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Help at the Grocery Store: A Great New Product

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July 14, 11:09 AM

by Joe Schatz, Parenting Examiner

I recently had the pleasure to test out a really cool product from a real life inventor mom. After talking to her a few times on Twitter I decided to check out her site and, you know what, she came up with something brilliant. Ladies are wicked smart and Laura Hamrick and OnTray2Go definitely prove that adage. What I like most about OnTray2Go is the simplicity in its design and concept. I tested the product out at the local grocery store and it was a blast. The kids loved it and so did I. Joeprah what is “OnTray2Go” anyways? OnTray2Go is a snack tray that snaps onto your grocery cart at your local supermarket/Target/Walmart or where ever carts are found. If you have ever gone to the store and your kids just wouldn’t cooperate making your life a living nightmare than this product is for you. Just watch the movie--roll tape!

I have to admit, I had my share of Teddy Grahams, M&Ms and Whoppers (one of my personal favorites). The only concern I had with the product (besides caloric consumption) was if it could handle to the rigors of the bumps going in and out of the grocery store and it did so easily. The lid slides on easily although we didn’t really need it and it even comes in four colors. Overall, there really isn’t anything bad to see about this product except where have you been all my life.

My grade: A

For more info: For infor on a give-away for this new product check out this link here.

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Palin's Folly: Parenting Meets Politics

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September 2, 2:16 PM

Sarah Palin, McCain's VP Selection I am not a political examiner but rather a parenting examiner and when the news came out about Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol, 17, being five months pregnant I cringed. With the U.S. culture spiraling... Read More
Topics: teen , pregnancy , Sarah Palin , Bristol Palin

Sharing History with Your Family: The 2008 Democratic National Convention

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July 30, 5:09 PM

Now, as a parent it may seem difficult to know where to begin when talking to your kids about politics but this year’s election gives all parents a great place to start. The upcoming 2008 Democratic National Convention is an excellent opportunity... Read More
Topics: DNC

How to Destroy an Annoying McDonalds Toy

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July 28, 11:51 PM

The number one distributor of toys in the world is McDonalds and nearly all of these toys I would classify as being annoying. The toys are either poorly constructed, serve little to no purpose and most notably they make annoying sounds making them the... Read More
Topics: parenting , parenting humor , mcdonald's

Teen Pregnancy: Why the U.S. Lags Behind Europe

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July 15, 11:38 PM

Of all the industrialized countries in the world, the U.S. has, by far, the highest instance of teenage pregnancies with a rate that more than doubles the nearest competitors. After posting on the topic earlier this week, I did some further research... Read More
Topics: parenting , teens , portrayal , pregnant women , teen , pregnancy

Is Jamie Lynn Spears OK?

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July 13, 2:28 PM

As teen pregnancy rates run rampant ‘OK’ magazine thinks it’s ‘ok’ to put out an article that supports/glamorizes Jamie Lynn Spears as a mom and her recent delivery. What young girls in the US need now is a teen-idol-turned-pregnant-teen-turned-new-mom... Read More
Topics: parenting , portrayal , teen , pregnancy

My Kid is Smarter/Stronger/Better Than Yours: Comparitivitis

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On a recent playgroup date I had I was sitting there talking to a group of moms and it happened. One mom said was talking about the developmental milestones of their toddler and said something like, “My _____ (insert trendy name like Caden... Read More
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It's Hip to Be a Pregnant Teen

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Topics: teen , pregnancy , gloucester , juno , The Secret Life of The American Teenager

This Just In: Toddlers Clog Toilets

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June 18, 3:21 PM

Recently, I have had an epiphany of sorts. I can no longer deny the fact that has been staring me in the face since this past Christmas—toddlers clog toilets. My three year old, who potty trained herself during this past Christmas holiday,... Read More
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Happy Father's Day You Lazy Alcoholic

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Is this what society is saying to dads across America? The answer seems to be a resounding yes. If you have been shopping for a Father’s Day card for your husband/father/father-in-law you may have had to sift through the less than flattering... Read More
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