THE WHAT: Purex® Complete 3-in-1™ Laundry Sheets are new on the market to make laundry easier. Each sheet contains a load’s worth of detergent, softener and anti-static all in one. THE HOW: Simply drop laundry sheet into washer, the detergent is released during the wash cycle. Once wash is complete, transfer the laundry sheet with…
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Going to Riu Bachata
Our stay at the Riu Bachata, in Puerto Plata was well researched. We had key points that absolutely had to be met: Family Friendly All-inclusive On the Beach Close to the airport Budget Friendly The Bachata had it all. Our room was comfortable and quiet. Two double beds were perfect for our family of 4. …
Dominican Republic and Me
Back from our unplugged family vacation. Leave it to me to lose 4 lbs in 7 days at an all-you-can-eat, all inclusive, holiday (le sigh). However, overall, it was a great getaway. Here is a quick round-up: Our Dominican home (our top floor room faced the Atlantic Ocean) Our Dominican setset (we watched for Pirates but…
Packing List for Family Trips
Whether it be a trip south or a trip up north…here are some tips for packing for the family. You might remember my Yummy Mummy Club article on “Double Duty Packing” – this post is more reading on that subject. Passports? You can download Canadian Passport applications and renewal forms online. (Bonus: they now mail passports…
Field Trips: Discuss
Field trips: Good? Bad? Discuss amongst yourselves (or comment below – because comments make our day – really comments and chocolate. Recently, I received 2 field trip forms…one for Thing 1 and one for Thing 2…here is the killer –>same field trip! Now, anyone who has gone on a field trip knows you sign up…
Just listen the 1st time
Last night, as I was making dinner – my prince decided to start playing guitar. At the kitchen table. Then gave guitar to Thing 1 to practice. At the kitchen table.(the kitchen table is our eating place, homework nook, craft area, reading corner and all around bowling alley). My prince then started to dust-bust the various…
Elf help, fairy dust and other things
If you are not in the mood to read about fretting…read THIS or THAT. If you are an elf, fairy or other magical creature – who helps those in need – could you kindly pay a visit to my house because in less than 24 hours my in-laws arrive and I could really use a visit…
Virtual Book Club
It is not too late for on-line holiday shopping. I recently placed an order with Indigo.ca and it arrived within 2 days (I heart Indigo). If you are holiday shopping – for yourself or a fellow-book lover – there are many hot fall releases that make great winter reading. Did I ever tell you why…
Nothing with letters or numbers
I’ve been down with the flu – mind you nothing with letters or numbers. Just the kind of flu that makes one feel like a bad Sunday morning – after a good Saturday night. That said – Parent Club is putting up a link (look over there –>) on the Symptoms of H1N1 for your…
Parent Club: Radio Interview
Tune into C-FAX 1070 on Saturday Nov. 21st 10:33 am Pacific (1:33pm Eastern) You will be listening to a chat between myself and Real Parenting Host Coreen Mae regading my recent everythingmom.com article on Teacher Gifts Under $25 Can’t tune in? Listen to it live on the web HERE www.parentclub.ca
Parent Club Review: Palmer’s Lotion
The What: Palmer’s Cocoa Butter for Dry, Itchy Skin. The How: This highly concentrated formula with Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Collagen, Elastin and soothing Lavender Oil, is widely recommended for stretch marks during and after pregnancy. This unique formula is specifically designed to restore your body to its natural, original firmness anytime, even after pregnancy…
Disney on Ice – Promo for Parent Club Readers
Disney On Ice Coupon Code Details Promo code for the Toronto shows MCC – with this code you can purchase four tickets for $44 Monday-Friday (excluding Friday evening) and $4 off tickets for all weekend performances. The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.ca and by entering the MCC code in the “MC promotion” box when…