Muslin Bubble Wrap Sold @OyacoProducts

The Bubble Wrap sold at Oyaco is a beautifully made LARGE wrap made out of soft, pre-washed cotton.The wrap is very light in weight so it doesn’t over heat a new baby. This wrap has multiple uses including used as a traditional swaddling blanket, a nursing cover up and a naptime cover. I can’t wait to give this wrap to my sister who is soon expecting a baby. It is top quality and will make a perfect new baby gift. The Bubble Wrap is valued at SRP of $44.95 and each package contains 3 wraps. It comes in 3 styles … Continue reading

Protect Your Eyes This Summer with @Crocs Sunglasses

I love my Crocs, in fact, I am proud to say that I wear Crocs every single day! I have an indoor pair of Crocs that are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own! This was why when I heard that Crocs also had sunglasses, I just had to try them out. Crocs Sunglasses have a unique hinge system that allow you to swap out arms and faces to adapt to your look for the day. They are also made with 100% UV protection and Eco-friendly polarized lens.Crocs Sunglasses come in a variety of colours and styles, there is … Continue reading

Wet Bag Comes in Handy from Second Peek Maternity {REV!EW and G!VEAWAY}

The Canadian owned and operated boutique called Second Peek Maternity is a retail online resource for new and expecting moms in Canada.This boutique offers a place for Moms to: shop for pre-loved maternity fashions and save money de-clutter their closets and take in some extra cash by selling/consigning their gently used maternity clothes find new, mom-invented products for themselves and their children Recently, my family and I went on a mini-vacation which involved my children sleeping in 5 different beds over a period of 5 nights, but that’s a story for another post! We packed one bathing suit each along … Continue reading

Summer Sanity: Olympics Crafts and Activities

This post is a part of Summer Sanity, a series of posts for parents to gain ideas and inspiration for how to keep their children happy, active, educated and having fun during the long summer months. With the Summer Olympics 2012 beginning on July 27th, I thought that I should share some activities for your children to do to get geared up! Here is a FREE printable for an “O is for Olympics” craft for young children. I love how the colour of the Fruit Loops are similar to the colours in the Olympic Rings! Here is a FREE printable … Continue reading

Summer Sanity: All About Geocaching

This Guest Post is a part of Summer Sanity, a series of posts for parents to gain ideas and inspiration for how to keep their children happy, active, educated and having fun during the long summer months. Today’s Activity: All About Geocaching  A few years ago, a friend of mine introduced me to the world of geocaching. I was intrigued – and my 3 young boys were beyond excited. Every kid dreams of treasure hunts, and geocaching helps fulfill that passion. What is geocaching? Basically, it’s as simple as looking for a hidden container in random places. Some of them … Continue reading

It’s an Online #BabyShower ~ Playtex Gift Basket, Diaper Genie and Toys R Us $100 Gift Card G!VEAWAY

Playtex is a well known brand when it comes to babies and children. Any parent would enjoy to receive this amazing Gift Basket courtesy of Playtex to help them feed their little one! Plus, the lucky winner will receive a $100 Gift Card to Babies R Us, a great place to stock up on baby necessities! IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME!Prize: Playtex gift basket & Diaper Genie valued at $150 total, plus a $100 gift card to Babies R UsOpen to Canadian Residents only.Giveaway ends August 24th, 2012a Rafflecopter giveaway Thank you to Kidsumers for organizing this giveaway. Pin It Check out … Continue reading

Summer Sanity: Community Service Camp

This Guest Post is a part of Summer Sanity, a series of posts for parents to gain ideas and inspiration for how to keep their children happy, active, educated and having fun during the long summer months. Today’s Activity: Community Service Camp  What do picking up garbage, visiting a seniors centre, taking old towels to the Humane Society, and touring a fire station have in common? They are all activities that will be a part of the Community Service camp I’ll be putting on for my four kids this summer. I’m sure if you asked a kid if they wanted … Continue reading

Summer Sanity: Backyard Science Experiments

This Guest Post is a part of Summer Sanity, a series of posts for parents to gain ideas and inspiration for how to keep their children happy, active, educated and having fun during the long summer months. Today’s Activity: Backyard Science Experiments EXPLOSIONS   Looking for fun things to do this summer that can also be a learning tool to bridge summer and school? Why not blow things up? Oh, don’t be alarmed – there are a lot of simple backyard science experiments that are fun and cheap to do. They can be great ways to bond and frankly who … Continue reading

Summer Sanity: Mommy Needs a Time Out! Please Give Me 5

This post is a part of Summer Sanity, a series of posts for parents to gain ideas and inspiration for how to keep their children happy, active, educated and having fun during the long summer months. This post isn’t about the children, it’s about parents! You need to stay sane this summer, it is important to your child’s happiness! Are your kids starting to get a bit rangy like mine? Summer is filled with fun, adveneture, learning and more, but let’s face it, we can all get a bit of cabin fever. Do you ever find yourself thinking, “If only … Continue reading

Summer Sanity: Mom’s Cooking Camp

This Guest Post is a part of Summer Sanity, a series of posts for parents to gain ideas and inspiration for how to keep their children happy, active, educated and having fun during the long summer months. Today’s Activity: Mom’s Cooking Camp  Last year I sent my two daughters to cooking camp. My then 8 year old learned an array of curse words, while my then 10 year old learned how to spread canned frosting on white bread. It cost me $587.60. This year I’m putting on my own camp. Mom’s Cooking Camp. I have four kids ages 11, 9, … Continue reading