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Framing Their Art

mamapicks — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:36:29 +0000

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.

Moo!

mamapicks — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:21:00 +0000

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!

I like this…

mamapicks — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:51:03 +0000

Bugaboo + Missoni

mamapicks — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:06:04 +0000

This makes me want to have a fourth child…

Personalized Prints on Sale!

mamapicks — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:24:36 +0000

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.

mamapicks — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:55:37 +0000

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.

Teacher Gifts

mamapicks — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:58:12 +0000

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!

10% off my favourite prints!

mamapicks — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:42:08 +0000

Fresh Art for Spring!

mamapicks — Tue, 03 May 2011 02:30:37 +0000

Pillow Pets!

mamapicks — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:31:31 +0000

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.