Last year, I won free Sears portraits for a year at the Baby Time Show (where I also got a load of other freebies!). So when my freebies expired, I was a little bummed ... until this offer came along! Here's a promotion Sears is offering for a free 10x10. Enjoy!
P.S. It expires on June 30, 2012.
Thursday 31 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
What I wish I didn't buy before I had a baby
So when I was pregnant, I thought I needed everything. But come to think of it, why did I think this way? I didn't even have the kid yet! Off the top of my head, here are a few things I got beforehand but NEVER needed or didn't benefit from. Maybe you'll learn from my mistakes or maybe you'll disagree with my thoughts. Whatever the case, you might get a few tips here.
Summer Infant Close2You Cordless Baby Monitor
I'm a light sleeper and I live in a tiny condo unit. I wake up at the drop of a pin. Enough said. But when I did try to make use of it (I opened it just because I had it), I found it to be really staticky. Not sure if that was me or the product.
Safety 1st Lux Connect Travel System
I have a feeling I was thinking, "the bigger, the better." This stroller/car seat set is ridiculously bulky and wears down quickly. Oh yeah, one time a wheel fell off, so what does that tell you? If I were to go back in time, I'd probably invest in a Peg Perego. On the brighter side of things, I have really strong arms now.
I'm a light sleeper and I live in a tiny condo unit. I wake up at the drop of a pin. Enough said. But when I did try to make use of it (I opened it just because I had it), I found it to be really staticky. Not sure if that was me or the product.
Safety 1st Lux Connect Travel System
I have a feeling I was thinking, "the bigger, the better." This stroller/car seat set is ridiculously bulky and wears down quickly. Oh yeah, one time a wheel fell off, so what does that tell you? If I were to go back in time, I'd probably invest in a Peg Perego. On the brighter side of things, I have really strong arms now.
Sunday 20 May 2012
Cheap must-haves for baby and toddler messes
My husband and I have had to face a gruelling fact: HAVING A KID IS A MESSY AFFAIR! However, we have been able to save our home and favourite threads with a few cheap finds:
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Like any toddler, my 18-month-old loves crayons. Thank goodness she stopped trying to eat them! But she does enjoy drawing everywhere - cupboards, doors, walls, you name it. Sure, we have colouring books and crafts, but do you think she wants to colour on those? Nope! So the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser has come super handy for rubbing off scribbles. You can buy a single eraser first to test it, then consider buying a two-pack. A two-pack is around $3 at Canadian Tire. Plus, you can find coupons online or in the newspaper, at 50 cents off.
President's Choice Soil & Stain Laundry Stain Remover
This is probably the best stain remover I've ever used. It has removed stains from purees, sauces, dirt, coffee, pop, crayons, diaper-related mishaps ... the list goes on. (No joke - a lot of my daughter's clothes are in great condition, even the white onesies.) Whenever I buy a bottle at No Frills, I've bought it for $2.99 (650 ml). Not sure if this is the regular or sale price, but even if it's a little more expensive, I'd splurge on this product. What I love too is that you don't need much to remove stains, so one bottle goes a long way.
Generally speaking, I am open to trying out new products. What I do here is store away samples for detergents, air fresheners, sponges, wash cloths, etc. - pretty much, the same method I use for baby-related samples. Usually, they come with coupons too, so that always helps.
What do you use for your kid-related messes? Feel free to sound off!
Like any toddler, my 18-month-old loves crayons. Thank goodness she stopped trying to eat them! But she does enjoy drawing everywhere - cupboards, doors, walls, you name it. Sure, we have colouring books and crafts, but do you think she wants to colour on those? Nope! So the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser has come super handy for rubbing off scribbles. You can buy a single eraser first to test it, then consider buying a two-pack. A two-pack is around $3 at Canadian Tire. Plus, you can find coupons online or in the newspaper, at 50 cents off.
President's Choice Soil & Stain Laundry Stain Remover
Generally speaking, I am open to trying out new products. What I do here is store away samples for detergents, air fresheners, sponges, wash cloths, etc. - pretty much, the same method I use for baby-related samples. Usually, they come with coupons too, so that always helps.
What do you use for your kid-related messes? Feel free to sound off!
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