As 2007 comes to a close, we’re going to partake in some shameless self-promotion and award some of last year’s posts a “best of 2007″ designation. This may seem silly but it means a lot to the winning posts. They get a spiffy T-Shirt, a case of cheap beer and bragging rights at the next …

Many parents are going into this year’s holiday shopping season with confusion and apprehension following the rash of toy recalls and concerns over lead and otherwise contaminated plastics. So what are the concerns about? PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl PVC is used in some soft and flexible plastics. PVC also contains lead as an additive—and …

I’ve already shown you how I handle my cable clutter when we travel. But there are a much wider variety of solutions for the cables we accumulate at home. Today, I’m going to take a look at 7 options. 1. The Cable Shelf: My choice for taming cord spaghetti is a cable shelf. I like …

1. The “Wish List” Tip This is one of those theoretical-meets-practical ideas that tricks you into doing the smart thing. 2. Twenty-Five Ways to Remove Adhesive Goo I think the title says it all. 3. Build Your Own Ice Rink…really! TipNut.com turned us on to this amazing backyard project. How cool will your kids be …

We didn’t create this…we just felt the need to ween you all off Halloween with this twisted little tech “hack”. So, if you have a thirst for blood and a need for portable storage, you might want to get all hopped up on leftover candy and take a knife to an adorable stuffed animal. It’s …

Since I just covered “5 Ways to Get 90% OFF Designer Kid’s Clothes”, let’s take a quick look at how to hack the upcoming post-halloween bargain extravaganza. 1. Think Ahead This is a great time to buy a costume or two for the year ahead — especially if you have younger children who aren’t interested …

Animoto | The End of Slideshows Combines your photos and music to look like a movie trailer. PrintableChecklists.com | Free Printable Checklists & Charts for Families! This ridiculous number of lists will satisfy the most anal retentive parent.

TripIt | Organize Your Travel Get all of your trip info in one place with TripIt. A new service that automatically organizes all your travel plans into one master online itinerary – including travel confirmations, daily weather, local maps, city guides and more. A great way to streamline all your travel docs. 14 Numbers Your …

Kathryn at DaringYoungMom.com recently showed off this moment of drunken inspiration. It’s the dirt cheap trash can for your car. Sure, we’re mocking it a little, but rest assurred, we’ll be sportin’ one of these bad boys in the Family Hack urban assault vehicle. Follow these intstructions to contruct your own. INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Thread …

Behold the finest food storage containers on planet earth. The IKEA 365+ Food Saver. The big deal here is the lids. The containers are available in four sizes, but the lids are all the same size. No more frustrating searches for the one lid that fits. But wait…there’s more plastic perfection. Clear Lids for Easy …