Tag: kids

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…

Halloween Candy Alternatives The Kids Will LOVE!

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It’s true, Halloween candy remains the most popular choice for kids hands down. However, there are plenty of parents (like myself) who prefer for their children to get a variety of fun alternatives on October 31st. With the rise of allergies and food sensitives it is important to take into consideration the children who cannot consume candy and chocolates alone as a treat come Halloween night. Aside from the allergens, there is also the over consumption of chocolate and candy that parents indulge in too – I see you late…

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…

Farrah Abraham – Called Out As The Worst Mother For THIS Pic

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If you read through the comments section of Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham’s latest post on Instagram featuring her daughter completely covered in a first class shower while on the plane to Dubai you will be both shocked and compelled to find that she has a lot of haters and they just won’t let down. With a fraction of her shoulder showing and a hair cap on, it is alarming (in my opinion) to see that people are finding it racy and wrong. The child’s smile is genuine and the…

P!NK Makes The Most Beautiful Cover Issue And I Have Something To Say About It

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When you look at the most recent cover of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful issue I can’t help but notice that it is different then the issues that came before it. It’s evolved, the middle boasts an imperfect accomplished singer Pink along side her adorable children – vastly odd considering the previous ones were adorned by Photoshopped versions of thought of celebrities who stood alone and graced the covers like ornaments to the type set along side them. Pink is mom to her two kids Jameson Moon, 15 months, and Willow Sage, 6½,…

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…