http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:32:32 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:30 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d20-St-Louis-Zoos-fake-polar-bears-are-not-the-first-time-the-zoo-has-used-models?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Plastic polar bears in the St. Louis Zoo bear pitsPhoto by Denise BertacchiThe St. Louis Zoo has recently caused a stir in the blogosphere by installing three light-up plastic polar bears in the bear pits where real polar bears once lived.Regular zoo... Info for Moms Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d20-St-Louis-Zoos-fake-polar-bears-are-not-the-first-time-the-zoo-has-used-models?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Indoor-play-time-at-Valley-Parks-Whittle-Shortline-Railroad-toy-store?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Child plays with huge train table at Whittle ShortlinePhoto by Denise BertacchiIf you’re looking for a free indoor boredom buster for small children—who are into playing trains—look no further than Whittle Shortline Railroad in... Thrifty Moms Places to Play Info for Moms St. Louis Kid Activities Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:08:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Indoor-play-time-at-Valley-Parks-Whittle-Shortline-Railroad-toy-store?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Will-an-Eggo-Waffle-shortage-ruin-breakfast-for-your-kids?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner A box of Kellogg's Eggo waffles will soon be hard to find. Marco Cunha You may be saying "Leggo my Eggo!" to a fellow shopper the next time you're at the grocery store...if you can find a box of the tasty frozen waffles. New ... Info for Moms Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:12:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Will-an-Eggo-Waffle-shortage-ruin-breakfast-for-your-kids?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Take-your-kids-to-see-the-fake-polar-bears-at-the-St-Louis-Zoo?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner  Remember when the St. Louis Zoo had real bears?Photo by Denise BertacchiIf you've been to the St. Louis Zoo in the last year or so, you may have wandered by the polar bear pit and wondered were the bears have all gone.Sadly, the zoo's polar bea... Info for Moms Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Take-your-kids-to-see-the-fake-polar-bears-at-the-St-Louis-Zoo?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Fall-fun-in-St-Louis-climb-aboard-the-trains-at-the-Museum-of-Transportation?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner At the Transportation MuseumPhoto by Denise BertacchiThe unusually mild fall weather in St. Louis means that many outdoor activities are still fun to do for families with small children. One place that you may not think of on a November afternoo... Places to Play St. Louis Kid Activities Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:13:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Fall-fun-in-St-Louis-climb-aboard-the-trains-at-the-Museum-of-Transportation?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Are-your-kids-freaked-out-by-movie-2012-NASA-says-dont-worry?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Have your kids seen trailers for the movie "2012" and are now hiding under their bed? Have you joined them? It's time to come out and a get good dose of truth from the experts at NASA. "2012" is just another member of H... Info for Moms Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:18:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Are-your-kids-freaked-out-by-movie-2012-NASA-says-dont-worry?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Kids-in-the-kitchen-teach-your-kids-to-wash-up-when-handling-food?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Do your kids like to help out in the kitchen? Do you have older kids who fix their own lunch on weekends, or fix a frozen dinner for themselves after soccer practice? Do they like to help out when making holiday cookies? Great! Now, did you teach ... Info for Moms Healthy Moms Holidays Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:28:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Kids-in-the-kitchen-teach-your-kids-to-wash-up-when-handling-food?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Maclaren-issues-recall-of-strollers-dating-back-to-1999-child-fingertip-amputation-danger?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Maclaren Volo strollerBabies R UsMaclaren, the maker of stylish British strollers announced a shocking recall of baby strollers on Monday. Over one million strollers sold from 1999 to November 2009 are effected.The strollers have been sold at Ta... Info for Moms Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:27:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Maclaren-issues-recall-of-strollers-dating-back-to-1999-child-fingertip-amputation-danger?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Free-H1N1-flu-shot-clinic-planned-for-St-Louis-County-residents-at-area-high-schools?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner The H1N1 flu shots are finally beginning to show up in the St. Louis area. The St. Louis County Health department will be providing free vaccines to county residents on Saturday, November 7th. The schools hosting the clinics are: Hazelwoo... Info for Moms Healthy Moms Swine Flu H1N1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:39:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Free-H1N1-flu-shot-clinic-planned-for-St-Louis-County-residents-at-area-high-schools?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Sesame-Street-hits-40-now-mom-really-feels-old?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner It's bad enough when your 40th birthday is looming ever near, but maybe it's worse when you know that Sesame Street is turning 40, too. Yes, the classic children's TV program is turning 40 on November 10th. If you have little kids,... Info for Moms Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:04:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Sesame-Street-hits-40-now-mom-really-feels-old?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Have-you-seen-Madeleine-McCann-British-police-issue-video-plea-for-missing-child?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Madeleine McCann would be six years old - and has been missing from her family for two years. She disappeared during a family trip to Portugal, making international news. The British police have just released an online video of Madeleine ... Info for Moms Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:54:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Have-you-seen-Madeleine-McCann-British-police-issue-video-plea-for-missing-child?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Could-Legoland-be-coming-to-Glen-Carbon-IL?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Rumor has it that Legoland could be coming to the St. Louis area. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch learned that the European toy company is talking with Illinois officials about "tax incentives to build a $200 million Legoland amusement park in th... Info for Moms Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:03:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Could-Legoland-be-coming-to-Glen-Carbon-IL?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Test-your-kids-Halloween-costume-for-fit-and-safety-before-trick-or-treating?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Toddler in a Halloween lamb suit.Photo by Denise BertacchiHalloween is fast approaching: have you tested your kid's costume for fit? Does it pose a tripping hazard? Can they see from the mask? Will motorists see THEM?It's important to do a ... Info for Moms Holidays Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:24:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Test-your-kids-Halloween-costume-for-fit-and-safety-before-trick-or-treating?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Could-your-husband-use-the-PMS-Buddy?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner A mad mother.Mysi AnneDo you ever wish your hubby knew, just knew without asking, if it was your time of the month? Now he can, thanks to the inventive people at PMS Buddy.The free service will send up to five people reminder emails when it's &q... Info for Moms Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:03:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Could-your-husband-use-the-PMS-Buddy?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Momversation-are-kids-Halloween-costumes-getting-out-of-hand?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Dana Loesch, an excellent problogger and St. Louis mom posted a recent "Momversation" video where she asked if Halloween costumes are getting out of hand for kids today. She pointed out that costume makers just slap "dead"... Info for Moms Holidays Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:59:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Momversation-are-kids-Halloween-costumes-getting-out-of-hand?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Mormon-Moms-baring-their-testimony-in-pinup-calendar?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Hot Mormon Muffins A "Devote Dozen" of Mormon moms have posed for a steamy pin-up calendar called Hot Mormon Muffins, A Taste of Motherhood. These twelve moms are all genuine beauties and should be applauded for their daring.The calend... Info for Moms Moms just want to have fun Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:16:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Mormon-Moms-baring-their-testimony-in-pinup-calendar?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Corn-maze-in-Eureka-get-lost-with-your-kids-this-Halloween?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Visit the Eureka Cornfield Maze with your kids for a corny Halloween treat. The maze is open to the public on weekends, Friday - Sunday until November 15th. Groups and field trips can visit during the week. The Maze is kid friendly d... Places to Play Holidays St. Louis Kid Activities Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:25:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Corn-maze-in-Eureka-get-lost-with-your-kids-this-Halloween?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Stuckmeyer-Farm-for-pumpkin-picking-in-St-Louis?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Stuckmeyer Farm (at Hwy 141 and Hwy 21) is a good place to select your Halloween pumpkin. Stuckmeyer doesn't charge admission and  they offer a play area - Fort Spooky - with a Rainbow playset, a simple corn maze for litt... Places to Play Holidays St. Louis Kid Activities Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:55:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Stuckmeyer-Farm-for-pumpkin-picking-in-St-Louis?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d22-St-Louis-Boo-at-the-Zoo-spooky-fun-for-small-children?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Ride the St. Louis Zoo Carousel during Boo at the ZooPhoto by Denise BertacchiThe St. Louis Zoo is hosting it's annual Boo at the Zoo until Oct. 30 every night from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. The event allows families to wander a portion of the zoo after dark... Places to Play Holidays St. Louis Kid Activities Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:08:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m5d25-St-Louis-Boo-at-the-Zoo-spooky-fun-for-small-children?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Trouble-for-school-kids-in-paradise-Hawaii-cuts-the-school-year-to-163-days?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner Hawaii gave it's school district the ax: shutting down school on every remaining Friday -- 17 days -- of the rest of the school year. Hawaii's government officials say the move is to save money and prevent having to lay off ... Info for Moms Obama and our kids Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:06:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3599-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Trouble-for-school-kids-in-paradise-Hawaii-cuts-the-school-year-to-163-days?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Motherhood-Examiner