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I had the pleasure of a weeklong test-drive of the new 2013 Nissan Murano LE AWD Platnium. It was a treat to have the opportunity to thoroughly test a vehicle in my daily routine to see how it would fit into our lifestyle. Bottom line; I liked it. What I liked was the great handling [...]
Christmas is less than a week away and we are certain that there are many people out there like us that still have Christmas shopping to do! Like our list of Favourite Things of 2012 for Kids, here are some of the things that we love or would love to get under the tree or [...]
If you’re the parent whose kids have already presented you with a list as long as your arm, Christmas shopping should be a breeze! For everyone else who needs a little inspiration for their Christmas shopping we present some of our favorite things of 2012 for kids. These are all tried and tested in our [...]
I am ridiculously loyal to some of my beauty products; I used the same shampoo from age 14 until I started coloring my hair and had to switch. My hairspray has been the same for 10 years. And I wore the same mascara brand for the last 18 years. I’ll be honest, it’s partially because [...]
Last year right on September 1st my husband’s SUV (the newer of our two vehicles) died. Or more accurately, a problem developed with the transmission that would have cost a significant amount of money to fix. This is not a fun situation at the best of times, but for us, the added stress of the [...]
Do you use your Chariot as a bike trailer? Take a good look at your hardware because Chariot has announced a recall. There is a potential for failure when equipped with the bicycle arm. If you purchased the Hitch Arm between October 2002 and September 2011 or your Carrier is included in the list below, [...]
I have lost track of how many bibs I have gone through with my kids. I have tried every shape, size, material and style. I have finally found the last bib my daughter will ever own. I discovered the Peek Pea bib! [...]
I love going for bike rides but I am not one of those hard core road-bikers. I like my biking with flair and style, a la Copenhagen Cycle Chic, and in fact I have been known to ride my bike in heels. My first grown-up bike was my uncle’s old cast-off. It was a really [...]
It seems like it is totally raining babies! This year, I’ve had about a dozen friends, family or acquaintances who have had or are having babies and three are/were due in November alone! This prompted me to take up quilting in my questionable spare time. Initially I thought it would be fun to make a [...]
Is it is more challenging to be a parent now or when our parents were raising us? I have only one child and a very modern husband who helps with the cooking, diapers, bedtime and even some of the cleaning. Yet there are still days when I feel at my wits end despite all his [...]
