Summer Camp Kickoff with True North Sports

by Steph Simpson // August 6, 2018 // Comments off

As a working mom, planning for the summer involves a lot of coordination and planning to ensure that Andrew has lots of fun, safe, activities and camps planned. I have always traditionally sent Andrew to rec camps through the Town... Continue reading →

Gazillion Bubbles – A Gazillion Magical Moments

by Steph Simpson // June 17, 2018 // Comments off

Bubbles are one of those universal activities that all kids seem to like, it doesn’t matter what their age is. My kids are no exception – they can play with bubbles for extended periods of time. Unfortunately for me, they... Continue reading →

The Babytime Show 2018 + GIVEAWAY

by Steph Simpson // April 23, 2018 // Comments off

One of the things I miss about having most of life’s big milestones behind me (like weddings and babies) are the trade shows – I went to as many wedding shows and baby shows that I could – having all... Continue reading →

Formal Dress Shopping with Laura Plus

by Steph Simpson // April 9, 2018 // Comments off

It’s Prom season! For many young ladies, this means dress shopping with a vengeance, and I have found myself recommending the same place over and over again to moms and girls that I know. With wedding season also approaching, I... Continue reading →

Todder Play Park at Pickering Town Centre

by Steph Simpson // February 3, 2018 // Comments off

Shopping and toddlers don’t typically go well together. Not in my family at least. Usually when I try to take Lily shopping for anything other than toys or food, she’s wild. Loud, climbing out of her stroller, and a pretty... Continue reading →

My Favourite Local Getaway – Ste. Anne’s Spa

by Steph Simpson // November 14, 2017 // Comments off

With the cold weather rolling in, and life getting busier, I am SO wishing I was back visiting Ste. Anne’s! When the weather was warmer, I snuck away for a day with a few of my favourite blogger babes, Cathy... Continue reading →

Becoming a Minivan Mom

by Steph Simpson // August 28, 2017 // Comments off

Sponsored post Well, it’s officially happened. I now have a minivan sitting in my driveway. Concrete evidence that I am officially no longer cool. I’m pretty sure I was a “cool mom” until now. After much resistance, I finally accepted... Continue reading →

Sensitive Skin Solution for Babies and Kids – Cetaphil Baby

by Steph Simpson // August 24, 2017 // Comments off

When Andrew was a baby, one of the constant issues we battled was his sensitive skin. He brought in rashes constantly, and always had eczema flare-ups all over his body. While we quickly found things that irritated his skin (harsh... Continue reading →

Brooklin Summer ArtFest – Saturday, July 15, 2017

by Steph Simpson // July 15, 2017 // Comments off

Anyone out and about in Durham Region today, there’s a great family event happening in Brooklin – the Brooklin Summer Artfest, running today (Saturday, July 15, 2017) from 10am to 4pm at Grass Park, right in the heart of downtown... Continue reading →

Safety Training Your Child: Why It’s Important and What You Need to Know

by Steph Simpson // April 30, 2017 // Comments off

This post has been weighing on my mind and heart for a long time now, as it was spurred by a few incidents with my own child. As a social worker, issues of child safety and protection are part of... Continue reading →