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Chore Charts Apps That Help Track Kids Chores and Rewards

This evening my 7 year old unloaded the dishwasher, swept the kitchen floor, made his bed, picked up his toys, and expressed gratitude in the form of a polite "Thank you for making dinner." I kid you...

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Back to School 2010: Green Lunches Can Save You Money

There is a staggering statistic being bandied around on tree hugger websites lately, that each school aged kid throws out 67 pounds of garbage a year with their home packed lunch. Multiply that by the...

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Announcing Our New Website, Poppins Perks, With Huge Discounts for Families

On January 7, 2011 it will be exactly 4 years from the day that I posted my first post on Mommy Poppins. As the site has grown, I have asked myself what can I do, now that Mommy Poppins is read by...

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Off Your Desk Helps You File (And Get Paid) On Health Insurance Claims

Note: Next week we will be offering a Poppins Perk to try out Off Your Desk to try at an incredibly low price. While the politicians debate our health care crisis in Washington, every day, regular...

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Great Double Strollers for NYC Families

I've got a two-year-old and baby No. 2 on the way, so picking a double stroller is one of many things on my to-do list. If you’re in the same boat, or if you're expecting twins, you're probably...

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Having a Baby: What You Really Need to Pack for the Hospital

I'm a busy NYC mom getting ready for the birth of my second child. As you can imagine, I have a lot of things to take care of. (See my recent post on searching for a double stroller!)  However, I'm...

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Baby CPR Classes in NYC

[UPDATED: July 18, 2012] You don't usually take a class to learn a skill you hope never, ever to use. And when's the last time you heard a teacher cheerily order,"I want you to hit the baby—hard!”...

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Cool Family Pictures: Best Photo Op Spots to Capture a NYC Childhood

New York City is an amazingly photogenic backdrop—no wonder you can scarcely turn a corner in this town without running into a movie shoot. As a film school grad myself, I'm continually inspired by...

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Five Must-Have Sun-Care Products for New York City Babies

Everyone knows that if you plan to spend anytime outdoors under the burning sun, you better slather on the sunblock. (Your skin will thank you for it for years to come.) However, infants have...

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Cool Stroller Inventions Made by NYC Mommies

They say necessity is the mother of invention. So since moms have a lot of needs (we're talking G-rated ones here), it's no surprise that they find creative ways to fulfill them. New York City mothers...

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Best Summer Health and Safety Gear for Kids

It’s summer, and we all know what that means: barbecues, camp, parties, beaches—and sunburns, stings and sand in all your cracks. To combat the season's little annoyances (bug bites) and major dangers...

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Eco-Friendly Back to School Supplies

[UPDATED: August 10, 2012] Did you know that the typical American family generates 4,320 pieces of trash annually during lunchtime? Yikes! If we all do our part we can change that number...

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How to Make a Free Photo Booth for a Kids' Party

For the past few years, I have dreamed about having a party with a photo booth. Not only does it seem like a fun party activity, but the guests end up with great favors: The funny photos that show...

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30 School Lunch Ideas for Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat

So we're roughly 10 weeks into the school year; how's lunch going? If you're packing a lunch from home, chances are you started off the year full of terrific ideas (perhaps from our Back-to-School...

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Buying a Stroller in NYC: 10 Must-Ask Questions

Buying a stroller just may be the most important baby purchase a New York City parent makes. After all, a stroller in NYC gets a serious daily workout as you take your tot to visit wonderful parks and...

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