Lottie is an award-winning doll intended for children aged 3-9 aimed at encouraging a healthy and positive body image. Unlike other “fashion” dolls, Lottie has a ‘childlike’ body, doesn’t wear makeup, jewellery or high heels and can stand on her own two feet. Lottie does all the activities that real kids do; and there …
Young explorers: grab your ticket to a world of fun! Featuring 12 fully illustrated maps, this atlas is jam-packed with information about the different continents and each region’s wildlife, food, architecture, and culture. The journey continues with more than 250 reusable stickers, eight perforated postcards, and a pocket-size passport with quizzes and cool facts. Curious …
I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before but books are a big thing in my house. Keira and Ava have a giant collection of books, some are new and some are from my own childhood. They even have a few personalised books which are sure bets on capturing Keira’s attention and produces a giggle at every …
The ultimate breakfast hot dog is a fully loaded hot dog with ingredients that makes it perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even dinner.
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents a fantastic journey through the universe as Carl Sagan’s visionary series continues with COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD June 10. Debuting two days after the epic conclusion, fans can re-watch this legendary story 13.8 billion years in the making just in time for Father’s Day …
We are almost all looking for ways to keep our kids active in the summer and a playground is an excellent way to do it. If you aren’t close to one or if your kids are too young to go alone, your alternative is a playscape. A playscape is a great solution and there …
My babies have both loved being swaddled, as most babies do. It’s comforting for itty bitty newborns as it reminds them of being in the womb. Swaddling with blankets is something I quickly picked up and nobody else ever seemed to. I quickly discovered the benefits of using a swaddle bag as they are …
Stuck on You was created in 1995 by a Mom in her backyard for her son who needed labels for daycare and now, over 18 years later, Stuck on You has a huge range of personalised labels and gifts. Keira was sent a Stuck on You® Tools 4 School kit as well as a Stuck on …
The Tiny Love Woodland Take-Along Arch is a cute and engaging stroller toy designed with a universal large clip that fits most strollers and baby carriers. It is a soft arch that features three dangling toys with a variety of different activities, textures and sounds. Ava is 6 months old now and loves playing …
DK’s popular Eyewitness series has been the most trusted non-fiction series in classrooms, libraries and homes around the world for 25 years! The award-winning series has never been available in paperback in North America but now you can get 12 of the most popular titles from the series has been refreshed with new covers, improved …
Keira has hit a picky eating stage suddenly so I am pulling out all the stops trying to make sure she gets all the nutrients a growing child needs. These hash brown cups are easy to make with just 3 basic ingredients, delicious enough for the whole family to enjoy, and filled with veggies. These …
There are many secrets to grilling the perfect steak, no matter what your favourite temperature is. One of the best though is putting a pat of butter on the steak right after removing it from the grill and letting it rest. It creates an even more juicy and rich flavour. To increase the complexity of …
I was invited to an exclusive Muskoka Brewery Beer Session held at The Ship located in Hamilton (Ontario) to sample five craft beers paired with a menu designed to complement the beer. It was also an opportunity to meet Gary McMullan, Co-Founder and Head Brewer of Muskoka Brewery. Muskoka Brewery is one of the pioneers …
As you may already know, vitamin D is so important because it contributes to normal cell division, and is especially important during periods of rapid growth, such as throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Vitamin D also helps to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which forms and …
I don’t know about you, but trying to get perfect photos of an infant can be a challenge at best. Even still I would rather try to capture Ava at 6 months old than Keira at 2 and a half. Ava might not hold still for very long, and she might look away and eventually …
We recently moved into our new home and with a toddler and an infant on my hands things pretty much just got unpacked and put wherever it made sense at the time. Now that everything is unpacked I am slowly working on setting up each room the way I want it. The living room …
This Blueberry & Quinoa Salad and the Flax Lemon Vinaigrette that goes with it is full of “Superfoods”. Kale is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, but it’s also super low in calories. Quinoa is high in fiber, filled with protein, and is naturally gluten-free. Blueberries are one of the best sources of …
50 Laundry Tips for Families to help make laundry day a breeze! Laundry is complained about almost as much as the dishes. but it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Taking fifteen minutes out of each day to complete a load of laundry can prevent laundry backup issues. Who knows, you may even discover …
What do Bert & Ernie, Forrest & Jenny and Thelma & Louise have in common? They go together like a bowl of cereal and milk of course! For the 78 per cent of Canadians who eat cereal for breakfast, cereal and milk are practically inseparable. In fact, according to the Kellogg’s Cereal & Milk Survey, …
Each year there are far too many preventable drowning deaths. Parents need to be extra vigilant when their children are around water, especially in the summer when around the pool or at the beach. Following these tips can help to prevent fatal water accidents from happening to your family this summer. Water safety for …
I know I’ve mentioned before that I am still struggling to get rid of baby weight + cake eating weight. Who knew you couldn’t eat crazy amounts of dessert after pregnancy in the way you could in your early 20s and teens. Well if you did know that, I sure didn’t. I seriously thought all …