Expert Advice –Teacher Gift Ideas: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Wondering what to get your child’s teacher this year? Feeling overwhelmed by the number of teachers that you feel should receive a gift from your child? We spoke candidly with Diana from Toronto...
View ArticleRecipe Round-Up – Backyard BBQ
The nice weather is here and with that comes BBQ season! People everywhere are excitedly firing up their grills and many are looking for new recipes for their backyard BBQ. We called on some of our...
View ArticleSavvy Shoppers –Finding the Best Blender for Your Summer Smoothies
Smoothies are a fantastic way to pack your kids full of fruits and veggies, but finding a blender that can handle crushing ice and fruit on a daily basis can be a real challenge. This month we begin...
View ArticleDear My Real Review – Outdoor Safety
Dear My Real Review, My oldest child is now 2 years old and is getting into everything, we have a large yard with a pool and I am so nervous about letting her outside to play. Can you please let me...
View ArticleSavvy Shoppers – Laundry Detergent
Laundry. As a member of the human race, it is unavoidable. As a parent of young children it is even more unavoidable. Perhaps you are one of those lucky few who are able to pay someone else to take...
View ArticleRecipe Round-Up –Stay Cool with Delicious Summer Drinks
The hot weather is here and nothing beats a cool treat on a hot day! This month we have rounded up some yummy summer drinks to keep you refreshed as you enjoy the summer heat. Do your kids complain...
View ArticleMonthly Meh –Drinks for Kids
Each month we feature products that are neither spectacular nor horrendous. Really, they’re just “meh”. We’ll tell you why. Drinks for Kids that are Meh While some of these drink choices are marketed...
View ArticleDear My Real Review –How do I keep my baby from getting overheated?
Dear My Real Review: I had a new baby in early June. Now that the days are getting warmer, I’m worried about whether or not I’ll be able to tell if my baby is getting too hot. I’m scared about serious...
View ArticleExpert Advice: Answers to Your Summer Skin Care Questions
Now that summer is here, you may notice that your usual skin care routine isn’t quite as effective as it was a month or two ago. From preventing summer breakouts to treating sunburns, Karen Henderson,...
View ArticleLove/Hate Products – Baby Wipes!
You love them and you hate them, but you just can’t live without them! This month we asked you to tell us about products with which you have love/hate relationship . . . and your overwhelming response...
View ArticleCraft Corner – Toddler Busy Bags
Perhaps you have already read Dana’s article on Toddler Busy Bags (if you haven’t had the chance yet, be sure to check it out!) and now you are ready to jump right in to making some of your very own....
View ArticleOur Breastfeeding Stories –The Reality of the First Few Weeks
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7, 2014. In honour of this week, and to celebrate all the mothers who have attempted to breastfeed (regardless of whether it worked out), Nicole and Dana are...
View ArticleRecipe Round Up – Family Friendly Meals
As parents we always strive to make our family friendly meals, you know the meals that are healthy and well balanced but also taste amazing and appeal to every members taste buds! This month we have...
View ArticleDear My Real Review – Summer Fun
Dear My Real Review, Last year our twins were too young to really do anything too exciting during the summer months, but now that they are older (they are 16 months) and much more mobile and active we...
View ArticleSavvy Shoppers – Lightweight Strollers
Lightweight strollers (or umbrella strollers as they are often called) can be a blessing for quick trips to the store, or a weekend at the grandparents’ house when your big, everyday stroller just...
View ArticleHealthy School Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters
If you want to motivate your child to eat and you have endless hours to surf Pinterest and carve veggies into the shape of your child’s favourite superhero, then this post is not for you. For all the...
View ArticleSavvy Shoppers – Labels for Back to School
It’s school time again! As parents, we have taken all the steps to help prepare our little scholars: we have purchased some cool new gear, stylish clothes, fun gadgets, bags, containers, and everything...
View ArticleDear My Real Review – Dealing With Separation Anxiety
Dear My Real Review, My 14 month old daughter was always quite clingy with me, and I am getting very nervous about going back to work in a few weeks. I know separation anxiety is common but I am...
View ArticleTop 5: School Lunch Ideas
The polls are in. We asked and the kids answered! Parents everywhere want to know what are the best school lunch ideas… well, the kids have spoken and top 5 ideas are as follows: 1. Bento style....
View ArticleCraft Corner – Apple Crafts
September is such a beautiful time of year, the weather isn’t too hot or too cold, perhaps the leaves are starting to change colour, and of course it is apple season! There are always so many tasty...
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