My daughter creates 100 pieces of art a day. Sometimes she finds some of them in the recycling bin and I pretend they fell in there by accident. Sort of like the Captain of the Costa Concordia. It’s hard to find a way to keep, organize and display our kids’ artwork. I was really excited to find simple white frames with a back slot to slip-in artwork easily. That means that you can change the display often without too much fuss! Only $7 each at Loblaws Superstore! A great find.
Posted in Cool Products.
– January 24, 2012
Need some creative gifts? I love MOO. I love printing photos on mini-cards and this mosaic frame makes for an amazing gift. Moo has lots of other great products and printing material. All accessories are now 25% off!
Posted in Cool Products.
– December 12, 2011
This makes me want to have a fourth child…
Posted in Cool Products.
– July 6, 2011
These are my favourite prints of all time for nurseries and kids’ rooms. I love the style, colours, the personalized touch and the fact that they fit in an IKEA frame. Did I mention that they are designed right here, in TO? Until July 1st, buy one and get one free! Check out PennyPeople on Etsy for more info.
Posted in Cool Products, Deals, Decor, Gifts, Personalized.
– June 27, 2011
Yikes! Father’s Day is on Sunday. If you are still looking for something special and inexpensive to make with your kids, here are some ideas:
Simple: Have the kids wash Dad’s car.
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Common: Good old Martha Stewart has some great printable coupons on her site that can be given to dad.
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Creative: This printable file is available on Etsy for only $10 – all you have to do is print it out on nice paper, put your kids’ hand-prints on it, and frame! Looks amazing.
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Original: Make your own letters or buy them and return them (NO WAY!) at any art store or Pottery Barn Kids. Dollar store might have them too! Read more about it here.
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True: As I tell you every year, the best gift of all is to give Dad a break. Everyone says that Father’s Day is for family time but I have a feeling that if you were to incorporate some alone time for your husband, he would be super happy. Yes, dads need a break too. Nice ones, that is.
If you did something fabulous for Father’s Day, send me a photo or link! I would love to publish some of your ideas.
Posted in Cool Products, Crafts, Gifts, Holiday Goods, Ideas.
– June 16, 2011
Last call from HoneyBunch, a local and wonderful online shop, to get a set of two 40-page notepads for $23 with guaranteed delivery for the end of the school year!
Posted in Cool Products, Deals, Gifts, Personalized.
– June 13, 2011
Pillow Pets are stuffed pets that turn into pillows. They are adorable. My kids got these last year and have grown so attached to them. They are super soft, fun and portable. Solo Para Ti is offering Mamapicks readers a special promotion! Great for birthdays and for Easter/Passover gifts if you still need. $23 + HST for one or $40 + HST for two until April 21st. You can e-mail Allison here to make an order, just mention you read about it here.
Posted in Cool Products, Deals.
– April 19, 2011
Of course it does. Unless you don’t allow your kids to eat in the car. Nothing annoys me more than when my husband compares the state of his car to mine. My car is a portable kitchen that caters to three small children, one of whom only has five teeth. His is fresh and clean and has no car seats so I am not impressed.
I recently stuck my head into my friend’s car and it smelled so good. She introduced me to Scentportable from Bath & Body Works. It has a clip and can be placed anywhere. What a find! Thanks Michelle. And for the next 3 days, you can use this $10 coupon at Bath & Body Works.
Posted in Cool Products, Coupons.
– March 25, 2011
We are overseas right now, where the sun shines just enough to warm the heart. On our walk today, we saw a store owner with his baby who was wearing sunglasses…attached to her pacifier. I thought it was so cute and quite brilliant. the baby was completely content and the sunglasses stayed in place. The founding company is French, called Lytot. There are a few retail locations in Canada…and one in Haliburton, Ontario.
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– February 25, 2011
If you ask me what the best product is that I have purchased since The Baby was born, it would definitely be his Stonzwear boots. I didn’t purchase them for my other kids because of the price ($46 + tax). With child #3 and 2 lost pairs of cheaper options, I bit the bullet. Stonzwear has a great sale on now and the boots are only $23.50. Well worth the price. They are genius. Easy to put on, warm, and the kid can’t pull them off. They look like two little bags that wrap around the foot. I like that I can tuck his pants in so that the cold doesn’t get in. I also like that they are not bulky and heavy. He is not even a year old and the size 2 fits big but well so we will get an extra year out of them. A HIGHLY recommended product. Free shipping on a $50+ spend. I am sure their gloves are great too…Winter ain’t leaving any time soon!
Posted in Cool Products.
– February 15, 2011
Pathdeals has this beautiful wooden dollhouse as a daily deal for the next 30 hrs. Check it out, looks really nice and the price is great. Wood is always good and it’s a great thing to be able to close it up and hide the mess. The furniture sets are so cute (sold separately). I want to play!!!
Posted in Cool Products, Deals.
– February 12, 2011
If you are decorating a nursery, an alphabet poster is always a lovely thing to hang on the wall. This one, from Children Inspired Design is gorgeous. There are lots of other beautiful items from this online shop. I like the PEACE birds too…a way to decorate and support families in Mexico (read about it here). Oh, and the “prints” section…I just can’t make up my mind! If you are interested in purchasing something, you can get a sweet deal through Mamapedia for the next three days. It’s not a Canadian deal site, but for an online purchase it doesn’t make a difference (right??).
Posted in Cool Products.
– February 5, 2011
If you have a brand new bundle of pink, this Petti Romper is so cute, it hurts. The romper comes in 21 colours and costs $24.95 @ Chic Baby Rose. I have a baby Chloe in mind…
Posted in Cool Products.
– January 12, 2011
Yes, I too went for the deluxe Prima Papa with the first child. It reclined and had cushions. Cushions meant creases and the deluxe chair quickly turned into a state-of-the-art petri dish. I am convinced that SARS may have actually originated in my Prima Papa that year. Fast forward to Baby #3 and our awesome IKEA chair. The Baby doesn’t seem uncomfortable and it’s so easy to clean! It’s compact, comes with a tray and has that modern white look … LOVE IT! Only $19.99 @ Ikea.
Posted in Cool Products.
– December 27, 2010
Solo Para Ti is a wonderful home store in Richmond Hill. Allison, the owner, offers a variety of wonderful products and personalized service. You can -e-mail her your budget and gifting needs and she will help you put it all together. If you have been to a mall recently, you know that it is not so fun to shop around – bad weather, slow service, no time! Ugh. Mamapicks readers receive 15% off all orders picked up from the store in Richmond Hill. Check out the website for great gift ideas.
Posted in Cool Products, Exclusive Discounts.
– December 14, 2010
Don’t know about you, but my life is on Facebook. I change my statuses quite frequently…and a compilation of them reads like a journal, reminding me of what my year was all about. The app “My Year in Status” allows you to create a collage of your statuses. You can choose from eight different designs. It makes for a nice keepsake. My year was all about my kids and lack of sleep, as well as a disdain for cold weather and Home Depot. What was your year all about?
Disclaimer: The app was created by a husband & wife team (Mamapicks & Papapicks!)
Posted in Cool Products, Ideas.
– December 12, 2010
Cool gift alert…especially for grandparents. Send your favourite photo and have it printed in the background of a 100-page notepad with (or without) a personalized message. Get 15% off your order with promo code: momfinds
Posted in Cool Products, Gifts, Personalized.
– December 9, 2010
Uddercovers is having another amazing promotion! When you order one of their amazing nursing covers, you only pay for shipping. Some people think that this is a scam…but it’s not. I have ordered a few for gifts and use one myself. The black one with white threading is great because it doesn’t stand out too much. The size of the cover is generous and you can view your baby from the top easily. Use promo code THANKSGIVING. While supplies last. The model above looks like she is holding her fallen boob…stupid photos but great deal.
Posted in Cool Products, Deals.
– November 16, 2010
I was looking through the Restoration Hardware catalogue and came about this amazing tent – it comes in pink and blue and makes for a perfect little hideout. Personalization is only $6! The tent is $150 but for the next four days, you can get 20% off! See below.
Posted in Cool Products, Deals.
– November 11, 2010
Whenever I want to spend real quality time with my children, we bake together. There are so many teachable moments in baking and such great conversation, followed by lovely anticipation for that sweet treat at the end. Baking is especially fun and relaxing when you are well-organized and have everything prepared…sort of like Martha Stewart. The reality is that we are often not prepared enough to have a stress free creative activity with our kids. That is why Mamapicks is really excited about Crafty Cooking Kits that are new to the Canadian market. They include EVERYTHING you need to bake with your kids. All you add is eggs,water and oil.
Last week, Saturday morning was chilly and wake-up time was the usual inhumane 6am. By 10am, we were going a little nuts with The Boy (4.5) and The Girl (3). We needed something great to do with the kids and decided to try out the Paint Your Own Animals Cookie Kit. The kit included everything from the cookie mix to the icing mix and brushes for the kids to paint with. Instructions were simple and the baking experience was so contained and stress-free. My kids measured, talked, painted, cooperated, tasted… We all had so much fun and then enjoyed the cookie creations together. It made me think that the baking kits are also great for playdates and get-togethers where you need an activity to keep the kids busy. A real must-have for your pantry. The deluxe kits have up to 12 pieces, perfect for a birthday party. Nut-free and kosher kits are available too.
Me, Myself and Us is the Canadian distributor of the kits. You can check out the product line on their website. They are giving away two Crafty Baking Kits to three lucky Mamapicks readers! To win, become a fan on their Facebook page. Here, you will find information about retail stores that carry the kits. Write to Mamapicks to let me know which location is closest to where you live. The first three people to write in will receive a package containing two amazing Crafty Baking Kits! (Please note packages must be picked up). Good Luck!
Posted in Activities & Events, Contests & Giveaways, Cool Products.
– November 9, 2010
Love the idea of personalized growth charts that are not made of wood… This company, called Name Your Design has great wall art, stationery and other great stuff, all beautifully designed.
Posted in Cool Products.
– October 31, 2010
Today’s Parent has published a selection of great apps for babies and toddlers. These apps…what did we ever do without them? They help moms everywhere make it through a trip to the supermarket, preempt a hairy tantrum, and they teach kids all kinds of things in such fun ways. Check out this selection for apps that are appropriate for tots and babies. Some seem worthy…while others appear to require a pod in your baby’s crib. it’s pretty easy to tell which ones were invented by parents.
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– October 21, 2010
