It's MAY!!! At last! And the weather has suddenly turned nice like it just realized it's supposed to now that April is officially done. Shall we celebrate with some good books to enjoy outside? Elf Mouses's First Summer - I like these mouse books for the toddler age - they are simple, cover … [Read more...]
Infographics for Everyone!
We all love infographics, right? Information chunked into digestible little bits and represented in a pictorial spread makes things easy to understand, quick to process, and draws us in by being visually catchy. They are all over the online world, but have also long been a staple of children's … [Read more...]
Clorox Smart Tube® Technology…when Smarter Means Better
A few weeks ago I was approached about reviewing the new technology that Clorox is using in its bottles. I'm a fan of Clorox products; when I want shower tiles to sparkle, nothing compares to the Tilex Soap Scum Remover & Disinfectant. The product does what it sets out to do; removes … [Read more...]
Playing With Your Words
April is Poetry Month - and always a great opportunity to encourage kids to have fun with language. Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson HarperCollins ISBN: 978 0 230 74108 9 This story is about a little girl and the string of dolls she made and took on adventures, and also about how things may … [Read more...]
Planes, Pains and Automobiles
Now that the spring is here (somewhat), it's got me thinking about our summer vacation. My wife is from Cape Breton and fortunately, still has a lot of family there. (Score one for me!) Every year I get to go to one of the most beautiful places on the planet, never mind the country. Things there … [Read more...]
it’s all good for dinner
Most recently, the part of my day that gives me the most anxiety is dinner. L'il E and I get home from work/school around 5:30 and from that moment on the restaurant is open for business. I start making dinner, while E eats a snack and (gulp!) watches Kinder Egg unboxings on the iPad - he can get … [Read more...]
Horseshoe Resort Girlfriend Weekend-join me?
Fun and relaxing events are always difficult to justify in a busy life. There is never a good time to take a break. We women often give to ourselves last. If you have a family, going away means you wipe yourself out trying to make your departure and absence seamless. If you work, turning off … [Read more...]
Good to the last drop
I'm not talking coffee! How many of you have enough cleaning product left at the bottom of the bottle that it feels like a waste to dump out but there is not enough to bring up through the trigger? If you're like me, you splash a dash of water into the bottle so the trigger can pull the cleaner … [Read more...]
Fine Furry Friends
A pet can be a best friend - if dreams are lived up to. Or they can have a mind of their own - or other, less savoury drawbacks. Choose wisely, kids! These girls have had to make certain adjustments to their expectations... A Pet for Petunia by Paul Schmid HarperCollins ISBN: 978 1 06196 331 … [Read more...]
Aftermath
Reading this book this week was timely, since it deals with the aftermath of a tragic event and how the family members are affected. Moving forward from something traumatic is not an easy thing, and we have a window here into how Henry starts to make his way, with a little help. The Reluctant … [Read more...]
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