May 12th is Mother’s Day and should you be in the market for some inspiration – I’ve put together an un-sponsored, shameless recommendation list of Mother’s Day Gift Ideas. These are things that I love (see the shameless-ness?!). Best part – I’ve flagged things that are under $25 (because though Mom’s appreciate presents they also…
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Function Meets Fashion: Baby Edition
I must admit baby gear is very cool these days. Some baby gear is so sleek it doesn’t even look like baby gear! In virtually every brick-and-mortar store, the baby section is my happy place. I browse and compare the strollers and car seats and wipes and baby carriers much longer than my big kids…
Easy Family Meals
I know I have June Cleaver issues. I strive for that 50’s-esque perfect life of happy family/organized home (most days failing). Sunday to Thursday – I cook, clean, launder and tidy…until Friday. Friday is modern-Mom day. I don’t cook on Fridays – June aspirations get the day off. Yet, we still have easy family meals……
Rewards Idea and Chore Chart for Kids
I gleaned this cool #craft and #activity idea from school. The teacher asked for the class to bring in milk clips (you know those little plastic ties that come with milk bags). What would a teacher do with milk clips you ask?! Repurpose them into this Rewards Idea and Chore Chart for Kids. This is smart… Rewards…
Fisher-Price Favourites
After a while, you learn your child’s toy preference and figure out his Fisher-Price Favourites. For my son, it’s his Wheelies. These little cars go everywhere with us (there is always at least 2 in my diaper bag for playing with in the car or at an appointment). For my son, I’m pretty sure Wheelies…
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
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…
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…