Monthly Archives: June 2011
Fan Friday #2 – Nammu Hats!
Leanne (Rave and Review) in Enter to Win!, Fitness Blogaholic, For the love of parenting, New Mommy Blogaholics - 28 comments - posted on Jun 30th, 2011Summer is here and many of you will be spending lots of time in the sun and in the pool. Nammu is the perfect warm weather accessory for all ages. Nammu is an innovative fashionable UV blocking sun protection swim cap designed to protect a the head from the sun’s harmful rays while in and around water. Fashioned like a trendy bandana, the fitted swim cap stays in place during any activity, or any season. Continue reading
Fan Friday #1 – SunRype Snacks!
Leanne (Rave and Review) in Enter to Win!, For the love of food, For the love of parenting, New Mommy Blogaholics - 53 comments - posted on Jun 30th, 2011Looking for the perfect delicious and nutritious snack for summer? Give your kids (and yourself!) SunRype treats that have all the goodness of 100% fruit in fun shapes and flavors! No added sugars, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, and they are easy to pack and share. What more could you want? Continue reading
pick a print that compliments your hair and eyes. My hair and my eyes? I was thinking more my ass and my thighs!
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12 Tips for a Fabulous Staycation from our Blogaholics
Leanne (Rave and Review) in Just Between Us - 4 comments - posted on Jun 29th, 2011Whether you are short on time or on funds, sometimes Staycations are the way to go. Our Blogaholics and parent testers show us that you don’t need a plane ticket to have fun and give you the best advice for staying sane and having a blast this summer. To start with, you need to ask yourself what your ideal vacation would be and accomplish that without actually going anywhere. Was it quality time with the family you were after? Try a series of “Family Days” that encourage reconnecting and good times. Were you looking to relax and get away from … Continue reading
Camping with Kids By Toronto4Kids.com Camping with young children is possible and with the right planning, it can be the beginning of some awesome family adventures! The wild outdoors, the fresh air and roughing it in nature can be a fun break from the hectic and ho-hum routine of the city. Imagine waking up right where you want to be, ready for exploration and excitement. And kids will love eating outdoors! What you need to start off on the right foot…
How to introduce signs into your daily routine? One of the signs that all parents use is ‘milk’. Every time you offer some to your baby, be sure to ask, “Do you want some milk?” while you make the sign for milk. It is important to always say the word when you make the sign. Remember, it is a way for your baby to communicate to you and not for you to communicate with him/her. While your baby is drinking, you can gently take her hand and squeeze it to show her how it feels to make the sign and … Continue reading
Plan a Picnic in the Park for some Summer Family Fun
Sue Kirchner in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 2 comments - posted on Jun 28th, 2011No matter what age your kids, from baby to teens, time spent outdoors in the park is good family fun. You can make it a nice intimate family event or invite your friends and make it a party. Here are some of the Picnic Essentials that you need for the whole family. Further down I’ve given you some suggestions for additional items for babies, toddlers, and older kids. Disposable dinnerware, cutlery and napkins (to make clean up easy) or eco-friendly lunch bags and water bottles to reuse again and again Trash bags Water, to drink it is obvious but we … Continue reading
Teach My Toddler – The best activity kit for your toddler
Erica in Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Jun 27th, 2011Two Word’s. GET THIS. This is a fantastic product and I wish I had I known of this when my son was a baby, as they also have the Teach My Baby. Educational play is a must as we know and I cannot recommend this enough. I would have to say that this is one my favorite products that I’ve had the privilege to review. In the world of two income families most moms/dads can’t stay at home and Teach My Baby/Toddler/Preschooler is a great way for working parents to bond, to see how much their little ones have grown … Continue reading