I first discovered bamboo sheets four years ago while browsing at Baby on the Hip in the east end of Toronto. I bought the crib sheet on the spot, and it has since been used with both kids. Extensively. It’s my favourite, so it’s got holes in the corners – but I always put it…
aden + anais organic fitted crib sheet #SafeSleep
Although we never registered for baby shower gifts (because [a] I’m not into showers, as I quickly discovered during my wedding shower where I felt supremely awkward; and [b] because I had my first baby at age 33, with a good job, and we didn’t need help buying things to set up our nest), I…
VTech Alphabet Activity Cube
Sharing. It’s one of the only things I can’t quite figure out how to help my kids master. No matter how much we practice, this skill eludes Miss Q and The K Man. Don’t get me wrong, they have their moments. Some days, I’ll be preparing a meal and look over my shoulder to see…
VTech Switch & Go Dinos: Brok the Brachiosaurus
If you grew up in the ’80s, you probably owned a first-generation Transformer (insert deep voice: more than meets the eye). My brother and I had a few, but two stand out: the Optimus Prime that my little brother got for Christmas one year (and I broke the same day); and the Transformer dog that…
Guest review: aden + anais Cozy Sleeping Bag
Mommy Sarah C. has her hands full with six-month-old Miss H and her three-year-old Brother B. On maternity leave from her teaching job, Sarah had the opportunity to test the “jungle jam” aden + anais Cozy Sleeping Bag, which is four layers of muslin – designed for the cooler weather we just got here in…
Wordless Wednesday: The K Man’s first day of school
Symphony in B. – or – quite possibly the best toy we’ve ever had
Being a toy tester is a fun job. It gives me a chance to explore something new with my kids, and I love to watch their reactions as they experience interesting sights and sounds for the first time. I can’t say we’ve ever had any duds dumped on us by the lovely folks at PTPA….
Essentia Comfort pillow #SafeSleep
I’ve been hearing from those of you’ve been reading my safe sleep series and are thinking about going organic at night. But the thought of doing it all at once is just a tad overwhelming. So my advice is NOT to do it all at once. I was chatting with a colleague a month or…
W is for Wapiti! An Alphabet Songbook
I’ve been writing a lot of really positive reviews lately. In many ways, it’s been great because I’ve had the opportunity to test out some awesome products and hopefully introduce you to new brands along the way. It’s certainly easier to write nice things; it makes everyone happy, and you get a lot of love…
Naturepedic waterproof mattress protector pad #SafeSleep
The K Man didn’t move into a big boy bed until he was well past his fourth birthday this year. Part of this was his own hesitation about leaving the comfort of his little toddler bed, which – to him – still felt so much like the crib he’d loved for more than three years…