What We Love and Hate about Back-to-School Season
Back-to-school season, what a wonderful time of year, right? Here are some of the things we love and hate about sending the kids back to school: 1. Routine: Oh the loveliness of having everyone up and...
View ArticleBuying a Preschool Backpack
Congratulations, you have a preschooler! If this is your first time sending a little one to school, you may be feeling overwhelmed not only with emotion, but also with the fact that you now need to...
View ArticleExpert Advice: Helping a Friend Through a Pregnancy Loss
If you’re reading this and are in the middle of a pregnancy loss, or have experienced one recently, our hearts go out to you. We recommend sharing the video below with your family and friends to help...
View ArticleRecipe Round Up: Healthy Halloween Treats
Once again we travelled across cyberspace and rounded up some fantastic recipes. While eliminating sugar from the Halloween festivities is next to impossible, you can curb the overall sugar intake by...
View ArticleDear My Real Review: Too Many Halloween Treats!
Dear My Real Review, As Halloween approaches, between school celebrations, thoughtful neighbours and generous friends, I am very worried about all the Halloween treats that my kids will be given. I...
View ArticleTop 5 Alternatives to Halloween Candy
Halloween marks the beginning of candy season. Really, from October onward it feels like our kids are being bombarded by junk food until Easter. They get Halloween candy, followed by a gazillion sugary...
View ArticleHalloween Costumes: Choosing the Right Costume for Your Preschooler
When it comes to the teeny-tiny trick-or-treaters, the costume you choose can make or break the trick-or-treating experience. A preschooler who is too hot, too cold, uncomfortable, or simply dislikes...
View Article5 Super Easy Halloween Costume Ideas – Craft Corner
We searched the Internet for Halloween costume ideas and encountered way too much information. We found a lot of showing awesome, but ridiculously complex, costumes. Also, we came to the realization...
View ArticleSavvy Shoppers – Bento Box or Lunch Kit?
Even when the school year is well underway, many of us still feel overwhelmed by the daily task of making lunches. One thing that Dana and Nicole have learned over the years is that the style of lunch...
View ArticleDear My Real Review: Who is Santa?
Dear My Real Review: My oldest is in Kindergarten and I’m worried that this year she’ll be told that Santa isn’t real. If she asks, how do I answer the questions, “Who is Santa? Is he real?” From...
View ArticleFall Soup Recipes – Recipe Round-Up
There’s a chill in the air, our fireplaces are being used, and there is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a crisp fall night. If you’re running short of ideas for soups, or need...
View ArticleAvoid Christmas Cookie Overload: Expert Advice for a Healthy Holiday Season
We try to enforce healthy eating habits with our kids for the majority of the year, but what happens during the holiday season when they are bombarded by goodies? Is it okay to allow them to indulge?...
View ArticleSnow Crafts – Craft Corner
Snow crafts are a great way to do something as a family, as well as a great way to decorate your home for the holiday season! We prowled the internet and found 7 fabulous snow craft ideas that will...
View ArticleTop 5 Hostess Gift Ideas
November is here and it’s time for the holiday gatherings to begin. While not mandatory, many people feel that good etiquette means bringing a small thank you gift to the party for the hostess. An old...
View ArticleKidizoom SmartWatch Review
Just when we thought that wearing a watch had become a thing of the past, Apple announced its SmartWatch concept. Then, vTech stepped in and created a SmartWatch specifically designed for kids. The...
View ArticleThe Best Holiday Gift Ideas from Direct Sales Companies
The holiday season is approaching, which means that you can expect to receive home-party invites and information from friends and family involved in direct sales. Rest assured, the days of the pushy...
View ArticleFabulous Find – Lost My Name Book (Review and Giveaway!)
If you are looking for the most beautiful, extraordinary, personalized book for your child that you can have as a keepsake for years to come, then look no further than Lost My Name book! Along with our...
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