Winter coats in car seats: updated September 2023 Winter coats in car seats has become a hot topic in the parenting corner of social media. I still remember my feeling of complete and utter confusion when I first learned that children should not be strapped into their car seats in their winter jackets, snowsuits or…
Updated February 2018 My daughter is very fond of blankets and items that she can use as a blanket. These include but are not restricted to large dish rags, wet bath towels, cloth diaper inserts and now, her Mouse&Hatter Car Seat Poncho. Her biggest gripe about regular blankets and most blanket substitutes is that they…
A few weeks ago, IKEA’s Polarvide Throws were on sale for $1.99. This 51″ x 67″ fleece blanket is regularly $5.99, but the chartreuse ones were discounted. At once my favourite shade of green and a sweet deal, I snagged a couple and decided I’d figure out what to do with them later. It just…
I think it’s becoming, thankfully, more and more common knowledge that we should not be strapping our children into their car seats while they are wearing their snowsuits or thick jackets. I’ve posted about how I didn’t always know this: if it’s news to you, you’re not alone! In a nutshell, if the case of an…
My name is Lindsay and I am a 40-year-old mama of four trying to live an eco-friendly, budget-friendly life! I am a substitute teacher and Child Passenger Safety technician in Calgary, Alberta. Join me on my adventures!
