THE WHAT: Teethease THE WHY: a Canadian line of jewellery for parents that’s also safe for babies to teethe on THE SAFETY: Also, the collection is dishwasher-safe and simple to clean with soap and water. The line is BPA- and PVC-free, and contains no phthalates, heavy metals or latex and the smooth surfaces are made…
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Travel with Kids Tip
Travelling with kids? Pack each child their very own activity bag. Then, in the car, plane, or train each kid can have their own activity bag at their feet. It saves time and effort looking through one gi-normous activity bag for little Johnie’s ipod or Jane’s book. And separating the activities means that each child has to…
Celebrate and Save on Fisher-Price!
Planning a baby shower? Needing a birthday present? Wanna save some dough? Never say no to a coupon… Up to $90 in savings, from Fisher-Price baby gear to preschool toys! Coupons will be available in-store at Toys R Us and Zellers (an 8-page booklet featuring 11 coupons in all stores that sell Fisher-Price products) and…
Caroline Fernandez quoted in The Globe and Mail
I was recently quoted in The Globe and Mail stemming from a yummymummyclub.ca article I wrote last year on how to Think Outside the Easter Basket when it comes to Easter gift giving. Read the full The Globe and Mail article: “Gifts at Easter? Since when is Chocolate not enough” by Wency Leung.
Universal Studios Review
THE WHAT: Universal Studios (Hollywood, California) THE STUDIO TOURS: The Studio Tour with King Kong 360 3-D is the main must-see at Universal Studios Hollywood. Long, extended, golf-cart-like tour buses take you, open air, along a tour like none other. Comedian Jimmy Fallon is the new video host. TIP: sit in the middle section of the…
Being Elmo event
In Toronto March 18th? Then order your tickets and join me at the Being Elmo event (www.elmo4zack.eventbrite.com) Come out to support Heather (mom of Ty, Zack and Jayden and founder of Zack’s Dream Room – their story…well, I have no words…you have to read their story to know their story). I’m going – you should too. March…
Ford Explorer Review
THE WHAT: Ford Explorer THE HOOK: Family friendly vehicle with space and neat tech features THE FINDS: Orange “warning” light pops up in side mirrors when a car passes you. Great for keeping blind spots in check. (Picture 2) Integrated GPS unit. As someone with direction difficulty (*waves hi*) this is an AMAZING feature. (Picture…
How to make bath time fun
Confession: I dislike the evening bath. I know – revoke my #1 Mom badge now (not that I was ever really that close to being #1 Mom…ever). I am a whole ‘nother parent after 5pm. I turn from a nice, entertaining, patient parent into a grumpy, short-tempered, why-don’t-you-just-go-to-sleep troll. I am not proud. And in…
How to host a playdate
The best way, in my opinion, to host a playdate for babies is to keep it unstructured. Why unstructured? Because the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry (to quote Robert Burns – the writer). What Robert means (and so do I) is that plans never go as planned…especially when children are…
Disney Parks Tips
Just back from my 1st trip to Disneyland (California Park) – being a Disney newbie I didn’t know what to expect but along my magical adventure…I gleaned some tips to share… 1st time visitors – When you get you tickets at the box office mention you are a 1st time visitor. They give you a…
Yes, Mommy is stressing
I confess…I snapped at the kids tonight. All because we are going on a trip. And travel stresses me out. It’s the laundry and organizing and planning and “what ifs” which send my tipping point to snapping point. And you would think I’d be over this. My kids are travel troopers. I’ve taken them to…
Parent Club interviews Rose Reisman
Renowned health and wellness expert, media personality, caterer and author Rose Reisman has launched a revolutionary frozen food delivery service, Personal Gourmet Frozen. Personal Gourmet Frozen delivers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to Toronto (East York, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough); Peel Region (Mississauga, Oakville and Brampton); York Region (King City, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Thornhill,…