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Book: More Than Saying I Love You: Powerful Steps That Help Children Love Themselves by Dr. Andie

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More Than Saying I Love You by Dr. Andie (Andrea Goodman Weiner) is a book about teaching your child (ren) how to love themselves. Loving yourself is a very important skill (if you will) to have! It helps to provide you with self confidence, acceptance, kindness and more. This book explains why saying the words I Love You is not enough. Although those words are powerful on their own, there are many more things that a parent can do in order to help their child feel loved. More Than Saying I Love You is a very powerful read as a … Continue reading →

“Fall Back” with Kids

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When I was in high school, University and when I was married without children, I used to look forward to this weekend. I used to love the “fall back” time change because this was the time you could catch up on one hour of sleep. Sweet. When you have young children, you don’t get an hour of extra sleep, you actually lose an hour of sleep because their little bodies haven’t adjusted and we all know they work on clockwork. My six year old daughter wakes up for the day between 5:30 and 6:15 and my son wakes up between … Continue reading →

GivingGifts.ca – Eco Friendly and Fair Trade Gifts (REVIEW)

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I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to have learned about GivingGifts.ca! The owner is a fantastic woman who is a very caring and conscientious person. This is seen in the Giving Gifts’commitment to carrying products from companies that respect and sustain the environment and promote and practice fair and open trade ethics and principles. 10% of profits from Giving Gifts goes directly to Charity. They offer a large variety of fun, unique and practical items that can be purchased for yourself or that can be given as gifts! Categories to choose from include: Playing and Crafting, Reading and Writing, Eating and … Continue reading →

Baby Tripclips – never lose a toy again! (REVIEW)

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Baby TripClips are a must have when you have a baby! They can be used for so many things: Covering a stroller from the sun Making a bib on the go Keeping blankets off the ground Preventing toys from getting dropped and lost Creating an “on the go” nursing cover These versatile clips can extend from 10 inches to 16 inches with a simple slide of an extender. They are durable AND as an added bonus, they are really cute too! These clips are designed with busy parents in mind who don’t have 10 hands to do everything at once … Continue reading →

Finally Diaper Free Event: Potty Training Questions

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This post is part of #FDF (Finally Diaper Free), an event all about Potty Training co-hosted by The Knit Wit. If you have any suggestions for any of the following questions, please feel free to leave a comment with your ideas! We’d all LOVE to hear them! Amazey asks: “They say girls are easier than boys. Well my daughter will be turning 3 this November and at the moment she has no interest whatsoever in the potty. We have had them sitting around the house collecting dust since she was 1 1/2. How do I get her to want to … Continue reading →

For all NEW Kindergarten Moms and Dads – this post is for you!

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Two years ago, I was a new Kindergarten Mom! My daughter was 4 1/2 years old and off to Junior Kindergarten she went. She was my first born. It was a very difficult day for me! Last year, my daughter was 5 1/2 a seasoned pro at Kindergarten and off to Senior Kindergarten she went with butterflies in her belly. This year, my daughter is 6 1/2 and she is starting Grade ONE! She will be going to school every day Monday to Friday. She is growing up. She is slightly nervous and very excited and for different reasons than … Continue reading →

Movie: The Help – In Theatres August 10, 2011 (REVIEW)

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Description:Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, “The Help” stars Emma Stone (“Easy A”) as Skeeter, Academy Award®–nominated Viola Davis (“Doubt”) as Aibileen and Octavia Spencer as Minny—three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s, who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. From their improbable alliance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lines that define them, and the realization that sometimes those lines are made … Continue reading →

JAVA ALERT! Ethical Bean Coffee (REVIEW and GIVEAWAY)

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Congratulations to the winner, Anne T.! When I was approached by @EthicalBean to review their coffee, I was jumping up and down for joy! Oh, how I LOVE my coffee! Little did I know the extra treat that I was in for….the incredible quality of coffee that was awaiting for me to try and the incredible customer support at Ethical Bean. I was fortunate enough to sample: Rocket Fuel-French RoastThe lovechild of dark alchemy and complete combustion. A hammering dark roast, blended to display body, balance and a dazzling dark cocoa-laced finish. Decaf-Dark RoastA very undecaf decaf. Gobs of body, … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Tooth Fairy Kit by ” Baby Tooth Album”

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I received a Tooth Fairy Kit for review the day after my daughter lost her first tooth. Talk about perfect timing! I was so excited when the kit arrived. It is so perfect! The kit contains: Hand Crafted Baby Tooth Keepsake Box: to save and organize baby teeth Baby Tooth Pouch: to keep baby teeth and coins safe under the pillow Tooth Fairy Door Hanger: to remind the tooth fairy to stop by! Tooth Fairy Stationery: for an unforgettable letter to or from the tooth fairy Baby Tooth Chart: to keep track of your child’s developing smile and write special … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Grab Guard

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When I was first introduced to Grab Guard I was very intrigued because I am always paranoid about my diaper bag/purse being taken off of my stroller, especially when we are at the park or mall and I always able to watch it. I think the Grab Guard is a terrific invention that provides the perfect amount of deterrence a thief needs. It is not intended to be used to lock up your bag for safe keeping by any means, but it certainly will keep it tied onto something for safe keeping, that is for sure. The Grab Guard is … Continue reading →