Are We Raising Lazy Kids?

I just recently found Too Big For Stroller while surfing online. This site shares pics of children who are more then capable of walking being carted around in strollers! Why do we do this? Are our kids lazy... or are we as parents too busy... or lazy to have our children walk beside us once they get to a certain age!

Is it our fault our children aren't active these days and that childhood obesity is on the rise? It really is something to think about!

What a Crazy Few Weeks!

What a crazy few weeks this has been! My father experienced some medical issues that threw our family into quite a stressful time! I have been in and out of hospitals finding it very hard to get answers or have someone listen to you long enough to really get the full story on what was going on! Luckily my father is home and seems to be finally on the mend!!




This is what has made me smile over these past few weeks!

Great Canadian Coupon Sites!!

As a busy mom I am always looking for great ways to save money without having to spend hours researching. Here is a list of my favourite and easy to use coupon sites that are great for Canadians!

Think Coupons
Brand Saver
Go Coupons
Web Saver
Fabulous Savings
Save.ca
Smart Canucks

If you have some great sites, please leave them below!!

The Dreaded Grocery Shopping List!

This weekend I took on the task of shopping for two weeks groceries on an exact budget. I planned my meals and then shopped the flyers to plan which stores to head out to for the best deals. With the sky rocketing gas prices you can't shop the deals like you used to, but I did plan to visit stores that were close together to maximize my route. I was so excited when I shopped my list and made my budget. 

I am even more excited that for 2 weeks I have my meals planned and I know that everything I need is in my kitchen! No running out last second or stressing about what to make for dinner... I just choose from my list. I am making sure that I make enough for lunches the next day as well!

It was kind of exciting to create a challenge for myself of a budget and shop to stay within it!

Do you have a grocery budget?? What are your tips for making sure you stick to it??

Tommee Tippee... This Momma's Favourite Bottle

When I had my first son and we started giving him bottles we began a never ending process of trying find the right one. It seemed every bottle we tried my son had different issues with. They caused gas, he didn't like the bottle itself etc. When my second son was born I knew I was going to do my research and find the perfect bottle... enter Tommee Tippee!!!

I first heard about this brand online and I was immediately drawn to it. Its claims of being as close to a mothers breast was the same as all the other brands but for some reason I believed it this time! I started by giving my son the Tommee Tippee soother and after turning down several others that were had been given as gifts, this one he took to! Next with a nervous stomach I tried the bottles... he took to them like he didn't notice the difference!! I was excited when there was no signs of gas or any other issues as well.

Tommee Tippee has been the best bottle I have ever tried and I would suggest it to anyone needing a system for their child!