Is Your Family Ready for Winter? Come Pillage In The Village!

Is Your Family Ready for Winter? Come Pillage In The Village!

It's that time of year again. Time to start thinking about switching over seasonal gear and going through your closets to see what fits & what needs to be replaced for your family this winter. I don't know about you, but I find it a stressful time of year as the cost of snowsuits, boots, skates & other seasonal gear really adds up. 

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Back to School AKA Happy Halloween!?!

One day into the school year and Halloween stuff is already lining the shelves at most big stores around the city. Don't panic! The stores like to pretend that Halloween is just around the corner so you stock up on treats (that you inevitably eat in the weeks preceding halloween & then have to replace), but really we still have 8 full weeks to prepare...

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Feeding Your Baby at This Little Piggy - Join us Today!

Feeding Your Baby at This Little Piggy - Join us Today!

I've been meaning all week to write a quick blog piece about the upcoming Feeding Your Baby event at This Little Piggy that I'm taking part in. This Little Piggy is an amazing baby shop in the Parkdale neighbourhood of Toronto. I especially love this shop because they feature so many locally made products and love to host community events. 

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8 Essential Items To Pack In Your Carry On When Travelling With A Toddler - Travelling with Tots Part 3/3

8 Essential Items To Pack In Your Carry On When Travelling With A Toddler - Travelling with Tots Part 3/3

When taking a plane trip with a toddler a lot of your success comes down to mental prep, yours and theirs. Depending on how sensitive your child is, a plane ride might be stressful or induce anxiety, for others it might be exhilarating and fun. Talking to your child about the trip ahead of time can help alleviate their fears by giving them a chance to ask questions. 

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8 Essential Items to Pack in Your Carry On When Travelling With A Baby - Travelling with Tots Part 2/3

8 Essential Items to Pack in Your Carry On When Travelling With A Baby - Travelling with Tots Part 2/3

When travelling with a baby you need to be well prepared. No one wants to arrive at the airport and realize you don’t have baby’s ID, or have to deal with a dangerous poozaster situation mid-air with no change of clothes. Travelling with a little one is hard enough, so let’s make sure we make it as easy on ourselves as possible by packing the right stuff.

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Top 3 Ways to Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 3/3

Top 3 Ways to Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 3/3

From my last 2 posts you can probably tell that I am a huge fan of buying gently used clothes and gear for myself & my family. You just can’t beat the savings for the environment & your wallet! Having said that, there will always be times when you need to buy something new, an outfit for a special occasion...

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Top 3 Ways to Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 2/3

Top 3 Ways to Save Money & The Environment While Dressing Your Kids - Part 2/3

Last week on the blog I told you about one of my top 3 ways to save money and the environment while shopping for our kids - Local Parent to Parent Sales. These sales are such a great resource for families, but since most are held only once or twice a year it can be difficult to get to them. Plus sometimes it's nice to be able to shop on your own schedule in a less chaotic environment. 

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