When I was a kid one of my fondest memories comes from the old school I used to go to. In the library, there was an upstairs loft and we’d go sit up there, read and watch the people down below. One of my favourite things to do was read those old i-Spy books. Trying to find the fun objects in the photos with seas of colours and other objects…. Continue Reading
YMCA Healthy Kids Day in The GTA #HealthyKidsDay #YMCAGTA
Disclosure: This post is in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. As always, opinions are all mine. As parents, we always want what’s best for our children, right? We want to make sure we are spending as much quality time with our kids as possible, making sure they are eating right, getting the most exercise they need and living a happy and fulfilled life. As parents, we try to… Continue Reading
The Importance of Finding Your Child’s Learning Style
Not everyone learns the same way and did you know there are over 12 classified ways of learning? The three primary categories are auditory where you learn by hearing the information and work better with background music. Then some visual learners have to see it or read it for themselves, respond better to bright colours, and learning videos. The third is kinesthetic, this is where you learn hands-on, they need… Continue Reading
Starting Early – Getting Prepared for Potty Training With Pull-Ups®: Signs and Cues to Watch for + GIVEAWAY!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Pull-Ups® Training Pants. As always, opinions are all mine. I can’t believe I’m about to write this but, alas here we are. Hanna who turned 19 months on the 10th is starting to show signs and cues that she is almost ready to potty train! Yippee! Hanna has been pretty advanced with most everything. Her milestones, her crawling, her walking, her talking and now potty… Continue Reading
Tips to Make Bedtime Easier for Kids
Sometimes, getting kids ready for bed turns into a complete nightmare for everyone concerned. But, it doesn’t need to be that way! Keep reading, for a few tips to help you make bedtime easier for your children to handle. Establish a Routine Whatever you decide your kid’s bedtime is going to be, it’s wise to instruct them to go to bed around the same time every night. Being consistent typically… Continue Reading
Celebrating Family Day: Preparing for a Day Out With Little Ones
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Huggies Canada. I am a Huggies #NoBabyUnhugged Mom. As always, opinions are all mine. As you may or may not know, February 19th this year is Family Day here in Ontario! Today I’m excited to share with you tips I’ve learned along the way – parenting for 14 years, how to prepare to head out to spend a day full of celebrations with little… Continue Reading
Transitioning With The Help of NUK® Simply Natural Bottles
Disclosure: This post is in partnership with Nuk. As always, opinions are my own. If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ll know I am a big breastfeeding advocate. I have been nursing on and off for many years and recently just had Hanna wean herself off when she was sick. It wasn’t expected, but she was suffering from a double ear infection, on medication and would nurse for… Continue Reading
Solutions for How to Deal with a Picky Eating Toddler
Sometimes your toddler might stress you out when they decide they don’t want to eat! I know for me, I worry that they are getting the nutrition they need, and eating a well-balanced meal. Picky eating normally peaks around toddler age up to preschool. It is a phase that most children eventually grow out of. If you didn’t know most kids have to try a food anywhere from 10-15 times… Continue Reading
Preparing for Baby: Things Even I Need to Keep on Hand and Remember #BabyHealthApp
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and TELUS Health and have received compensation for this post. All opinions in the post are my own. Let the countdown begin! Just two full months and we will be welcoming baby #8 into our home! I can hardly believe it. The fact that it’s happening so quickly and the fact it’s baby #8 are both something I never thought would be happening! But,… Continue Reading
A Snack You Can Feel Good About: Goldfish® Crackers + Special Offer!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Goldfish Crackers. All opinions are 100% mine. With kids comes significant responsibilities. One I take very seriously is nutrition. When I grew up, I was the 4th born who was younger than my siblings by 9+ years, so by the time my mom got to raise me she wasn’t too strict. She would buy all the treats, let me… Continue Reading
8 Crazy Fun Ideas To Try With The Kids
Not sure what to do with your kids this weekend? Maybe they’re on a school holiday break and have nothing to do. Nothing stresses parents more than having a house full of kids who all simultaneously decided to be bored out of their minds. Instead of plugging them next to a computer, a game console or television, how about you try some amazingly crazy fun activities so you and your… Continue Reading
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