Last year’s teacher’s present was a mason jar with layered dry ingredients for homemade cookies (I knew the teacher had a daughter and thought it might be an activity they do together). It was an easy gift. An inexpensive gift. And not just another thing for the teacher to dust. Sometimes, homemade food gifts are…
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Parent Club Review: Lianne’s Quick Guide
THE WHAT: Lianne’s Quick Guide for the busy woman THE WHO: Lianne Bergeron, Canadian Mom (to 4 kids) living in Amsterdam and now auther of this bite size quick guide. THE REVIEW: Handy, portable and fantabulously informational – Lianne’s Quick Guide is an easy read format of questions and answers – almost like a chat between…
Babies, Moments and Milestones
I’m already smiling while typing this post. Baby T is doing so much these days that just melt my heart and make me smile. He’s playing (not me playing but HIM actually playing). He’s learning how to watch. Expect. Think. Do. And…wait for it…he’s WALKING! Click on the video link and you’re media player will…
Parent Club Reviews: Craft Caravan
THE WHAT: www.craftcaravan.com THE HOW: This Canadian company knows kids love crafts and caregivers love providing craft moments. Order on-line and have the craft supplies (and instructions) mailed. This is a great idea for gifts from family as we all know kids LOVE getting mail. Colourful craft kits come in themes of birthday cards, scrapbooking,…
Toronto Disney On Ice Tickets $1.00
THE WHAT: December 14th, Disney On Ice fans in Toronto may be singing this song when they take advantage of a special, once-in-a-blue moon, better than Groupon opportunity, to purchase tickets for only $1.00. Tickets for this one-time-only, Zip-A-Dee-Deal will be available starting at 11 am on Wednesday, December 14th at Rogers Centre Box Office,…
Sweating the small stuff
Confession: Yes, I sweat the small stuff. As I’m sure many parents do (ok perhaps not as MUCH as I do – I’m a bit of an over-achiever in the small stuff department). And the small stuff seems to pile up doesn’t it. Three days of taking three pairs of shoes back and forth to…
Q & A with Ross Petty and Yvan Pedneault
Will they sit still? Will they stay quiet? Will they have fun? Taking kids to the theatre can be intimidating for parents…but it is a worth-while family experience. Just ask Ross Petty and Yvan Pedneault, stars of The Wizard of Oz – The Wickedly Wacky Family Musical. Surf over to my column (yes, click that) at yummymummyclub.ca…
Finding the perfect gift for baby
Having just “had” a baby (ugh – he will be celebrating his 1st birthday soon so I guess just had is wrong wording at this point) I am often asked for recommendations for baby gifts. My personal opinion, for babes under 1, something fun, durable, musical and action-packed to grow their attention skills. My most…
A Blackberry just makes life easier for Moms
Yes, it does. A BlackBerry just makes life easier for Moms. When I shared My Blackberry Back Story I confessed to texting around (i.e. trying out other devices) but home was always Blackberry. I just like two thumb typing on a keyboard and touchscreen for apps. The newest Bold is the best of both worlds where I…
5 Remembrance Day Activities
Surf over to my column at yummymummyclub.ca where I share 5 Remembrance Day Activities for Kids From writing to Any Solider to sharing the Canadian solider link to winnie the pooh – these activities engage kids in supporting our troops
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn™ Apptivity™ Case Review
Laugh & Learn™ Apptivity™ Case is a toy that gets parents talking! Intended age range is 6-36 months. The premise is that baby/toddler can rattle, shake, touch texture and look in mirror – all developing baby’s senses and encouraging play. What’s there to talk about you ask? Well, the conversation starter is that this toy has…
5 Things to Give New Parents
Food. Fill new parents’ fridge with soups, stews, casseroles, muffins and bars. New parents don’t have the time (nor energy to cook). There is a special place in heaven for people who bring food to tired families. Baby clothes. Babies go through so many outfits! Don’t just think newborn clothes but think down the line…