Earlier this fall I put out a call to companies, offering to post about any products donated to my school’s annual Christmas Toy Drive. The first takers: Crorey Creations, makers of My Friendship Bracelet Maker and My Friendship Bracelet Maker. (Two of each of these products have already been deposited in the Toy Drive Donation Bin.) […] Read more…
This Christmas morning, my girls will both be finding a Teacup Piglet (retailing for approximately $10) under the tree. These little baby pigs (toy, of course: no mess, no smell,) come with names, birth certificates and accessories, and speak (25 responses, available in English or French) when their noses are pressed. If it says it’s tired, […] Read more…
As part of the Hallmark Press Pause Panel, I am lucky enough to receive care packages with samplings of their seasonal goodies, and I recently tore into my Halloween delivery. Contrary to my clutter-phobe identity, I also have a cheesy side to my personality, and enjoy strategically placing holiday-themed items throughout my home. (Regular readers know that […] Read more…
Is there any mom out there who truly feels that she maintains a perfect balance between work and home? If so, she probably doesn’t need to read my new article, “Work-Life Balance” from the October issue of Peterborough, Northumberland and Lakeridge Kids…but I would still love to hear from her. If she exists. In the article I also mention […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canadians. Frannie had the good fortune of inheriting her mom’s big feet. At age five with a shoe size of 13 1/2, you can imagine how often we have to buy new shoes. When Skechers asked me if I wanted to try out their new Twinkle Toes line for girls, I didn’t […] Read more…
I recently received a parcel full of Secret’s new Fall 2011 collection (I know, my life is rough), and the first thing that came to mind as I examined the all of the leggings, tights, pantyhose, and (yes) legwarmers, was that there’s certainly something for everyone. The “Animal Instinct” line (with ad copy like “make […] Read more…
Christmas is only three months away, and I have just begun putting together two exciting holiday features that you won’t want to miss! The “Christmas Extravaganza” at This Mom Loves will feature reviews and giveaways of great Christmas gift ideas, not just for kids, but for grownups too! If you want to promote a family-friendly […] Read more…
Just in time for back-to-school, Frannie received a Quagmire Kids heat-sensitive color-changing ColorFusion shirt to try out…and if you’re looking for a kid-pleasing item to spice up your child’s fall wardrobe, look no further. We were sent the purple/pink polo for review, which means the shirt is purple, but when activated by body or external […] Read more…
Today’s timely post is brought to you by Maisie Knowles, the founder of BestBabyStuff.com, a website reviewing only the best baby products. I’ll turn things over to her! **** Back to school is just around the corner. For many toddlers, it’ll be the first day of preschool and the very first day they’re away from mom […] Read more…
Yes, you can win a pair of Skechers shoes here! Giveaway open to Canadians. So, lately I’ve been rockin’ my new pair of Skechers Tone Ups. I’d seen the ads for these shoes, and jumped (so to speak) at the opportunity to try them out. Skechers Fitness has a full range of shoes, which come with a […] Read more…