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Asha Dornfest

Portland, OR // Twitter: @parenthacks Facebook: facebook.com/parenthacks

Founder of Parent Hacks, a site devoted to sharing parents' forehead-smackingly smart tips, workarounds, and wisdom.

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Reading + links for your weekend

It has been an odd week around here. I've been in a low-level funk ever since returning from Mom 2.0 Summit, which makes no sense. Frankly, it pisses me off because really, why? (Especially in light of the happenings in Oklahoma, it feels pretty spoiled. Donating to the Red Cross... Continue reading

Posted 7 hours ago at Parent Hacks

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Minimizing "reentry" stress when a parent travels for work

It took us a long time to find equilibrium around business travel, but we did. We’re now both better able to support each other and our kids (and even enjoy it) no matter which one of us is traveling. Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Parent Hacks

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Free movie "rental" through your local library

I'm in love with our Netflix replacement: our county library. Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Parent Hacks

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How to grow a petting garden (sponsored)

If your kids are as attracted to soft, fuzzy things as mine were at that age (and still are), you will love this easy garden project...perfect for a summer afternoon. Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Parent Hacks

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Kids hang their own coats with the help of stick-on hooks

Michelle's hack illustrates how simple home tweaks can make a big difference to your kid's independence. Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Mother's Day disappointment? Honest advice for next year.

At Etsy: Mother's Day Card: Shark Attack, by Emily-Bell From Mother's Day fail? Lessons learned -- and honest advice for avoiding disappointment next year: "I hate Mother's Day." This, from a friend I ran into on the walk home from school. I appreciated her candor but couldn't help feeling sad.... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Managing kids' computer use using built-in parental controls

I appreciate this hack from Melissa -- simply, how her family uses the parental controls built into her computer's operating system to manage her kids' computer use. It's easy to overlook the tools we already have right at our fingertips. Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Weekend reading + links

Ahhhhhhh. That's the sound of me coming down from a fab time at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Southern California AND getting my working computer back from the Apple Geniuses. Feels like a new beginning all around, you know? Mom2 was the first time I saw Christine in person since... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Happy Mother's Day to YOU [giveaway]

Mother's Day is almost here, and I'd like to give you a present. I know you're not my mother, but you are the reason I do what I do here every day and I am so grateful for that. Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Your new favorite salad: Bacon, Egg and Asparagus on Tossed Greens

Delicious, satisfying, easy, beautiful, fancy enough for company. Even your Paleo and slow carb friends will appreciate this. Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Perfect hard boiled eggs, only faster!

You can steam eggs on the stovetop resulting in perfect hard boiled eggs in a fraction of the time. Here's how. Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Homemade mix recipes for baking, seasoning, and giving

Lynne passed along a pointer to "Mix It Up," a blog full of homemade cooking mixes -- recipes that are easy to put together with (mostly) natural ingredients. Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Potty training tip: Use an empty baby wipe container as a dirty underwear "transporter"

Can there ever be enough potty training tips? I don't think so, especially because the process goes so differently for different kids. Erin shared this eminently practical hack for handling the, uh, fallout. Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Mom 2.0 Summit, a book signing, and a Cozi thank you

Tomorrow I head to Southern California for the Mom 2.0 Summit, a conference I've been looking forward to since I attended two years ago. Christine and I are speaking, and our talk touches on our roles as both co-authors of Minimalist Parenting and professional bloggers at Boston Mamas and Parent... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Manage your money just enough: create a simple filing system for your tax records

Part 1 of the series "Manage Your Money Just Enough": When it comes to a simple filing system, having a system in place -- any system -- lets you handle paper and information as soon as it comes in. Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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A story about life balance, and an exciting feature

Time to get back in balance. At least, that's what my computer's telling me. Also: a feature in The Week! Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Your money management tips are on the way

Photo credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net A little while ago I put out a hack request for your simple money management tips. Your response has been so great that it's taking me a while to organize and post your tips! I'm taking extra time with this series because I know that organizing finances,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Dry crazy straws with a drop of alcohol

Shannon's solution is much smarter than mine, which is to leave crazy straws sitting in the dish drainer for a week, and then throw them away because they smell musty. Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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6 things you can stop doing now

From my new post at Babble: "Do less, enjoy more." There’s a symmetry to that line…a balance that’s so tantalizing in its simplicity. Unfortunately, it brings to mind another line: "Easier said than done..." Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Portland book party wrap-up

In case you missed the party... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Weekend book news: Portland party TONIGHT, Alpha Mom Book Club and more

I do book-related highlight roundups here on the weekend. Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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HACK REQUEST: Organizing your finances

Let's talk about money systems. I want to hear about your just-enough-not-too-much approaches to finances. Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Spring cleaning is more fun when it's outside

An excerpt of my new post at Babble, "Screen wean! 8 fun and useful outdoor 'chores' to coax your kids outside." Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Wrap homemade burritos in foil to make them easier for little kids to eat

Carrie's solution for little kids + burritos has been in use at taquerias forever, but at home it changed everything. Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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Weekend book news

I do Minimalist Parenting-related highlight roundups here on the weekend. Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2013 at Parent Hacks

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