How to quickly dry kids wet shoes
My kids absolutely love to play in the water. Their shoes are always getting wet. If there is a puddle, they’re going to jump in it. I also have to wash their shoes quite frequently from excessive mud, paint, and…
Eric
How to clean toddler shoes
My son loves to play in dirt, mud, sand, and anything messy. I’ve had surprisingly good luck washing his shoes in the washing machine. This has worked for both shoes explicitly marked washable and also those that were not. However,…
How to cool down food for babies and toddlers without having to blow on it
Little kids, and even big kids, can have a tough time with hot food. After struggling with blowing on each bite of food to cool it down for our kids, I realized a small portable fan would make the chore…
How to check the temperature of food for babies and toddlers
An infrared thermometer has proven to be an indispensable tool since becoming a parent. It takes the guess work out of whether something is too hot or too cold. As I pointed out in this post, it’s a great way…
Portable and battery powered baby monitor mount
Since my original post about mounting a baby monitor to a stand to make it portable, we’ve updated some of the equipment we use. We no longer use the Motorola MBP36 Remote Wireless Video Baby Monitor. While we were happy…
Bang & Olufsen Mondrian BeoLab 4500 Speakers
I’ve always loved how the Bang and Olufsen BeoLab 4500 speakers could blend into the interior design of a home. I’ve purchased many pairs of excellent condition BeoLab 4500 speakers that required shipping. Sadly all of them were destroyed, either…
Vintage Bang & Olufsen Penta Update
The five year anniversary of the completion of my restoration is quickly approaching. I’m happy to report that the speakers sound just as good as the day I completed the restoration back in 2011. These Bang and Olufsen Penta speakers…
Infrared thermometer for keeping baby safe
With the arrival of a new baby to the house, one of the most important tools is a good thermometer. One of the best tools I’ve discovered is an infrared thermometer. I use this tool all the time to test…
Do I need a doula or postpartum doula?
I have to admit that the first time that I heard about a doula, I said, “We don’t need that, I’ve got everything covered.” I figured that I’m a great husband who makes good decisions under pressure, so what help…