Local Ideas for Teacher Thank You Gifts
Thank you gifts for teachers can be a bit of a minefield – you want to get them something thoughtful that shows your family’s appreciation, without overspending or adding another ‘best teacher’ mug to their…
Category: Ponders
I Avoid Looking In The Mirror
I avoid looking in full length mirrors. Especially side profile. Like most first-time pregnant women, that side pose was my go-to for nine months of my life. I had no problems sharing belly photos with…
Teaching Young Kids Entrepreneurship with the Mini Maker Workshop from Family Academy
Thanks to Family Academy for teaching young kids entrepreneurship – and offering our children spaces at the upcoming Mini Maker workshop in exchange for this post. Be sure to check out Pickle Planet on Facebook…
Tips for Holiday Shopping when your Kids Dream Big
Disclaimer: This post with tips on holiday shopping when your kids dream big is brought to you by Mastermind Toys. The opinions and ideas are my own, but I am receiving in-kind payment for sharing…
New Brunswick Literature Curriculum a Welcome Addition
There’s a shelf on our family bookcase reserved for East Coast authors. (Yes, I organize by theme, and ‘local interest’ takes centre stage.) I was pleasantly surprised when I took inventory of the New Brunswick…
Moncton Mom Turns to Facebook for Party Guests – And It’s Awesome
Moncton, you’ve done it again! Time after time you rise to the occasion and remind folks just what it means to be good neighbours. Just in the past month we’ve shared stories about a teen…
The Price of Playgrounds
Playgrounds are big business. Did you know that one piece of play equipment suitable for an elementary school has a starting price tag of $50,000? A full design can easily cost in excess of $150,000,…
Quick and Easy Halloween Decorating Ideas
I’m always looking for ways to keep our seasonal décor simple, which is why I love these quick and easy Halloween decorating ideas! These look great and come together in a flash – and you…
Pregnancy and Infant Loss in the Moncton Area: CuddleCot gives ‘gift of time’ to families experiencing loss
“Having experienced the death of a child first hand, I know the very limited window of time a family has to spend with their baby,” says Kim. “It is bittersweet to know that the CuddeCot has been used on several occasions since being purchased. One family was able to keep their infant with them for a few days until other family members arrived from across to the country to meet the baby. Another mom shared her gratitude by letting us know that having the CuddleCot, which allowed her to keep the baby in the room overnight, made her truly “feel like a mom” doing “mom things” like rocking and dressing the baby , even if just for a short time.”
How To Prevent and Remove Lice
This is by far the yuckiest topic I’ve tackled yet: how to prevent and remove lice. Yikes! It gives me the bad tingly feeling just thinking about it, but stick with me – it’s actually…