THE WHAT: Cavalia’s Odysseo in Toronto, ON THE WHEN: Opens in Toronto May 15 (great Mother’s Day gift idea!) THE WHERE: 324 Cherry Street, Port Lands THE DEAL: When ordering tickets be sure to ask about special pricing for young children — as low as $29.50! What do horses dream about? The same thing we do:…
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How to grow sprouts
Growing sprouts is a great kids’ activity! It’s “planting”, growing, watching and learning all at the same time (also teaches patience!). You will need: dish dry lentils (any colour – yes the ones in the kitchen pantry will do very well) paper towel water Have the kids wet 2 squares of paper towel (not soaking…
5 Must Own Items For Moms
1) Comfortable jeans – With so many jean brands in the marketplace finding your “perfect” fit is simpler. Choose a higher rise and avoid the low rise jeans. Think comfort and ease. You need to be able to move around with your little one in hand. My favourite style jean is a boot cut dark denim jean. …
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Activity Puzzle Review
THE WHAT: Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Activity Puzzle THE HOW: Colourful, big, chunky, puzzle pieces make matching fun for little fingers (also easier for Mom to find the missing pieces!). THE DEVELPMENTAL MILESTONES: helps build hand/eye coordination, eye tracking, and problem solving. THE FUN: Touching, holding, grabbing (ok maybe some throwing) this activity pieces jingle, rattle squeak…
Breast Vs Formula Feeding
The great debate: Breast Vs Bottle feeding. A heated topic. In my personal opinion, our role as parents is to feed our children and how one goes about doing that should be their own choice…without judgement. I’ll be transparent here. I breastfed. And I bottle fed. The best breastfeeding advice I received: Keep at it (from a fellow Mom). The best formula feeding…
Earth Day Activities For Kids
Earth Day is on April 22nd. A great opportunity to teach kids about Earth, environmentalism and what they can do (yes, they can do lots!). Dr. Laura Stachel provides some great tips on how kids can live green everyday by reduce, resuse and recycle. Dr. Stachel suggests: use a reusable water bottle, recycle gently used toys to…
Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Baker
Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Baker with Removable Grids THE WHAT: Flip Belgian Waffle Baker with Removable Grids THE HOW: Removable, dishwasher safe, non-stick grids. Drip tray catches excess batter. Cool touch handle. THE REVIEW: New family activity! The Hamilton Beach Waffle Baker is yummy for the whole family. It gives a great alternative to boring…
#TravelTuesday – biz card tip
#TravelTuesday Tip: Stick one of your business cards in one of the shoes of your child so that they have your contact information on them whether it be a field trip or international adventure. Great for kids who tend to wonder off. Also be sure to talk to kids about who to talk to when…
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts I was recently invited to a webinar put on by Food & Consumer Products of Canada about family nutrition and most importantly – how to read nutrition fact labels (example over there on the right). It’s important to take an extra minute, while you are doing your grocery shopping, and check those nutrition facts…
How To Make Cake Pops
How to make cake pops…Step 1 – Get a cake Step 2 – frosting Step 3 – using your hands or a food processor blend the cake into a sand-like consistency. Add 1/2 tub of frosting and blend together. Step 4 – roll the cake and frosting mixture into balls (about the size of a…