Five Things I Would Tell my Pre-Mommy Self I love being a Mama and I wouldn’t trade my children for anything but sometimes I think back to my carefree days; my pre-mommy days. And I wonder if it would have been a smoother…
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6 Alternatives to Lululemon
I am doing a 40 day yoga challenge this month. I realized on day 5, that my one (and only) pair of yoga pants wouldn’t cut it for six-weeks straight. So I went looking for a pair of yoga pants for the first time in…
Read More...The #1 Foundational Step for Preventing Picky Eaters
By: Kristen Yarker Articles with tips for preventing and stopping picky eating are everywhere. Heck, I’ve even contributed a few. While most of the tips that people share can work, my experience has been that without having the right foundation in place they won’t…
Read More...3 Tips for Some Much-Needed “Me Time” This Year
By: Susan Bodack Me Time for the New Year and Beyond! Ahhhh. I can’t wait for the warmer weather, mama. And while it may only be January we can still dream. If you follow these awesome tips you’ll be well on your way to be…
Read More...Are you giving your baby iron-rich foods?
By: Kristen Yarker Are You Giving Your Baby Iron-Rich Foods? Iron is important for babies In fact, the need for iron is one of the reasons why we recommend introducing solid foods at about 6 months. Iron is used in overall growth and development. It’s especially…
Read More...Gluten-Free Recipes for Kids: Superhero Smasharoni
By: Lee-Anne Ekland Superhero Smasharoni I won’t lie, I hide the vegetables when I cook for my son. But these days the little guy is getting too smart for his britches. So when I’m insisting on getting more greens in his belly, I appeal to…
Read More...Soggy Tot Vehicle Seat Cover | Review & Giveaway
What is a Soggy Tot? A “soggy tot” is a vehicle seat cover but it’s not just any cover. The soggy tot is handcrafted in Canada with special care; the material is water repellent and does not allow dirt to penetrate through. The best…
Read More...Family Fest
As we say goodbye to 2013 many of us our wondering how to spend New Years Eve; Family Fest! Family Fest is put on by the Town of Stony Plain and takes place at Heritage Park from 6 to 9 pm. We took our boys…
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January 2011 ~ Edmonton’s Mayor Stephen Mandel declared January Postpartum Depression Awareness Month in Edmonton, Alberta, and surrounding area; the first city in Canada to proclaim a period of awareness for Postpartum Depression. Each year this Awareness Period continues to grow, now reaching across Western…
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Holiday Baking | Gingerbread Men
Holiday Baking ~ A recipe for Gingerbread Cookies As I was growing up I was very fortunate to be included in many baking adventures; especially around the holidays! My grandma taught my sister and I her staple recipes when we were young so that as we…
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