It is no secret – I hang on to my Blackberry because I love its keyboard. Does the Motorola Defy Pro deliver or exceed my Blackberry’s dealings? Keyboard: check! Water, dust and scratch resistant (check check check for a busy lifestyle like mine). Camera and video: check! This Motorola Defy Pro works on an android operating system marrying the…
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GM Chevrolet Volt Review
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…
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…