Love Thy Neighbour
We live next to a couple who are friendly, lovely people. One is a retired principal, and the other still works as a teacher. They are wonderful to live next to. They genuinely care about us and our kids. They...
The Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer...
At my baby shower for the twins years ago I received a gift that wasn't on my registry. Not because I didn't want it, but simply because I didn't know about it. That gift was was the Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer and...
Ask Kat: Dealing with Broken Items
As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We...
Croozer Kid Plus 1
The Croozer Kid Plus is a Bicycle Trailer, nimble City-Stroller or all terrain-Jogger: your Croozer comes with all 3 kits! The Croozer Kid Plus is your sturdy all-rounder. Its AirPad suspension is made of Sylomer® and...
Ask Kat: To Have a Second Child or Not...
As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We...
Ask Kat: Becoming a Parent
As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We...
Dealing with Viral Health Scares when...
News of the Zika virus has been spreading over social media like wildfire. Every time I read another article outlining where the virus came from and the potential havoc it leaves in its wake, I thank goodness that I’m...
Missing the Mark on Funny
I recently read a blog poking fun at a Facebook post made by a Sanctimommy. The first time mother of a 2-week old spent her time criticizing moms and parents who (in her words) use their kids as an excuse to be...
Moving with Small Children
Our not-so-small family is one of renters. In order for us to stay in the city, we decided to forgo buying a home and focus on staying in a community we like, even if it means being renters. This has given us the...
Preparing for Baby
So you think you want to have a baby? Bringing a baby into your life is a huge decision. It can be scary and often times you’ll find yourself wondering if you’re ready to have a baby. Once you have weighed the pros...
New Appreciation for the Holidays
Have you ever seen that picture on social media stating "I used to think being a kid on Christmas was the best thing ever. But it turns out having kids on Christmas is." Well this saying really rang true for me this...
My sleepwalking little one
It wasn’t the first time it happened but each time it makes me a little nervous. She had been asleep for about a couple of hours when I heard her little feet padding down the stairs. I asked her why she was awake and...
