Halloween Safety for Parents and Kids
Costumes are picked. Pumpkins are carved. But with Halloween quickly approaching, it’s important for parents to be mindful of keeping this d
Why I'm Going on Dates With My Kids (And Why You Should Too!)
But what about having quality, one-on-one time with your kids? Is this not equally important to “me” time or a night out with your spouse? I
Getting Creative With Kids Artwork
I needed a solution, so I started trying to come up with ideas of how I could store and display the artwork. The first thing I decided was t
What I Want To Teach My Kids About Thanksgiving
I want Thanksgiving to be about spending quality time together as a family. I’d like to teach my kids about being thankful. I want to teach
Toys Are Toys, No Matter Which Gender
As seen on The Baby Spot Dear Toys R Us, I have been a customer of yours for some time now and while I don’t have intentions to...
Kids Birthday Parties: 10 Loot Bag Alternatives
I don’t know about you, but for me loot bags are a nuisance! I actually really dislike them and for the past three years of doing them...
Confessions From a Picky Eater’s Mom
As seen on The Baby Spot Hello, I’m Jen and I am the mother to a very picky eater! It has been over four years now of begging, pleading,...
Why I'd Rather Throw My Kid a Simple Birthday Party Instead of an Elaborate Soiree
Earlier today I came across this post on Scary Mommy that really got me thinking about kid’s birthdays. So I took to my Facebook page for...
Reflecting on My Son's First School Year
Today marks another milestone for my son (and me!) – The last day of his first year at school. At this time last year I had a...
Happy Thoughts for a Good Night's Sleep
Do your kids struggle with bedtime? Either they don’t want to be alone or perhaps are scared of the dark. There are different ways that...
20 Positive Phrases to Say to Your Kids Daily
Do you ever have moments that make you feel like you are failing as a parent? For me, it can be little moments that usually involve me...
Book Review: I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More
My son got this book as a gift a couple of years ago. It became an instant hit with him and he still says it’s his favourite book to...
