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booby traps
Filed Under Multi-tasking, Pregnancy and Birthing, Stuff | August 27, 2009
Okay, we have to admit that the following product is one we approached with a bit of trepidation. It seemed so gimmicky. Was it really possible to pump hands-free? So we were determined to put a PumpEase, a hands-free pumping support, to a rigorous, brand-new-mum test and see what transpired.
going gaga
Filed Under Multi-tasking, Stuff | June 2, 2009
Choosing the right diaper bag for your lifestyle is right up there with choosing the right stroller. After all, you’re going to be spending a lot of time toting it around. Years, in fact. So along with style, it’s important to think of substance. And Go GaGa’s bags are definitely substantial.
just bin it
Filed Under Going Green, Multi-tasking, Stuff | May 27, 2009
No matter how good you are at decluttering, your tot’s goodies just seem to proliferate. Whether you’ve got a plethora of toys, stuffies or books, 3 Sprouts’ organic storage bin can handle anything you throw at – or in – it.
it’s sprig time
Filed Under Going Green, Multi-tasking, Stuff | May 6, 2009
Eco-friendly toy company Sprig burst onto the scene with their kid-powered Sprig Rig last year. They followed that with a collection of Eco-Trucks, but their newest offering, the Sprig Hollow line, is our favourite to date.
read it and reap
Filed Under Going Green, Multi-tasking, Places, Stuff | April 22, 2009
We wanted to approach Earth Day from a slightly different viewpoint, and celebrate with a review of a few books that can skew your family’s perspective of the world, hopefully for the better.
what you see isn’t what you get
Filed Under Going Green, Multi-tasking, Stuff | April 6, 2009
We’ve been fans of incredibly useful Wysi™ Wipes for a few years now. Which begs the questions, why haven’t we shared info about them before now? We wish we knew the answer to that, but at least their time has finally come. They look like a large white tablet or pill, but get them just a little bit wet and they expand into a nine inch square cloth that multi-tasks to tackle pretty much whatever you throw at it.
pack your bags
Filed Under Multi-tasking, Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | March 5, 2009
Whether you are planning a home or hospital birth, you should have a bag packed and ready to go well in advance of your due date, just in case you need to get to the hospital quickly. Looking at the packing lists it is easy to get overwhelmed – and to hurt your back as you try to carry it all. We took a moment to ask seasoned doula Lolli Comar her thoughts on favourite “must haves”.
all about YOU
Filed Under Multi-tasking, Pregnancy and Birthing, Stuff | February 26, 2009
You might be thinking that you’ll put your nursing pillow to good use post partum, but if it’s a Canadian-made and designed YOU Nursing Pillow don’t wait, the sooner you can get your pregnant paws on one the better.
it's a two-fer
Filed Under Multi-tasking, Pregnancy and Birthing | February 5, 2009
We know you’re good at multi-tasking so we’re always on the hunt for products that are as multi-faceted as you are, which is why we want to spread the word about Lee Valley’s World’s Greatest Nail Brushes. We bought them for their intended purpose and they really are great – especially with all the hand washing mums do – but one day in a pinch we used one to wash vegetables and we were converts!
spring into the new year
Filed Under Multi-tasking, Stuff | January 7, 2009
When is getting (more) organized not a New Years resolution? Why not get über organized with Springpad? It’s a new, free, web-based organizer that helps you do everything from plan your nursery, to track your household budget, to planning your menu and grocery lists. And that’s just a small sampling of options from their Food and Recipes and Family and Parenting sections.
