Avis was able to come through for me on this one! One of the first bright sunny days of the year and they’re able to get me into a convertable… I wish I had known that you can’t have the top down with an infant in the car. =P Â Â Charges Car Group Rented: […][...]
March 9th, 2010 - 8:31 am § in Baby Gear
Rechargable Batteries and Battery Chargers
With the addition of the battery-powered Fisher-Price Zen Infant Seat and a Safety 1st (part of the Dorel Juvenile Group) Sound View Baby Monitor (PDF) the need for rechargable batteries and a decent battery charger became very apparent.[...]
February 17th, 2010 - 9:40 pm § in Travel
Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB (third time)
Another month, another pediatrician appointment. Instead of getting a full day rental, I tried Zipcar again since I only needed the car for 3-4 hours. Here’s how it worked out: Hours used: 4:30pm – 7:30pm Rate: $9.00 NY City/State Sales Tax 8.88%: $2.40 NY Passenger car rental tax 6%: $1[...]
Essential Gear: The Itzbeen Baby Care Timer
In the months and weeks leading up to Kiddo’s birth, they were all saying it… Enjoy your sleep now, it’ll be the first thing you lose, they failed to mention that the second thing to go would be my short term memory. Very early on, determining how long it had been between feedings,[...]
January 24th, 2010 - 7:33 pm § in Travel
Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB (again)
It worked out so well last time, we’re giving it another go. However unlike the first rental, a few more taxes and a lot more money was involved… Hours used: 12:30pm – 6:00pm Rate: $13.00 NY City/State Sales Tax 8.88%: $4.71 NY Passenger car rental tax 6%: $3.18 NY MCT district sup[...]
January 23rd, 2010 - 2:41 pm § in Feeding
Soups for a cold night: Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
Originally seen on Tuscan Recipies, the following recipie for Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana is one of my favorites! Makes: 6-8 servings Ingredients 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1½ tsp crushed red peppers 1 large diced white onion 4 Tbsp bacon pieces 2 tsp garlic puree 10 cups water 5 cubes[...]