Thursday, November 12, 2:54 pm EST

If you're among the 20 bajillion families headed to the airport this holiday season, here's a little perk: Google has teamed up with 47 airports to bring you free wireless Internet access from November 16, 2009 – January 15, 2010.

Free Holiday WiFi.com has a list of participating airports. 

To further this good deed, they're promoting the Give Back program. Donate to one of their featured charities, and Google will double your donation!

There's also a fun photo contest. Simply submit a photo of you using the free WiFi to win great prizes.

Flight delay ennui + free Internet = problem solved!

 


Posted In:

Wednesday, November 11, 6:20 pm EST

It's time, once again, for our Cookie Bake-Off Bonanza!

The reigning champ: the Sumo Sweetie:


We loved this elegant sugar cookie, sprinkled with sesame seeds and a hint of wasabi.

(See all of last year's finalists!)

The contender: your original cookie creation!

Enter to win the 2009 cookie bake off, and you could win a $500 gift card to Target!

Simply email your original recipe to scrapbook@parenting.com. We'll make the cookies here, give them a company-wide taste test, and declare a winner.

See the Rules.

Happy Baking! 

 


Posted In:

Tuesday, November 10, 8:47 pm EST

Hard to believe that it's been 4 decades since a group of monsters, a frog, and one big bird changed children's relationship to television.

Thanks, Sesame Workshop, for a lifetime of memories! (Share some of your own in the comments.)

Don't miss:

Sesame Corner at Parenting.com -- printables and more

Celebs: They know how to get to Sesame Street

Elmo joins the fight against H1N1

Book Review of Street Gang: The complete history of Sesame Street

And here's a trip down memory lane...


Posted In:

Tuesday, November 10, 4:39 pm EST

Every Tuesday, we’ll report exactly how much our families have in their checking accounts -- and what they’re planning to do with it.

"My husband had a four day weekend and we went out and spent money." -- Leah

"The tow truck that came to swap the flat for the spare was covered, but how much the rest was going to cost me and how I might maintain my already tight budget despite this unexpected event had me distracted." -- Lori

"After the break-up with Zac, I might have to move in with my mom." -- Natasha

Click Read More to see their balances!

Read More


Monday, November 9, 1:24 pm EST

The CPSC reports that Maclaren USA is recalling all of their single and double umbrella strollers sold from 1999 through November 2009 – about one million strollers, in all. The models affected are Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.

Reports that the hinge mechanism in the back of the stroller can cut (or cut off) children's fingertips has prompted the recall. If you own one of these strollers, you can contact Maclaren USA (877-688-2326 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. www.maclaren.us/recall) for a repair kit.


Say it ain't so! I love my Maclaren...

 


Posted In:

Blog: The Daily Fave

Shawn: "Sure, it helps to know what a mucus plug is, but mostly guys need books that offers simple, streamlined, practical info that doesn't get bogged down with a lot of 'medical diagrams' or 'compound sentences.' Well have I got the book for you, Pops." Updated frequently.

Blog: The Parenting Post

Mighty Maggie: "I have been in charge of the family finances for about a year now and I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT I AM DOING." Updated Daily!

The Best Toys of 2009

We're giving away over $900 worth of toys! Enter BOTH giveaways once a day until December 14
Birthday Parties

31 Amazing Birthday Cake Designs

Sweet! The easiest, cutest cakes for boys and girls