holidays Archives - Mayahood https://mayahoodblog.com/tag/holidays/ A blog about parenting, family-friendly travel & product reviews Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:37:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 47582663 Creating Halloween Traditions with Kinder Surprise https://mayahoodblog.com/celebrating-halloween-traditions-kinder-surprise/ https://mayahoodblog.com/celebrating-halloween-traditions-kinder-surprise/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:15:25 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=5414 I’m thrilled to announce that I’m a #KinderMom. I get to share with you all of the latest and greatest from Kinder Surprise (Canada) and let you know how my family enjoys the small moments that lead to big #KinderSmiles in our home.  Hope you follow along with me on this very fun adventure and […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/celebrating-halloween-traditions-kinder-surprise/feed/ 10 5414 Mothers Day Brunch Ideas https://mayahoodblog.com/mothers-day-brunch-ideas/ https://mayahoodblog.com/mothers-day-brunch-ideas/#comments Thu, 08 May 2014 13:31:10 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=4319 Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 11th.  If you don’t have plans and you are looking for some brunch ideas or inspiration, I have two easy recipes to share along with some colourful, durable outdoor (weather permitting) servewear from President Choice. French Toast Instead of using regular sliced bread or even Challa bread, use a baguette. […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/mothers-day-brunch-ideas/feed/ 1 4319 Personalized Hand-Stamped Jewelry from ENVYart Design Giveaway https://mayahoodblog.com/personalized-jewelery-hand-stamped-envyart-design-giveaway-us-canada/ https://mayahoodblog.com/personalized-jewelery-hand-stamped-envyart-design-giveaway-us-canada/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:53:42 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=3251 Some of my favourite presents, to give and receive, have been personalized gifts.  They are both unique and meaningful which is why I instantly fell in love with Nikki’s hand-stamped jewellery from her company, ENVYart Designs. Nikki is a work from home mom with four kids.  She’s very creative and passionate about her work.  I recently had ENVYart Designs on my FB fan page for […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/personalized-jewelery-hand-stamped-envyart-design-giveaway-us-canada/feed/ 81 3251 He can sing, play pretend & hug! Enter to win a Big Hugs Elmo for the holidays (US & Canada) https://mayahoodblog.com/playskool-big-hugs-elmo-characters-plays-pretend-and-hugs-enter-to-win/ https://mayahoodblog.com/playskool-big-hugs-elmo-characters-plays-pretend-and-hugs-enter-to-win/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:25:26 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=3111 I don’t want to alarm you, but the holidays are fast approaching.  In our home, we celebrate multiple holidays which means that the first one is less than a month away!  While I haven’t started my shopping yet, I’m hoping to help you with yours.  I’m going to let you in on a little secret about this season’s […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/playskool-big-hugs-elmo-characters-plays-pretend-and-hugs-enter-to-win/feed/ 223 3111 Imagine celebrating the holidays every month! Now you can, with the Baby Trunk {Review} https://mayahoodblog.com/imagine-celebrating-the-holidays-every-month-now-you-can-with-the-baby-trunk-review/ https://mayahoodblog.com/imagine-celebrating-the-holidays-every-month-now-you-can-with-the-baby-trunk-review/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:00:44 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1527 Opening Happiness Every Month is Baby Trunk’s tag line; and this perfectly describes their unique service. Imagine receiving a package every month with 4 or 5 products from the best brands for your little one.  Each package is customized based on your child’s age (newborn to 3 years) and gender so they can be utilized immediately.  And […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/imagine-celebrating-the-holidays-every-month-now-you-can-with-the-baby-trunk-review/feed/ 3 1527 Add some FUN to your kid’s bath with LUSH! https://mayahoodblog.com/add-some-fun-to-your-kids-bath-with-lush/ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:00:13 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1475 My best-friend first introduced me to LUSH cosmetics when I was pregnant with Kyle.  She bought me a soap (Therapy) to try and said that she liked it because of the natural, made with chemical free components and said it would be very soothing.  With its awesome smell and great feel against my skin, I was […]

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]]> 1475 Top 10 things a stay-at-home parent of a toddler can’t live without https://mayahoodblog.com/top-10-things-a-stay-at-home-mom-of-a-toddler-cant-live-without/ https://mayahoodblog.com/top-10-things-a-stay-at-home-mom-of-a-toddler-cant-live-without/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:00:08 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=76 My favourite part about New-Years is all of the countdowns and “top 10 / top 100” lists.  So here’s my top 10 list of things a stay-at-home parent of a Toddler can’t live without. I would love to hear what tops your list for staying sane! 10. TV.  Specifically, Treehouse and Disney Junior.  Kyle’s current favourites […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/top-10-things-a-stay-at-home-mom-of-a-toddler-cant-live-without/feed/ 4 76 T’is the season of Chrismukkah https://mayahoodblog.com/tis-the-season-of-chrismukkah/ https://mayahoodblog.com/tis-the-season-of-chrismukkah/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:49:27 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=24 It’s December, and that means that the holidays are upon us. I’m Jewish and I married a non-Jew. My husband, John, describes himself as half-Jewish and half-Oshawa, the city he grew up in.  This also happens to be partially the rational behind our son Kyle’s middle name – Joshua or Jew-Oshawa. Amazing – I know! As my husband […]

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