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…
The Little Things…
Little things can make a day…kids helping clear the table, baby smiles, a shiny new header for your site 🙂 Do you see? Look up. See! Ok, it’s a little thing. But little things mean a lot. Especially when you are thinking about real estate and above the fold (no I’m not talking mortgages nor…
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.
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…
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…
Cineplex Movies $2.50
THE WHAT: Each week beginning February 18, 2012 (on going to April 29th) a different family movie will be offered exclusively at participating Cineplex theatres on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. (local time) at a discounted admission price of$2.50 for all ages. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Starlight Children’s Foundation. THE…
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 Tip
Have the kids compile lunch and dinner menu suggestions for a week. Then when you go shopping you have an idea of what their taste buds are hankering for. As long as it is good for them and they will eat it what is the problem? (Do insist on at least one veggie and one…
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,…