Always on the look out for an activity which will get kids moving – the idea of an Indoor Trampoline Park intrigued me. Sport + fun + kids = winning family field trip. A new family destination has been discovered…guys…you have to see Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park… Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park has two…
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Tips on Toddler Play
Amongst my Tips on Toddler Play #1 is – Make play fun. Play is the way toddlers learn. Learn about their skills. Learn about the world around them. Learn about cause and effect. Learn vocabulary. Learn communication. Play is super important to toddlers in terms of learning. Come see how my toddler plays… (Aside: it very atypical to see…
Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag Review
In my everyday Mom life, my biggest essential is my diaper bag. It goes everywhere with me storing; baby toys, diapers, snacks as well as my own must-have items like wallet, mobile phone, keys and press pass (everyone carries a press pass in their diaper bag right?!). However, carrying a functional diaper bag doesn’t mean Mom needs to forget her fashion sense….
Spring Style: Nuu Muu is HOT
Don’t you feel like a little fashion therapy right about now? In spring, I move from polar fleece pants (I know – fashion faux pas – but I’m cold!) to yoga pants (my Mom uniform). I have to admit – I am much more comfortable in those yoga pants when I pair a long top with it. Which…
Tweens and Teeth
You thought getting a toddler to brush their teeth was hard. Try inspiring a tween with an expander cemented into her mouth (I cringed every night I had to insert the key and turn the expander – poor girl is working hard for a good smile!). I thought it timely to share some tips about…
Fisher-Price Favourites
I do have my favourite baby gear items – totally shameless – I know. What makes a favourite a favourite? Practicality. Entertainment value. Development value. Helps make my life easier. Most (even more shameless) of my best baby gear are Fisher-Price favourites. What can I say…Fisher-Price does childhood right! The Fisher-Price Favourites line includes 5 pieces…
The Baby’s Room
With every one of my babies, I did a bit of newborn nesting. First time pregnant I bought a new crib. Second time, new baby sheets. Third time, a new sleep sack. Nesting is a good thing. There is so much unknown when it comes to kids…getting the baby’s room ready is one tangible way to prepare…
How To Boil Eggs
Not rocket science – I know – but learning how to boil eggs can come in pretty handy thru parenthood. THINK: school lunch, picnics, Easter egg decorating. Possibly my most unoriginal (but good-to-know) DIY yet…how to boil eggs… The secret on how to boil eggs: place eggs first then bring water to a boil. Fill pot with cold…
Easy Sunday Brunch
Time to get kids into action and let them help make an easy Sunday brunch. That’s right – I said it – “let them help”. Kids love to help if you make it fun. So blast some happy music, do some kitchen dancing, and get your easy Sunday brunch on! My kids LOVE to cook (even the…
Kids Movies
Looking for kids movie inspiration? Family and kid movies on dvd or Blu-ray™ to watch for movie night (or just an afternoon!). I have some Disney and Pixar recommendations that are kid reviewed and parent approved! 8 Great Kids Movies… Princess and the Frog. The music numbers in this princess film make the movie….
Family Travel Packing List
Here is the Parent Club Family Travel Packing List FREE printable. This checklist will make your family travel plans easier whether you are going by plane, train or even automobile (mini-van in my case). As a Mom who has travelled to 6 countries with 3 kids, I certainly have some travel experience to share… Family…
DIY Recycle Greeting Cards Into Bookmarks
Birthday cards, holiday cards, thank you cards…it seems wrong to throw colourful card stock into the recycle bin. This DIY is a step-by-step to repurpose cards into bookmarks. You could even turn this simple DIY into a kid birthday party activity… You will need: Greeting cards Scissors (I’m using Fiskars scissors above and they cut like butter!) Hole punch…