Hello to our 2Cool Parents. I have changed the format of the newsletter somewhat. There is now a table of contents listing our regular monthly features. Our newsletter runs longer than most others you receive (More like a Mini Magazine!) This is due to the fact that we only publish it once a month and there is so much information to bring you in a months time.

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Table of Contents:

• New At 2CoolBaby
• Store Specials for subscribers only
• Freebies
• Recipe of the Month
• Craft of the Month
• Monthly Hints and Tips
• Inspirational Quote of the Month
• Joke of the Month
• Make A Difference in the World

Our store is now open at http://www.2coolbaby.com/store.html

Here is a product listing:

• We have over 70 vivid cartoon and fantasy designs available on our affordable clothing line for infants and children

• Splash Tie Dies are just 2Cool. We have everything from hats to dresses for infants and children. Coming Soon: we will also offer a full line of adult clothing in this line. Silk ties, dresses, camisoles, golf shirts and more!

• We now have canvas portraits of your loved ones printed with the background of your choice. Cool Fractals, Wings, Nature Scenes and more. We will run an introductory special of $50 for a limited time.

• Free shipping on orders over $100. All others are charged a minimal fee of only 10% of the order. In most cases this is still less than the actual shipping costs.

If you or someone you know is breastfeeding you won't want to miss our new breastfeeding section with over 30 helpful articles! Go to http://www.2coolbaby.com/breastfeeding.htm

Find Balance, Health & Harmony in your Hectic Life - Our new section offers many ways to do so. It is still growing but we have many good resources already up at http://www.2coolbaby.com/harmony.htm

If you or your kids want to find the coolest places on the net about Space you need to see our space cadet center. These are not your run of the mill links. We sought out some of the best and most unusual links on the subject. Go to http://www.2coolbaby.com/space.htm

See our new For Teens Only Page at http://www.2coolbaby.com/teens.htm

This months Subscribers Special is 20% off any order through the end of August. Just enter voucher code XXXXX in your shopping cart and hit recalculate and 20% will be deducted from your order.

Check out the new freebies we have:

Freeware Yoga Software

Free Kellogg's Pop Tart Sample

Get the Google Toolbar - It increases your ability to find information from anywhere on the web and takes only seconds to install. When the Google Toolbar is installed, it automatically appears along with the Internet Explorer toolbar. One of it's many great features is the ability to search any site your visiting. If you like a site you can also do a search for similar sites.

Sweet Dreams for your baby and you - A Free Guide to Helping Baby Establish Healthy Sleeping Habits.

FREE education online! - Many courses from which to choose. Try out basic accounting or perhaps welding. There are even classes on the basics of the internet and computer programming.

Potty Training Materials - Has your little one just started potty training, or will they be starting soon? Then help them along with a set of FREE potty training materials (including the Charmin Roll Ruler) that makes it easier to succeed.

For more freebies and details go to http://2coolbaby.com/freestuff.htm

Banana Hot Dog Sandwich

 Yield: 1 sweet one

1 Hot dog bun
2 tbsp. Peanut butter
1/2 Banana

Toast hot dog bun. Spread peanut butter on hot dog bun. Add banana.

This is the perfect time of year for this craft:

Sidewalk Chalk

2 Cups Water
2 Cups Plaster of Paris
2 Tbsp. Tempera Paint (Wet or Dry)
Toilet Paper Tubes with duct tape over one end

Combine and stir together. Let stand a few minutes. Place tubes on cookie sheet lined with foil or wax paper. Pour mixture into holders, let stand until semi-firm. Remove holders and let dry completely - ready to use in about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. *Never pour plaster down sink.

Get Rid of Mosquito Bite Stinging and Itching - Apply Antiseptic Mouthwash with a cotton ball. The itching and stinging will stop immediately and the welt will disappear fast.

Don't let the cost of those swim diapers leave you dripping. You can wash them in the washing machine. They won't run (they don't in the pool) and you can use them several times over. Just do not put them in the dryer. Let them drip dry and use again and again, at least until soiled by #2!

Okay these are not so inspirational but I think every parent can relate!

Stressed spelled backwards is 'DESSERTS'

"Adolescence is a period of rapid changes. Between the ages of 12 and 17, for example, a parent ages as much as 20 years" - Anonymous

There is only one pretty child in the world and every mother has it. - Chinese Proverb.

Ten Rules for Housekeeping - Hilarious printable list to handle doing (or more precisely not doing) chores! Great for framing.

1. Vacuuming too often weakens the carpet fibers. Say this with a serious face, and shudder delicately whenever anyone mentions Carpet Fresh.

2. Dust bunnies cannot evolve into dust rhinos when disturbed. Rename the area under the couch "The Galapagos Islands" and claim an ecological exemption.

3. Layers of dirty film on windows and screens provide a helpful filter against harmful and aging rays from the sun. Call it an SPF factor of 5 and leave it alone.

For the full list go to: http://www.2coolbaby.com/Documents/housekeeping_rules.htm

We have put up our petitions on 3 separate pages as they were getting quite long. We have pages for protecting our children, animals and environment. Online petitions are one of the easiest ways to make a difference in the world and it allows our voices to be heard. One of the newest petitions is to stop child slavery. I think as parents we can all agree that this is abhorrent to us. To sign this or other petitions you can go to http://www.2coolbaby.com/kindness.htm for the links to all of our petitions pages.

Well that's it for now. I hope you find this information useful & tell your friends and family about us. Feel free forward this to them.

Until next month,

Mary Lee