Tips
Tips for a Mishap-Free March Break
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. With the end of February fast approaching, it can only mean one thing: March Break is coming! Are you ready? The kiddos sure are! It’s the perfect time for a fun family getaway, […]
5 Money Saving Tips When Selling Your Home
5 Money Saving Tips When Selling Your Home Now that you have decided on selling your home, how will you turn your home into the most valuable asset it can be? Your home is undoubtedly the most valuable asset for the vast majority of us. Getting it ready and selling it can cost you […]
5 Great Prenatal Fitness Options in Ottawa
If you’re an expectant mom, you’ve likely heard that exercising throughout pregnancy can bring with it a host of benefits for both mom and baby: it can give you more energy, reduce your chance of developing gestational diabetes, help you stay more comfortable and pain free throughout your nine months, reduce stress and may help […]
Fun Photo Projects for Kids
Fun Photo Projects for Kids If you are a parent of young children, you know how hard it can be sometimes to find fun activities to do with your kids, that can compete with their use of the TV and Internet for their attention. As you may have seen, in yourself and others, when kids […]
My Son is a Big Kid with Pull-Ups Learning Designs! #ByeByeDiapers
Check out this video of my son and I talking about our potty training experience! This is our little guy. Potty training our son has been such a rite of passage for him. He wants to do everything his big sister is doing, and he can’t wait to be done […]
My 2013 Weight Loss Resolution Success
Happy New Year! As a blogger and, well, member of the human race, I’ve been inundated these past few weeks with discussions about New Year’s Resolutions. One post that caught my eye was Jess Howland’s here on Ottawa Mommy Club entitled Tip’s to Keeping your Fitness Resolutions. The main bit I zoned in on was the […]
Two Day Road Trip to the East Cost with Kids
The Murphy’s are going on a road trip to the east coast. Every two years we pack up the car and drive all the way to Prince Edward Island. Our starting point Ottawa, Ontario. We’ve been doing this road trip since my oldest child now 5 years of age was 10 months old. People called […]
5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleeping patterns in children change frequently and can be altered by many factors. Figuring out the underlying cause of sleep issues in children is important so it can be addressed appropriately. Common causes of sleep disturbances in children include: teething, cold/flus, ear infections, night terrors, anxiety/fears, bed wetting, and changes of sleep environment. Regardless of […]
Window Treatments Explained- Common Issues and How to Solve Them
Windows are the eyes of your home. Just like a good mascara they make all the difference in the appearance and freshness of your abode. Window treatments can make your home look tired and worn out, or they can make your home look fresh and brand new. With all the available options for dressing your […]
Update Your Furniture For Spring With These DIY Refinishing Tips
Spring is around the corner and this makes people do some crazy things -like throw away their old furniture to make room for new pieces that will hopefully take their place. If the thought of refinishing your old furniture to make it new again gives you a panic attack-let me ease your fears. For […]
