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…
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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…
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…
Healthy Snack Secrets |Deb Lowther
Bake I know, you are busy, it takes too long and you probably don’t have all the ingredients. It can seem too daunting a task when you first get started, but baking for just a couple hours every 3 weeks can provide enough healthy options for 3 kids to take two snacks to school everyday. Make…
Sears Canada The Baby’s Room
Breaking News: I actually went, in person, into a brick and mortar store! (those of you who know how much I hate in-store shopping will appreciate this). Not just any store…but my newest partner…in my baby mama life (I’m looking at you Sears Canada!). As a Sears Canada The Baby’s Room Ambassador, I will be…
Packing List Family Cruise Vacation
This is a FREE printable of a packing list for a family vacation. This handy packing checklist for parents, kids and baby which includes: what to pack in a carry on, activity bag, wardrobe checklist, baby essentials to bring, gadgets, and chargers. This will make planning and packing for your next family vacation easier! Click here…
Family Travel Tips
From air travel to road trips, along our family vacations, I have picked up some top tips for family travel. Packing lists, activity ideas and general family travel tips to make your next trip with kids as stress-free as possible. We have travelled with kids through Canada, United States, France, Spain, Dominican Republic, Germany, and The Netherlands. We…
Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers
No doubt about it: Changing a squirmy, wiggly, active baby can be a challenge. Unfortunately, not all disposable diapers meet this challenge. While parents want something absorbent, babies need something fuss-free. Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers claim to tackle both, all while making diaper changes easier for both parents and kids. But, do they really…