I don’t know if this will be an informational post or a rant post (could go either way from this first sentence). Little Thing 3 has his 5th ear infection in 4 months. FIVE. Which means he is (almost – I’ll explain this is a minute) on his 5th round of antibiotics. FIVE. 5 is…
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Mom Bloggers for Social Good
NEWS! I am proud to share that I am a founding member of Mom Bloggers For Social Good. The driving force of this tribe is Jennifer James (from Mom Bloggers Club). “Mom Bloggers for Social Good is a global coalition of mom bloggers who currently span eleven countries – United States, Canada, UK, India, Spain,…
Homework Help
Homework can be tough – on kids and parents. When dd1 was in Gr. 2 I remember spending 2 hours a night supervising homework. 2 hours! Finally, at parent/teacher interviews I casually, but purposely, mentioned how long it was taking to finish homework and the teacher was shocked. It shouldn’t take that long – maybe…
Reflections of Motherhood and just reflecting
Anyone else feeling overwhelmed and rushed and underprepared about all this Christimas-is-coming stuff? Presents and prep, food and festivities – it should be a time of enjoyment n’est pas? But I am not enjoying. I am lugging sleeping baby to and fro crowded stores picking up that “one last thing”. I am feeling guilty and…
Fisher-Price “Mom’s Helper” App
Fisher-Price has just launched a FREE smart phone application called “Mom’sHelper” that is available on Blackberry®, Android®, and iSO devices. Here are a few things that it can do to make your life easier: · Find the perfect toy based on your child’s specific needs · Keep track of your child’s age,height and weight · …
Homemade Food Gifts
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…
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…
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…
Parent Club Reviews: Doodle Strap
THE WHAT: Doodle Strap THE HOW: Attach it to your stroller, high chair or anywhere else you need to keep track of your child’s belongings and your sanity. THE WHY: Because kids drop stuff. They also launch stuff. THE REVIEW: Durable, practical and sanity saving the Doodle Stap comes in all kinds of handy to…
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…