Canadians often say that we have two seasons in our country, winter and construction. Also that here in our country we have to drive on what’s left of the road, instead of the right. Thanks to our constant freeze-thaw weather (rinse and repeat all year-long), our weather certainly does wreak havoc on our roads. Construction…
When I heard that it was Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, it made me wonder where my own kit was. I know I made one long ago, but where was it? Wow, in an emergency I’d be at a loss – sure does defeat the purpose of having an emergency kit if you don’t know where it…
There are so many duties that fall under the ‘parent’ umbrella of jobs, but a top one is to keep our kids safe. Any parent will agree that it’s important it is to safeguard their homes, to protect little ones from any possible hazards. Childproofing the home when you have young ones looks a lot different…
It’s as easy as ripping off a bandage! This is such a confusing saying. Literally speaking, it’s not always that easy. When I had my gallbladder out a few years back, the absolute worst part of recovery was the many bandages and tapes that covered the incision sites. They made my skin so…
It doesn’t matter how diligent you are as a parent, at some point, you will lose your child. Losing sight of your child is an experience that you’ll never forget, the panic hits like a truck and shakes your entire being. Seconds seem like hours and you’re torn in every direction, even hysterical. I have no problem…
After a long winter, one of the many things we’ve been looking forward to – is riding bikes. It’s a great feeling to trade those boots for sandals and the sleds for bikes. Not only is biking a great form of exercise, but it’s also a wonderful way for families to bind and spend some time…
With most things that you purchase, you try them on. Not just with clothing, but this applies to other items as well. You can take swatches home, demo in-store, or sample before you buy. I’d like to think that I’m an informed and certain customer, expect when it comes to … tires. When faced with…
I watch the snow fall down from my office window and I’m reminded of the spring ‘in like a lion, out like a lamb‘ reference, and wonder if it applies to this time of year as well. After all, we’ve seen a 20 degree drop and 20 inches of snow in just the last 10 hours….
When it was time to get each of my girls helmets before hitting the ice for the first time, I only chose from the CCM brand. Whether your child is in hockey or just loves to skate – there’s no room to leave out safety. Head injuries are serious business and I think we all…
If you read my Fellowes Shredder Review from last month, you’ll recall an example I used regarding Identity Theft Protection. Since it was such an eye-opening and jaw-dropping story, which came way too close to home, let me remind you… In this CBC News Story , “Alberta man wins back identity 8 years after…
Before the introduction to the Delta Faucet Touch2O Faucet, I wuld have never put too much thought into different faucets. I guess I used to think they were all created equal – you know, water comes out. It was after reviewing the touch kitchen faucet, that I realized this was not the case. Ease, convenient,…
One of the fallbacks to social media {Facebook, Twitter, this blog} is that anyone can follow closely and see when you aren’t at home {aka, ‘I checked into another city – break into my house!!}. Gee, don’t I know how to start off a post on a sour note… it gets better though, read on! As someone…
Clek. If anything, the first thing that comes to mind when this brand is mentioned is … LATCH connectors. On. Booster. Seats. I have to admit, when my oldest daughter first went from 5-point harness to booster seat, I didn’t know there was an option for a brand with LATCH connectors. I recall the day…
At some point in parenthood, Chicken Pox is always discussed between the Moms of a play group. I know we did in mine! And the discussion always surrounded whether or not to purposely arrange a playdate with other kids who had Chicken Pox {a firm belief that getting it an an early age is…
There’s a reason that Britax continues to be the most trusted name in car seats, and there’s a reason why Britax products have been features on My Organized Chaos, multiple times through the years. Britax is one company that I have noticed that continues to improve their car seats and integrate the newest and most…
The Britax Winter Travel Promotion ~ From now until Nov 15th, 2011 {as supplies last}, BRITAX is offering a free travel cart with the purchase of a BOULEVARD® 70 car seat. At a $79.99 value, the travel cart is a convenient alternative for families on the go to transport car seats during the busy holiday…
Last year I was blown away when I reviewed the Sharp PCI Air Purifier {KCC100U}. At first I thought it would be hard to review a home air purifier, since do you really know if it’s working or not? I actually witnessed this air purifier in all it’s glory when forest fires filled our entire…
Did you know that 90% of skin cancers are caused by sun exposure and sunburn? And, kids are at the highest risk of suffering the damage caused by the sun – a whopping 80% of a person’s UV exposure happens before the age of 18! Given this information, are you applying sunscreen this summer? And,…