Before our last Disneyland trip I spent months researching and cultivating my perfect vacation plans based on tips I found on Pinterest. Some of them worked really well for our family and added to the magic, but unfortunately some of them were also...
I sifted through several hundred tips on Pinterest before we left for our big Disneyland trip, so to help my fellow super fans planning their own trips, I want to share two lists: the 6 tips that worked wonders for us and the ones that can go jump...
We've had a couple of weeks of beautiful warm weather, so I think we can finally say that summer is on its way. It's a good time to freshen up your daughter's wardrobe. Go through her closet and dresser and put away all those outgrown and winter...
I have had 2 c-sections. My first was an emergency c-section done at 10:30 at night seven years ago. By the end of my first pregnancy, I was getting anxious. We were first time parents, a week past my due date, and sick of waiting. On Monday they...
This year is lucky number SEVEN for our annual Made in Canada Baby event! This unique and massively popular giveaway promotion is hosted by Olivia at This West Coast Mommy and Lindsay at Maman Loup’s Den. Made in Canada Baby shines a polite, maple...
Whether you're planning a big holiday, a road trip, or hitting some local fun this summer, Lonely Planet Kids books are a great place to start exploring the world. Today I'm sharing some of the latest releases from Lonely Planet Kids, distributed in...
Summer is almost upon us, and for many families, including my own, that means vacation! Whether you have plans to visit a swanky resort or go on a camping trip, a lot of the baby and child items on your packing list will be the same. Deserving...
I was sitting in the playground after school watching my daughter, Tee, when one of the other moms made eye contact and started walking over. Uh-oh. I knew her daughter and my daughter were in the same class. We'd smiled or nodded in passing as we...
Moms are notoriously hard to shop for, I guess because they don't sell a good night's sleep or an uninterrupted bath on Amazon. (Seriously. Get on this already.) For Mother's Day shopping, jewelry and flowers are nice, but the gifts on this list are...
It seems like everyone I know and their sister is expecting this year. You know what that means - it's baby shower season! The traditional baby shower with its party games, paper plate hats, and pink or blue cupcakes has usually just been for the...
On June 20, 2017 we welcomed our second and last daughter into the world. I did so with a little bit of fear and nervousness about my planned gentle c-section. This c-section was to be my second one due to having fibroid removal surgery prior to any...
While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington sees a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. Hilarity and adventure ensue when the book is...
It may seem like spring has only just arrived, but believe it or not, it's time to start planning ahead for summer! Summer camps are a fun way to explore interests, try something new or build on existing skills, make friends, and just have fun. The...
