How do you review the world’s largest passenger ship?…in a series of reviews, pictures and tips! My recent family vacation on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas was jam-packed with adventure from water play to Fisher-Price play classes to great dining…it was a thrilling experience. Let me tell you about the staterooms… Close up it is hard to appreciate the full…
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What To Wear: Family Portrait
What to wear for a family portrait? Casual or Formal? Need ideas for men, women, and kids? This is the Parent Club – What To Wear: Family Portrait edition. Denim is a great, casual, look for family pictures. It doesn’t shout “holiday photo-op” to me. Plus, I feel, when I see my kids in pictures…
Stop Saying Sorry
I had a complete “A-Ha” moment (and not the 80’s band…tho, I do have “Take Me On” by A-Ha on my playlist…no, it’s A-Ha as in “life changing moment”). It was so simple. So obvious. So…momentous. STOP. SAYING. SORRY. These 3 words of wise-mom-dom were said by Danielle Smith (@DanielleSmithTV) during a “Balancing Mom-ME-Hood” panel discussion on my recent Fisher-Price/Royal Caribbean trip. Danielle…
Read This Before You Buy That
Confession: I started my holiday shopping this week (let’s call that smart shopping rather than being a keener shall we?…). I always shop early (mainly because I hate holiday line-ups…and shopping). You know me – I shop on-line, during nap time, and have it delivered to my door (because my dislike of holiday line-ups and shopping stems…
5 Must Take Items On A Family Cruise
These ordinary, everyday, five items saved my sanity on our first ever family cruise (with young children). If you are planning on cruising…I highly recommend packing these essentials -> Plastic bags for dirty diapers (Tip: we saved up the clear plastic bags from our fruits & veggies are re-purposed them as on-the-go diaper bags. Kept…
Top Kids’ Movies
Rainy day, sick day, an evening of family entertainment…kids’ movies can be a treat to watch. I’m sharing some of our favourite kids’ movies. These are the kind you can watch over and over through the years and they just keep entertaining the whole family. Secret of the Wings (Tink is a classic) The Incredibles…
Sears Canada The Baby’s Room
Breaking News: I actually went, in person, into a brick and mortar store! (those of you who know how much I hate in-store shopping will appreciate this). Not just any store…but my newest partner…in my baby mama life (I’m looking at you Sears Canada!). As a Sears Canada The Baby’s Room Ambassador, I will be…
Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers
No doubt about it: Changing a squirmy, wiggly, active baby can be a challenge. Unfortunately, not all disposable diapers meet this challenge. While parents want something absorbent, babies need something fuss-free. Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers claim to tackle both, all while making diaper changes easier for both parents and kids. But, do they really…
Activity Bag For Toddler Boys
This is my go-to activity bag for travelling with my toddler boy. The Elmo cd is on permanent play in our mini-van (The big kids would prefer Katy Perry but Elmo keeps the baby quiet while I drive). Whether you are travelling by plane, train or minivan…these activities will entertain your toddler and help to…
How do you know your children’s skills are being developed?
When your child plays – what do you see her/him using and learning? I dedicated this week to capturing, in pictures, how my toddler son plays with new toys. In the end, this challenge had three great benefits: 1) taking a break from folding laundry during playtime, 2) adding to his memory book and 3) giving me the opportunity…
Spanish Appetizers
Tapas anyone? Over the years of being married – almost 20 years now…yes, I was 12 when we got hitched ;-)…anyways, over the years, I have learnt how to put out a table of food fit to please any mediterranean family. Manchego, Chorizo, Jamón serrano and assorted Charcuterie-Spanish – all my go-to Spanish appetizers before a lunch of Paella Valencia. You may never see me eat…but…
Urban Definition of Nerd
Every just feel like nerd? And not in a cool-Big-Bang-Sort-Of-Way? That’s me. Today.