I have always loved the theatre – from my first broadway show (Cats) when I was just a child to being onstage myself many times (at school, at camp, and in karaoke bars on three continents since you’re well aware by now that I’m a closet broadway star). Sharing the drama, the costumes and the…
Special guest post: Right to Play
I went to university with a couple of Nicks. One married one of my besties, and I happened to live abroad at the same time – but not with – the other. This other Nick turned out to be a blogger, too. A daddy blogger. I’m delighted to share a special guest post from Nick…
My apologies
My site was hacked today – and later suspended for distributing a high volume of malicious spam. Thankfully, everything seems to be resolved. I’m so sorry if you received any spam as a result. Thank you for understanding. Business as usual… 🙂
Parum Pum Pum from B. You Toys (guest review)
The Parum Pum Pum from B. You Toys is featured in part two of my gift guide series. Sarah Lynn from YYZ Bambina, a blog I’d encourage you to check out, has one darling 10 month old little lady and is inching closer and closer to the inevitable return-to-work. Her mat leave has been filled…
Build-A-Bear’s Merry Mint Pup (guest review)
The Build-A-Bear Merry Mint Pup is featured in part three of my holiday gift guides. This guest review is written by Christine who has one child, Little One (a very “spirited” preemie who just turned four years old). A teacher by profession, Christine is now a social media maven. She works from home for the most…
Skylar Luna organic pyjamas #SafeSleep
I know it’s crazy, but I like my kids to look just as adorable when they’re asleep in bed as they do during the day. There’s just something about seeing them run around our second floor in cute little jammies – trying desperately to extend the bedtime routine by jumping on beds, chasing each other, wrestling…
Tina Roeder custom charm bracelet for mom
I’m pretty particular about jewelry. I don’t wear a lot of it, but when I do, I like the sparkle of diamonds and anything that arrives in a little turquoise box. I favour platinum and sterling silver. And simplicity. So when Big B offered to mark the arrival of our first-born with a personalized necklace,…
Babywearing coats and ponchos and jackets – oh my!
When the editor of Pink & Blue Mag recently asked me to come up with something good to fill a two-page spread in the digital spring issue, I turned to my Facebook “fans” (so…that sounds weird) and asked them what they wanted me to write about. From kids’ rain gear to booster seats, there were…
Mommy Gearest’s Glorious Gift Guide, part IV: 4+ years old
_________________________________________________________________________________________ What happens when you give dozens of parent-and-baby testers some of the newest – and potentially hottest – toys and gear? You get a parent-and-kid-approved list of the must-buy gifts this holiday season. Welcome to PART IV – the final part in my series of 2012 gift guides – which is aimed at four…
Mommy Gearest’s Glorious Gift Guide, part III: 2 & 3 year olds
_________________________________________________________________________________________ What happens when you give dozens of parent-and-baby testers some of the newest – and potentially hottest – toys and gear? You get a parent-and-kid-approved list of the must-buy gifts this holiday season. Welcome to PART III, aimed at two-year-old toddlers and three-year-old preschoolers. The good news? By this age, many kids can tell…