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Sharon - PTPA Founder Blogging since September 2008 CEO and founder of PTPA Media. Product expert, syndicated columnist and on-air personality featured on over 50 morning shows including the Rachael Ray Show. I am dedicated to helping consumers choose wisely when purchasing products for their f... Susan Blogging since August 2009 Living in L.A., wife to a talented chef and mother to two vivacious princesses! I work full time, write for my own blog but my most important role is being mommy. They bring out the creative side in me that one would think I was a one woman sho... Kathryn - PTPA Marketing Director Blogging since September 2009 As the Marketing Director at PTPA and a Mom of 2 children I know the importance of finding products that parents approve of! There is so much to choose from on the market and I love seeing the wonderful products that come through our doors at P... Alyson Schafer Blogging since September 2009 A psychotherapist and one of the nation's leading parenting experts. She's the author of the bestselling books "Breaking the Good Mom Myth" (Wiley, 2006) and "Honey, I Wrecked The Kids" ( Wiley, 2009). She is the host of Roger's TV "The Parentin... Dara (Fit Family) Blogging since September 2009 Her company, Fit Family, provides one-on-one personal and group training through Belly Bootcamp fitness classes for modern mommies. Dara is mommy of two, and lives in Toronto with her own little fit family and is a veteran fitness trainer and a... Julie Cole Blogging since October 2009 As a busy mama of six and co-founding Vice-President of Mabel’s Labels, I love stuff that is well designed and of high enough quality to be passed down a kid or three. I’ll be blogging about products that I find especially useful, helpful an... Leanne (Rave and Review) Blogging since November 2009 As a busy mom, I'm always looking to maximize my time and make life with kids easier, safer, or just more fun! As the founder/editor of Rave & Review, I work hard to search out and showcase the best gear for every family – from baby and be... Laurie (Clueless Mama) Blogging since January 2010 My name is Laurie Cooper aka Clueless Mama. I am a SAHM to 2 beautiful kiddos that keep me guessing all the way! Bubbie Bonnie Blogging since January 2010 I am a retired Grandmother. My life revolves around my family; daughter Kathryn, son-in-law Eren, grandchildren Kailey and Dylan and grandogger Jessie. I spent 40 years in the work force, so having time now with my grandchildren is a luxury to... Theresa Albert Blogging since January 2010 Theresa Albert is a chef and nutritionist who has graced the pages of many newspapers, magazines, appeared on t.v., authored two books and hosted her own show. She is the voice of practical and healthy reason in a world where food often comes l... Heather Hamilton (TJZMommy) Blogging since February 2010 After the loss of my little Zack, I'm finding inspiration in giving back to the community that supported him and us. Raising money for Zack's Dream Room, writing my blog and spending time with my two boys is where I'm finding joy in every day. ... Deborah Blogging since March 2010 A new mom who is learning "on the job". Her blog "Tips for Mommies" chronicles the good, bad and ugly of pregnancy and motherhood. She hopes her honest and candid perspective will help new parents to survive and thrive. Nicole Christen Blogging since March 2010 A Canadian mom who is always on the lookout for effective, practical, and realistic ways to manage the balancing act of motherhood, graduate studies, and blogging. Join me as I share my thoughts on what really works! Joy Blogging since April 2010 Joy is a certified Makeup Junkie mommy, professional freelance makeup artist, and beauty blogger based in Toronto. She is the founder of MakeupJunkie.ca where she shares beauty reviews, celebrity style, and beauty tips. Some of her makeup work h... toronto4kids Blogging since May 2010 Founder of Toronto4Kids, one of the leading children's directories in the GTA. This directory and coupon site includes after-school programs, birthday parties, camps, shopping, services, sports, articles, resources, travel & more. It promote... Amanda DeGrace Blogging since July 2010 Here I go on the journey of motherhood with many ups, downs and bumps along the way. Join the laughs, mistakes and fun as we take one day at a time. Kristin Blogging since July 2010 I am an official boo-boo kisser, monster chaser, book reader, and jungle gym to twin boys and a daughter. In my free time, (about 17 min. per day) I love finding good deals and trying out new products. I am the girl who is drawn to the word "N... Laura (My Smart Hands) Blogging since July 2010 Laura Berg is the founder of My Smart Hands™. She has an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Child Studies a Master's of Education and a certificate in ASL and Deaf Studies. Her You Tube channel is in the top 100 of all of Canada, her Face... Sara Roberts Blogging since July 2010 I am a SAHM of three and we live in Iowa. Go Hawkeyes! I love finding bargains, doing product reviews and sharing my findings with my readers. The Millennial Housewife is dedicated to helping moms find great deals, laugh a little, and be bette... Soulla Lindo Blogging since August 2010 Modern is the new black. I’m a mom and stepmom to two great boys and love sharing my stories, frustrations, thoughts, mommy tips (and blunders), great shopping finds and yummy recipes. Cocktail Deeva Blogging since September 2010 Author of Libations of Life, A Girls Guide to Life One Cocktail at a Time,Humor Writer,Cocktail'ista, mom of 4- tired! ShoeAholic, George Clooney stalker, TV Junkie! Just a Chick! Heather Feldstein Blogging since October 2010 I love children’s books! I love writing them, reading them and reviewing them! That’s what WordsByMom.com is all about. My site was designed with the parents in mind. My goal is to introduce you to and acquaint you with some of the quiet... Sue Kirchner Blogging since October 2010 Sue Kirchner is the founder of ChocolateCakeClub.com, an e-boutique and the ChocolateCakeMoments.com blog, both designed to inspire and help busy families have more fun, so they can have more “Chocolate Cake Moments” – when they are smili... Deborah Lowther Blogging since February 2011 As a working stay at home mom to 3 young girls, I innocently attended a meeting last May to learn about Twitter and see what the fuss was about. The result? Within 6 months I had changed careers and become the social media Mom for my husbands ... Ladena (MyBabyStuff.ca) Blogging since March 2011 I am a mom of two amazing kids. Cyan is 4 and Sage is 5 months. I am a busy mom who loves to try out new products and tell my friends about them! I love being the first one to discover something new. I love traveling and can't wait to bring my b... Tairalyn Blogging since April 2011 Even though my baby still has another good 4 months of baking to do, I feel like I am already a mother. Due with our first, in September 2011, my husband and I couldn't be more ready... and by that I mean we have no idea what's ahead of us and f... Sari Cornfield Blogging since April 2011 The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund was established in 2007 and is devoted to saving lives from melanoma by promoting awareness of this potentially deadly disease. We were thrilled to officially launch the Fund and its new logo at our Friends and... Erica Blogging since May 2011 "Mama Ash" is a first time and stay at home mom. Her inspiration for blogging comes from her happy, playful and willful toddler. Having a baby is exciting and Mama Ash is here to share information on the best baby accessories, products and ev... klm39 Blogging since May 2011 I work in Human Resources and I just obtained my bachelor's degree in Business and Psychology. I have been married 25 years and I live in NY. I love writing, movies, music, and travel. I have three gorgeous grown sons, and two of the most beauti... PTPA Book Club Blogging since July 2011 As an avid reader, I am always on the look-out for a new great read. I find it interesting to find out what other people's perspectives are on novels from chick lit to science fiction to murder mystery and biographies. Let's discuss! Manon - Savvy Social Solutions Blogging since July 2011 Mom to two amazing boys 10 & 12, entrepreneur founder of Savvy Social Solutions a site dedicated to help small businesses make sense of the world of social media. Social media obsessed, excited to help others see the "light" of the potential... Mariah (Formula Mom) Blogging since July 2011 Mariah is a full-time mom, teacher, and wife trying to figure out how to balance everything now that she is being pulled in so many different directions! She is a cloth diapering, babywearing mom who strives to make more eco-friendly choices whe... Mommy PR Blogging since July 2011 Theresa Blogging since July 2011 I am the mom of a good-sized blended family, consisting of myself, my husband, 3 grown children, 3 high school-aged children, 1 granddaughter, 1 dog and 2 cats. Of the grown children, one is married with a toddler girl (our pride and joy and onl... Cee Blogging since July 2011 I'm a Canadian SAHM to a crazy-fierce little girl. Owner/Blogger at SmookieStyle.com. Lover of animals, freebies and cool products. Decent home-maker (from Monday to Thursday). Wife to an AMAZING man... cheekymommaof2 Blogging since July 2011 I am a 36 year old stay at home mother of 2 wonderful children ages 10 and 7 years old. My husband and I have been happily married for 12 years and in a relationship for 14 years. My family lives in Idaho, it's beautiful here. We enjoy spendi... Cyndy Blogging since July 2011 East Coaster turned Texan and former working professional/small business owner turned SAHM Blogger. I have 3 blogs (Yankee Texan Mom, Mama's Money Tree and Mommies Vote Too), 3 children and 1 husband. All of these keep me busy! amboutwe Blogging since July 2011 Wife. WAHM to 2 boys. Home school teacher. Blogger. Assistant caretaker of 2 dogs. Guest Blogger Kia Robertson Blogging since August 2011 Kia Robertson is a mom and the creator of the Today I Ate A Rainbow kit; a tool that helps parents establish healthy habits by setting the goal of eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables every day. Kia is passionate about creating tools that h... Mara Shapiro Blogging since September 2011 I'm a mom, a wife, a daughter, a friend. I'm a chatterbox, who finds silence awkward. I'm a thinker, a blogger, an aspiring yogini, a voracious reader. I'm a shopper with an attitude. I am allergic to housework. I'm a social butterfly who thin... lilsugar Blogging since September 2011 A wife to “J” and mommy to 2 very active boys, “Cookie” (4) and “Neigh” (2). This mommy spends most of her time running around, and cleaning up after the messes of everyday life. Constantly searching for some type of relief and relia... Carol Gomez Blogging since October 2011 A Business-minded Entrepreneur & HR Professional turned FT Potty-Training, Boo-Boo Kissing, Cupcake-Making WAHM. I have a love for Good Wine, Food, Art, Design & Great conversation. My other Loves, my sweet lil' family which consists o... inRdream Blogging since October 2011 Busy WAHM of 4 children (5 & under) I have a bright beautiful daughter (5) and 3 handsome bouncing boys (3/ 2/ 3 months), who fill my day with joy and love! Wife to my soul mate, and childhood sweetheart. We together are BIG Dreamer's. I am ... Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama Blogging since October 2011 I'm a Canadian WAHM juggling two kids (and a husband!) while running my own business, where I specialize in social media, marketing and graphic design. I love the challenge of new and interesting projects and enjoy working with a broad range of ... JenGPhotog Blogging since October 2011 Besides being a wife to a very wonderful and supportive husband, and mom to two great kids, I am also a professional photographer based in Brampton and serving the Greater Toronto Area. I'm quite thrilled to have been asked to be a Blogaholic... Kathleen Blogging since October 2011 I am a SAHM. I love to blog and write. I am the leader of Mommy and Me Mommy to Be group. I love doing product reviews of all kinds especially when I can include my kids and family in them. Rachel Blogging since October 2011 I am a biz owner, wife and work at home mom of one “little man”. I think variety is the spice of life and I really dislike monotony. I am honest, sometimes to a fault, and dependable. I’m a deal hunter, marketer and event planner that ... Number Crunching Momma Blogging since October 2011 I am a Number Cruncher by day, Mom of a former preemie who was 13 weeks early at 2 pounds and she is now a healthy energetic 3 year old. I love to spend time with my family and friends and in what little spare time I have I enjoy running, yoga, ... Joannas Life Blogging since October 2011 I am married and a mom to 3 children ages 10, 9 and 7. My middle daughter has Autism and my blog's theme is Autism Awareness. I try to educate other moms about Autism by posting about my life. I find when people get to know us my daughter's Auti... liatf Blogging since October 2011 I am a first time mom of a gorgeous baby boy. I enjoy communicating with other parents and sharing experiences. Amanda V. Blogging since October 2011 I am a SAHM of three. my husband and I have a 9 year old daughter, 3 year old son, and a 16 week old daughter. I spend my time taking care of my family or blogging on my family blog. I also run a freebie/sale site on facebook. I work part time o... AppHipMom Blogging since October 2011 I'm an app obsessed, tech geeky mom of 2 who is always looking for her next app fix. I’ll try anything if it’ll help me save time, money or be more organized. Naturally, my kids love me for it as they now have a nice collection of kid frie... Dr. Laurina Isabella Lyle Blogging since October 2011 Dr. Laurina Isabella Lyle is the executive director and national network coordinator of Project WET USA in Bozeman, Montana. Prior to joining the Project WET Foundation, she taught education and environmental studies at the University of the Sou... Nicole King | Domesticated Momma Blogging since November 2011 I'm a chic, sassy, suburban Momma to a feisty toddler and very busy infant. Life can be chaotic in a house of children 2 and under, albeit I'm pulling through daily one latte at a time. Spare time is quite sparse these day... However when I d... amotherhoodblog Blogging since November 2011 An Ontario-based blogger and mom of two, I write on and own A Motherhood Experience. When Im not writing Im reading or doing the every day mom stuff ;) Julia M Chiarella-Genoni Blogging since November 2011 Freelance fashion writer turned mama of three (preschooler and twin toddlers!) Ask Mama MOE was created as a place for mamas to ask questions, get advice and learn new recipes and crafts for their children. I love my Twitter and blogging communi... LZussino Blogging since November 2011 Grocery Alerts Canada is an online source that aims to help Canadians save money on groceries. We post the top grocery deals and match them with Canadian grocery coupons to maximize your savings. Of course we also offer a few extras like frugal ... Nena Blogging since December 2011 I love everything baking, electronics and my family. I love to share my stories and I really LOVE doing product reviews! Ohanarama Blogging since December 2011 Veronica is a 37 year old, at home mom, to four kids whose age range from 5 to 15. She has three boys and one girl and, no, the girl is NOT the youngest. She has been happily married for nearly 16 years (in February). They live in Midland, On... PTPA Blogging since December 2011 Join us for great product information, tips, contests, conversation and fun! The Builder Bag Blogging since January 2012 Scott Nelson is a designer and CBO (Chief Building Officer) at The Builder Bag. He writes about projects, ideas, and solutions for creative families. He believes that our children need simple, clutter free spaces and lots of time in nature to ... MOmMy bRaIn Blogging since January 2012 Admittedly suffering from severe mommy brain, my titles include: Mom, Wife, Employee, Daughter, Sister, Chef, Housekeeper, Blogger, Writer, Photographer and Wannabe-expert-at-all-things. Blogging since 2009, I aim to be straight forward while sh... Christine Blogging since January 2012 Christine is an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher, mother, wife, freelance writer, product reviewer, brand ambassador, and blogger. Blogging became an integral part of C's life when she ended up spending her second trimester on stric...
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Welcome to Fan Friday here at PTPA!  Today we have two great PTPA Award-Winning products we are giving away that you’re going to love! Giveaway #1: 1 lucky winner will win a copy of the book Changing Diapers: The Hip Mom’s Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering. If you’re considering using cloth diapers, or have just started using them and have no clue what you’re doing, you’re going to LOVE this book. Here’s what one mom tester had to say, “It was a GREAT read! It answered any imaginable question I could have had! The tone of the writer was awesome… … Continue reading

Showing your love on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to involve sophisticated presents, hours spent crafting cards or even chocolates or flowers. Sure, those things are nice, but Valentine’s is really one of those holidays where the thought is what counts most. And hopefully that’s just a simple, “I love you.” Here are ways to show your love in simple ways and let your family how much they mean to you on this special day! Continue reading

Store bought or Homemade? That was never a decision that I needed to sleep on. Although I am not saying I never bought jar baby food before, yes I have. After personally tasting and choking on it, I never really looked back. Something that tasted that bad cannot be that good for my babies. So all 4 of R babies have been feed homemade baby food. With the exception of a few bottles here and there. SageSpoonfuls is making healthy EASY, for busy moms. Starting with the most amazing baby food cook book I have ever read. And trust me … Continue reading

2.5 million people couldn’t be wrong! That is how many views our ASL ABC song has had! I wrote this song as a way for parents to help sing and sign their ABCs with their children. I found the traditional ABC song too fast and wanted to make sure there was enough of a pause to let children transition from one sign to the next. With this song you can sign the alphabet, the sign for the word or both!  See if you can learn your alphabet and all the signs in this song. My next several posts will have … Continue reading

Before Christmas time we had the opportunity to evaluate a brand new kids website called LuckyKat TV.com. We had a month of fun, testing it out as a full-fledged member before the final evaluation. We are proud to announce that  Lucky Kat TV has won the PTPA seal of approval! Here is our review and thoughts about this new PTPA approved edutainment website geared for kids – Lucky Kat TV! As our daughter is getting older she is using our computer more and more, she knows what websites she is allowed to visit and has little to no problem navigating … Continue reading

Tegu blocks are the new-wave in cognitive play for children! This product allows for children to experiment, learn and dream. A genius remake of the simple block set. Durable, fun and functional! Tegu blocks are non-toxic and made from sustainable wood. They have magnets embedded in them for hours of creative play for children (and adults) of all ages! My children sat for hours playing with these blocks, they even figured out that they stick to the fridge! Tip: use a baking sheet to allow for continuous creative play! The blocks are definitely heirloom quality and will withstand many generations to … Continue reading

Growing up, Valentine’s Day was always special in my family because my mom would always get us a little surprise. Instead of being all about romantic love, it was about the love of a mother for her children and I looked forward to it every year. As I got older, I started returning the favor and bought my mom a gift each year. While many may lament about the loneliness of Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t have to be that way! You can instead focus on the different types of love in your life, especially the love for your child. Here … Continue reading

I am really excited to be included in such a wonderful, inspiring, helpful, and resourceful group of bloggers!  I’ve been a fan of PTPA for quite some time now and of course, a huge fan of Sharon!  When I met her at SCCTO last year, I couldn’t get over how exuberant she was and how her laugh and smile were so contagious! Okay, and she has the most amazing hair EVER! A little bit about me: When I was pregnant with Little One, very early into my pregnancy, the doctors discovered that my cervix had already dilated. With an “incompetent … Continue reading