Everything Fabulous

We’re off to see our first ever Monster Jam monster truck show this weekend. We had a sneak peek at the new Canadian truck, Northern Nightmare, and can only imagine the chaos and noise at the show. [ ... ]

Those rosy cheeks, the drool, the need to chew on everything; any mom would know from that description I’m referring to teething. The market is full of tools, gadgets and even food to help baby thro [ ... ]

Game play can be a great way to bond and have fun with your family. Although traditionally this board games have been the center of these family moments, video games can also be just as enjoyable. Wit [ ... ]

With all the gadgets and hi-tech toys being offered to kids, we sometimes forget that you can have fun without the bells and whistles. We found a few great battery-free toy options to add to this year [ ... ]

The holidays are full of family, fun, love, and warmth but they are also about parties, social gatherings and dinners, which bring on their own anxieties about what to wear. So instead of worrying abo [ ... ]

The holidays are full of family traditions: family photos, walking around the neighbourhood to look at the light displays, baking cookies. Many families also have the tradition of giving a new pair of [ ... ]

The cold weather is here which means the snow won’t be far behind. You’ve probably stocked up on mittens for the kids but keeping yourself warm is just as important. We found some really cool hand [ ... ]

We love Halloween: getting the house ready, choosing costumes, and carving the pumpkins. My kids love to go out trick-or-treating but the amount of candy they bring back is crazy. If you are looking f [ ... ]

Heading to Blissdom Canada this week? You probably have all your basic essentials packed: sensible shoes, all your social media apps for your smartphone (AppHipMom shares a few here and Momicon shares [ ... ]

Understanding and using math is a skill kids will use every day of their life but learning math can be a challenge for some kids. Math games are a great way for kids to learn new skills or reinforce t [ ... ]

First it was new clothes and backpacks. Now that school has started, the requests for paper and pencils and crayons and more paper won't be far behind. We found some Fabulous how-to-go-green products  [ ... ]

Whether you’re building sand castles on the beach or playing in the playground with your kids, protecting yourself from sun exposure is so important, especially with Melanoma becoming one of the fas [ ... ]

This has been one hot summer and we’re only at the halfway point. Instead sitting inside with the AC cranked, listening to the kids whine about the heat, send them out to get wet. Try cooling down w [ ... ]

J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series has captured the imagination of kids and adults alike. The release of the final film installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2), might seem like th [ ... ]

Summer means sundresses and shorts and bathing suits. It also means hair removal. The winter months enable us to cover up but now it’s time to shed more than just the clothing layers. When it comes  [ ... ]

Toys come and go, but some have the ability to stick around in popularity for generations. Cars and car games are one of those toys. My husband and I played car games when we were kids and now our own [ ... ]

It’s official; the summer weather is here to stay. Just because you’re a mom doesn’t mean you have to lack summer style. Time to step out of the yoga pants and into some fun sun clothing. If you [ ... ]

Yoga can help you physically, by improving strength, flexibility and co-ordination. It can also help you mentally, training yourself to relax and focus. It’s no wonder we see more classes offering y [ ... ]

We talked about it. We planned parties around it. Some of us even woke up early to watch it. I'm talking about the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton. The day has come and gone bu [ ... ]

With Easter come chocolate bunnies and chocolate eggs; a child’s Easter basket can often resemble a candy store. However, there are other fun goodies the Easter Bunny can leave that the kids will be [ ... ]

Spring is here and with it comes fluctuations in temperatures; one day it’s warm and sunny, the next there’s snow on the ground. This can be a little difficult to adjust to, especially if it becom [ ... ]

Most of us agree we need to make a bigger effort at curbing our energy usage, whether it’s driving less and walking more, shopping locally, unplugging and turning off the lights. On Saturday, March  [ ... ]

St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that seem to get lost in the shadow of impending Easter. But we love a holiday in our house and anything that celebrates the luck of the Irish and a little [ ... ]

Whether you’re just heading to the grandparents for the weekend or overseas on an extended holiday, if you’re flying with kids a carry-on bag is a must. But with everything you have to bring and t [ ... ]

Even with the groundhog’s prediction of an early Spring, it’s obvious from looking around that Winter is still with us. Perhaps this calls for a weekend away enjoying all that snow has to offer. B [ ... ]

Remember those days of carefree sex in the middle of the afternoon or taking a tumble in the living room or kitchen or anywhere other than the bedroom. Then kids came along. Sex may not be as spontane [ ... ]

Although we should let those in our lives know how much we love and appreciate them every day, sometimes it doesn’t always happen. Valentine’s Day (February 14) gives us permission to take a momen [ ... ]

Being a mom usually means you end up putting your family's needs before yours. Your days are filled with grocery shopping, cooking meals, helping with homework, healing scraps and hurt feelings and le [ ... ]

As parents we know how important it is to set a good example for our kids. We show them how to be courteous by holding the door for someone. We guide them with good food choices by offering them healt [ ... ]

So you've resolved to cut back on sweets and eat healthier. Great idea! The better you take care of your body, the better it will take care of you. For me, starting down the road to healthy eating is  [ ... ]

I love the holidays; receiving gifts from friends, accepting dinner and party invitations, enjoying the hospitality of others. The holidays are behind us but the generosity of our family and friends s [ ... ]

Ringing in the New Year doesn’t mean you have to leave the kids in the care of a babysitter. Sometimes a family New Year’s Eve celebration can be just as much fun. We’ve founds some Fabulous way [ ... ]

With all the shopping and baking and party plans that go on around the Christmas season it’s easy to forget about those in need. The families who don’t have gifts for their kids this year or a big [ ... ]

Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and if you're like me you probably don't have all your shopping done. Stumped for ideas? We found a few Fabulous gift ideas that might just fill your gift giving  [ ... ]

One of my favourite activities leading up to Christmas is watching Christmas movies. Animated cartoons, black and white classics, modern takes on the season, it doesn’t matter, if it’s Christmas t [ ... ]

The holidays are a great time to reconnect with family, both near and far, as well as friends. There’s something about this season that makes you want to reach out and connect with others, share fes [ ... ]

Whether you spell the holiday Hanuka or Chanuka, every Jewish child loves this holiday, which takes place December 1-9 this year. There is something special about lighting a candle every night, enjoyi [ ... ]

The Santa Claus parade is this Sunday in our town. Once the jolly man in red passes through you know the Christmas season has begun. One of our favourite activities is counting down the days to Christ [ ... ]

As parents we know the importance of Remembrance Day but it can be hard for kids to relate to, especially when their attention is drawn to more festive events around Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christ [ ... ]

When I become a mom my regular exercise routine was quickly replaced with taking care of my kids. We walk to school. We walk to the library. We walk to a friend’s house for a play date. Why not get  [ ... ]

The wind is howling. The leaves are blowing across the lawn. Pumpkins and witches and ghosts adorn doorways in your neighbbourhood. Halloween is almost here. Get into the spirit of the season with the [ ... ]

You’ve got the goodies for the trick-or-treaters and pumpkins for your jack-o-lanterns but what about costumes? The kids can’t decide but they want something cool. But what? Well we found some Fab [ ... ]

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worthy cause to support whether you have been affected personally or not. If you’re out and about you can’t miss the many pink ribbon labe [ ... ]

Whether you're hosting a small informal dinner with just your immediate family, a fancy dinner party or a big brunch with all the relatives coming over, Thanksgiving dinner is a time to celebrate all  [ ... ]

Now that the days are getting shorter, your child’s bedroom might be darker when it comes time to going to sleep. For some kids a dark room can conjure up all sorts of imaginary creatures hiding i [ ... ]

With homework and soccer practice and swimming lessons and other after school activities it can be hard to find time to sit down and have fun as a family. Pick a free night on your calendar and mark i [ ... ]

When kids head to school they are required to become a little more self-sufficient; we as parents won't be there to help them with their zippers or buttons or washing their hands so our job is to he [ ... ]

Some days I sit here, feeling over whelmed by the amount of ‘stuff’ we’ve accumulated as a family. My husband and I daydream about donating it all, selling the house and taking the family away f [ ... ]

The one things that really stood out for me when entering high school was getting my first locker. The locker was the first place you went in the morning and the last place you left at the end of clas [ ... ]

Some people are morning people, up before the sun even has a chance to peek over the horizon. Then there are the rest of us. Not to worry. We’ve found some Fabulous alarm clocks to help motivate you [ ... ]