Care's Guide To The Best Teacher Gifts Under $30

Care's Guide To The Best Teacher Gifts Under $30

If you’re headed out to grab a little something for your kid’s teacher, care provider, or even for a fun holiday gift exchange, make sure to check this out. These are 4 of my absolute favourite gifts to give, and ones that have been very well received. With a price point of $20-$30 each, they’re all relatively budget friendly, and very practical. Plus these unique gifts are a nice departure from some of the typical presents teacher’s get every year.

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7 Stocking Stuffer Essentials - Fun Stuff Your Kids Actually Need

7 Stocking Stuffer Essentials - Fun Stuff Your Kids Actually Need

Stockings are a whole lot of fun, but they can really add up fast, so I like to focus on giving our kid’s stuff that they need throughout the year. The best part is unwrapping what’s inside, and our kids are genuinely excited to receive these gifts.

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Clek Liing Car Seat Review - What Is A Load Leg Anyway?

Clek Liing Car Seat Review - What Is A Load Leg Anyway?

I’ve teamed up with Clek, our local Canadian car seat manufacturer to bring you a quick video review of their amazing Liing Infant Bucket Seat. This seat is not only beautiful, but has some incredible features that make it functional and convenient. Plus the addition of a metal load leg in the base gives this seat an extra safety feature that many infant seats don’t currently have. This is a must watch video for any parents considering what the right seat is for their baby. You get to see a metal load leg in action, so you can understand why this feature is one you definitely want.

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Winter Car Seat Safety With Global Morning News

Winter Car Seat Safety With Global Morning News

Winter weather has arrived, so that means it’s time for a little reminder about the importance of winter car seat safety. Lucy (my 6 year old) and I joined Jennifer Valentyne at Global News to chat about what products to avoid putting on our kids in their car seats, and what some safe options are. Learn how to ensure you’re keeping your kiddo warm, but most importantly secure in their car seat this winter.

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Holiday Mini Sessions With Anchor Studio At Movies For Mommies West Toronto - Register Now!

Holiday Mini Sessions With Anchor Studio At Movies For Mommies West Toronto - Register Now!

It’s already November, so that means it's time to get geared up for the holiday season. I’m so excited to have Anchor Studio Photography joining me at Movies for Mommies at the Cineplex Queensway Cinemas for 2 weeks to offer complimentary Holiday Mini Sessions to movie attendees. Appointments will be scheduled between 12pm-1pm on each day (November 20th & December 4th). Photo sessions are free and attendees have the option to purchase photos for $25/digital image (or a package). 

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Halloween Safety Tips For Families With Global Morning News

Halloween Safety Tips For Families With Global Morning News

Halloween is so much fun, but having a ton of hyped up kiddos walking the streets and climbing stairs in costumes in the dark does pose some risk 😜 In order to keep our kids safe while trick-or-treating we should keep some simple safety tips in mind. I joined Jennifer Valentyne and the team at Global Morning News to chat about my top Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters, and some important tips for home owners. Watch this quick video to learn how to help make Halloween a fun and safe holiday for every child! (please note: one tip I didn’t get to fit in was to make sure all animals are well contained. Some pets will not react well to large groups of kids in costumes)

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How To Grow Garlic - A Simple Step-By-Step Guide To Planting, Growing, Harvesting, Curing & Storing Your Own Garlic

How To Grow Garlic - A Simple Step-By-Step Guide To Planting, Growing, Harvesting, Curing & Storing Your Own Garlic

I’ve had so many requests for information about growing garlic, so I put together this little guide. It’s just 9 simple steps and when you’re done you’ll have the most delicious homegrown garlic.

If you don’t have a garden, check it out and then share with a friend who does. You might just be lucky enough to receive some of their homegrown garlic harvest. It’s that good!

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Halloween Mini Sessions at Movies For Mommies Queensway with Anchor Studio *REGISTER NOW!

Halloween Mini Sessions at Movies For Mommies Queensway with Anchor Studio *REGISTER NOW!

It’s hard to believe that it’s already almost the end of September! That means it’s time to start planning for Halloween with your kiddos. Getting an adorable photo of my kids in their costumes is always at the top of my list, but it can be so hard, especially on the big day. That’s why I love getting a pro to do the work for me in advance. With the pic out of the way, we can just enjoy the festive celebrations.

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