December was a little wild, wasn't she? Christmas concerts, cookie exchanges, work parties, nervous breakdowns…wow. I love the excitement and magic of the holidays but also kind of wish we could spread out the festivities over the whole winter, since come January we will all be fat, depressed and … [Read more...]
Canadian Ski Council offers FREE SnowPass to help keep kids active during the Winter
Hey parents, this just came into my "inbox" and I think it's worth sharing...especially since we've got plenty of snow this year! This holiday season, give a Canadian Ski Council's SnowPass to your favourite grade 4 & 5 kid! One of Canada's easiest ways to get kids healthy and active this … [Read more...]
Top Five Toys for Your Holiday Shopping List
Christmas is fast approaching and while some domestic divas have already completed all their holiday shopping, I know I'm not alone in admitting that I have yet to get up the nerve to brave the mall parking lots and (even worse) cash register lineups! Now, I'm not exactly the type to avoid a mall … [Read more...]
HP Slate 7 Tablet Review and Giveaway!
This contest is now closed. Thank you for entering! Our family loves gadgets. From grandparents right down to my little nieces and nephews we all agree that the technology just keeps getting better and better. I'm often asked for recommendations for tablets from friends and family and instead of … [Read more...]
Two At the Top
I had her all to myself for her first two years. The thing is, she was pretty grumpy most of that time. Then her sister was born and the chaos doubled, and finally tripled when her youngest sister made an entrance. She has grown up so fast and can often slip under my radar as she requires less of … [Read more...]
Pancake Manor! Alternative Rock for Kids!
Now doesn't that sound like a place you'd like to hang out? Pancake Manor is definitely a place that kids and parents don't mind sharing! The popular YouTube music video channel was created and produce by Victoria-based musician and puppeteer Billy Reid. Viewed by over 25 million eyes worldwide, … [Read more...]
Engaging And Connecting Families.
We've been celebrating my birthday the last few weeks (yes, it's a month long celebration) and there are little ones in our family. Keeping them patient and happy when we're out can sometimes be a challenge! So, you're in a restaurant and you need to keep your little one entertained until the … [Read more...]
What is a DIGITAL FOOTPRINT and why you should know this.
I had a quick conversation the other day with a friend. I had mentioned something about DIGITAL FOOTPRINT to her. She stopped walking and said "I don't even know what that means!" So, let's discuss...your digital footprint. Put it this way, anything you post, tweet, or text leaves a trail. It … [Read more...]
Sea-ing Life at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Recently, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada open its doors in Toronto to the public and we couldn't wait to check it out. I had posted many, and I mean many, photos on my instagram (@theculturepearl and @urbanmomsca). It's clear that so many of you out there are curious and asking if it's worth checking … [Read more...]
A Five-Year Blink
When I was home with three little babies, it felt like it would always be that way: an endless hamster wheel of diaper changes, tantrums, cracker crumbs and exhaustion. Everyone told me "the days are long but the years are short" but I didn't really believe them. Turns out they weren't … [Read more...]
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