We have crossed a lot of Alberta destinations off our bucket list since first arriving in Calgary in spring 2015, and this summer it was time to discover Jasper. There is a lot to do in Jasper and the surrounding area: much more than we could cram into three days of activity. We can’t wait to go back, and hopefully our experience will help you plan … [Read More...]
6 Baby Things I’m Happy I Splurged On
I believe strongly that the Baby Industrial Complex is trying to sell new parents a bunch of stuff they do not need. Wipe warmers, anyone? I tried hard not to get suckered into buying crap I didn't need. That being said, there are six things I'm happy I splurged on (or accepted gratefully as generous gifts). Nose Frida Snot Sucker Worth … [Read More...]
6 Car Seat Arguments I am Sick of Having
1- We didn’t even have car seats when I was a kid, and we’re still alive! https://www.facebook.com/WomenAfter50/photos/a.490297121003785.116537.490293054337525/1595908593775960/?type=3&permPage=1 All the kids whose lives might have been saved by car seats are not here to argue with you on this one. In 1975 in the US, 1,384 child … [Read More...]
Flying High on the Jasper SkyTram with Coton Vanille {+ Giveaway}
Over the Canada Day long weekend, we made the four-and-a-half-hour drive from Calgary to Jasper for the first of many 2017 summertime adventures! Our Jasper trip was our first vacation during which Miss Cub was an active participant. At almost 2 years old, she is sturdy on her feet and a total daredevil. No more snoozing in the carrier while the … [Read More...]
Lilly&Frank OBV Fitted Diaper Review {+ giveaway}
Like a cloud. Like the softest, most luxurious pillow, fit for a princess’s royal bed. As Agnes would say, “It’s so fluffy!” When our Lilly&Frank one-size OBV fitted diaper arrived, the first thing I did was rub it on my face. Then I wondered if I could just use it as my own pillow instead of a diaper for my toddler. Organic bamboo … [Read More...]
Motherhood in Midlife: Not Exactly What I’d Planned
I always wanted to have three kids. But I never thought I’d be 35 when I had my first. I thought I’d be in my mid-20s, and I’d be this cool young mom. Alas, life circumstances meant that motherhood was put off until I was 35 and 40—and I never ever thought I’d be pregnant at 40. Pregnant at 35 When I became pregnant at 35, I was horrified to … [Read More...]
The 10 Commandments of Breastfeeding a Toddler
At a recent summit of the UNOBFT (United Nations of Breastfed Toddlers), representatives from all nations agreed upon the following ten fundamental rights for all members. The UNBFT has set a modest goal of 100% compliance, in the absence of which they reserve the right to hold a generalized tantrum in accordance with international law. 1- Thou … [Read More...]
PlasmaCar Review
As soon as the snow melts, we are ready to get rolling around our neighbourhood. I bought Cub a big-boy bicycle with training wheels over a year ago, and he has ridden it a grand total of … twice. He has a big, plastic tricycle that keeps him low to the ground, but now his little sister wants to cruise too. Since I can’t exactly put the toddler … [Read More...]
Sundown Naturals®: Bringing the Sunshine State to Canada!
I’m a breastfeeding vegetarian who is too busy (and too fussy) to eat well—so I need to take my vitamins. Specifically, I’m using my morning latte to wash down my D3, B12, and Omega 3-6-9. Am I too young to be dividing up my vitamins into a weekly pill organizer I got at the dollar store? It’s the only way I can remember if I’ve taken my daily … [Read More...]
Wee Urban Dresses Rock our Wee World
I like to give my brain a really good intellectual workout now and then. While I normally occupy myself with questions like, “When was my last shower?” it’s always good to throw myself a bit of a curveball and wonder … what does it mean to be Canadian? For the record, this is the kind of open-ended question I start pondering when I finally do get … [Read More...]
Dry down … where? #Vagisil
Here at Maman Loup’s Den I do not shy away from topics that might make some women blush. Pooping my pants? Told you about it. Light bladder leakage? Check. Excessive discharge? Covered it multiple times. Menstruation? You’re bloody right. You might even say that below-the-belt bodily excretions are one of my favourite topics: collecting them, … [Read More...]
Made in Canada Baby 2017 ~ $3000 in Prizes! Open to US & CA
We're back! Welcome to the 6th Annual Made in Canada Baby Event! Originally established by Celeste at Thinking About Cloth Diapers in 2011, Lindsay at Maman Loup’s Den and Olivia at This West Coast Mommy have been your fabulous hosts since 2015 for the year’s largest online event in the Canadian eco-friendly baby, natural parenting, babywearing, … [Read More...]