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  Camelbak hydration systems

  My daughter recently got a Camelbak hydration backpack (plastic water bag) for her birthday, and the cleaning directions say "Clean with mild soap and hot water.  Dry with reservoir open."  Has anyone had luck with keeping that reservoir open?  In my limited experience, the bag sticks together, because water is cohesive, and the inside doesn't get dry.  I have tried propping it open, upside down and rightside up, without much luck.  Also, I have wondered  how germy/leachy that enclosed tubing gets over time?  There doesn't seem to be a way to clean or dry  it???

  I just couldn't resist weighing in when I saw your comment, Camelbak!  I love the concept in theory but am wondering about the health impacts of this new way to get water in my little hiker.On Umbra on Camelbaks posted 1 year, 10 months ago 16 Responses

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  I'll second the Norfolk Island pine

  I bought a Norfolk Island pine a few years back when I had my first baby because I felt like providing a Christmas tree was part of a mom's responsibilities.  It was potted, and only $35, so it was good enough for me.  It was a little Charlie-Brownish (ie, sparse compared to the trees of my childhood), but it worked.  It lived in my bedroom all year (summering in the yard), and moved into the living room under the bay window during the month of December.  As my children got older, I thought maybe they'd want a "better" tree, so I suggested getting a "real" Christmas tree last year.  Both of my girls (now 4 and 7) protested, arguing for their beloved tree.  Bottom line?  Kids like what they're used to.  If everyone were used to spending $35 for seven years of the same Christmas tree, the Norfolk Island pine would be on everyone's wish list.On On organic Christmas trees posted 2 years ago 20 Responses