Are you an easy-going, relaxed person or do you experience meltdown moments more often than not? PlayMonster's MELTDOWN makes having a meltdown actually FUN! Disclosure - We were given product to facilitate this honest review. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are honest and my own. PlayMonster is challenging families to play this ooey-gooey game of fun and NOT … [Read more...]
TELUS & SickKids ~ How You Can Help
Regardless of whether or not you have children or have friends or family who have children, you will undoubtedly be familiar with or have heard of the Hospital for Sick Children (also known as SickKids). Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with TELUS as part of their #TELUS_partner program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my … [Read more...]
Collage.com’s Photo Blankets = My New Favourite Gift Item!
Whenever I find something I love, I can't wait to tell all my friends and family about it. I love Collage.com's Photo Blankets and want to make one for all my loved ones for Christmas! Disclaimer: I received product in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I think it's safe to say that when it comes to giving … [Read more...]
June 15th is International Stop Cyberbullying Day #EndBullying
Disclaimer - This International Stop Cyberbullying Day post was written in partnership with TELUS for their #EndBullying initiative. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Growing up, I wanted to keep up with all the latest trends and be cool like my friends. I wanted to have the cool Hypercolor t-shirt, the acid wash jeans that we'd roll … [Read more...]
Quality Time & Disconnecting to Connect #Disconnect2Connect
Quality time - Does your family get enough of it? Disclaimer - I have received the products mentioned to facilitate this post. All thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. Lately, I've noticed that Little One would come over to me for a snuggle and say, "Mom, can we have quality time tonight?" It makes me stop whatever I'm in the midst of, because the fact that my … [Read more...]
Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year & GIVEAWAY
Disclaimer - I received Oh Baby! A Mom's Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year for the purpose of writing a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Oh Baby! A Mom's Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year by Maria Lianos-Carbone is a refreshing book, and one that moms will be able to relate to. While there are many books and resources available regarding … [Read more...]
6 Binge-Worthy Cooking Shows for Foodies on Netflix #StreamTeam
My nine year old introduced me to some shows for foodies on Netflix recently. Little One is obsessed with cooking, baking, and travel shows. There are lots of Netflix titles to view for foodies, and Little One chose her six favourites. Disclaimer - This post was written in affiliation with Netflix Canada. As a member of the Netflix #StreamTeam, I receive some special perks. … [Read more...]
Gifts for Creative Kids
I've got one of those kids who is forever creating and concocting things. This is why I'm always on the lookout for gifts for creative kids. Let me first say that I'm totally not trying to be Scrooge or The Grinch when I say this, but I cannot stand STUFF. I try to keep all toys with a million little parts out of our home. They just end up getting lost or broken (or … [Read more...]
November 17th ~ World Prematurity Awareness Day
November 17th is World Prematurity Awareness Day. I never thought that World Prematurity Awareness Day would be something that would become so close to my heart until Remembrance Day of 2008. Our baby was due February 3rd, 2009, but she cannon-balled her way into this world (and delivered herself without any doctors in the room) on November 11th, 2008. Sometimes … [Read more...]
10 Things NICU Parents Go Through That Will Make You Cry #NoBabyUnhugged
I can tell you from experience that there are many things NICU parents go through that will make you cry. September is NICU Awareness Month and in an effort to support other NICU families, I hoped to share my story with you and offer a NICU Care Package that I’ve personally curated with Huggies to help make a family’s time in the NICU a little bit easier. As a mom of … [Read more...]
Science North Camps for Kids – FUN & Educational
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored Science North Camps for Kids post, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and belong to the author. This post was typed by Tammy on behalf of Christine since Christine is still unable to have screen time due to her concussion. It's always fun to learn about new activities, places to visit, things to do, and … [Read more...]
Bring Home Happy with Trolls
It's been a crazy few weeks over here, and it's time to bring home happy! We would first like to disclose that this post has been written in Christine's words, but since she is still unable to have any screen time until she recovers from her concussion, a few of us have volunteered to type for her and read to her. She's been naughty and has tried to check a few emails, and … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day: No Baby Unhugged
No Baby Unhugged. November 17th is World Prematurity Day, a day intended to raise awareness of the high rates of premature births worldwide. When babies arrive early they’re sensitive, vulnerable and in need of care around the clock. And while medicine and machines are an important part of their treatment, hospitals are now discovering human touch and hugs are also a … [Read more...]
Time Flies! Our Little Preemie is EIGHT Years Old!
I never fully understood what people meant when they told me "Enjoy them while they're young", "They're only little once", and "Time flies!" Then I had a child and all of a sudden, I knew what others meant, and boy, were they right. Time flies! It's hard to believe that this time eight years ago, I was on strict hospital bed rest at Mount Sinai Hospital. It all seems like … [Read more...]
Shocked At What I Have Been Doing To My Child
I am shocked at what I have been doing to my child. "Donne un beau bec!" "Give Grandma a hug!" "Give Uncle George a kiss goodbye!" I had no idea that by telling my child to do these things, I was doing her a tremendous disservice. I grew up in a culture where every adult relative or friend was considered family. Friends of the family were all "aunts" and … [Read more...]