I was skeptical on the performance of plug-in electric cars. Putting my initial bias aside, I still wanted to test an EV car since the concept is appealing to me: no emission and discretion (I do hate the use of loud exhaust pipes on any vehicle). Courtesy of GM, I was able to spend a…
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Allure of the Seas – Fisher-Price Activities
Being a first time cruiser, I didn’t know Fisher-Price and Royal Caribbean have a partnership providing fun for babies and tots on-board. This post continues my series of review, pictures and tips for a family cruise on this magnificent ship. I made big-time use of the toy lending program, the Fisher-Price play classes, shows and more….
Holiday On-line Shopping Has Begun!
Yes, my on-line holiday shopping has begun and I think I’m on a good roll – what think you? Ordered on-line last Thursday from Old Navy Canada arrived today (let’s all smile at free shipping shall we?!). My giving theme this year is: the essentials. I ordered doubles of the girls’ jeans and t-shirts (bc…
Allure of the Seas – Activities
The activities on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas are endless. This post continues my series of review, pictures and tips for a family cruise on this magnificent ship. From baby to grandparent – and everyone in between – there is entertainment on board. Let’s start with the seven “neighbourhoods”… Allure of the Seas is divided…
Allure of the Seas – Staterooms
How do you review the world’s largest passenger ship?…in a series of reviews, pictures and tips! My recent family vacation on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas was jam-packed with adventure from water play to Fisher-Price play classes to great dining…it was a thrilling experience. Let me tell you about the staterooms… Close up it is hard to appreciate the full…
What To Wear: Family Portrait
What to wear for a family portrait? Casual or Formal? Need ideas for men, women, and kids? This is the Parent Club – What To Wear: Family Portrait edition. Denim is a great, casual, look for family pictures. It doesn’t shout “holiday photo-op” to me. Plus, I feel, when I see my kids in pictures…
Stop Saying Sorry
I had a complete “A-Ha” moment (and not the 80’s band…tho, I do have “Take Me On” by A-Ha on my playlist…no, it’s A-Ha as in “life changing moment”). It was so simple. So obvious. So…momentous. STOP. SAYING. SORRY. These 3 words of wise-mom-dom were said by Danielle Smith (@DanielleSmithTV) during a “Balancing Mom-ME-Hood” panel discussion on my recent Fisher-Price/Royal Caribbean trip. Danielle…
Read This Before You Buy That
Confession: I started my holiday shopping this week (let’s call that smart shopping rather than being a keener shall we?…). I always shop early (mainly because I hate holiday line-ups…and shopping). You know me – I shop on-line, during nap time, and have it delivered to my door (because my dislike of holiday line-ups and shopping stems…
5 Must Take Items On A Family Cruise
These ordinary, everyday, five items saved my sanity on our first ever family cruise (with young children). If you are planning on cruising…I highly recommend packing these essentials -> Plastic bags for dirty diapers (Tip: we saved up the clear plastic bags from our fruits & veggies are re-purposed them as on-the-go diaper bags. Kept…
Top Kids’ Movies
Rainy day, sick day, an evening of family entertainment…kids’ movies can be a treat to watch. I’m sharing some of our favourite kids’ movies. These are the kind you can watch over and over through the years and they just keep entertaining the whole family. Secret of the Wings (Tink is a classic) The Incredibles…