http://beanbagboss.com/ THE WHAT: Bean Bag Boss – an online store of…you guessed it…bean bag chairs THE HOW: Tough exterior, washable with a damp cloth, kid-friendly and parent comfy! THE WHY: Bean Bag chairs are great for reading, chilling out, tv watching, napping…geez we could go on…but we’d have to change position in the bean bag. THE REVIEW:…
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Tablets for Tots – part deux
In the Parent Club Tablets for Tots post we presented a break down of the benefits of Apple ipad, Blackberry PlayBook and Samsung Galaxy Tablet specifically for family (and tot) use. The folks at Motorola didn’t want to be left out (and why should they?) and offered a hands-on experience of the… Motorola Xoom The Motorola Xoom is the perfect…
Baby Food On The Go | #TravelTip
Carrying around infant cereal in a baggie but no recipient to use for feeding? Here’s a smart travel tip: yes, we eat Mott’s Wash your old applesauce containers and recycle reclaim and re purpose them as your on-the-go baby food bowl. Won’t matter if your lose it on your travels. Easy enough to rinse out…
The Travel Itch
Right before I go on a trip en famille – I get a travel itch. It’s a worry-ing, nervous, anxiety-ish type of itch (it’s the way I am). And those who know me – know my worries go straight to my tummy. Never a good thing. Especially when travel approaches. So instead…I focus (almost imprint)…
Sense and resentenability
I am of two minds these summer days. One mind is much enjoying “Camp Mom” (where I am full-time caring, hangin’ and activity-izing my 2 big kids and 1 small babe). It’s a good life.But that other, sneaky and stealth mind is resentful of no “me time”. I miss writing. I miss networking. I miss…
http://www.fisherpriceplay.ca/ Do you know you could WIN a $400 prize pack over at fisherpriceplay.ca just for sharing your child’s milestones? I shared my milestones HERE (well, not MY milestones…dear son’s milestones…my milestones are full night’s sleep and a fresh shower these days). Moving on…share your milestones, meet the Fisher-Price Moms (do you spy me there)?…
Brilliant Basics is a go-to toy | #playpanel
I have been trying (so unsuccessfully) to get things done around the house. My almost 7 month old wants, whines, and wills me to entertain him. And I get frustrated, resentful, derailed. I’m not sorry that I have this wonderful baby to entertain. I just get frustrated in that my house looks like a tsunami…
Parent Club #UltimateSandwich
I was challenged to come up with the #UltimateSandwich by @MC_Canada and @Black_DeckerUS using my mad cooking skills (ok more frustrated than mad…my kids are picky!) and a Black & Decker Convection Oven. I, dear readers, have actually already eaten the ultimate sandwich. And it was in France. And you know those French people know a…
Parent Club Blog Hop
I’m le cottage-ing this very moment – thus what better time to host a blog hop!?! Why? Because I can come back and read what YOU’VE been up to this week. As always – please keep links family-friendly. Old bloggy friends (well, you aren’t that old…you look youthful reallY) and new bloggy friends invited to…
#TravelTuesday Tip: Airport playgrounds
Travelling with kids? Research your airports and learn about the in-house playgrounds. That’s right! #TravelTuesday tip: airports have playgrounds. Toronto Pearson has a children’s slide and play structure in front of several gates in the international departure area. Frankfurt airport has a climbing slide in a restaurant on the 2nd floor as well as a…
Hamilton Beach Bébé Products Make Life Easier
THE WHAT: Hamilton Beach Bébé Mini Blender and Hamilton Beach Bébé 3 Cup Food Chopper THE HOW: Dishwasher safe, this mini blender and food chopper are the new parents’ best friend. Small enough to fit on the kitchen counter without being cumbersome yet powerful enough to get the job done. THE WHY: Because making baby…
Say Hi Sunday Blog Hop
http://www.carriewithchildren.com/ Carrie with Children is hosting a blog hop today – go support her by surfing over and saying hi. www.parentclub.ca