THE PRODUCT Room-eez™ Growth Chart Wall Decals from Oliver’s Labels. THE GOOD Great designs that will appeal to most kids; we chose the “Transportation” design for The K Man and the “Princess” design for Miss Q (obvi). But there’s also more (traditionally) unisex options like “Monkeys” and “Giraffe“ Comes with almost everything you need, including…
Monsters University: in theatres June 21, 2013
The K Man and I were treated to a preview SCREAMing of the new Monsters University movie this weekend, which opens across Canada on Friday, June 21. If you and your kids loved Monsters Inc., you’re both going to have a blast watching the prequel, which takes you back to Mike’s childhood – when he first…
Playtex SmartSteam 3-in-1 Microwave Sterilizer (guest review)
Guest reviewer Renae lives in The Beaches area of Toronto, and has a 16-month-old son. She’s a lawyer – so she works all day at the office and all night and weekend at home with her family… sounds like a very busy lady! Renae likes to take her son to the zoo, park or beach, and enjoys…
SkinFix Diaper Rash Paste (mini-review)
THE PRODUCT SkinFix Diaper Rash Paste. THE GOOD A little goes a long way. After using SkinFix Diaper Rash Paste for at least a couple of months now (nearly nightly, on two children) we are only half way through our 112-gram jar It works. Now, we’ve never experienced a full-blown diaper rash in our house…
Giggles and chuckles and snorts: Fisher-Price Best Little Laugh contest (sponsored post)
It’s one of those moments that’s universally recorded by parents: baby’s first laugh. What made each of my kids laugh their socks off differed wildly. The K Man – at around two or three months old – would lose his mind when I sang a song I made up called “Feet, feet, feet. Feet-y, feet,…
NOVOshield Waterproof Mattress Protector (mini-review)
THE PRODUCT The NOVOshield Mattress Protector. THE GOOD It has a breathable membrane backing – eliminating those horrible night-sweats that plastic mattress protectors create It has a terry cloth surface, which not only makes it a bit more cushion-y than some other mattress protectors, but also helps keep your kid’s sheets in place The manufacturer…
Perlimpinpin muslin and bamboo Nap Bags (mini-review)
THE PRODUCT Perlimpinpin‘s Nap Bags, which I tested in both muslin (lightweight) and bamboo (midweight). THE GOOD Nice and BIG! Longer than the ergoPouch sleep sacks and maybe even slightly longer than Grobag sleeping bags The zipper starts just left of your babe’s neck and zips down on an angle around to the right side…
Banana Boat Natural Reflect Kids Sunscreen Lotion
Summer has to be coming, right? RIGHT!?!? Me and my undiagnosed Seasonal Affective Disorder can’t take much more of this. By this time last year, my flower boxes were dripping with blooms. This year, on the other hand, I’m out there each morning giving all the foliage a pep talk: “You can do it! Hang…
Playtex SmartBrush BPA-Free No-Scratch Bottle Brush (guest review)
Cherie is an Ontarian with a 15-week-old daughter named Jessica. She’s walking that fine balance between stay-at-home and work-at-home mommy. The work that pays her in real, live money is graphic design. She loves photography, and I’m guessing her mad skillz in the photo editing department mean she makes a mean scrapbook. Cherie says she…
Pegasus Swimming Lessons: the one-on-one 55-minute lesson
It’s that time of year again – when we can take to the great outdoors and swim under the sun. Although as a family we swim year-round, there’s no contest when it comes to swimming outside in the summer. We’ve had the kids in swimming lessons since they were each four months old. It’s more…