THE WHAT: Hexbugs THE WHY: These micro robotic creatures are hot this holiday. Fast and sleek playing with them is science and fun married. THE HOW: well, best to see them in action – check the video -> THE HABITATS: Add-ons to hexbug play are “habitats” – sold separately and presenting different venues of play. …
Product Reviews
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…
Parent Club Reviews: Craft Caravan
THE WHAT: www.craftcaravan.com THE HOW: This Canadian company knows kids love crafts and caregivers love providing craft moments. Order on-line and have the craft supplies (and instructions) mailed. This is a great idea for gifts from family as we all know kids LOVE getting mail. Colourful craft kits come in themes of birthday cards, scrapbooking,…
Crayola
THE WHAT: Crayola Pop Art Pixies – Ice Chandelier THE HOW: Tweens create their own room decor with this all inclusive kit of craft fun. THE REVIEW: Good for the 10 and up crowd this kit is an activity and decoration. Hands-on creative. THE OTHER WHAT: Crayola® Pop Art Pixies™ Fab Snap Wristlet THE…
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…
Finding the perfect gift for baby
Having just “had” a baby (ugh – he will be celebrating his 1st birthday soon so I guess just had is wrong wording at this point) I am often asked for recommendations for baby gifts. My personal opinion, for babes under 1, something fun, durable, musical and action-packed to grow their attention skills. My most…
Parent Club Review: Snugabye
THE WHAT: Snugabye Convert-A-Foot (for Mom and baby) THE HOW: Now the fleecy goodness of Snugabye comes in ladies’ loungewear size THE WHY: Because louging is good THE REVIEW: Sleepers for grown-ups?! Yes, it is true. Snugabye has recognized that Moms need comfort and warmth in their downtime and has delivered with a convert-a-foot in…
Parent Club Review: Sleep Huggers
THE WHAT: Sleep Huggers Canadian Made sleep sacks for infants to toddlers THE WHY: It’s not often that Parent Club searches out a product but we searched high and low for an infant sleep sack and just had to share this great find! THE BENFITS: no more blankets which means a safer sleeping environment for baby…
My BlackBerry Back story
Back story: my old, hand-me down, BlackBerry died in June. Le mort. It had a long and good life (years and years of life actually). And, I’ll be honest, this summer I cheated on RIM with some meaningless, other smart device, flings. I tried an android (which wouldn’t work with my e-mail thus my summer…
Chariot Carriers: a stroller like no other
THE WHAT: Chariot Carriers – Couger 1 THE CANADA: Every Chariot Carrier is proudly designed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. THE HOW: 17+ years specializing in the outdoor transportation of children THE COOL: With one stroller (and the separately sold accessories) you can stroll, jog, bike, pull and ski with your child The couger comes as…
Mark’s Work Warehouse and Skechers – style and comfort for Mom
I would like to thank Mark’s Work Warehouse and Skechers for allowing me the opportunity to be an ambassador for their brands at She’s Connected and Blissdom Canada. I LOVE the no-iron quality clothing found at Mark’s Work Warehouse (because modern moms don’t iron – we tumble dry). When choosing wardrobe for the conferences I remembered …