What do we look for in toys? Durable, quality Classic, timeless Inspires creativity Requires imagination Demands interaction Educational in some way Can grow with the child in some capacity Improves motor skills Preferably no batteries That being said, everything doesn’t…
Free Shipping I love well.ca. I stumbled across them this spring and have delightedly taken advantage of their sales and specials, the convenience of ordering online and the FREE shipping anywhere in Canada. I tend to shop around for the…
Gnawing on prime rib bones is an exciting time! Why daddy felt the need to strip them is beyond me. July 2010 Tidbits {I forgot to post} Chloe said to me, “Mommy, do you want to know what I would…
We always had the heavy stuff on our bottom shelf. When wiping out the fridge the other day, I noticed the shelf cracking. This prompted a complete fridge clean out and redesign. Our fridge is pretty neat and all the…
photo by cheetah100 I’ve received numerous emails from friends, family and readers asking questions about starting a blog. Rather than continually typing out emails, I thought I’d turn it into a little post. Let me start by saying that I’m…
We had the “snowpocalypse” last week. Chloe was delighted to help daddy shovel. We don’t have another little shovel so John headed out to help with his ball popper!
Cheese Dreams So simple, yet so tasty! Is this even considered a recipe?!? Old buns (but not too old, preferably no mold!) Cheese Whiz Optional: Fried Bacon (or pork loin, peameal pieces etc.) Spread Cheese Whiz on buns. If…
What We’re Playing Are you familiar with kijiji? I’m well acquainted with it and was delighted to find a tub of Lincoln Logs Great West Express for a steal. I love toys that inspire creativity, require imagination and demand interactive…
A while back I was sent a Baby Diner to review. I’m usually pretty selective about what I agree to review but since this was a new company, started by parents seeking to meet a need, I agreed. What is…
Pregnant with John I woke up on August 7th, 2008 at 3am with contractions. Not the light “hmm, are these contractions?” that I felt with Chloe but real, “oh, I am in labor!” contractions. About a half hour or so…