Andy Rowell

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  • A month’s worth of parenting recommendations on music, books, and toys from April 28 to May 28

    I have prepared one post per day until May 28 of recommendations for parents of 0-5 year olds.  They are ready to roll.  It should be fun–one every morning at 7:00 am.  

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  • 15 Parenting Badges

    Parenting badges shall be earned by people who accomplish the following tasks:

    1. Enduring labor

    2. Being pregnant

    3. Breastfeeding

    4. Cleaning up puke.  (Eligible for additional medal if puked upon).

    5. Trying to comfort coughing baby in the middle of the night.

    6. Changing a poopy diaper in an airplane.

    7. Responding appropriately to child having meltdown in public place.

    8. Accompanying screaming child to dentist.

    9. Accompanying flailing child to haircut. 

    10. Accompanying berzerk child to get shots at doctor.  

    11. Engaging imaginatively with the game or scenario a child has thought up.  

    12. Cleaning up rice from under the table after eating.  

    13. Cleaning up child after beach or sandbox.    

    14. Putting sunscreen on child.  

    15. Reading child's favorite book (Good Night Moon or Rolie Polie Olie) for 50th time.

    Note: babysitters, nannies, grandparents, child care workers, uncles, aunts, teachers, etc. are eligible.

  • Bunk Beds Review

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    Diamond Twin/Twin Convertible Bunk Bed in Oak by Wildon Home

    Features: , Twin over twin bunk bed , Oak finish , Constructed of hardwood , Convertible bed , Beds have slats, side rail and a ladder , Assembly required , Overall dimensions:…

    Your Review:

     

    Solid purchase but instructions weak

    By Andy the Dad from Durham, NC on 1/30/2010

    Pros:

    Durable, Attractive Design, Comfortable

    Cons:

    Difficult To Assemble

    Best Uses:

    Kids Room

    Describe Yourself:

    Budget Shopper

    Bottom Line:

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    It is sharp looking and solid. We looked and looked and feel like this is a great purchase for the money. But the directions are small and unclear so assembling it is a big chore. The pictures need to be better in the assembly manual. I made three major mistakes but I was able to figure them out eventually and go back and fix them. I think it took me about 6 hours total to set it up. After looking around a little, we bought the mattress that Bedroom Furniture recommends and it works well for the top bunk. You will need to provide your own regular size twin bed mattress for the bottom bunk. Guide holes were only drilled for 12 of the 56 slats so I had to use my drill to do the rest. All of the parts were provided. The bunk beds came in three boxes (46 pounds, 52 pounds and 66 pounds). The smaller two I could carry myself and the big one I could carry easily with another adult. We are happy with our purchase.