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Sometimes Being A Dad Is About Singing Mariah Carey Songs
Chris Read in Been Around the Blog, For the love of parenting, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 11 comments - posted on Dec 10th, 2012You’d think a headline like that would be a part of a link baiting scheme, right? As one of the members involved in the video you are about to watch, I can assure you that it is 100% legit. A few weeks back, I volunteered to be one of the Dads involved in the recreating of Mariah Carey’s classic, “All I Want For Christmas”. The song is dedicated to our children and I know that my kids have already enjoyed seeing Daddy, and more importantly, themselves, on the computer screen. For those of you who don’t know, the Life of … Continue reading
Playskool Toy Finder – Holiday Shopping Made Easy! {Giveaway}
Nicole King | Domesticated Momma in Enter to Win!, Product Reviews - 63 comments - posted on Dec 6th, 2012This has been one of those years that I have been at a total loss of what to get my children for Christmas. I feel like they have every toy known to man. What else could possibly be out there for them? Lots apparently. The search for toys to add to my children’s wishlists was overwhelming. It also didn’t help that I had the grandparents breathing down my back, as I was busy hemming and hawing. Recently, I was introduced to the Playskool Toy Finder. It has been a time saver! Playskool Toy Finder served it’s purpose and helped me pinpoint … Continue reading
Taking the Stress Out of the Holiday Season
Julie Cole in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 1 comment - posted on Dec 5th, 2012The holiday period is a lot of fun for families, but ‘tis also a season of stress for parents. This year, try to lower anxiety levels and enjoy all that this festive season has to offer. 1) Stressor #1 – Shopping • Be an organized shopper – know your budget, make a list, have coupons. Don’t be that frazzled mom with screaming kids wandering aimlessly through the mall. Know what you need and go get it. Have a plan and stick to it. • Shop off-season – Aunt Betty may mention in July about the lovely slippers she wants, so … Continue reading
Top Free Holiday Apps for Adults & Kids
AppHipMom in Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 4 comments - posted on Nov 28th, 2012Free is a good thing but in the app world, it doesn’t always translate to a high quality product. However, these holiday apps have knocked it out of the park. So, whether you’re looking for some new games to entertain the kids as you shop or if you’re shopping around for deals, these 6 apps are sure to please. With the zero price tag, even Scrooge has nothing to complain about. For Kids Toca Hair Salon – Christmas Gift What child wouldn’t want to mess with Santa’s hair? Younger children will get hours of satisfaction being Santa’s stylist–cutting, shaving, even … Continue reading
Holiday Travel with Kids By Toronto4Kids.com Traveling with kids is tricky enough most of the year, but during the Holiday season, it can be even more complicated! Extra crowds and traffic congestion can make it even harder for you to get to your destination and back home again. Here are some things to consider, to minimize your stress during this busy travel season.
Inexpensive Ways to Give Back
Rachel in Get Inspired: Making a Difference - 2 comments - posted on Nov 19th, 2012The time leading up to the holidays see so many people stress out over Christmas, Kwanzaa and/or Hanukkah! Everyone spends a lot time rushing off to visit friends and family, preparing meals, eating and drinking more than necessary and we can’t forget the SHOPPING. Everyone gets so wrapped up in all these activities that they often forget that many people are not as fortunate and aren’t able to enjoy the things that we now associate with the holiday season. It is so important for everyone to remember the true meaning of the holidays and to take a moment to give … Continue reading
Last Minute Shopping – Help Me Stop the Holiday Madness!
Kristin McKinley (Born 2 Be Mom) in Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 2 comments - posted on Nov 16th, 2012I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas shopping. Part of me LOVES checking out the malls around the holidays. I think, partly, because I spent so much time working in one as a teen and I get a little bit nostalgic. I remember stocking shelves to the sound of Wham! wailing about “Laaaaaaast Christmas” — Oh, I’d be lying if I said I don’t still love that song! And part of me can’t stand dealing with the hoards of people and their shopping carts and screaming babies and determined looks while grabbing the last of “the good stuff” from the … Continue reading
Tis the season of Chrismukkah
mayahood in Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 4 comments - posted on Nov 15th, 2012It’s almost December, and that means that the holidays are upon us. I’m Jewish and I married a non-Jew. My husband, John, describes himself as half-Jewish and half-Oshawa, the city he grew up in. This also happens to be partially the rational behind our son Kyle’s middle name – Joshua or Jew-Oshawa. Amazing – I know! As my husband doesn’t really have a religion, before we married we agreed to raise our kids Jewish with a little bit of Oshawa. However, the biggest contention we had was with regards to the Christmas tree. He wanted one, I didn’t. It’s not … Continue reading