I recently had the joy of bringing home my third baby girl. Having a newborn in the home is such a wonderful and exciting time. The whole family is eager to participate in her care routine and I love all the help! My older daughters both like making sure that their new baby sister has […]
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As a mother that is passionate about the importance of both books and music, I was an immediate fan of the storybook and music CD sets from The Secret Mountain. I reviewed a few of the innovative sets on my site in the past but the new release, Listen to the Birds: An Introduction to
After a long and cold winter, spring is finally here to stay and for most homeowners, that means it’s time to get the front lawn looking lush, green and picture perfect! Canadian Tire has always been my favourite store for all my outdoor lawn and garden needs and this year, the company sent me its
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I couldn’t be happier to announce that I recently completed my nursing degree and I did it while raising children too. In fact, just ten days after finishing my degree I welcomed my third beautiful baby girl into the world. Needless to say, I am almost always doing two things at once. And now that
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Last month I had the chance to review the beautiful Parker IM Premium rollerball pen in Metallic Pink, a pen that was a perfect gift choice for a special woman for Mother’s Day. Now, with Father’s Day just around the corner, Parker has another fabulous giveaway of a pen that Dad will love showing off:
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Today is Sunscreen Protection Day and I have to admit that as much as I understand the importance of sun safety, I am leery about some commercial sunscreens. I don’t like exposing my boys to harsh chemicals any more than I have to and since there are great natural sunscreens available, I prefer using them
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Since my boys first discovered the children’s band Recess Monkey, the trio of teachers with a talent for getting kids grooving, they’ve loved listening and dancing along to the band’s CD Flying. Now Recess Monkey is back with a brand new CD and Deep Sea Diver looked like it would be just as much fun
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One of the things I love about summer is how much easier it is to entertain. We live in a fairly small house so hosting gatherings in the colder months can be tricky simply because we don’t have a lot of room for people to circulate. But our yard is huge, green and perfect for
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As much as my boys love fancy, electronic toys and games, it’s invariably the more simple and classic activities that become their favourites. I love seeing how much Zackary and Benjamin enjoy sitting down to play a board game or act out a story with their favourite toys and I always love finding new games
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It’s time for summer fashion and Crocs Canada has tons of hot styles perfect for the whole family this season! From cute sandals to classic slip-ons, the collection is as comfortable as it is stylish! I was lucky enough to receive the new Crocs A-leigh Linen Wedges to review and having tried Crocs footwear before,
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I am a big believer in the importance of reading and math. Zackary and I used to spend lots of time playing with letters and numbers, talking about the ways they go together and building some of the early learning skills that would lead to reading, writing and mathematics proficiency in the future. Now, at
Bottle-feeding my baby is not my first choice, but for a lot of women it may be their only option or a necessary compliment to breastfeeding at times. In any case, every mother wants to know that her bottles and sterilization methods are going to be safe for her baby. As a working mother I
My love of natural products is something I’ve mentioned often in the past. Because I prefer wholesome and natural food, I’ve never even considered using artificial sweetener. I’ve always thought that it tasted awful and the more I learned about it, the more I started to believe that it was more damaging to the body
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It’s a little hard for me to believe sometimes, but my boys aren’t babies anymore! My oldest is reading, playing sports and going to the library all by himself and my youngest is dressing himself, playing independently and only too eager to remind me that he’s “a big boy.” Going from caring for all my
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I think every woman dreams of that huge closet with neat rows of hangers, perfectly positioned shelves and every item of clothing in place. But the reality is that most household closets have a single hang bar and a single shelf above it. Definitely not the best way to maximize space for most people, but
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Figure skating is such a beautiful sport. The combination of athletic ability, breathtaking tricks and beautiful choreography captivates me every time and I love watching a really good show. Recently Jergens offered me the chance to check out the Saskatoon performance of Stars on Ice featuring some of Canada’s most popular and talented figure skaters
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In many ways, kids don’t get as many chances to fail as they used to. Sports are often played in a non-competitive setting, children are no longer held back at school and because instilling positive self-esteem has become a focus for so many parents, many children no longer learn about how to continue on regardless
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For the first time in years, I had quite a bit of trouble with my skin this winter. I’ve always had issues with breakouts but usually the worst months are the warms summer ones. So I was surprised to suddenly be dealing with acne during the coldest months of the year and then some scarring
I have a larger chest and after six solid years of pregnancy and breastfeeding, I’ve found that I need the bras and swimwear I buy to be fairly supportive if I want to do anything more strenuous than stretch out in the sun. I’m not a very sedate person so a swimsuit that can let
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I love coffee but since I’m the only one in the house that drinks it, I often find myself miscalculating how much I want and then wasting coffee as a result when I make a pot. I have a specialty coffee maker that’s great for creating individual lattes and cappuccinos, but what I really wanted
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I love great shoes of all kinds, but because I walk almost everywhere, comfortable, stylish walking shoes are one of my favourite types of footwear. I have a few different pairs of shoes perfect for a stroll through the streets of my small town, but I had never tried OTZshoes before. So when I got
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In my opinion, one of the best gifts a mom can get is the chance to recharge and spoil herself with a little beautifying. P&G has so many great products for treating Mom to a little at-home pampering and this month the company is sharing a few tips for any mom that wants to relax
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Are you still on the hunt for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? Epson Canada has just what you’re looking for and it’s a gift that’s sure to wow! Whether your mother is a busy career woman, a creative crafter or a stellar scrapbooker, the Epson Expression Premium XP-800 Small-In-One is sure to be a hit!
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Mother’s Day is this weekend and Disney Junior has a whole day of celebration on the way! If you’re looking for a way to relax and have some quiet time with your children, you’ll love the line-up on Sunday, May 12! The fun kicks off at 9am with Special Agent Oso. Eun-Kyung wants to make
Do you ever wonder what Mom REALLY wants for Mother’s Day? Ebates Canada recently commissioned a study to find out what moms would most like on Mother’s Day compared to what they actually receive. Spa treatments and vacations are at the top of a mom’s list of wants, and flowers and gift cards are what
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Receiving a box of goodies from LittleEcoFootprint has quickly become one of the highlights of my month. Discovering new eco-friendly brands for my family is so much fun and the surprise of not knowing what I’ll receive makes the boxes even better! April was quite easily one of my favourite boxes thus far; I couldn’t
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Is there any better hairstyle than tousled, beachy waves in the summer? For those with naturally wavy hair, it has to be one of the easiest and trendiest warm-weather styles. But unfortunately, my hair doesn’t have even a hint of wave to it and that means that while I can sometimes create a tousled style,
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My boys are at a bit of an awkward age when it comes to choosing movies and television shows at the moment. Zackary’s choices are often a little violent or rude-humoured for Benjamin and Benjamin’s favourites are dull to Zackary. So finding a light-hearted family movie with a great plot is always a welcome occurrence
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Being a mom and being prepared for almost anything just naturally go hand in hand, but even a mom can get tired of lugging around a heavy purse stuffed with items for any eventuality. So what’s a parent with a desire to face the world ready to handle problems with ease to do? Get a
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Spring took a long time coming, but the weather is finally warmer and the season for outdoor activities has arrived! Exercising outside can seem like a no-brainer. When the sun is shining and there a fresh breeze blowing, who would want to be closed away indoors? But hot days bring their own challenges when it
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My oldest son Zackary is only a month away from his seventh birthday and I can’t believe how the time has flown! I can still remember when he was a cuddly baby in my arms and now he’s reading, playing sports and having birthday parties with his friends! I have to admit, I sometimes go
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At 32, I know that it probably won’t belong before I start seeing streaks of grey in my long brown hair. I’ve decided that when that day comes, I will have a lot of fun dying my hair all kinds of vibrant colours, but for the moment I want to enjoy my natural colour while
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May 4th is Star Wars day and this year we had the chance to celebrate the day in style thanks to the fabulous line of Angry Birds Star Wars toys from Hasbro. My boys are huge fans of the Angry Birds franchise and Zackary, my oldest, actually received an Angry Birds Star Wars game for
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The much anticipated arrival of Spring means it’s a great time to get some seeds in the ground and watch them grow into flowers, veggies, berries, herbs and more! Growing your own produce may seem like an ideal way to cut back on food costs, but it doesn’t always turn out that way. You imagine
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Today Walmart Canada asked shoppers across the country to take part in a frugal shopping challenge and I was very excited when I was asked to be a part of it. What made this campaign so fun was that I got to choose from an assortment of challenges to find the one that best fit
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With the temperature finally warming, my boys and I are in the mood to enjoy all the pleasures of summer. Recently I received the new cookbook 200 Best Ice Pop Recipes from Robert Rose Inc. and whipping up one of the recipes promised to be the perfect way to enjoy the nice weather. The recipes
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’ve been hunting for the perfect gift for your mother, Canadian Tire has some great choices that will be sure to put a smile on Mom’s face! Here are a few of the store’s top picks for Mother’s Day this year!
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When I gave birth to my oldest child, I had no idea just how many different products a baby needed. From car seats and travelling gear to feeding and diapering essentials, the list seemed to get longer and longer as the weeks went by. Back in those early days of parenthood, my choices in products
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I do not like wasting anything. I’m not obsessively frugal in other ways but seeing food, paper, or anything else wasted is like seeing money being thrown away to me. Money that could pay for a movie night out with my boys or maybe a fun vacation down the road. So I love finding products
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