Nothing is better than warming up the house in the cooler months with something tasty from the oven. Having teens I find dinner is done and they are still looking for more. So dessert has been a new addition to our family meals. This recipe, Four Fruit Cobbler fills them up and is easy to …
Did you know that over 85% of Canadian children, 75% of Canadian teens and 80% of Canadian Adults do not get enough vitamin D? Now that we are in the midst of Canadian winter our exposure to daylight drops which can cause our vitamin D levels to drop. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium …
I was sent a Buttons Diaper cover along with two inserts to check out. Buttons Diapers are a two-in-one diaper system that feature a wipe-able waterproof PUL covers and snap-in inserts. The cover itself is one size and fits babies from 9-35 lbs. The cover has a three step rise as well as cross-over snaps, …
6 Ways to Help Your Toddler Adjust to a New Baby. These are great tips for new parents bringing home a new sibling. For an only child, adjusting to a new baby can be difficult, especially when that child is a toddler. Since Ava has been born I’ve been asked a lot about how she …
Sleepy Owl Pure Baby care is a line of Canadian made, fair-trade skincare products that makes use of natural botanical remedies to help with everything from stretch marks and restlessness to diaper rashes and early signs of flexural eczema. The special ingredient is Blue Chamomile, an essential oil is a known anti-inflammatory that can safely …
Being heavily pregnant and chasing a toddler around all day does not leave you with a whole lot of time or energy for most cleaning chores. They do have to get done though and I am all for the quick and easy method. Admittedly I am not great at sweeping during the best of …
After 9 long months we finally welcomed our new baby, Ava, to our family on Tuesday the 17th of December! I got to experience a full term pregnancy this time around, and can attest to the fact that those last three months I missed with Keira are the longest months of pregnancy. Swollen feet, aches …
Fly along with Elecopter as she soars above the savannah, patrolling the skies with her fire-hose nose at the ready. The other animals are safe with Elecopter on the scene—Elecopter is a hero for all! Preschoolers are in for a treat in this chant-along companion to Monkey Truck. Michael Slack’s Elecopter is a fun, rhyming …
The 10th Anniversary edition of the beloved children’s classic. Ten years ago, the creators of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What DoYou Hear? reunited to address the important topic of animal conservation. The result, Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?, became an instant classic. A …
Coming up with great gift ideas for Dad each year can be a real challenge, especially when shopping for the Dad who seems to already have it all. This year get him something both useful and practical – a Man Cave Safety Pack from First Alert! Some ideas of what you could include in your …
Give the Build-A-Bear Workshop® gift of friendship this holiday season. There is something for everyone—including holiday favourites, new My Little Pony friends, winter-themed stuffed animals, personalized picks, gifts that give back, stocking stuffers and more. Of course, you can always give the Build-A-Bear Workshop experience with a Bear Buck$® gift card to make memories that …
With the holiday season upon us it can be difficult to always be prepared for unexpected drop-ins and beyond hectic trying to get all that baking and cooking done for that party you are hosting. Whether you are preparing for a Holiday work party, family dinner, or even just the odd drop-in, you can …
How much would you love to be able to make your own Soda in your own home whenever you want. No trekking off to the store, no lugging home heavy cases of cans of pop? What if I told you this Soda is also free of glucose/fructose and much healthier than the soda …
The holiday season is upon us. While you’re getting into the festive spirit by hanging up decorations or buying gifts for loved ones, there is chance that something not-so-festive could sneak into your home: toxic chemicals. Some of these chemicals have links to cancer, obesity, asthma and a slew of other health problems. Here are …
As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias® I used HMVs Wish List Facebook app to create a holiday shopping list, and then went into HMV to purchase a DVD. HMV is making gift giving extra easy this year with their Wish List app on Facebook. Get what you really want by creating a …
There is one scent that truly says Christmas for me. No, not Turkey, not gingerbread, not pine. Not even peppermint or cloves. Rather the smell of wood burning in the fireplace. There is just nothing like it. It brings back memories of walking home from Church on Christmas eve and breathing in the cold winter …
Keira has had a little music playing “microphone” toy since she was an infant that she really loved. It just plays a few simple songs and sound affects with a soft top to it. It’s pretty cute but she has clearly outgrown it. Knowing how much she loved that little mic, I wanted to find …
Driving can be a challenge at the best of times, but for us Canadians, winter can pose its own unique challenges. I will never forget the first Winter I had my Mustang, not only was I an inexperienced driver but we seemed to get dumped on more than the usual amount. Then throw in the …
We really love BBQ food, from hamburgers to steak to jerk chicken. The problem, living here in Canada, is that come winter it gets a little too cold to be standing around a barbecue. You’d have to be pretty serious about grilling to be willing to stand outside in the middle of a blizzard grilling …
Holiday time is family time! Instead of hovering around the television this year, why not break out a deck of cards and have some old-fashioned fun! This holiday, start a family tradition and teach your kids the age-old game of Cribbage. Don’t know how to play? Not a problem, just check out Bicycle online for …
Gone are the days when mason jars would be used solely for home canning! This holiday season, take these timeless pieces and transform them into perfect decorations and even gifts! Candleholders, flower vases, light fixtures – the possibilities are endless! Bernardin has many products that are great to give to a crafter or for …