Tag: family

Parenting Before The Internet

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The personal narrative of our lives is nearly impossible to control anymore and it looks like the simple reason for it lies in our investment in the internet. I am not saying that we don’t have control over our lives but parenting in particular has changed over the years since our reliance on the world-wide web. Most people would agree that the internet has made our children lazier, and some may even go as far to say that they are not as polite as they once were. So many negatives…

Is Jessica Simpson’s Pregnancy Weight Gain Over The Top?

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At just 4 and a half months pregnant, the otherwise petite Jessica Simpson has sources wondering if she’s gaining weight too quickly and headed in a dangerous direction. Already a mom of 2, Jessica is expecting a little girl to join the growing clan – this makes her no stranger to pregnancy and cravings. Reportedly she’s gained a total of 40lbs already and her fans and close friends are concerned. The former Weight Watchers spokeswoman has a lot to live up to but is not shy at all about her…

Brain Music- Smartivity Mechanical Xylofun

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It’s no secret that my children are very hands on learners, and what’s better is when they can make something themselves AND make a ton of noise doing it. That’s why when I was asked to review the Smartivity Mechanical Xylofun by PlaSmart I was thrilled at the chance. A summer project that involves getting the kids off of technology, engaging and working together was right up our alley. I don’t know who was more excited when the box arrived, but we all jumped at the chance to attempt what seemed…

Canada’s Wonderland Always Full Of Surprises

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If there was ever a way to bottle up a  nostalgic memory of my past summers as a child it would be found at Canada’s Wonderland. The smell of funnel cakes, the excitement of watching roller coasters zoom by, and the long days that turn into evenings filled with cotton candy and games – it can all be found in this place. My parents would take us every single summer as children, it would be the event of the season. We would go thrill seeking on rides and spend hours…

Carlton Cards Father’s Day Giveaway!

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    Fathers Day has always been super special to me because I was born the day after it and over the years I have kind of claimed it as my own personal gift to (in my opinion) the greatest man on the planet. Every single year I struggle to find the perfect card for the man who has set all of my expectations through the roof and standards above any average imaginable. Every year I write paragraphs after paragraphs about how much he means to me and yet the…

Staying Clean With pureWash Pro – 10 Months Later

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  Disclosure: I received a pureWash Pro in exchange for my honest opinion. As always, all opinions on lil-sugar.ca are my own.        As many of you already know, I fell in love with the pureWash Pro as soon as I heard of the concept. Fast forward 10 months after receiving this product initially and I am even more in love than I was before – if that’s even possible. Not only are my clothes feeling fresh and clean, they are giving me the piece of mind I…

Simple Mother’s Day Planter DIY

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Let’s face it, birthdays are for elaborate gifts and mother’s day is for the thoughtful and sometimes cheesy gifts our kids put a lot of time into and we cherish them forever. By the time you reach my age you run out of ideas to get your mom something truly special and you start to make up plans to give gifts from the grand children she will equally love – just because it’s from them. This year my sister and I made my mom the most adorable (and practical) planter…

Frothy Bath Bomb DIY

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Over the weekend the boys and I experimented a little with our traditional bath bomb recipe and came up with an alternative that was too irresistible not to share. Apparently we’ve gone through a phase whereby each and every bath time experience must be accompanied by a bubbling treat – of-course I am also guilty of loving bath bombs too so I can totally relate to the boys needs when it comes to making bath time fun. The only downfall is that the store-bought versions are often costly and sometimes…

A Fresh Tap Into The Dark Side Of Childhood

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If your children are anything like mine then they have already acquired a deep sense of dark humour before the age of 11. In our home, my oldest son loves to read and his most favourite novels of the past 2 years have been a series of thirteen children’s novels by Lemony Snicket, the pen name of American author Daniel Handler. Yes, when he was first introduced to this book series we were a little worried at the subject manner and horror factor of it all but it seems that these…

NYE Tips and Tricks for Parents

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The long anticipated end of this year is almost here! For most of us that means new beginnings, fresh outlooks and a whole new leaf to turn in the coming one. Like most, the hustle and bustle of the Holidays have some to a slow simmer and preparation for NYE is well underway. If you have kids, that usually means a low-key party at home with popcorn, streamers and Netflix – the best kind in my opinion. What this also means is that sometimes parents need to be one step…