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being smart

long time lurker, finally decided to post hoping to get a comprehensive list - We are going to be new parents, so we are preparing for the onslaught of expenses that going to come with the new born. We are not necessarily looking for the cheapest stuff, but rather something of good values - buying s...

organic baby

Hi there, I'm currently paying $ 5 or 6 for 225g of organic baby cereal, which is pretty outrageous, but I can't find any other option. SO insists on organic. Baby doesn't care. What's RFD doing for this ? cheers

sourcing

Hi there, I'm currently paying $ 5 or 6 for 225g of organic baby cereal, which is pretty outrageous, but I can't find any other option. SO insists on organic. Baby doesn't care. What's RFD doing for this ? cheers

square

I am new to in-home use camera or baby monitor in general, and came across the XaioMi Yi and XaioMi Square Box. I am wondering if one is better than the other to be used as a baby monitor? How does the quality compare to Nest? (I know nest is probably the best choice, but I don't want to be pay mont...

box

I am new to in-home use camera or baby monitor in general, and came across the XaioMi Yi and XaioMi Square Box. I am wondering if one is better than the other to be used as a baby monitor? How does the quality compare to Nest? (I know nest is probably the best choice, but I don't want to be pay mont...

zika

We have a 6 month old, thinking to Caribbean area (Cayman island) for vacation in mar/apr, is Zika still a concern in that region?

wood

I am looking for something like: https://www.amazon.ca/Emmzoe-Wooden-Blocks-Development-Portrait/dp/B01I3Y38PI/ that can show the units in weeks and a different font style. I prefer if I can find something in physical store so I can look at it first - have checked Indigo and Home Sense with no luck ...

border

Hi everyone, I'm planning to take my daughter down to Buffalo on Saturday to pick up some items. My wife is going to behind and study. I'm curious if I need to have a notarized letter so I can cross the border with my daughter. thanks

organic baby food

... The CFIA says there have been no reported illnesses. http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/pc-organic-baby-food-recalled-due-to-dangerous-bacteria-1.3271111

dangerous

... The CFIA says there have been no reported illnesses. http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/pc-organic-baby-food-recalled-due-to-dangerous-bacteria-1.3271111

stay at home

Lately I have contemplated the idea of being a stay at home dad; we have a 3yo and 1yo. We have a seasonal small business that currently supplements our income --- we have an actual storefront and it is run by our staff with few issues. I'd like to work on making it a year-round business, which woul...

operating

Lately I have contemplated the idea of being a stay at home dad; we have a 3yo and 1yo. We have a seasonal small business that currently supplements our income --- we have an actual storefront and it is run by our staff with few issues. I'd like to work on making it a year-round business, which woul...

campaign

Thought I'd share this link in case anyone is interested. There is info on the link. If you agree with this position then you can also fill the petition ("Take action" link) out on the same page and it will be submitted to your MP. Needs only your name, postal code (to route to appropriate...

marketing

Thought I'd share this link in case anyone is interested. There is info on the link. If you agree with this position then you can also fill the petition ("Take action" link) out on the same page and it will be submitted to your MP. Needs only your name, postal code (to route to appropriate...

heart

Thought I'd share this link in case anyone is interested. There is info on the link. If you agree with this position then you can also fill the petition ("Take action" link) out on the same page and it will be submitted to your MP. Needs only your name, postal code (to route to appropriate...

stroke

Thought I'd share this link in case anyone is interested. There is info on the link. If you agree with this position then you can also fill the petition ("Take action" link) out on the same page and it will be submitted to your MP. Needs only your name, postal code (to route to appropriate...

red cross

anyone took children ( 6-9 yrs old ) to one day course . I have seen friend (live in mississauga though) doing it and the course is called Peoplesaver (red cross) . I am interested to take my kids to do that ,but not sure where. i live in york region thx TC

sears

I'm about to order a car seat at Sears online but I wonder if somebody has ever returned a car seat to their stores. It will be a gift so it will be returned unopened and with all tags still on. Read through their return policy and don't see car seats under the exclusion list but thought I'll check ...

return

I'm about to order a car seat at Sears online but I wonder if somebody has ever returned a car seat to their stores. It will be a gift so it will be returned unopened and with all tags still on. Read through their return policy and don't see car seats under the exclusion list but thought I'll check ...

needle

My mother in law will be visiting Toronto from another country for 6 months. Her travel insurance policy does not cover repeated injections so I need to find someone to administer the needle shots. She needs this quite frequently (once every week) so I need to find a cost effective way to do this wi...

nurse

My mother in law will be visiting Toronto from another country for 6 months. Her travel insurance policy does not cover repeated injections so I need to find someone to administer the needle shots. She needs this quite frequently (once every week) so I need to find a cost effective way to do this wi...

wizard world

Hi, I'll be in Toronto for the March break. I was thinking of bringing my 4 and 7 year old girls to the Wizard World fun park. Has anybody been there and what do you think about it?

decker

We're considering getting one of those double decker beds (eg: https://www.costco.ca/Darren-II-Twin-over-Double-Staircase-Bunk-Bed.product.100277847.html ) Just wondering if anyone had any experience with them (ease to assemble, age when started/stopped use, did the kids like it, etc.) And any other...

chrome

What's the best parental control app or extensions for chrome in iPad? My son is 6 years old, his class uses chrome for research , so want to install it in iPad

tax season

Looks like the tax rule does not help those that have a child in childcare and then goes on mat leave. Wife worked from jan to feb, so she needs to book those income, but childcare expense is $8000. you can only claim 2/3 of your income up to the maximum of $8000. If your income was $8000, then you ...

cooked

Looking for someone to cook in home or we can pick up home cooked meals especially for the first month after birth foods and soups. Any recommendations are welcomed!

pearson airport

hi I live in York region, i never called Uber. Have a family of 4 .(two kids 7 and 9 yrs old ) How was your experience calling Uber , how much it will likely be from York region to airport ? Thanks TC

prank

Preschooler Jax and Reddy get hair cuts so their teacher can't them apart. Hmmmm

receive

Hi, I was wondering if everyone who has children receive child benefits? We have a 3 years old and never received anything. I don't work and currently my husband earns 6 digit salary but he wasn't earning that much before. Where can I get more info on this? And also, I would like to start saving for...

baby show

... city select; however, it seems like these popular ones never go on sale, so I was curious whether vendors at Baby show Toronto, coming up Apr 1, would offer any discounts on these products? or any other product that makes it worth going? Any experiences? with baby shows?