Boogie Wipes

When my daughter was an infant, she constantly had a runny nose that would dry above her lip. I am a bit of a perfectionist and therefore, I was constantly wiping her nose and using wet cloths to clean the dried mucous. As well, if it sat on her skin for too long, it would begin to irritate her skin.

I am so thankful to have found Boogie Wipes for my next child. Boogie Wipes are a moist wipe product for busy moms, dads & kids. They are a wipe With added saline, that offer quick, gentle, effective relief of stuck on Boogies (mucous).

Boogie Wipes are:

* Hypoallergenic
* Alcohol Free
* a Unique Formula
* Moisturizes with added Chamomile, Vitamin E and Aloe
* Gentle Enough for all Ages
* Lightly Scented

Canadian orders are accepted by emailing dean at boogiewipes dot com. I highly recommend you order some for your family!

All Betters

Kids and boo boos are like carrots and peas--they come together!

Some boo boos are serious and many are not. Often, all that is needed is a little attention, some love and a bit of distraction.


All Betters are the PERFECT distraction for little ones with a boo boo!

All Betters are quick-frozen cold packs that are decorative, colourful, glittery and filled with nontoxic liquid. They are the perfect size for little hands. The great part about All Betters is that they don't make a mess like dripping ice cubes do. All Betters are soft which make them comfortable for holding and for putting on boo boos. They also include alphabet stickers for personalizing!

My three year old daughter loves her All Better! She asks for it whenever she gets a little bump, scrape or boo boo and it instantly takes the "pain" away for her (and she stops talking about it too).

I have to say that the cold pack doesn't stay cold for too long due to its size, but when you are using it as a distraction rather than for actual cold therapy, this isn't an issue.

The other comment that I have is that the purple gel that is inside our All Better has started to take on the colours of the rainbow confetti inside. Again, this doesn't bother my daughter in the least. She continues to love her All Better and I am so glad that we have it.

Cap Trappers™

As a former Kindergarten teacher, one of my biggest pet peeves were dried out markers! I swore to myself that I would teach my own chilren how to "snap" a marker lid on so that the markers don't dry off. My daughter usually does a pretty good job of remembering, but occasionally I will find a lid or a lidless marker somewhere and I honestly am not too happy about it. I used to keep a ziplock bag full of extra marker lids for those times when we would lose one.

Well, after the discovery of Cap Trappers™, I no longer have to worry about missing marker lids or markers drying out. Cap Trappers™ versatile material allows it to fit any cap size from skinny to fat.

Using Cap Trappers™ allows you to keep your markers organized and as long as the marker is pushed in all of the way, you will no longer find surprise dried up markers.

Admittedly, it does take a bit of wrestling to get the markers in the Cap Trappers™ (we have the thick Crayola ones, so they may be more difficult), but once they are in, they are in to stay! No more lost lids. No more dried out markers and hello to organization!

Green Peas Photography

Whether you are considering maternity, newborn, child or family professional photos, Tiffany at Green Peas Photography is a perfect person to contact!

I recently had an outdoor maternity photo shoot done by Tiffany. She met me at a local park and along with my husband and my daughter, we spent a couple of hours walking around the park, having fun and of course, getting our pictures taken.

Right from the start, Tiffany was prompt with responding to my emails and she called to touch base prior to our photo shoot as well. She offered her ideas as well as asking for mine. Throughout the photo shoot itself, she also asked me if there were any other poses that I wanted, ensuring that I would be happy with the large variety of shots that she took.

Tiffany's warm and welcoming personality put us all at ease from the moment we met up with her. She was calm and relaxed which really helped set the positive tone for the entire experience.

Her most creative idea was to have my daughter finger paint my belly. It was a really fun and memorable experience that we will never forget. She even came prepared with many wet cloths and towels for a perfect clean up.

We are very happy with the outcome and have enjoyed viewing and sharing our photos online as well as on our cd that she gave us. Now, the hardest part is choosing which ones we want to have printed!

Next time you are considering getting photos done, do consider giving Tiffany at Green Peas Photography a call! I truly believe that you will be happy with your experience as well as the outcome.

Snack & Play Travel Tray: A great solution to car travel with kids

Our family travels by car quite frequently. Entertaining and keeping children happy in the car is a challenge that many parents face. Car seats are not conducive to many activities, especially when children are young. This is why the Snack and Play Travel Tray is the perfect solution for us!

When we first got ours, my daughter told me how excited she was that she would finally be able to colour in the car. Losing markers and crayons in the car was a frequent occurrence in our vehicle up until we started using the Snack and Play Travel Tray.

The Snack & Play Travel Tray has mesh side pockets and a 2 inch wall to stop items from falling off the tray. The wall is the feature that I am most impressed with!

The tray fits most car and booster seats. It comes with a belt and buckle that can be fastened and unfastened on either side. This belt keeps the tray in place and from falling off a child's lap.

Tooth Tissues: A new way to healthy teeth and gums

Tooth tissues were developed by two parents, who are also dentists, who wanted to create a safe and easy method for cleaning their baby's teeth. Brushing baby teeth and gums with a toothbrush can be very challenging at the best of times. Tooth Tissues were developed in order to make cleaning infant and toddler teeth easier.

I am guilty to not cleaning my daughter's teeth as much as we should have when she was younger as it was such a challenge. If I had known about Tooth Tissues, I truly believe that it would have been much easier. By using your finger in the cloth, you have more control and can confidently get the job done. The Tooth Tissues are so convenient too, as they are made to be portable and can be stored in your diaper bag.

I will admit also that after trying the Tooth Tissues on my own teeth, I will be pulling them out after meals out to use on me! They leave your teeth feeling smooth and shiny!

Tooth tissues are 99% natural, paraben free, fluoride free and sugar free. They are made with a textured cloth in order to provide for more plaque removal. They are easy to use and are very effective! Tooth tissues are also tasteless.

Tooth Tissues can be ordered online. They are sold in single packets (great for the diaper bag) and in resealable pouches.

Huddy Buddy

I love to see unique clothing for children. Huddy Buddy sells a clothing line that is just that! They sell a large variety of onesies, t-shirts, long sleeved shirts and pants for infants, toddlers and children.

Some of the sayings available on these good quality shirts are absolutely hilarious. I would love for my daughter to literally own one of each. The "Chatterbox" line is filled with adorable sayings that would definitely catch some attention your child's way.

As an added bonus, I love the fact that a percentage of every sale goes straight to the Sick Kids Foundation!

These shirts would make excellent gifts for the little ones in your life!

The Parking Pal Magnet

The Parking lot at the grocery store or mall can be a dangerous place for toddlers, preschoolers and even school age children. And a simple invention, created by a mom can help make parking lots a not-so-dangerous place!

After we had our second baby 8 months ago, the whole dilemma of going out with a 3 year old and an 8 month old for errand running or groceries seemed really daunting. But now we have a process down which includes the Parking Pal. The Parking Pal is a magnet that attaches to the outside of your car and your child is meant to put their hand on the car while you are busy putting your other child in the car or whatever else you may need to do.

Here is how it works...

Place the Parking Pal on the side of your vehicle, where it will remain safely attached at all times. It was specifically designed with bright colors, playful illustrations, and a small palm children love to place their hands on. After a couple learning sessions, your child will discover that the Parking Pal is their safe spot, and they will know where to go the second they are outside the car. It also helps teach them that parking lots are no place to play.

I was talking to a friend about this the other day -- and she said what about how hot it is. Doesn't the magnet get hot? I have decided to keep the magnet in my purse and not on the car at all times. I simply place the magnet where is needed and my preschooler places his hand on it and waits.

Although we love this invention and it has worked wonders for us -- it doesn't replace proper supervision, so alwatys be aware!