Tag Archives: Tips for Mommies
5478 Days of being Clueless….
Cocktail Deeva in Just Between Us - 10 comments - posted on Nov 24th, 2011
And since then…I haven’t figured out a DAMN thing.
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1-Minute Toning Tips for Back-to-School Season
Dara (Fit Family) in Been Around the Blog, Fitness Blogaholic, For the love of parenting - 8 comments - posted on Aug 30th, 2011Yes, you can sneak exercise into your day in tiny bits AND reap the benefits! Here are my top tips for staying fit when you’re a slave to the school-year schedule. 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…
(The dreaded) Nut Allergy and PTPA Winner I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter
Deborah in Been Around the Blog, For the love of food, For the love of parenting, Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics, Product Reviews - 5 comments - posted on Apr 7th, 2011So unfortunately we’ve joined the “KEEP PEANUTS AWAY FROM MY CHILD!” club. We made this discovery a few weeks after Leah turned 1 year old. I knew that the books recommended waiting until after the age of 1 to introduce peanuts so a few weeks after Leah’s first birthday, I thought it would be okay to let her taste my peanut butter toast when she showed interest in it one morning. She touched the peanut butter and tasted it, but didn’t seem to particularly like it. Before I could wash her hands, she got some on her face and started … Continue reading
My Mommy Self-Esteem Rollercoaster
Deborah in Been Around the Blog, For the love of parenting, Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics - 1 comment - posted on Mar 12th, 2011The journey of being a new mom has really challenged my sense of self-image. To say it has been a roller-coaster would be an understatement. When I was pregnant, I really enjoyed my new body. Physically, I felt great most of the time and mentally, I found it liberating to dismiss my insecurities about not being skinny enough and instead, to celebrate my growing belly. I actually found that I had more wardrobe options with my baby belly (I could now wear items that fit more snugly around the tummy area) and had fun adapting my clothes to my new … Continue reading
The Skinny: The Latest Fitness News and Tips
Dara (Fit Family) in Been Around the Blog, Fitness Blogaholic, Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Mar 10th, 2011What do Natalie Portman, barefoot runners and “exergamers” all have in common? They’re on my radar this month! Check out the latest and most noteworthy in the world of fitness for March 2011! Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Tips for New Parents
Deborah in Been Around the Blog, For the love of parenting, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics - 0 comments - posted on Feb 10th, 20111. Spend time with your partner – Even if you’re in the first year of parenthood and still adjusting to the craziness of it all, make the time for your spouse. You can find a babysitter and go for a nice dinner together, order your favourite take-out to enjoy at home by candlelight or indulge in your favourite dessert together in bed once the baby is fast asleep. Spending that time as a couple will re-invigorate your relationship and give yourself some well-deserved pampering. 2. Make V-day special for your child – Though Valentine’s Day is traditionally about romance, change … Continue reading
No babysitter for Valentine’s Day? No problem!
Sue Kirchner in For the love of parenting, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 2 comments - posted on Feb 10th, 2011No babysitter for Valentine’s Day this year? No problem! You can still have a fun and romantic evening, even with the kids. Last year, we couldn’t get a babysitter for Valentine’s Day. But we recovered, by putting the kids to work. That’s right. Putting the kids to work. I asked my kids if they could help put together a romantic evening for Daddy and I. They took it on as a challenge and were quite creative. Here’s how it worked. 1. Decide whether you are going to cook or order in from one of your favorite restaurants. We enjoy cooking … Continue reading