Being a first time cruiser, I didn’t know Fisher-Price and Royal Caribbean have a partnership providing fun for babies and tots on-board. This post continues my series of review, pictures and tips for a family cruise on this magnificent ship. I made big-time use of the toy lending program, the Fisher-Price play classes, shows and more….
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Allure of the Seas – Activities
The activities on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas are endless. This post continues my series of review, pictures and tips for a family cruise on this magnificent ship. From baby to grandparent – and everyone in between – there is entertainment on board. Let’s start with the seven “neighbourhoods”… Allure of the Seas is divided…
Allure of the Seas – Staterooms
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…
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…
Family Travel Tips
From air travel to road trips, along our family vacations, I have picked up some top tips for family travel. Packing lists, activity ideas and general family travel tips to make your next trip with kids as stress-free as possible. We have travelled with kids through Canada, United States, France, Spain, Dominican Republic, Germany, and The Netherlands. We…
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…
Diaper Back Checklist
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…
How Do You Know What Toys To Buy?
Building blocks to develop physical skills? A kid’s book for cognitive development? A stuffed animal for social & emotional development? Chosing a toy to gift or give a child can take on so many levels. For me, it comes down to Like and Price (Will he like it? and Do I like the price?). How do…
Vintage Toys
My Mom still has my Fisher-Price Hospital…and I found it’s twin at the Fisher-Price Museum.
Summer Play
Parks, play dates, water play. . .there are lots of ways to have fun during the summer. On the very hottest of days we stay cool by staying indoors and pulling out favourite toys – turning on the radio – and playing the afternoon away. Disclosure: I am part of the Fisher-Price panel and recieve…