New parent? Experienced parent? How do you pack a diaper bag? Basic baby essentials are the foundations for any diaper bag packing – whether just planning an afternoon out with baby, a day trip in the city or a family vacation. As a Mom to three kids, I have packed many a diaper bag…these are…
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by Caroline Fernandez
From the cost of childcare in Canada to setting up a designated a study area for your kids…read my family writing features that hit the web this week. Caroline Fernandez shares family friendly activities and tips on her site Parent Club and all over the web! The Cost Of Childcare in Canada: Are we working for…
All Because of A Hat
“How could a purple hat and two best friends cause such a kerfuffle in one day?” All Because of a Hat is a children’s book by Canadian author Taylor Redmond (illustrated by Adam Murray). This book is about friendship, overcoming challenges and helping one another. Basic themes that will delight young children. Readers follow Bentley…
Summer Family Activities
Playing at the beach is one of our favourite summer family activities. It’s free, fun and can last a whole day or just a few hours. All we need is a picnic and some sand toys and we are off on a family adventure. The big kids swing in the playground. The baby digs in the sand. It is a…
Fisher-Price FastFinder Diaper Bag Review
The Fisher-Price FastFinder Diaper Bag comes with 4 four external pockets helping you to find baby’s pacifier, diaper, bottle and wipes faster. Fisher-Price is a leader is toys and baby gear thus they are a go-to for diaper bags. This easy wipe bag comes with a reinforced footed bottom, change pad and wipe case. Need to…
Ford Lincoln MKT Review
Ford Lincoln MKT THE WHAT: Ford Lincoln MKT THE DETAILS: Luxury in this 3 rows (seats 7) family car with comfortable and spacious interior. Quiet and high tech this vehicle is a pleasure to drive. This vehicle marries power and elegance into a family vehicle. V6, front wheel drive, the EcoBoost feature allows the vehicle to extract…
Toddlers to Teens: Nutrition Growing Kids Need By Deborah Lowther
By Deborah Lowther Is there a difference between the nutritional needs of a toddler versus a teenager? Should you be changing the food you are buying or the meals you are making once your children get older? How do you know they are getting the vitamins their growing bodies need? The fact is we all…
Baby – What to bring to the hospital
Wondering what to pack in your hospital bag for baby (and YOU)? You’re midwife, OB/GYN and/or doula will have suggestions but the following is a guide for things to pack for a hospital birth. FOR LABOUR Pillow favourite music (ipod, mp3 or dvd) Tennis balls (to roll up and down your back – comforting!) Focus…
Stop…and enjoy
Just a friendly reminder to…stop…and enjoy your children’s childhoods. It’s a good life n’est pas?
T-Fal Baby 2 in 1 Steamer and Blender
THE WHAT: T-Fal Baby 2 IN 1 STEAMER AND BLENDER THE DEETS: BPA free Four cooking functions: steam, heat, defrost, puree Steam cooking allows food to preserve its essential vitamins and flavours Quick Preparation: frozen or fresh food in 10 mins Graduated blending bowl (400ml) stays cool during operation to reduce the risk of burns…
Father’s Day Gifts
Create hand prints for Dad On Father’s Day is my latest “Caroline Fernandez – special to cityline.ca” articles. It’s read-worthy as you’ll get how-tos on making hand print flowers and hand print note cards (switch up: great Teacher Gift too!). You can also check out my Father’s Day Pinterest Board for some great Father’s Day…
Travel Healthy: Tips for TakingYour Family’s Healthy Lifestyle With You on Holidays
by Deb Lowther Summer holidays are approaching and whether you are planning a week at the cottage or a plane ride to an exotic countryside, you will want to stay healthy while away! Vacations can be a nice break from your regular routine and provide opportunity to try new things, but keeping a few essentials in mind will…