How much time do you spend in your laundry room? Between the sorting, the stain removal, the stuffing-into-the-washer, the re-stuffing-into-the-dryer, the hanging up and the folding, I estimate that I spend an average of seven hours a week in mine. Thankfully, I’d already had one child before we built our current home, and I knew…
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Au Fait Mama Foster Breastfeeding Scarf (guest review)
When I received an email about the Au Fait Mama breastfeeding scarf, I couldn’t think of anyone better to test it out than Taya Griffin. You can read more about Taya – a lactation counsellor – on her website, and you can read more about her pre-natal breastfeeding class in this guest review. ************************************************************* I’m shocked…
“Blast Off” CD by the Space Chums
When you live in the suburbs like we do, unfortunately you spend a lot of time in the car. Admittedly, our kids watch a lot of TV shows and movies from the back seat’s entertainment screens. I try, however, to balance this with music time. Turning off the screens and singing at the top of…
“The keys to breastfeeding success”: prenatal education with lactation counsellor Taya Griffin (guest review)
Guest reviewer Cynthia had the opportunity to take a breastfeeding preparation class with Taya Griffin, arguably one of the Greater Toronto Area’s finest lactation counsellors (and I’m not just saying that because she’s a friend of mine). Taya studied at the renowned Newman Breastfeeding Clinic, and is committed to helping women understand the realities, benefits and…
Win Pampers diapers for a year! (sponsored post)
It’s bum week here at Mommy Gearest, I think. Earlier this week, I posted a review of Charmin bathroom tissue. And today, it’s Pampers. If you read my Huffington Post piece about the cloth vs. disposable diaper debate, you know that I think each choice has merit. At the P&G mom event that was held…
Lalaloopsy Littles: Specs Reads-A-Lot (guest review)
Jaime is a teacher, wife and mom to two little gals who are three and five. She loves photography and she’s super-crafty. Seriously, if you live within a reasonable drive of Courtice and you love all those cute little hair clips, bows and crocheted hats, this is your gal and I’m happy to put you…
Milk Diary breastfeeding top & other nursingwear
As I nursed Miss Q off to sleep tonight, convinced that she managed to skirt the latest flu – that took down the rest of her family and most of her neighbourhood friends – because she’s still breastfeeding and getting all those delicious antibodies, I wondered just how much longer this would go on. I’d…
“Yummy YUCKY” book by Leslie Patricelli (guest review)
This guest review of Yummy YUCKY by Leslie Patricelli ($8) is written by Sarah Lynn from the popular blog YYZ Bambina. You can read more about her in a previous guest review or connect with her on Twitter. I personally love Patricelli’s books. One of our consistent favourites ’round these parts is Quiet LOUD. ****************************************************************** My family moved a few times when…
Playskool Sesame Street Come ‘N Play Cookie Monster Kitchen Café (guest review)
This guest review of the Playskool Sesame Street Come ‘N Play Cookie Monster Kitchen Café ($79.99) is written by Christine from the popular blog Life on Manitoulin. You can read more about her in a previous guest review or connect with her on Twitter. ****************************************************************** Little One is obsessed with cooking. It’s a good thing, because so is…