Personalized Kids Labels And Gifts from Stuck on You {Giveaway open World Wide}

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To me, gifts are always more meaningful if they are personalized.  It’s one of my favourite things to both give and receive.  That’s why I was excited to learn about a new company, Stuck on You, that makes personalized kids labels and gifts. While it was new to me, the company was originally created in 1995 […]

Mothers Day Brunch Ideas

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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. […]

Extend the life of your non-maternity clothes while pregnant using the Belly Button Band {Giveaway}

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I don’t know about you, but I’m not a huge fan of maternity clothes.  They’re expensive, there is a limited selection, the styles aren’t really stylish, and they don’t always fit properly in all the right places.  That’s why I have a limited supply of maternity clothes, even though I’m currently pregnant with my third […]

Twirl Books Giveaway (Canada)

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I recently received a new set of children books that are launching in Canada by Twirl publishing. Twirl specializes in unique, interactive books and games for kids, although they are fun for all ages (seriously, they are recommended for ages 0-80). I have to say, I was immediately impressed.  It was evident that these children books were […]

Preparing for the arrival of our third son

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Nesting, a natural period that’s part of the pregnancy life cycle.  Almost all pregnant moms go through this stage.  However, in the Jewish tradition, it’s customary to prepare the nursery room only AFTER the arrival of the baby.  Imagine the will-power and strength required by the mom to hold-off on this very natural need.  It […]

Celebrate Earth Month by watching these family-friendly documentaries on Netflix

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If there’s one thing I love watching, it’s documentaries. Growing up, I refused to go out on a Friday night until 20/20 was over.  There’s something very captivating about documentaries.  They’re both educational and entertaining.  As a visual person, I’ve learned a lot from these types of films; granted, its not always about history or […]

20 Life Lessons for Boys

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I often wonder what it’s like to raise girls. Do you get roughhoused, elbowed or kneed to the head several times when you play hide and seek? No? Just me? Well, based on my experience to-date and with a third boy on the way, here’s my life lessons for my boys! Life Lessons for Boys […]