I feel like such a noob. Despite using Joovy’s TwinRoo stroller and Room2 playard for almost a year now—and seeing their Scooter, Caboose and Balloon strollers pop up on my social media—I’m only just realizing that Joovy’s entire product line is named with a double “o”. Too groovy and soo cool, right? Joovy’s line of […]
Ardo Calypso Breast Pump Review
As the Black Eyed Peas once said: “Pump it! (LOUDER!) Pump it! (LOUDER)” Yes, pumping your breast milk can be a noisy affair. My husband has likened the noise of some of the electric breast pumps I’ve used to the lowing of a cow. I’ve tried without success to use an electric pump while on […]
Magformers: Give the Magic
What’s so magical about Magformers? Well, Magformers are the gift that just keep on giving. Ideally I’d like to tell you that they magically spew money at you every time you construct a wicked tower, castle, prison, boat, duck or soccer ball (the possibilities are endless) … but they don’t give cash, just endless, rediscoverable […]
4 Ferocious Books for Animal Lovers
My kids love animals, and so do we. I’d love to live on a hobby farm with a miniature donkey and some fainting goats. I’d love to have cats and fish and a guinea pig in the house … alas, we barely have room for animal books let alone actual animals with four kids in […]
BIBaDO: The Bib that Bridges the Gap {+ exclusive coupon code}
A bib is a bib. Amiright? Sure, some have sleeves; sure, some have food-catching pockets; but you know what? None I’ve tried actually catch all the food and drink that a 7-month-old manages to swipe, smear, spill, spit, spew, smash and splash all over themselves and their high chair. From my first two kids, I […]
Welcome Your Kids to Mario Kart 7
“Welcome to Mario Kart!” If you read that in your head in the voice of an overall-wearing, mustachioed plumber, and were instantly transported back to a time before wireless remotes, flat screen TVs and devices more powerful than your giant (in retrospect) SNES console that fit in the palm of your hand … then you, […]
Cutie Patootie Car Seat Cover Review
When Lindsay’s first baby was in an infant car seat, Lindsay dressed him in his Michelin-man-like snowsuit or used a thick bunting bag to keep him warm in the wintertime. Lindsay didn’t read the warnings in her car seat manual about avoiding bulky clothing or adding aftermarket components to the seat that interfere with the […]
Math is Everywhere! Ideas for Practicing Measurement Skills at Home
When our kids are ready to be hardcore #adulting, they may not need the Pythagorean Theorum to make it through the day … but they are going to need to understand measurements. Granted, there’s an app for that, and there will likely be a better app for it in fifteen years, but let’s not let […]
4 of My Favourite Things About Fall
A famous Canadian once said, “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” And this October, Calgary took away my crunchy autumn leaves, my unfrozen pumpkins and my socks-are-optional fall wardrobe and replaced it with 33 cm (13″) of snow in one day. On the bright side, […]
Bily Compact Easy-Fold Stroller Review
There is very little about navigating the world with twins that is convenient: When everyone wants a chance to snuggle their grand-nephew, it’s handy to have two. I have double the chance of getting a decent photo for product reviews. I can usually use “I just had twins” as an excuse for minor faux pas. […]
Chicco KidFit Booster Review
Is your child ready for a booster? Whenever I review a booster seat, the first thing I want to make sure everyone understands is that you do not need to rush your child into a booster. Children must be consistently 40 lb (18 kg) and at least 38″ (97 cm) tall to use the Chicco […]
My Favourite Winter Gear for Moms & Kids … from Head to Toe!
Winter is coming. Or, if you’re in Calgary, winter came a few days ago! The right gear can really help you survive the cold months, even if you’re more a friend of fair weather. Snow and freezing temperatures make getting out of the house a challenge, so hopefully these products will help your kids stay […]
Why We’re Still a Live Clean Family After 6 Years
One day when I’m an empty-nester, I’m sure the smell of Live Clean Gentle Moisture Tearless Shampoo & Wash will bring me right back to the joys (and trials) of my life as a mom of four young children. I first bought this multipurpose baby soap six years ago when my son was wee, and […]
Gustine Evolution Baby Carrier Review
It’s incredible to me how quickly products and trends can come and go in the world of baby and parenting gear. My first child has just turned 6, and the babywearing and cloth diapering worlds alone have evolved almost as much as he has. To be fair, I’m likely a bit more attuned to the […]
Viva La Mama Softshell Babywearing Jacket Review
Before I knew I was expecting twins I was surprised to notice my clothes getting tight much earlier than with my previous two pregnancies. I chalked it up to it being my third pregnancy. It did not (for even a millisecond) occur to me that this fast-growing baby bump was housing twins. My first two […]
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