A Trunki is a wheeled, carry-on, luggage available in Canada via Melissa & Doug. Not only does it carry your stuff – it doubles as a ride on/push-along to entertain your child as they travel. The moment my toddler set eyes on the blue ‘Terrance’ Trunki he was hands-on…and I knew instantly,that this was going to make…
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5 Great Pre-School Books
It is no secret I love books (hey, my own is getting published soon!). I just had to share with you my fav 5 Great Pre-School Books. Perfect before bed time, for a car ride, to take on vacation or just browse at the library. Thinking about introducing French books to your toddler?! Do it….
Bathing Your Baby
When I brought my first baby home – I had no idea how to bathe a newborn. I learnt very quickly (from daily experience) the how-tos of bath time. Here a few tips on bathing your baby. Keep Calm and Bathe On I confess: bathing kids is not my favourite part of the day – actually…
BMO Team of the Week
Summer’s here and soccer is ON! Whether you are heading out to watch your lil’ one in the house league or heading to the living room to watch a big game…soccer is great way to get the family together and cheer on the players. This post is for the soccer Mom (or Dad) in you…
5 Things To Take To The Playground
Every time I go to a playground I see a Mom (or nanny or grandparent) bringing some playground play thing which makes me think “I could have brought THAT”. Stuff you already have around the house which – when brought to the playground – takes on a whole new level of fun. Here are 5…
Thomas Live Tour Dates 2013
You know Thomas? Sir Topham Hatt? Driver Sam? These famous characters (from Thomas the Train – TV shows, toys, my son’s favourite t-shirt!) are travelling across Canada. Will you be joining him? Here are the Thomas Live Tour Dates 2013… Fuzzy to read? Go to the Thomas Live Tour Dates 2013 site for a larger view….
Tween Girl Birthday Party Ideas
Tween birthday party ideas can be challenging…tween girls are usually past the “princess birthday party” phase, the “art birthday party” phase and the “sport birthday party phase”. So being the activity Mom that I am…I suggested my daughter do the activity of creating her own birthday party idea. Her idea?…“just hang out and eat with…
Microsoft #SummerSwap
Drumroll please…introducing my Microsoft #SummerSwap Nominee…Deborah Coombs! *insert standing ovation here*… You will remember I took part in the Microsoft #HolidaySwap program. A quick refresher…I was challenged by Microsoft to swap my everyday phone for their Windows 8 Nokia Lumia for 30 days. I can tell you it wasn’t easy (learning new devices during holiday pictures,…
Father’s Day Bar B Q Ideas
Father’s day bar b q ideas (or just any day!) – these are my own easy recipes. Cut the veggies, heat the grill and get ready for some good eating. I like to serve the mains and sides buffet style so that people can choose what they like (I’m a pleaser that way). Menu du jour: grilled…
Secrets of Successful Parenting Bloggers
This is the post where I spill the beans on the Secrets of Successful Parenting Bloggers (I do spill lots of things daily…but those are usually toys and food items). I will also be sharing these secrets – in real life – as a speaker today at MagNet 2013 Canada’s Magazine Conference. The session is…
Nella Bella: A Great Canadian Bag
My bag is not only my bag…it’s my on-the-go kitchen, first-aid box, bank, toy box, and snack shop. I carry a ton of (very important) stuff to make our family outings easier. And I have to share with you…my new favourite Mom bag…made by Nella Bella (Canadian!). Made of vegan fabric – it looks and feels…
Clean Baby, Happy Baby
My motherhood days (and evenings) are a cycle of messes/clean up (his messes/my cleaning up). Clean baby, happy baby – happy baby, content Mom (circle of life n’est ce pas?!). Of my three kids, this little boy is the busiest and most messy. I can pretty much claim “expert” title status for keeping a kid…