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		<title>Putumayo Gets Your Euro Groove On</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/07/08/putumayo-gets-your-euro-groove-on/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Putumayo has recently released several additions to their great collection.  They go around the world searching for the amazing sounds on their CD&#8217;s and have never failed us yet. 
We&#8217;ll be presenting mini-features of a few of their new selections this week.
Eurogroove is the 11th release in the -groove series, following such titles as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advertising Free Viewing</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/07/07/bunny-ears-tv/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the week sans giveaways! (I know, that&#8217;s not exciting for you.  For me, however, it means I don&#8217;t need to moderate 6000 comments when I have regular internet access again.)


Want to see some cute vintage cartoons from around the world? Then visit Bunny Ears!
Bunny Ears is a new Web TV station for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rock on Kiddos, New Orleans Style</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/07/04/johnette-downing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Orleans-based singer/songwriter Johnette Downing&#8217;s new album, Dixieland Jazz for Children, featuring Jimmy LaRocca and the Original Dixieland Jazz Band is, as far as I can tell, the very first Dixieland jazz CD for kids.  If you&#8217;re a fan of Louisiana&#8217;s musical stylings, you and your kids will get a real kick out of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Tree - Frances England&#8217;s Newest Contribution To The Sanity of Parents Everywhere</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/07/03/frances-englands-family-tree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/07/03/frances-englands-family-tree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frances England&#8217;s newest release, Family Tree, is a welcome addition to the saturated genre of children&#8217;s tunes.  
The folksy sound is reminiscent of a small town Lilith Fair, with a definite Sarah McLachlan influence and a few little voices interspersed throughout. 
Our playgroup kidlets loved the simple lyrics that they could jam to even [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snacktrition - Now A Staple At My House</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/07/02/snacktrition-now-a-staple-at-my-house/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/07/02/snacktrition-now-a-staple-at-my-house/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eats &amp; Drinks]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Giveaway!]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you get enough fiber?  Do your kids?  (A quick way to find out&#8230;look in the toilet.  If your poop doesn&#8217;t float, you need more fiber.)  How about calcium?  Do you know for sure you&#8217;re not contributing to your own and possibly your children&#8217;s future osteoporosis?
The (US) National Fiber Council [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Apples n&#8217; Oranges Brings Canada To Your Doorstep</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/30/apples-n-oranges/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/30/apples-n-oranges/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re taking the day off tomorrow to enjoy Canada Day with our families.  In honour of Canada&#8217;s birthday we&#8217;re featuring a fantastic Canadian business from which you can acquire the wares of many others.  Enjoy, and HAPPY CANADA DAY!

You know when you read repeatedly of a shop but don&#8217;t take the time to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calling All Blanket Snobs - This One&#8217;s For You</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/27/mimiandlola/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/27/mimiandlola/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Beds &amp; Blankets]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[designs by mimi and lola]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I am such a blanket snob since having children.  I will admit that I&#8217;ve given many brand new blankets gifted to us to the local charity simply because there are better ones out there and why should my child snuggle with anything but the best? (I know, I&#8217;m horrible.)
My daughter sleeps under one of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Ruffle On Your Butt Puts A Jump In Your Step</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/26/rufflebutts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/26/rufflebutts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all of the toys and clothes out there posing as child-appropriate, [Bratz...ahem], it&#8217;s refreshing to find items that are really, truly childish.  
If there&#8217;s one thing that&#8217;s really reserved just for little girls, it&#8217;s butt ruffles.  
Parentrepreneur Amber Schaub created Rufflebutts to bring back the ruffled diaper cover of her own childhood. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Dinners Brought (Back) To Life</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/25/around-the-table-games/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/25/around-the-table-games/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/?p=533</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve likely read in the news, a parenting mag or any number of other places over the last decade that family dinners are on the decrease and, conversely, that regular family dinners contribute to academic success, decrease the risk of our children becoming crack heads and keep families connected in ways that are very necessary. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Naturally, Protect-A-Bub Provides Sun Protection&#8230;Naturally.</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/24/protect-a-bub/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/24/protect-a-bub/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/?p=531</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Since having children I, like many parents, have drastically reduced my usage of chemicals of all kinds.  For me, that includes sunscreen.  I do use it on every family member but I prefer to limit the amount of skin it&#8217;s on whenever I can and bathe or shower it off as soon as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dream Time</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/23/dream-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/23/dream-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ira Marlowe]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I reviewed Ira Marlowe&#8217;s first two CD&#8217;s last winter and am pleased to announce that he has released a new CD featuring 11 brand new songs.  
Dream Time features the same Molly The Moose as his first CD&#8217;s but this time she travels to Mars and displays an aptitude for science never before seen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No Pinching, No Red Marks, And No Picking Shoes Up Off The Floor All Day Long</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/20/buskins/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/20/buskins/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have one of those babies who is barefoot 90% of the time, both because I love seeing baby feet and because she kicks off anything I put on her feet within minutes.  
Or, she did.  Until I discovered Buskins™ shoes. 
When I am silly enough to cover those gorgeous little toes of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Pillow That Started It All</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/19/the-baby-buddy-nursing-pillow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/19/the-baby-buddy-nursing-pillow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am often asked what inspired me to start The Opinionated Parent (mostly by people who don&#8217;t know what a blog is) and here&#8217;s the answer:
I am opinionated.  Very, very opinionated.  I always have been.  When my firstborn arrived, I realized that I also had strong opinions about all of the &#8220;stuff&#8221; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tooth Tissues - Dental Care Can&#8217;t Start Too Early</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/18/tooth-tissues/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/18/tooth-tissues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Beauty, Skin Care &amp; Other Such Stuff]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It seems there’s always something out there that is going to hurt the health of our babies.  All the additives in foods, BPA in bottles, pesticides in our veggies, and even formula or sweet liquids will cause damage.  Baby tooth decay is a common problem that can be prevented, but as a parent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do your kids know what&#8217;s safe?</title>
		<link>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/17/do-your-kids-know-whats-safe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/06/17/do-your-kids-know-whats-safe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My two and a bit year old son is an incredible risk taker.  Since he learned to log roll repeatedly and quickly at the way-too-early age of four months, much of my time has been spent keeping him from harm.  Harm that he is inexplicably attracted to.  Now that he is feeling [...]]]></description>
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