Category Archives: REVIEW

Product Review: Piggy Paint

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Finally, a non-toxic nail polish that is safe for kids (and adults alike). Piggy Paint is a nail polish that is non-toxic, water-based formula that is hypoallergenic and has a durable finish. It is free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone. It comes in a variety of colours and dries quickly. The Mom who created this product makes three great suggestions on her website for how nail polish can actually be educational. It can allow for fine motor practice if you are willing to let your child paint their own nails (or yours if you’re super … Continue reading →

Movie Review: Fly Me to the Moon

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I had the opportunity to review the children’s movie: Fly Me to the Moon. I have to say that the animation technology in this movie was extremely impressive and quite “real”! The funny thing is that I didn’t even watch it in 3D as my eyes don’t allow me to see in 3D (you know those crazy pictures where an image should pop out at your after starring for a few minutes, yeah, can’t see them!). The movie is about some “tween” flies that stow away on Apollo 11. The movie tracks the flies’ adventures on the spaceship as well … Continue reading →

Product Review and Poll: Canada Dry Green Tea Gingerale

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My Canada Dry Green Tea Gingerale arrived for sampling just in time for me to try it with my daughter while we were testing out the Christmas cookies that we had just baked together. We were in need of a drink to accompany our cookies and the Canada Dry Green Tea Gingerale was a welcomed option! Here is my tea break with my daughter: I’ve tried to hook myself onto Green Tea as a healthier hot beverage alternative to my much needed coffee in the morning and truth be told, I just haven’t been successful. I find Green Tea to … Continue reading →

Movie Review: Beethoven’s Big Break DVD

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Scheduled to come out on DVD on December 26th, 2008 is the fun children’s movie: Beethoven’s Big Break. I had the opportunity to watch the movie prior to its release date. Although it’s a busy and crazy time of year, I somehow managed to watch this movie, in sections I will add, while I fed son. Movie SynopsisAlthough animal handler Eddie works with lots of creatures, he has a strict NO PETS ALLOWED policy and won’t let his son Billy keep adorable stray dog Beethoven and his family of puppies. But when dog-nappers steal the canine star of the movie … Continue reading →

Product Review: Cover Plug

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With the recent birth of my son, I’m finding myself becoming quickly reminded how we have become much more relaxed about the use of child safety products (in some areas) in our house. An example is that we leave the baby gate open most of the time now, except at night time. One thing that I never did give up on are the electrical plug outlets. The majority of outlets that are in sight are covered. We have tried a few different kinds and I have never been fully happy with any of them. Most of them are difficult to … Continue reading →

Product Review: The Belly Bandit

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I found the most amazing invention out there for new Moms! It’s called the Belly Bandit. No matter what kind of body shape you had before you got pregnant, your body is certainly never the same after giving birth to your beautiful bundle of joy! That is where the Belly Bandit comes into play! The Belly Bandit is an abdominal compression wrap that helps to reduce the swelling of the uterus, decrease bloating caused by water retention, supports your legs & back and provides additional comfort and support for breast feeding moms. Of course, it isn’t a miracle worker, you … Continue reading →

Book Review and Contest: The Gift Of The Christmas Cookie by Dandi D Mackall

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Contest is now closed! Book: The Gift Of The Christmas CookieAuthor: Dandi D MackallIllustrator: Deborah Chabrian Description:This children’s story is written for ages four to seven. It tells a story of a family during the Depression. A young boy named Jack misses his father, who is away looking for work, and wants him to come home for Christmas. Jack discovers his Mother making cookies one day, a treat that they hadn’t enjoyed due to lack of finances. She is making the cookies for the needy people at their church. His Mother tells Jack a story of how people used to … Continue reading →

Mama Mio Products

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I received Boot Camp for Boobs from Mama Mio just in time to take care of my body after giving birth to my son. All of us Moms painfully know exactly what happens to our boobs after pregnancy. After my second pregnancy, they are sagging even more than before. I have been using the Tummy Toner and the Boob Tube for four weeks now. Admittedly, I haven’t been doing the exercises, but I do plan to start in the near future. The lotions made by Mama Mio are purely luxurious. Both lotions come in easy to use pumps. The Boob … Continue reading →

Calendar

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Being a former Kindergarten teacher, you had to expect that I would jump on the opportunity to review the Preschool Language and Literacy calendar that is put out by The Hanen Centre for the past five years. The Hanen Centre is a not for profit charitable organization that has been around for years. The centre educates teachers, parents and caregivers in helping them promote language development during every day activities. They share information with professionals who deal with teachers and parents. They develop learning materials for children and they conduct research in the area of language and literacy development in … Continue reading →

Tot-to-go Nursing Cover

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There has been a lot of coverage in the media lately regarding Moms breastfeeding in public. Personally, I have never had a problem with breastfeeding in public. I have had a few compliments for doing it and a few people try to provide not so subtly provide me with advice by telling me where the nursing centers are located. I am proud to breastfeed and I am confident about breastfeeding in public. I will feed my child where ever I have to and if someone has an issue with it, that is their problem. I do not feel like I … Continue reading →