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Say NO to Diaper Cakes and Choose Wonderwear Cloth Diaper Service Instead (Giveaway)

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Wonderwear Cloth Diaper Service GTA

Baby Shower diaper cakes are adorable and all, but they are made with disposable diapers that sometimes don’t even get used! Instead of giving someone a cake made out of disposable diapers, I highly recommend you consider gifting a cloth diaper service instead. I remember back when my kids were in diapers, it seemed like the only choices were disposable diapers, cloth diapers that you had to launder yourself (a very daunting concept), or a very costly cloth diaper service (which simply wasn’t an option for someone on mat leave). Now, times have changed and there are options that are … Continue reading →

6 Tips for Teething Babies

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When your little one is teething, they can be in a lot of pain and it is important to find out something that will help provide them with some relief. Providing comfort for teething is so important so I have come up with my top tips for teething babies to share with you. Tip 1: Natural remedies – Do your research, as many parents do and find a natural remedy or pain reliever that can help ease some of the pain and inflammation associated with teething and sore gums. Tip 2: A rolled up frozen washcloth – This was my … Continue reading →

A BabyBjörn Bouncer Mini Giveaway

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Most of us love to cuddle and hold our babies when they are little, but there are many reasons why we also need a comfy and safe place to put them down. Some of us need to take care of other children. Some of us need to take care of our homes. Some of us need to take a shower. Some of us need to use the washroom. Some of us need work. And some of us just need a break. When any of these opportunities present themselves, and we have a little one with us, we need to put … Continue reading →

Providing Your Baby with Teething Comfort #MunchMittTeether

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Teething Comfort

Providing your baby with teething comfort is no easy task! However, I have found a product that will definitely help provide your little one with some teething comfort in a new and convenient way! Teething Comfort: The Munch Mitt, a baby teething mitten! I will never forget my teething babies. I remember feeling so badly for the discomfort that they were in, as well as a sense of helplessness. I remember rolling up wet washcloths and freezing them, but the problem was that my babies started with signs of teething discomfort early on and they didn’t have the dexterity to … Continue reading →

3 Top Tips for Saving for your Child’s Education

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Saving Tips for an RESP

Education is important! Saving for your child’s education is extremely important! After the birth of my daughter, we set up an RESP for her as soon as we could. Once my son was born, we also set up an RESP account for him. We have comfort knowing that if one of our children chooses not to pursue post-secondary education, we can put all the money we’ve saved towards the child who does go. If both don’t go, well, that’s a story for another day. If both don’t go, well, that’s a story for another day. Over the past 10 years, … Continue reading →

The Hubble Space Telescope Celebrates 25 years {Giveaway}

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Who wants to win an Out of this World Experience at the Ontario Science Centre this spring? Be sure to enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post! Did you know that The Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 25 years on April 24? You can join the Ontario Science Centre in this celebration by catching the film IMAX® Hubble, the gripping story – full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, bravery, and triumph – on a screen 4,500 times bigger than an average TV screen that delivers 13,000 watts of sound from 44 speakers. For show times, visit the Ontario … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

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Earth Day Ideas

Back in September, I made the commitment to myself and my family that we would start to live greener lives. In our home, we celebrate Earth Day every day! Our earth is SO important! What does that look like in our home? We make a conscious effort to do what we can to limit the number of chemicals and toxins that come into our homes by using Norwex microfibre cloths as much as possible along with other chemical free cleaning and personal care products. We have significantly decreased our use of paper towels by using cloths and water to do … Continue reading →

How to Prepare for a visit to the BabyTime Show {Ticket Giveaway}

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BabyTime Show Ticket Giveaway

Whether you are pregnant or a new parent, it is always a good idea to do your research prior to attending a trade show like the BabyTime Show! I have been attending trade shows for over 10 years and I have learned a few things along the way! Multi-Testing Mommy’s Tips: Purchase your tickets ahead of time if possible, in order to avoid line ups. Bring water! Wear comfortable footwear. Wear as little as possible as it gets HOT! Bring a reusuable shopping bag to collect cards, pamphlets and free samples. Make a plan of which booths you MUST visit … Continue reading →

Let’s Put the FUN Back into Cleaning…Together!

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Spring Cleaning Challenge

While some of you may say that you enjoy cleaning, the reality is, given the choice, wouldn’t you rather LIVE more? This month, I will be hosting a Spring Cleaning Challenge. I will be sharing some tips, some tricks and some fun challenges in a private group on Facebook throughout the month of April. If you would like to participate, please feel free to contact me to request an invite to the group. Everything is optional, this is simply meant to be a fun way to get some of those Spring cleaning tasks completed in your house while gaining new … Continue reading →

How to Make Your Coat Fit When You are Pregnant

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Make My Belly Fit

In October of this year, the weather started to turn cold a bit quicker than I had anticipated. Being 8 months pregnant, while I wanted an excuse to buy a new coat, it didn’t seem practical with only one month to go. I went to a local women’s clothing store and picked myself up a nice shawl-like sweater in hopes that it would see me through the rest of October and into November (my C-section was booked for November 14). After a few weeks, the shawl/sweater was not cutting it. It was around this same time that I learned how … Continue reading →