good for him, doing things for the kids. I'm sure his son loves it, but I bet he would do it anyway. I love how Paul makes himself accessible to a wide audience. Good for him, doing things for the kids. I’m sure his son loves it, but I bet he would do it anyway.

]]> Comment on Paul Rudd: I Love You, Man…But You’re Breakin’ My Heart by TRM http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/i-love-you-man-but-you-break-my-heart/#comment-465 TRM Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:42:23 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2311#comment-465 He breaks my heart, too. Sigh. He breaks my heart, too. Sigh.

]]> Comment on Helicopter Parents Need to Land by Jackson http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/helicopter-parents-need-to-land/#comment-464 Jackson Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:41:19 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2302#comment-464 Would love to hear your ideas on how to give kids more freedom in a city setting. Would love to hear your ideas on how to give kids more freedom in a city setting.

]]> Comment on Paul Rudd = Earth Father by Editor http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/paul-rudd-earth-father/#comment-457 Editor Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:51:10 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2374#comment-457 Readers: Thanks for all the "whooo hooo!" emails you've sent to us about the new Paul Rudd kids' DVD. We've heard from moms, dads, and bromancers looking for an excuse to watch Paul over & over while still, er, "taking care of the kids" and teachin' dem right. We're glad to be able to share with you these types of fab finds. Keep the emails coming! PS And kudos to Paul, who is our #1 city-dwelling celebupapa these days. Readers: Thanks for all the “whooo hooo!” emails you’ve sent to us about the new Paul Rudd kids’ DVD. We’ve heard from moms, dads, and bromancers looking for an excuse to watch Paul over & over while still, er, “taking care of the kids” and teachin’ dem right. We’re glad to be able to share with you these types of fab finds.

Keep the emails coming!

PS And kudos to Paul, who is our #1 city-dwelling celebupapa these days.

]]> Comment on Paul Rudd (‘Nuff Said) by Peanut's Mom http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/paul-rudd-nuff-said/#comment-456 Peanut's Mom Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:16:32 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1908#comment-456 Sweeeeeeeeet! Imagine if you ran into him, you'd actually have something to say. You've got it all worked out in your head already about the Springsteen encounter, the sports team bond. And if you ran into The Boss, who knows, you probably will run into Paul, too. I don't know you but I hate you. Sweeeeeeeeet!

Imagine if you ran into him, you’d actually have something to say. You’ve got it all worked out in your head already about the Springsteen encounter, the sports team bond. And if you ran into The Boss, who knows, you probably will run into Paul, too.

I don’t know you but I hate you.

]]> Comment on Paul Rudd: I Love You, Man…But You’re Breakin’ My Heart by Martah http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/i-love-you-man-but-you-break-my-heart/#comment-455 Martah Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:14:28 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2311#comment-455 I love Paul Rudd too.Being a mom, it's nice to be able to have a crush on someone who seems just like a nice regular guy, fun dad. I don't need to crush on the crazy, wild young things anymore. Go Paul! I love Paul Rudd too.Being a mom, it’s nice to be able to have a crush on someone who seems just like a nice regular guy, fun dad. I don’t need to crush on the crazy, wild young things anymore. Go Paul!

]]> Comment on Paul Rudd = Earth Father by Reita http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/paul-rudd-earth-father/#comment-454 Reita Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:08:07 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2374#comment-454 Wow, he is everywhere! And so cute, each and every place! Wow, he is everywhere! And so cute, each and every place!

]]> Comment on The Backyardigans Bug Me by Anonymous http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/the-backyardigans-bug-me/#comment-413 Anonymous Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:19:52 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1490#comment-413 I love them! I love them!

]]> Comment on Nursery VrrrrrRoom! by Editor http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/10/nursery-vrrrrrroom/#comment-394 Editor Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:39:58 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1283#comment-394 Minimalists may also like the Bentwood Rocker Chair @ Target. And the price! What a bah-gin! Unidentified sources tell me that this is also a good rocker for DWTs (he calls them "Dads with Taste." His terminology, not mine!) Check it out: http://www.target.com/Bentwood-Rocking-Chair/dp/B001345QJM/sr=1-15/qid=1236634550/ref=sr_1_15/601-7347473-5372166?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&pricerange=&index=&rh=k%3Anursery%20rockers&page=2 Minimalists may also like the Bentwood Rocker Chair @ Target. And the price! What a bah-gin! Unidentified sources tell me that this is also a good rocker for DWTs (he calls them “Dads with Taste.” His terminology, not mine!)

Check it out:

http://www.target.com/Bentwood-Rocking-Chair/dp/B001345QJM/sr=1-15/qid=1236634550/ref=sr_1_15/601-7347473-5372166?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&pricerange=&index=&rh=k%3Anursery%20rockers&page=2

]]> Comment on Eco-Zing! “Green” Gifts for Expecting or New Parents by Karen http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/08/09/gifts_for_new_parents/#comment-374 Karen Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:25:18 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-374 Great ideas. Something else that makes a very useful baby gift for Mom is a really good diaper bag with lots of compartments. My sister in law found some great ones on www.cornerstorkbabygifts.com. Check it out. Great ideas. Something else that makes a very useful baby gift for Mom is a really good diaper bag with lots of compartments. My sister in law found some great ones on http://www.cornerstorkbabygifts.com. Check it out.

]]> Comment on Springsteen Votes & Dotes by F.G. http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/springsteen-votesand-dotes-on-his-kids/#comment-299 F.G. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:02:28 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1802#comment-299 Not Fair! There is no way this would happen to me and even if it did I don't know what I would say, probably something stupid or maybe I would just stand and gawk. He is so great and I love how he is so down to earth even though he is such a huge star. Makes you wonder why people like Paris Hilton act so high and mighty when they do nothing and here is Bruce who is truly talented and truly a star and somehow he remains a normal guy. PS I saw this listed on backstreet.com otherwise I would not have seen the post. I am glad because it is very amusing and well written, it put a smile on my face, especially the end :-) (Get it, the "end"). Not Fair! There is no way this would happen to me and even if it did I don’t know what I would say, probably something stupid or maybe I would just stand and gawk. He is so great and I love how he is so down to earth even though he is such a huge star. Makes you wonder why people like Paris Hilton act so high and mighty when they do nothing and here is Bruce who is truly talented and truly a star and somehow he remains a normal guy.

PS I saw this listed on backstreet.com otherwise I would not have seen the post. I am glad because it is very amusing and well written, it put a smile on my face, especially the end :-) (Get it, the “end”).

]]> Comment on Best Kids’ Gift, Hands Down (And Up. And Down. And Up…) by Jenkins http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/best-kids-gift-hands-down-and-up-and-down-and-up/#comment-298 Jenkins Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:59:00 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2040#comment-298 This guy's great and you are right I wish I ahd this job. I saw him at a workshop once. This guy’s great and you are right I wish I ahd this job. I saw him at a workshop once.

]]> Comment on Puff ‘n Stuff (Out of the Box Valentine’s Day Gift Idea #1) by Moxie http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/puff-n-stuff-valentines-day-gift-idea-1/#comment-297 Moxie Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:57:22 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2187#comment-297 I've had these before, too and they are really yummy. Definitely better than boring old chocolate, but for me they'd better be accompanied by a nice piece of jewelry. I’ve had these before, too and they are really yummy. Definitely better than boring old chocolate, but for me they’d better be accompanied by a nice piece of jewelry.

]]> Comment on Springsteen Votes & Dotes by Editor http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/springsteen-votesand-dotes-on-his-kids/#comment-295 Editor Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:19:05 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1802#comment-295 Of course, I now assume that he's thinking about me as much as I am about him... I am certain he's scouring the faces of the crowds at his concerts, hoping -- nay, praying -- that he catches a glimpse of me. He'd then reach down, pull me up on the stage, and... oh, wait. That was Courtney Cox. Enjoy! -Editor of ParentZing! Of course, I now assume that he’s thinking about me as much as I am about him… I am certain he’s scouring the faces of the crowds at his concerts, hoping — nay, praying — that he catches a glimpse of me. He’d then reach down, pull me up on the stage, and… oh, wait. That was Courtney Cox.

Enjoy!
-Editor of ParentZing!

]]> Comment on Springsteen Votes & Dotes by gmarie http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/springsteen-votesand-dotes-on-his-kids/#comment-294 gmarie Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:51:11 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1802#comment-294 sigh. i love bruce so much. my friend's younger sister met him in manasquan two summers ago while i was at a yankee game. i was so pissed i wasn't there! he's amazing. there's nothing like a bruce concert. long live the boss. sigh. i love bruce so much. my friend’s younger sister met him in manasquan two summers ago while i was at a yankee game. i was so pissed i wasn’t there! he’s amazing. there’s nothing like a bruce concert. long live the boss.

]]> Comment on Springsteen Votes & Dotes by Debbie http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/springsteen-votesand-dotes-on-his-kids/#comment-287 Debbie Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:37:48 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1802#comment-287 Having had the privilege of buying the man a beer once to thank him for all those wonderful years of songs from the 'real' America and all the shows I've personally seen (ten and looking forward to more, the first was at The Stone Pony, many long years ago), I can truthfully say that the Boss is just like that. A real, honest, down-to-earth guy who is never too busy to talk to a fan and who usually walks away having also made a friend. (Oh and yeah, the butt, so fine, even after all these years.) Having had the privilege of buying the man a beer once to thank him for all those wonderful years of songs from the ‘real’ America and all the shows I’ve personally seen (ten and looking forward to more, the first was at The Stone Pony, many long years ago), I can truthfully say that the Boss is just like that. A real, honest, down-to-earth guy who is never too busy to talk to a fan and who usually walks away having also made a friend. (Oh and yeah, the butt, so fine, even after all these years.)

]]> Comment on I Heart New York by Esther Forrester http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/i-heart-new-york/#comment-254 Esther Forrester Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:22:03 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=1221#comment-254 I think there are also plenty of activities and classes for kids. Usually the classes are unique and taught by skilled people. You have to search well. If you are looking for tennis, please see my website www.elftennis.com. I think there are also plenty of activities and classes for kids. Usually the classes are unique and taught by skilled people. You have to search well. If you are looking for tennis, please see my website http://www.elftennis.com.

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from ParentZing! by H. Cashion http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/happy-holidays-from-parentzing/#comment-232 H. Cashion Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:27:14 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2157#comment-232 Celebrity stuff (I, too, am embarrassed to admit it) but I also find your "how to" posts useful, particularly the public transit one. We live in a city but not one with a big public transportation system so don't have to think about that on a regular basis. But we did visit New York and I never would have thought ahead of time of things like not wearing shoes that would slip off easily like crocs or making sure I had a backpack or sling so my hands were free. Celebrity stuff (I, too, am embarrassed to admit it) but I also find your “how to” posts useful, particularly the public transit one. We live in a city but not one with a big public transportation system so don’t have to think about that on a regular basis. But we did visit New York and I never would have thought ahead of time of things like not wearing shoes that would slip off easily like crocs or making sure I had a backpack or sling so my hands were free.

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from ParentZing! by Miles & Miles http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/happy-holidays-from-parentzing/#comment-231 Miles & Miles Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:23:11 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2157#comment-231 Who are you, anyway? Who are you, anyway?

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from ParentZing! by Anonymous http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/happy-holidays-from-parentzing/#comment-230 Anonymous Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:20:59 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2157#comment-230 yup. more posts. yup. more posts.

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from ParentZing! by Editor http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/happy-holidays-from-parentzing/#comment-229 Editor Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:18:18 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2157#comment-229 True story! Could I really make something like that up?! (Well, I guess I could... but I didn't!) True story! Could I really make something like that up?! (Well, I guess I could… but I didn’t!)

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from ParentZing! by KU7579 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/happy-holidays-from-parentzing/#comment-228 KU7579 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:17:01 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2157#comment-228 I hate to say it, but more celeb parent stuff. I look at the other sites, but I like the celeb mom and dad in the city angle. More of the funny posts. I like the regular articles, but the stuff I like most to read are the hysterical more personal posts like the Bruce Springsteen one. (Is that really a true story?) I hate to say it, but more celeb parent stuff. I look at the other sites, but I like the celeb mom and dad in the city angle.

More of the funny posts. I like the regular articles, but the stuff I like most to read are the hysterical more personal posts like the Bruce Springsteen one. (Is that really a true story?)

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from ParentZing! by JackieJ http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/happy-holidays-from-parentzing/#comment-227 JackieJ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:13:41 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2157#comment-227 More posts, yes. The idea is good but I never know when to check back for new posts. Also can you do some things on non-US cities. More posts, yes. The idea is good but I never know when to check back for new posts.

Also can you do some things on non-US cities.

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from ParentZing! by Tow Headed Mom http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/happy-holidays-from-parentzing/#comment-226 Tow Headed Mom Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:11:51 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2157#comment-226 Can't wait until Parentzing comes back. I just wish there were more frequent posts. Every few days doesn't seem like enough. Can’t wait until Parentzing comes back. I just wish there were more frequent posts. Every few days doesn’t seem like enough.

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from ParentZing! by KTA http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/happy-holidays-from-parentzing/#comment-225 KTA Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:10:45 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2157#comment-225 Love your site! We live in the city and are always defending ourselves to our family, too. We definitely have more fun and do more stuff than our friends who live in the suburbs, who are very openly jealous of us even if they do have a bigger yard. Maybe have some more stuff on older kids in the city? Ours are now in elementary school nd junior high. Love your site! We live in the city and are always defending ourselves to our family, too. We definitely have more fun and do more stuff than our friends who live in the suburbs, who are very openly jealous of us even if they do have a bigger yard.

Maybe have some more stuff on older kids in the city? Ours are now in elementary school nd junior high.

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from ParentZing! by Astrid http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/happy-holidays-from-parentzing/#comment-224 Astrid Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:08:18 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2157#comment-224 I like the I Heart City feature you started. It is kind of interesting to get a resident's quick view of what it is like to live in a particular city, it's a different perspective than the usual magazine articles that are written more like a guide book. I also like the shopping bits. Guilty pleasure, but you find really interesting stuff and I am too lazy to look on the computer to find things like that. I would like to see a head-to-head "conversation" between two families, one living in the suburbs one in the city - a funny Q & A type thing. Thanks for the laughs and info (the public transportation article and the eating out article gave me lots of good suggestions. I like the I Heart City feature you started. It is kind of interesting to get a resident’s quick view of what it is like to live in a particular city, it’s a different perspective than the usual magazine articles that are written more like a guide book. I also like the shopping bits. Guilty pleasure, but you find really interesting stuff and I am too lazy to look on the computer to find things like that. I would like to see a head-to-head “conversation” between two families, one living in the suburbs one in the city – a funny Q & A type thing.

Thanks for the laughs and info (the public transportation article and the eating out article gave me lots of good suggestions.

]]> Comment on Free Ride: Public Transportation with Babies & Kids by Got gas? http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/free-ride-public-transportation-with-babies-kids/#comment-219 Got gas? Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:27:12 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=587#comment-219 Very helpful! Thanks for the post! Very helpful! Thanks for the post!

]]> Comment on Kum Bah Ya Gifts by susan comfort http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/alternative-gift-fairs-this-weekend/#comment-203 susan comfort Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:20:24 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2066#comment-203 EWGer here: Glad you all are thinking along these lines--that's exactly what we'll do in the new year. We're opening up a "store" online where you can order exactly what you want -- maybe we'll do a gift option, not sure yet. The reason we didn't do it for the holiday push was (1) fulfillment would be a nightmare (all those custom bags) and (2) we wouldn't get as many $135 gifts. We earned nearly 1,000 donations at that level, and as a relatively small national non-profit that needs flexible funds (foundation grants usually come with strings attached), individual donations at year's end are really important. So come shopping at www.ewg.org in about mid-January and see what you think. EWGer here: Glad you all are thinking along these lines–that’s exactly what we’ll do in the new year. We’re opening up a “store” online where you can order exactly what you want — maybe we’ll do a gift option, not sure yet. The reason we didn’t do it for the holiday push was (1) fulfillment would be a nightmare (all those custom bags) and (2) we wouldn’t get as many $135 gifts. We earned nearly 1,000 donations at that level, and as a relatively small national non-profit that needs flexible funds (foundation grants usually come with strings attached), individual donations at year’s end are really important. So come shopping at http://www.ewg.org in about mid-January and see what you think.

]]> Comment on Kum Bah Ya Gifts by Editor http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/alternative-gift-fairs-this-weekend/#comment-198 Editor Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:13:35 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2066#comment-198 That sounds like a good idea to me! I will pass your comments on to EWG. That sounds like a good idea to me! I will pass your comments on to EWG.

]]> Comment on Best Kids’ Gift, Hands Down (And Up. And Down. And Up…) by Nancy Barton http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/best-kids-gift-hands-down-and-up-and-down-and-up/#comment-197 Nancy Barton Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:54:13 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2040#comment-197 That is so cute! And it looks like you get way more stuff than you do in the puppet kits at the regular store. I'm sending the link to "Nanna and Poppy". They missed it for Christmas gifts but my son's birthday is in Janurary and he would love this. I don't know how you find this stuff, when I looked up puppet kits I found really cheap-looking ones from places like Oriental Trading Co so thanks for finding out about this one and posting it. That is so cute! And it looks like you get way more stuff than you do in the puppet kits at the regular store. I’m sending the link to “Nanna and Poppy”. They missed it for Christmas gifts but my son’s birthday is in Janurary and he would love this. I don’t know how you find this stuff, when I looked up puppet kits I found really cheap-looking ones from places like Oriental Trading Co so thanks for finding out about this one and posting it.

]]> Comment on Kum Bah Ya Gifts by Simone http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/alternative-gift-fairs-this-weekend/#comment-196 Simone Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:48:56 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2066#comment-196 I like the idea and glad it it tax deductible, but the price seems a little high. (Too out of my league). I wish they offered levels. Maybe a smaller version in something I coudl afford. Maybe $50 level that gives fewer or different gifts in the bag, $30 level (30 is more my wallet-size!). There should still be some gifts they could put in the bag for a $30 in someone;s name right? Or maybe what about this. What if they had a check box of a bunch of gifts and their prices and if you donate $100 you check off the boxes of gifts you want sent to the person whose name you are making the donation in, same for $50 donation and same for $30 or $25 or however much the levels are. That way anyone making donation could customise the gift bag for the person you want it send to. I like the idea and glad it it tax deductible, but the price seems a little high. (Too out of my league). I wish they offered levels. Maybe a smaller version in something I coudl afford. Maybe $50 level that gives fewer or different gifts in the bag, $30 level (30 is more my wallet-size!). There should still be some gifts they could put in the bag for a $30 in someone;s name right? Or maybe what about this. What if they had a check box of a bunch of gifts and their prices and if you donate $100 you check off the boxes of gifts you want sent to the person whose name you are making the donation in, same for $50 donation and same for $30 or $25 or however much the levels are. That way anyone making donation could customise the gift bag for the person you want it send to.

]]> Comment on Gifts that Go Up, Up and Away! by TWE http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/gifts-that-go-up-up-and-away/#comment-195 TWE Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:47:12 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2081#comment-195 I am totally ordering one for my husband. I am totally ordering one for my husband.

]]> Comment on Eco-Heavenly Gifts by Editor Jane http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/eco-heavenly-gifts/#comment-194 Editor Jane Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:45:32 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2110#comment-194 These are really pretty! Drop earrings in the same style (with the holes) would look really nice, too. These are really pretty! Drop earrings in the same style (with the holes) would look really nice, too.

]]> Comment on Last Minute Gift for Fashionistas by L.S. http://parentzing.wordpress.com/2008/12/24/last-minute-gift-for-fashionistas/#comment-193 L.S. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:43:19 +0000 http://parentzing.wordpress.com/?p=2151#comment-193 That is such a cool idea! Except with my messy kids, I wonder what the policy is in terms of returning it without any stains. But renting jewelry and a nice purse for a really special event would be awesome. Too bad I don't have any tickets to the inaugural balls. That is such a cool idea! Except with my messy kids, I wonder what the policy is in terms of returning it without any stains. But renting jewelry and a nice purse for a really special event would be awesome. Too bad I don’t have any tickets to the inaugural balls.

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