http://www.parentsphere.net more than changing poopy diapers. it's a lifestyle. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:28:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Blogging definitely has its perks. I asked and our friends at GM answered. We were given the opportunity to test out a brand new Buick Enclave for approximately 800 miles over a span of a week. In my opinion, you need that much time to really get ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/08/buick-enclave-comfort-on-wheels/ I don't know why it surprised me to learn that comedian George Carlin passed away Sunday at the age of 71, but it did. I mean, he's been doing his thing since before I was born and even though his material was often indecent and crude, it was also satirical ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/06/bye-george/ We recently took a jaunt up north to the Wisconsin Dells (JUST before the flooding!) to visit the Great Wolf Lodge that is located just off of I-90/94. We did the the touristy thing when we arrived and took a drive around the area, as this was our first time visiting ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/06/great-wolf-lodge-our-night-away-from-home/ *Update: Congratulations to Robyn, our winner of the $250 BlogHer Sponsorship from HP! Thanks to all who entered and look forward to hopefully meeting you at BlogHer. HP and ParentSphere are thrilled to give YOU the opportunity to attend the BlogHer Conference in San Francisco - less than a month away! Enter ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/06/hp-cash-youre-going-to-blogher/ I never have, nor will I ever rub my stomach, close my eyes, salivate and fantasize about a seafood dinner. Just the thought makes me shudder. To prove it, I spent my honeymoon in Hawaii, surrounded by oodles of the freshest seafood around, and I turned my nose up at ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/06/go3-for-those-of-us-who-arent-seafood-fans/ *Update: Congratulations to Theresa who said "I can tell time and know that a quarter to 5 is 15 minutes to 5 and not 25 to 5. I can read a watch face with hands." She's the winner of our Casio Wave Ceptor giveaway. Thanks to all who have entered ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/06/casios-newest-timepiece-the-waveceptor-wv430/ Even though the cleanup is often no fun at all, making messes is great fun for parents and kids of all ages. Who doesn't love finger painting or turning a pile of sand into mud with some water? Not only is making a mess fun for kids, it can be good ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/06/why-is-making-a-mess-so-much-fun/ *Update: Congratulations to Mary, our Lands' End girl's swim wear package winner! Thanks to all who entered! Lands' End rocks our world with all of their quality apparel. Lately, we've been eying up their swimwear. What's so great about it? Well, when you have a toddler that you want to protect ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/06/lands-end-cool-swim-gear/ *Edit: Congratulations to Mary, Kam and Heather - who have all been notified via email. Enjoy your personalized Fruit Roll-ups! Fruit Roll-ups have been around for as long as I can remember. You can quote me on that because I just checked my trusty fact-checker, Wikipedia and as always, they have ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/06/fruit-roll-ups-made-just-for-you/ I've listed a few things that are currently on my "stuff I want" list these days below in no particular order. (Moms take note: many of these items would make great Father's Day gifts!) 1. Boss men's fragrance by Hugo Boss. 2. Vans Zapato del Barco shoes. These bad boys are Half ... http://www.parentsphere.net/2008/06/a-little-list-of-stuff-i-want/