Month: August 2012
Funny Mummy: That’s Historically Funny
“Learning doesn’t take a vacation.” Okay, like most annoying moms, I said it, and this summer, I tried to live it. During a family vacation to London, England, I attempted to make our visit a mixture of the historic and the fun (they’re not always interchangeable, no matter what my
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Babies and Breasts and Bottles, Oh My!
It seems breastfeeding and formula controversies are never far from the news. Today an article in the Globe and Mail reported on a New York City initiative “Latch on NYC” which wants to help promote breastfeeding by stopping distribution of formula samples and literature in hospitals. This is being met
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Bumbo Baby Seats Recalled
A recall has been issued for the Bumbo Baby Seat as there have been reports of babies falling out and fracturing their skulls. Bumbos are not meant to be used on raised surfaces (although many of us might be guilty of it) and that’s generally how kids hurt themselves by
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green Review and Free Printable Summer Activity Pack
The Odd Life of Timothy Green opens in theatres today. It is one of those heartwarming, inspiring movies that sticks with you for days after you have watched it. The story takes place in the small town of Stanleyville. Cindy and Jim Green (played by Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton)
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Disney Junior Canada: Capture The Memories Contest (Contest Closed)
My daughter’s favorite color is green (and pink), so I was not at all surprised when I asked her once what character she liked best and she said Tinkerbell. But recently my great big girl (7 yesterday!) informed me that she liked Jake now because he was so cool. Her
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My Dirty Beast
How clean is your car? A. Clean B. Clean enough C. Kinda yucky D. OMG What DIED In Here!? I’m usually “Clean Enough”. I corral wrappers and stuff in one (always) full garbage bag, but I have little control over the toys, food particles and other random debris that the
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The Great Birthday Spending Extravaganza
I dread children’s birthday parties. There I said it. What I really struggle with is what to spend on a gift for other children and what put in our goodie bags for our guests. What is the appropriate amount to spend on a child’s birthday present? You can’t even get
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