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Funniest Parenting Tweets of the Week: Dec. 14, 2018

by Karly Wood

Photo by Ryan McGuire via Gratisography; composite by Karly Wood for Red Tricycle

What’s better than funny parenting tweets? Hilarious holiday parenting tweets! Parents everywhere are getting ready for the big day and whether they’re bribing their kids to stay in line or just bemoaning the days leading up to Christmas, they are downright funny.

 

1. Totally winning it.

2. Oh totes.

3. Well played smoke alarm, well played.

4. Livin’ the dream.

5. Never. The answer is never.

6. They sound just alike, really.

7. Who needs The Club when you have kids?

8. Yes PLEASE!

9. Sweet dreams are made of these.

https://twitter.com/thecheekymommy/status/1073030425843503104

10. Out of the mouths of babes…

––Karly Wood

 

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Hilarious Parenting Tweets of the Week

by Red Tricycle

From the soccer carpool to the never-ending assortment of mismatched socks, sometimes there are days when you’ve only got a few seconds (or 140 characters) to get in a good giggle. Well, sit back and get ready to scroll because we’ve scoured the Twitterverse for moms and dads that rap about the highs and lows of parenting, and the results are hilarious.

1. Sometimes, less interaction is the best.

2. That went well.

3. Sounds like a fun night! 

4. …and the kids aren’t dressed, either.

5. Lies.

6. We like this version.

7. Ugh, men.

https://twitter.com/LetMeStart/status/706943759506874369

8. Well, that was an easy decision.

9. Never ask a kid to guess your age.

10. Oh, not another broken nose!

Do you have any #funnyparenting moments to share with the Red Tricycle Community? Tell us in the comments below! 

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Schmear Ye, Schmear Ye!: Don’t Miss These Giant Bagel Statues Downtown

by Mimi O'Connor

We here at Red Tri NY know how much you all like public art, as well as how much you love living in NYC. Which is why we feel we’d be shirking our responsibility if we didn’t sound the alarm and make sure you knew about the giant bagel sculptures currently inhabiting two public squares downtown.

photo: Art Production Fund

Get Yer Bagels Here!

You can find the enormous faux treats, collectively titled “Everything” in two locations:  Hudson River Park and at Ruth Wittenberg Plaza in the West Village at 6th Avenue and Christopher Street. The park is home to three different sculptures surrounding one of the park’s fountains: a single bagel (that appears to be sesame); a trio of pumperknickle, everything and plain, and a massive tower of bagels that also serves as a makeshift vase for a single, black tulip. The Plaza at 6th Avenue and Christopher features a similar bagel stack/vase sculpture.

photo: Art Production Fund

What’s the Story

The massive faux dough stacks are the work of Swedish-born artist Hanna Liden, who in partnership with the Art Production Fund and sponsor Kiehl’s, created “Everything” for public consumption. The work is part of plans at Hudson River Park to develop a more comprehensive and sustainable art program.

A longtime New York resident herself,  Liden sees the humble bagel as “a great icon of urban living” and “a circle with no beginning and no end…evocative of the eternal cycle of city life.” The black spray paint resembling the burns one sometimes sees on bagels from time to time, is a “romantic tribute to the darkness and grime, which are essential and beautiful characteristics of our city. (You can tell the kids that, or just take a lot of fun pictures with the statues.) While visitors to the bagel installations should not climb the larger stacks, it is fine, if not encouraged, for kids to hop on and in the single sesame.

Hanna Liden’s “Everything” will be on display in Hudson River Park until October 20, 2015, and in Ruth Wittenberg Plaza until August 24, 2015.

Hanna Liden “Everything”
Hudson River Park, through Oct. 20
Ruth Wittenberg Plaza, through Aug. 24
Online: artproductionfund.org

Have you been to the bagels? Tell us about your visit!

—Mimi O’Connor

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On The Move: Atlanta Trucks & Trackless Trains for Hire

by Phebe Wahl

Maybe it is because they never stop moving themselves, but for whatever the reason, your little engine that could just loves things that go. If trucks and trains send your transportation-loving tot into a five-alarm fit, consider booking one for their next birthday. Whether it is a firetruck with sirens flashing or a trackless Thomas, here are some Atlanta trains and trucks for hire to get your party on track. All aboard!

Red Hot Fire Truck Events 
Trust us when we tell you that your kiddo is going to lose his mind with excitement when the fire truck shows up with sirens blaring and lights flashing for his party! The folks at Red Hot Fire Trucks put on a fun filled party. After the kiddos take a ride, they can dress up in firefighter gear and shoot water from the fire hose. The can even sound the sirens and blow the horn, yes your neighbors are going to love you!

Good to know: If you’re looking to treat the kids even more, there are plenty of add on’s available including, fire hats and fire gear for sale, a piñata and fire safety themed goodie bags for the guests.

J & S Funtastic Entertainment
This cute and colorful trackless train will keep the fun and festivities on track. The kiddos will love its very Thomas the Train like face and at $175.00 for the first hour and $100.00 each additional hour, you will appreciate its very reasonably priced package.

Good to know: This train can hold up to 18 passengers at once, cutting down on wait time. Your price includes delivery and a train operator.

Action Packed Parties
An Atlanta source for everything you could possible need for parties, from tables and chairs to rock climbing walls (yes, you can rent those), Action Packed Parties also has one of our favorite trackless trains. This train is unique because it is electric, and therefore quiet—well, except for the music and giggling kiddos. Because it’s electric, there are no icky fumes to inhale and it can even be taken inside a large church or school.

Good to know: They will often discount rentals when you are renting more than one product. Consider adding a cotton candy machine or a snow cone maker to the mix.

Idea! Event + Style
Still want to provide the little one with some truck and train thrills, but looking to keep it chic? If you want to create the Pinterest party of your dreams, but you just don’t know where to begin, dial up Atlanta event and style guru Jasmine Shah. She can work with you to create a party full of the sweet details moms love, plus the fun and adventure the kiddos love. The icing on the birthday cake? She handles it all so all you have to do on the big day is actually enjoy spending time with the little ones!

Good to know: Her Vintage Fire Truck package might be just what you are looking for, but note that everything is completely customizable so you can be sure it is suited to your little fire chief.

Have you hired a trackless train or truck for your event? Share your story with us in the comments section below.

—Candice Rose

Photos courtesy of Red Hot Fire Truck Events via Facebook and Action Packed Parties

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Tame Early Risers with These 8 Kid-Friendly Alarm Clocks

by Cathy Lara

Spring ushered in daylight savings time, which means our sleep and wake cycles have been thrown in the washer once again.  If you’re struggling to come up with ways to get the kids to wake up at a time that’s good for everyone in the family, fret no more. Whether you’re coaxing your tot to stay in bed longer or teaching your big kid how to tell time, stay one step ahead of the sleep and wake game by picking out an alarm clock that fits your child.

1. OK to Wake! Alarm Clock $29.95

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Kids learn so much from visual cues, and that’s where this alarm clock from Onaroo really shines. Parents can program what time the clock’s yellow display switches to green or ‘wake up time’ — because even young toddlers know that green means GO! The clock also has a digital time display and a gentle alarm sound that gets louder gradually to wake up big kids who want to get up on their own time.

2. It’s About Time Stoplight Clock $39.99

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Building on the ‘green means go’ idea, the Stoplight Alarm Clock is a match for little ones who are having a hard time understanding when it’s time to get up and hollering, “Is it time to get up yet?” from across the hall. This alarm clock uses a traffic stoplight to tell kids that a red light means stay in bed and a green light means it’s wake-up time. Two-year-olds love it and big kids will appreciate its cool design and digital clock feature right below the traffic light.

3. Lego Kids Ninjago $29.99

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Is your big kid obsessed with all things Lego and World of Ninjago? If sword fights reign supreme in your household, your little ninja will love this digital clock. Kids can activate the backlight for night viewing of the LED display, and can snooze away by pushing down on the ninja’s head while yelling, “Haiii-ya!”

4. Lego Pink Brick Alarm Clock $32.99

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Here’s a clock that will look good in a 6-year-old’s fairy-themed room, mom’s home office or a contemporary home’s main entryway. There’s no better way to bring that pop of color into your kid’s room than with this iconic LEGO brick alarm clock, complete with a digital LCD screen, backlight, and snooze button.

5. Zazoo Kids Photo Alarm Clock $89.99

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We live in the age of ever-evolving digital products, and this Zazoo Kids Photo Alarm Clock knows that your 7-year-old early riser may want an alarm clock that reflects his or her modern taste. This multimedia alarm clock is a photo album, mp3 player, audio book player, and alarm clock — all in one product. It’s so foolproof that Zazoo claims that even the most sleep-deprived parent can operate it! The photo alarm shows kids ‘awake’ or ‘asleep’ images, depending on the time of day. Does your little one want a more personalized screen? Let him upload photos of him sleeping or playing from the family’s last vacation directly from his flash drive.

6. Talking Animal Alarm Clock $17.95

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Land of Nod’s Talking Animal Clock is the perfect fit for a child who wants an animal-themed, candy-colored alarm clock on the bedside table. Program the child’s wake time and listen with delight as the alarm clock goes off with its corresponding animal sound: the owl clock goes “whoo-whoo!” and the cat goes “meow-meow!”

7. Discovery Kids Rocketship Projection Alarm Clock $26.99

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3, 2, 1, blast off! Discovery Kids Projection Alarm Clock beeps when it’s time to get up after naps and in the morning. And what’s even cooler is its projection of both the time and cool space images with just the press of a button. Your little space explorer’s imagination can run wild — and hopefully get tired — as he or she imagines what life would be like in Mars right before entering dreamland.

8. Kid Sleep Globetrotter Clock $23.71

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Do you have a family vacation coming up with at least a two-hour time change? This compact, battery operated clock might make jet lag a bit easier on the entire family. The technology is pretty simple: kids know to stay in bed if the ‘sleeping’ sheep on the screen is still lit. When the ‘awake’ sheep lights up, they know it’s time to start the day and go exploring in their new city. The Kid’Sleep Globetrotter also has a pleasant bird chirp alarm to let jet setting big kids know to rise and shine.

Did we miss any of your favorite wake-up time gear? Let us know in the comments section below!

–Cathy Lara

Photo credit: Onaroo, Stoplight Alarm Clock, Lego, Zazoo, Land of Nod, Amazon, and Kid Sleep

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