Boys can wear pink Pink is just a color and is red, blue, orange and green. But, from an early age, society has told us, pink is a “girl” color while blue is for boys. The color pink has such a stigma of femininity that in 2012, a photo of a young boy wearing pink zebra-patterned shoes caused quite the fuss on Facebook. In 2007, David Shepherd, Travis Price and their teenage friends or...
What is the big deal about Mardi Gras? When we normally think of holidays, we think of things like Christmas or Valentine’s Day. Many of us don’t think of Mardi Gras and yet Mardi Gras is a holiday in some parts of the United States and often serves as a festive occasion featuring large celebrations. Personally, I have never celebrated Mardi Gras, but for those looking to travel to New...
When was the last time you crawled around your home on your hands and knees? Don’t laugh! Household injuries are one of the top reasons children under 3 visit the emergency room each year. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 2,400 children are sent to the ER from electrical outlets injuries. The most inexpensive safety outlet cover, are the small caps with prongs, which fit ...
Iced coffee, has become a substitute for carbonated drinks and has gained popularity over the last couple of years due to people’s fast and busy lifestyles. Nestle’s calorie-conscious Skinny Cow brand, best known for their ice cream, is the newest company to expand into the ready to drink (RTD) coffee beverage aisle with the launch of a new line of Skinny Cow® Creamy Iced Coffee Drink...
Groundhog Day is only two weeks away and I am already anticipating the outcome. Will there be 6 more weeks of winter or will we have an early spring? Every year around this time my husband and I get ancy to do some spring cleaning. I’m sure my husband is going to dread this spring’s honey-do list. Inevitably, on my husband’s list is some repainting. Our living-room is one room in...
Imaginative play is the cornerstones of a young child’s world. When it comes to pretend play, little girls have this tendency to imitate their mothers, with everyday activities such as washing dishes, shopping at a grocery store, cooking, and even talking on a phone. International Playthings, Kidoozie brand offers a wide variety of toys to enhance your daughter’s imaginative play. This...
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution last year? Did you make one this year? Many of us feel compelled to set a New Year’s resolution, and yet the vast majority of us who set them, don’t follow through and stick with them. A recent Canadian poll conducted by Kellogg’s Canada found that a mere 23% of Canadians admitted that they made a resolution at least one time and kept it, while 87% don...
Baby sleep sacks have been popular in Europe for the last few decades. They have now gained popularity is both Canada and the US. Sleep sacks are a safer alternative to traditional loose and bulky baby blankets. Because they replace the need for blankets, baby sleep sacks eliminate the risk that your baby may become entangled under a loose cover. One of the newest sleep sack on the market was actu...
With the holiday shopping season behind us, adding new toys to your child’s toy box might be the farthest thing from your mind. I hate to be the barrier of bad news, but there are only 88 days until Easter. Also, with a new year comes another birthday. The next time you are shopping for a gift for a toddler why not consider adding more open-ended toys to their collection. Recommended for chi...
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Located in Belleville, Ontario and hour and 56 min drive from Toronto, Promise Land Farm is a family business owned and operated by Don and Cheryl Dowswell. The petting farm is home to a mixed bunch of animals ranging from miniature horses, goats, chickens, llamas, peacocks, and bunnies. Shawn and I headed out to Promise Land Farm with Miss P to check it out. Our daughter was able to interact wit...
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