Babies Travel in Comfort with the Mountain Buggy MB Mini and Carrycot-Giveaway

Having a new baby this spring has been wonderful.  We have spent many sunny afternoons snuggling in our backyard hammock, lying in the shade of our poplar trees and, of course, strolling the streets of our small community.  Even though this is my third child, I somehow managed to not yet invest in a good stroller.  I suppose I just borrowed from family members whose children had moved on to a different size or style at that time.  This kind of making-do was economical but it often meant my little ones were riding around in strollers that didn’t quite fit them.  So I was certainly delighted when Mountain Buggy offered me the MB Mini Stroller and Carrycot to make my newborn more comfortable on our frequent strolls.

mountain buggy mb mini carrycotThe MB mini and carrycot is ideal for a newborn because the carriage is perfectly flat so that baby can rest comfortably on her back during the stroll.  The carrycot can also be completely covered thanks to a fabric cover that snaps securely over about three quarters of the bassinet and a canopy that can be drawn above the remaining portion.  This makes for such a cozy little sleeping area that I was able to take my little one out for walks even on the more chilly or windy days with no worry about her feeling the elements.

The stroller also came with a rain cover which we were able to utilize when it suddenly began pouring on the day of our town parade.  The rain cover worked wonderfully to keep my new baby dry and my two older girls were sure happy that we didn’t have to miss the parade because of the rain! [Read more...]

Swim with the Fish and Cruise in Style with Disney Junior this June #DisneyJuniorMom

June is a big month at Disney Junior, because your child’s favourite channel is celebrating dads this month in a very, very big way! There’s a special bond a dad has with his children and no movie displays that bond better than Finding Nemo. On Saturday, June 15 at 6pm EST, tune in for the Disney Junior network premiere of Finding Nemo and let Dad and the kids enjoy a little quality time together!

To make the movie extra special, why not whip up a fun underwater-themed treat! My boys absolutely love a Hot Dog Octopus for lunch and making these fun fellows couldn’t be easier! Just slice the bottom ¾ of a hot dog into “tentacles” and then boil or barbeque. The meat will curl up to make your hot dog look just like a real octopus!

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Get Mom What She Really Wants this Mother’s Day and Save Money Too at Ebates.ca

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 she usually receives instead.

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Babies Love to Bounce and Play in the Evenflo ExerSaucer Jump & Learn Safari Friends

When my boys were younger, one of their very favourite toys was our ExerSaucer. They both had so much fun bouncing in the seat and loved being upright so that they could look around the room. Evenflo has simply the best and most interactive ExerSaucers for babies and recently I received the new ExerSaucer Jump & Learn Safari Friends to check out for myself.

With a newborn niece in the family and a nephew on the way in just a few weeks, I knew that this jumper would come in handy. And the Jump & Learn Safari Friends theme is the absolute ultimate fun-filled activity centre for any baby! The ExerSaucer features 45 different activities to help babies learn and engage with the world around them.

The seat features fun lights and music to help captivate a baby’s interest and teach some important lessons about cause and effect. An assortment of safari animals make for extra tactile fun for baby. But that’s only the start of the features that make this ExerSaucer so fantastic!

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Comfortable and Fashionable Spring and Summer Shoes from Skechers-Giveaway

It’s been a long, cold spring in Saskatchewan but the forecast is finally improving and I am more than ready to ditch my winter gear! And this year, Skechers Canada is making putting away my winter boots even more tempting with a great collection of fashionable footwear for spring and summer that’s as comfortable as it is stylish!

Recently, Skechers gave me the chance to review a pair of GOwalk shoes, a perfect choice for spring, and a pair of sandals just made for summer fun. There were so many cute choices, but I eventually decided on the GOwalk Wavelength shoes in a Size 8 and the Rumblers Tangled sandals in a Black Size 8. The sandals I chose because I wanted a pair of sandals that was both dressy and comfortable and the Rumblers looked like the perfect choice. The GOwalks come in a huge selection of colours ranging from basic black to vibrant neon and frankly, I just couldn’t resist the chance to own a pair of rainbow shoes!

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Glup Baby Accessories Provide Practical and Trendy Essentials for Little Ones-Giveaway

When my boys were babies, I learned for the first time how much easier life could be with the right baby gear. I had that common mentality of thinking that all strollers, diaper bags and infant outerwear was the same until I was actually using some different products. That’s when it became clear that well-designed baby products were worth their weight in gold to a frazzled new mom.

glup drool bibThose ideas are the cornerstone of mom-owned baby accessory company Glup Bebe. Sisters Alexandra and Isabelle created the company because they knew that mothers crave products that are useful, stylish and environmentally responsible. But above all else, mothers crave products that make life with a little one easier!

I recently received the Glup Drool Bib, Trimini and Diaper Bag to review and I was excited to see exactly what made these products, which are designed and manufactured right in Quebec, Canada, so special. I checked out the Drool Bib first because the design seemed so ingenious for both parents and babies. [Read more...]

Top Three Must-Have Products for Surviving Baby’s First Year

Becoming a mom is such a monumental moment and while the first year with a new baby is full of love and laughter, it can also be a little overwhelming. Babies grow and change so quickly that a mom can feel like there’s always something new she needs for her little one. Some baby gear is more of a luxury than a necessity, but to make caring for your precious bundle of joy a little easier, there are some baby must-haves that can help!

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A good stroller is always a top priority in my mind. Walking is one of the very best ways to get back in shape after giving birth and having a high-quality stroller will make a new mom more likely to head out on an adventure. I love the Britax B-Agile stroller because it’s lightweight, easy to manoeuvre and good for both smooth and bumpy terrain. [Read more...]

Free Preview of Disney Junior All Through March and Enter to Win a $500 Gift Card Every Day #DisneyJuniorMom

disney junior gift cardMy boys have loved Disney Junior since it first debuted in Canada and even though they’ve grown a lot in the years since then, they haven’t outgrown the fabulous family-friendly programming on Disney Junior at all! Whether they’re helping Mickey Mouse save the day on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or sailing the seas with Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Disney Junior is something that my incredibly competitive boys don’t argue about at all.

If you’ve always wanted to check out the channel and haven’t had the chance, you’re in luck! For the month of March, most TV services are offering a free preview of Disney Junior! Just use the handy channel finder to learn what channel you need to tune in to and enjoy all the magic of Disney free for the whole month! This week is We Love Our Toys week featuring Doc McStuffins and Toy Story shorts! [Read more...]