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THE MOTHER HOOD
PTPA Spring Award Winners Announced
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 03.11.10 at 7:57am.
Can you believe we're talking about Spring already? And, uncharacteristically, the weather here in Canada has even been a little Spring-like (at least on my side of the country, at least today :p). PTPA is focused on helping families find fabulous products to make their lives easier. Parent teste...
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C'est La Vie
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 03.9.10 at 8:11am.
As I mentioned before, it's time for me to start looking for a new job. For those of you who don't know the back-story, I lost my job as a sales rep during a mass layoff when I was five months preggers... bit of a drag, I know. For the first few hours post "the phone call", I'll admit, I was disa...
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'Ears what's holdin' her back, Miss!
Submitted by Days Go By on 03.8.10 at 8:28am.
Today was a day where spring just seemed to be around the corner. Sure, there was still some snow, but it was broken up by mud and places where you could see the ground, and the wind blew sweet and crisp.
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Bright Starts 14 Days of Laughter Giveaway
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 03.8.10 at 7:37am.
Hold on to your diaper bags ladies, this is a big one!
Bright Starts strives to develop innovative, high quality baby products that are affordable. When I buy products for Jane, I definitely want good "stuff" but I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for it - knowing that in 6 months she'll proba...
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Perspective...
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 03.5.10 at 7:38am.
A few weeks ago, in the middle of the most un-enjoyable part of my week - the post swimming dry and dress routine - I saw something that broke my heart, made me angry and hasn't fully left the back corners of my mind since.
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March Break Mission: To PLAY
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 03.4.10 at 7:58am.
If you aren't a subscriber to the PTPA Newsletter, than you missed the fact that I was their Featured Blogger for March (yipee!). This also means you missed my article on what to do with your kids if you're "stuck" at home (vs. vacationing) this March Break. Here it is:
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Birth
Submitted by Type on 03.4.10 at 7:10am.
Birth was never something that I was really passionate about. I didn’t study hypnobirthing, I didn’t want to have an orgasmic birth, I didn’t want a homebirth, I didn’t even really expect to have a drug-free birth.
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Warm Buddy Giveaway
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 03.2.10 at 8:40am.
Everybody needs a warm buddy...
Warm Buddy is a Canadian company (YAY) specializing in rejuvenating heat therapy products since 1995. Created by a registered nurse, Warm Buddy products are top of the line in quality and boast extended heat holding ability (up to one hour).
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Sylvie in Sunglasses
Submitted by Crooked House on 03.2.10 at 7:38am.
It's been raining here for at least a week so we haven't had any need for Sylvie's sunglasses, aside from the obvious aesthetic one.
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March Madness
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 03.1.10 at 7:32am.
Oh my goodness. I hope you like giveaways cause March is jam-packed!
I started doing a few giveaways in December because I wanted to share some of my favourite products with y'all. I thought it would be a short-term thing. We've basically had a weekly giveaway since then. I'm not complaining, tr...
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PTPA Award Winners
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.26.10 at 8:13am.
Unfortunately, because I came on board in between two campaigns, I haven't gotten the chance to try out a lot of PTPA products as of yet. I have still been writing weekly posts for PTPA (check them out if you want) on some of the PTPA Award Winning products that I own myself or that I'd love to o...
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Thank God Thursday 2
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.25.10 at 7:57am.
This is my second Thank God Thursday.
I shall start off every TGT post thanking God for the important things, obviously... chocolate, ice cream... JUST KIDDING! Of course, I mean my beautiful daughter, fabulous hubby and wonderful family and friends. I am the luckiest girl in the world!
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Tuesday Work Clothes
Submitted by Type Alice on 02.25.10 at 7:07am.
Clive and I are craving another adventure. We’ve been in talks about taking off and moving to another country (he’s got three passports, including a British one, which would allow us to live in many more places), talking about another all-inclusive vacation, or just going back to the BVI for a we...
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Baby Mania
Submitted by Crooked House on 02.24.10 at 7:14am.
Are you familiar with the video game Babysitting Mania, the goal of which is to frantically tidy up the house and get the kids in bed before the parents come home? The babysitter, fueled by coffee, rushes from mess to mess waving her hands in a bubbly or dust-like cloud over each one.
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Little Star Greetings Giveaway
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.23.10 at 8:06am.
Birth announcements. You're either for or against them.
Some people think they are too "HEY LOOK AT ME" - as if you're bragging. Well, folks, you are bragging and you darn well have a right to! You just had a baby - a beautiful, perfect, fabulous, amazing, little bundle that has given you so muc...
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HFCS Free
Submitted by Angie All The Way on 02.22.10 at 8:00am.
One thing that has caught me by surprise is that for some reason, I keep craving “Pepsi” about every two weeks. Pre-pregnancy, I was more of a diet pop drinker and the taste of full sugar (or should I say, “full high fructose corn syrup”) pop was “too” sweet for my tastes.
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The Playdate
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.22.10 at 7:36am.
This is me - I'm 45% extrovert, 45% introvert. I don't mean that 45% of me is outgoing and 45% is shy. I mean that 45% of me gets energy from being in social settings and 45% of me gets energy from being at home with just my hubby and Janers.
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Pearl & Daisy........some yummy!
Submitted by LouLouBell blog on 02.19.10 at 8:18am.
I was at a trade show a couple weekends back and I was neighbors to a lovely lady, Rebecca who is the owner and creator of Pearl & Daisy Handmade Soap. I was lucky enough to take some of her product home after the show, and I had to share just how delicious it is!
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Thank God Thursdays
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.18.10 at 8:14am.
The other day, as I was watching Friday Night Lights (my new addiction), I was trying to think of a fun way to share some of my favourite things with you guys on a regular basis. So, I am going to start doing Thank God Thursdays - maybe not every week, but on the weeks where I can't think of anyt...
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For kids under six?
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.18.10 at 7:58am.
Where does the time go?
My little boy turned six years old today. It was a big day for him - Alex has been counting down to his birthday since the end of November, each day moving his cupcake marker a day closer. T
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The best surprise ever
Submitted by Dream Big Blog on 02.16.10 at 7:52am.
Some of you may remember me whining a while back about the fact that we haven't seen our son Cody for 14 months....not since December 2008.
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Beautiful Baby Keepsake Giveaway
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.16.10 at 7:20am.
Just before Christmas, I visited a girlfriend who showed me the most beautiful Baby's First Christmas Ornament. I had to have one.
Of course this ornament was from Etsy, which y'all know is my addiction.
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The Perfect Jewel For His Rose
Submitted by Kim's Korner blog on 02.15.10 at 8:10am.
A couple of weeks ago, Adam and I are on our way home from basketball practice, when he pipes up from the back seat, 'Hey mom, turn the music down.'
That's Adamspeak for 'Hey mom, turn it off cause we're going to have a serious conversation now.'
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Reminiscing
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.15.10 at 7:34am.
Eight months. I can't believe eight months have passed since my little sweetie pie was born. Time flies is an understatement.
Remember when we were younger? Remember when the summer seemed to take an eternity to arrive?
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Testing the Ol' Brain
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.12.10 at 8:03am.
Sorry - today's post is going to be super boring and super short.
I've started applying for jobs again. I dare not complain as I know there are many Moms out there who aren't lucky enough to get 3 months off with their babies, let alone 9 months plus. And, despite my heartbreak over leaving my s...
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Preggo Pancakes
Submitted by Angie All The Way on 02.11.10 at 7:54am.
Now I dunno about any of you who have experienced the so-called “morning sickness” that they leave you to believe is a “morning” phenomenon when clearly that’s a big fat lie because for me it’s more of an afternoon and evening sickness!
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Green Beaver Giveaway
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.11.10 at 7:28am.
After Jane was born, I quickly became aware of what I was using on her skin as, after a few months of using products whose ingredients I couldn't pronounce, she started to get mild eczema. Doing a little research, I learned that highly fragranced and complex products could be the culprit.
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Those Are The Rules
Submitted by Crooked House on 02.10.10 at 7:02am.
The other day Luke was explaining some elaborate new rules for one of his games to his grandfather, who looked a bit confused.
Luke looked sympathetic.
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The Overrated Letter L
Submitted by Hat Junkie on 02.9.10 at 8:10am.
My son, Dusty, was born articulate. Honestly, I'm not being an insufferably proud mom or if I am it's still true. He's a little fat head. He can't help himself he's the five year old village elder.
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Doctor's Appointments & Pregnancy Weight Gain Frank Talk
Submitted by Angie All The Way on 02.9.10 at 7:59am.
I went to my "first pre-natal" appointment last week with my family doctor. I really do like her a lot. She's really down to earth and very relatable.
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Valentines Truffles Giveaway
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.9.10 at 7:36am.
Here's a sweet Giveaway for Valentines Day...
Truffles Valentines Giveaway:
Upper Canada is a fabulous Canadian bath and beauty company that is focused on creating natural products free of harsh chemicals and preservatives. I am currently addicted to their Whipped Hand Repair Balm.
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The Sincerest Form of Flattery
Submitted by Crooked House on 02.9.10 at 6:32am.
Last week I read Steven Millhauser's terrific Edwin Mullhouse: The Life and Death of an American Writer 1943-1954 by Jeffrey Cartwright. How's that for a title? The conceit is that the book is the biography of a boy genius, written by his friend, another little boy who is perhaps also a genius.
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Growing up
Submitted by Growing Up blog on 02.5.10 at 7:57am.
It is not only our youngest that seems to be growing at a rapid rate. Ethan’s pants are starting to look a little short and he is excited to learn everyday. Becca has learned so much in school and constantly amazes us with her maturity and growth.
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Cleaning Green
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.5.10 at 7:27am.
If you haven't checked out Ange's blog before, Swell Little Life, it's so sweet! Ange's little babe, Chloe is way too cute and reading about their life makes me feel lucky to be sharing such amazing experiences with another great Momma! I met Ange through blogging and, since then, we've traded lo...
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For My Hubby
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.4.10 at 8:03am.
Today is my hubby's Birthday. His first Birthday as a Daddy (although, I'm sure he'd say he was a Daddy last year too seeing as he's loved our little bug as much as I since we first knew of her existence). So, I thought I'd write him a little love note to surprise him on his Birthday.
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The Getup!
Submitted by Type Alice on 02.4.10 at 6:52am.
One step closer.
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"On-The-Go" Snack Ideas
Submitted by Angie All The Way on 02.2.10 at 8:11am.
So now that my little peanut is in there, and I am getting more used to feeling better 80% of the time and my focus is on making sure I'm eating well and getting exercise (this second part is coming a little less quickly, but coming!).
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Sedan or Mini-Van?
Submitted by Mom on 02.2.10 at 7:53am.
I'm not buying a new car... I don't have a job, remember? :p
Now that I've had my first baby, the comment/question I get all the time is about "the next one" - "time to have another now eh?", "when are you having the next one", etc.
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SkinFix Buttocks Paste Giveaway
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 02.1.10 at 7:55am.
When I find products I love, I can't wait to share them with you all! Not only do I hope it saves you money (from buying a bunch of things that might not work) but I hope it saves you headaches too!
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Baby Gates Solution
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.29.10 at 7:40am.
Jane's getting to the age where she's going to start to crawl. She's been getting herself up on all fours for the last 3 weeks now and, lately, it seems like it's all she wants to do... now she just needs to learn to go forward. Or does she?
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Things Dorothy Parker Might Have Said, Had She Been A Mother
Submitted by Crooked House on 01.29.10 at 6:47am.
My little brother Den and I have a list on McSweeney's today called Things Dorothy Parker Might Have Said, Had She Been A Mother. Here it is, if you can't be bothered to click the link:
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rolling my eyes at myself
Submitted by Days Go By Blog on 01.28.10 at 8:29am.
Coming home today, full of good book-thoughts and a fast trip to the grocery still lingering in my list-making head, flying down the highway......when I heard it. Damn.
Whumpa whumpa whumpa. Never a good sound.
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Baby Food 101
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.28.10 at 7:50am.
A few of you fabulous ladies passed along this great site, wholesomebabyfood.com, with awesome recipes and info on safe storage of homemade foods, etc. Thanks! Definitely worth checking out!
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Stranger Anxiety
Submitted by Mom on 01.26.10 at 7:37am.
At Christmas, we experienced our first few episodes of stranger anxiety with Jane. Apparently stranger anxiety usually sets in around 8-9 months but can start as early as 6 months.
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Night Nursing
Submitted by Typealice on 01.26.10 at 6:09am.
If I was a betting lady, I’d say (with fingers crossed) that night nursing may be coming to a close.
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no wonder I don't sleep anymore
Submitted by Days Go By on 01.25.10 at 8:22am.
1:16 a.m, and since Bear is raising the roof with his snoring, I don't immediately flip off the television. Instead I peer at it in a lazy, glasses-half-off way, and decide that what's coming on next - Lost Tapas (must be the Food Network?) will do to lull me into sleep. The Cat Hat settles in wi...
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Yoga Mamas
Submitted by Angie All The Way on 01.25.10 at 8:12am.
Friday night was my first prenatal yoga class and it was a great experience and I know I’m going to love it. There’s about 7 of us in the class ranging from first trimester to far second (I think).
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Wonder-ful Bumpers
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.25.10 at 7:51am.
Previously, I have discussed Bumper Pads and why, in my experience, I understood the dangers of them...especially when Jane was a newborn.
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Bibs-N-Bubbles
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.22.10 at 7:43am.
I know that I mentioned wanting to start Jane swimming a few months ago and, finally, Jane and I started swimming lessons last week. It is AWESOME (ok, obviously, ignore the whole having to be in a bathing suit post-baby trauma)!
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Baby Food 101
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.21.10 at 8:01am.
So now that I've found a few foods Janey likes, I've started making them myself.
A few tips first of all:
* Keep the water you boiled your foods in for blending. A lot of nutrients are lost in the water when you boil foods, so I figure by reusing some of the water, you may get back some of tho...
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Charmed
Submitted by Crooked House on 01.21.10 at 6:51am.
I picked up a copy of Charmed Bracelets on sale last week and now I have a new obsession. Unfortunately, after a terrifying weekend examination of our post-Christmas finances, I realize I do not have the money to support it.
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Weigh-in Wednesday Jan 20
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.20.10 at 7:37am.
I tried on a bunch of my work clothes yesterday and here's the deal. Most of it fits in the legs (although a smidge tighter than I'd prefer) but it doesn't fit at the waist - which with the new lower rise style of everything, is basically at my hip bones.
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2010: Living in the Future, a Children's Picture Book from 1972
Submitted by Crooked House on 01.20.10 at 6:48am.
On twitter, Maud linked to 2010: Living in the Future, a children's book about what life might be like today, originally published in 1972. It's fantastic, in more ways than one. For instance, I wish the idea featured on these two pages were true:
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Burt's Bees Giveaway
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.19.10 at 8:06am.
I wanted to win this giveaway so bad myself that I considered a bazillion different ways to scam y'all out of it but my morals kicked in and I decided not to (1) rent a post box down the street under a different name or (2) have the prize sent to my girlfriends house in Bedford under her name.
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smart ass wife
Submitted by Days Go By on 01.18.10 at 8:15am.
Scene: Kids are tussling on the sofa. B tends the fire while I sit typing. He meanders over to see what I'm doing. (I'm on Facebook.) He stands and reads this status of one of my friends while I skim the rest of the page:
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Solid Savvy
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.18.10 at 7:39am.
So, as y'all know, I'm by no means an expert on anything (except, perhaps, the art of eat too much chocolate while on a diet)... I'm learning as I go, following my instincts and passing along what is working for me in hopes that it may help you out. I also know I'm not the only one out there suff...
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Post Partum
Submitted by Type Alice on 01.18.10 at 6:37am.
It’s been nearly a year (!!) since I went back to work. I still love my job. I love the customers, I love my coworkers, I love the owner of the company.
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show us your privates
Submitted by Days Go By on 01.15.10 at 8:35am.
My shirt was purple, satin swirly stuff, and I think I only wore it a few times because while I loved it, it reminded me of pyjamas. And my earrings were silver.
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To Do (it), Or Not To Do
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.15.10 at 8:02am.
Some friends you see regularly, talk to daily and know every minute detail of their lives. And then there are friends, that you rarely talk to, barely see and likely don't have a clue what colour their hair is this month. But, despite all this, you love each other and you know, if needed, you'd b...
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Constipation Explanation
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.14.10 at 7:30am.
Ok, perhaps you shouldn't read this post if you're thinking, by the title of this one, that's it's already too much information... :p If you're not a Mom yet, you might also not be interested in talking poop. If you're a Mom, you'll well accustomed to talking poop regularly and feel it's a comple...
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Welcome New York Times Motherlode readers
Submitted by Contrarian on 01.13.10 at 7:42am.
For those who have followed the debate over potential treatments for Down syndrome in the New York Times parenting blog Motherlode to its source here on Contrarian, I have assembled a series of links you might want to follow.
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ShutterBuddy Giveaway
Submitted by MOmMy bRaIn on 01.12.10 at 7:57am.
Perhaps it's a New Year's Resolution to take more pictures... Obviously, it's not one of mine as I take about 400 pictures a day (literally some days)!
Shutter Buddy is a great new product developed by a frustrated Dad.
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