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Bring on the Springtime Shoes! with pediped

April 25, 2014 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Spring is finally here. On our walks to the bus in the morning, we've seen our first snails and our first tulips. The little leftover piles of snow have been replaced by mud puddles. It's official, spring is finally here. Which means it's time to pack up the winter boots and break out the springtime shoes. Disclosure: Pediped provided me with a complimentary pair of … [Read more...]

Little Little Organics, Organic Cotton Baby Clothes available at beansprout.ca

April 22, 2014 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

I remember the first days of organic cotton clothing. How I longed for that soft breathable fabric but it was priced far to high and required far too much attention and care (shrinkage was usually the biggest problem). I would never add it to my wardrobe, let alone for my children. I am thrilled to say those days are definitely over. Little Little Organics has developed a line … [Read more...]

Looking for Cute Clothes to Tuck Under the Tree? Try beansprout.ca!

November 30, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Beansprout.ca is a cool kid's boutique clothing site that features quality unique children's wear and accessories  Bean sprout is a small independently owned Canadian store that operates out of Toronto. The owner, Trish Haddad, is passionate about bright colourful clothing for children and personally chooses each piece based on its style, quality, wear-ability and … [Read more...]

High Quality Comfort & Long Lasting Fit with pediped Flex Kids Shoes

September 17, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

I may buy 90% of my kids' clothing used, but I never skimp on shoes. When it comes time for a new pair we always head to the kids' shoe speciality shop, get their feet measured and have them properly fitted for shoes. You may think I'm crazy but I will willingly dish out $40-$60 for a pair of sneakers (ok, maybe a little less as I often wait for a sale).  I think having … [Read more...]

beansprout.ca ~ unique fashions for children

March 3, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant 39 Comments

I recently discovered beansprout.ca, a cool kid's boutique clothing site, featuring quality unique children's wear and accessories  Bean sprout is a small independently owned Canadian store that operates out of Toronto. The owner, Trish Haddad, is passionate about bright colourful clothing for children and personally chooses each piece based on its style, quality, wear-ability … [Read more...]

Unique Boutique Kid’s Clothes with beansprout.ca

February 19, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

I just discovered a fantastic kid's boutique clothing site, beansprout.ca. I picked out an adorable outfit for Rocket's 3rd birthday, and I'll have a full review and giveaway coming up soon. However, I couldn't wait that long to share this one with you guys. At first glance I was head over heels at the list of designer brands that they carry, some of my favourites, like … [Read more...]

Old Navy 40% off Sale, Plus Pin to Win Sweeps! #ONKidtacular

February 7, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Despite the fact I've never actually set foot in an Old Navy store I find my kids wearing Old Navy all of the time. And I've begrudgingly come to LOVE their kids clothing. It started with a few surprise parcels in the mail. See my bargain loving mother-in-law noticed Old Navy had a great sale on and sent the girls some clothes. And then a month or so later another parcel … [Read more...]

Clothing ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012

December 10, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Muks & Mocs is an Aboriginal-owned Canadian company that produces high quality traditionally styled mukluks, moccasins, mittens and more. All handmade right here in Canada! From cozy fur-lined indoor shoes to gorgeous and durable mukluk boots meant to be worn outdoors during the winter, everything is made by hand using a variety of natural furs and leathers, combined … [Read more...]

Zupers Review Revisit: Two Years Later, Still Going Strong

November 23, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Back in 2010 I won a pair of Züpers leggings and I wrote a review about them HERE. Two years later my daughter is still wearing those same leggings. Because of the awesome fabric and the stretch my daughter has worn them FOR TWO YEARS. They are just finally starting to be too small on her. They are still in fantastic shape, ready to hand down to her little sister. Which is … [Read more...]

Repurpose, Remix & Resurrect Your Stuff with Stained by Sharpie Brush Tip Fabric Markers

April 30, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Sharpie has released a new line of fabric markers called Stained, and they are really pretty darn cool. Why Sharpie’s new Stained markers rock:     they don’t stink     fabric ink with a brush tip     available in eight bright colours     washable and designed not to fade or run in the wash Some mysterious marks appeared on one of Rocket’s favourite outfits. … [Read more...]

Headline Shirts

April 18, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Several times now T-shirt companies have asked me if I'd like to do a review and I've passed because they simply didn't have any designs I liked. Enter Headline Shirts. They make cool t-shirts that look like this:   They JUST started offering kids sizes. As in when I picked my shirt it wasn't an option, or I probably would have grabbed something for Rainbow. As … [Read more...]

Deux Par Deux dresses for Little Girls

March 5, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

The Decaf Plush dress I bought off of Jilly bo Billy Boutique last year has been one of my all time favourite outfits for Rocket (you can see my previous review here). I was so sad when I had to set this dress aside as she outgrew it. I just had to find something equally cool to replace it. Something bright and colourful, like my little one's personality. Something special for … [Read more...]

Grassroots – Preloved Betty Mitts, Fuzzy Warm Mittens

November 25, 2011 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

I had a chance to check out a few items from the Grassroots 2011 Green Gift Guide, and one of the first things I picked out was a pair of Preloved Betty Mitts. I love the concept behind the Preloved Betty Mitts. Preloved is a Canadian company that operates out of Toronto, creating one-of-a-kind clothing from reclaimed vintage fabrics. Their Betty Mitts are made from remnants … [Read more...]

Alegria Shoes – Amazing Cross Between Comfort and Style

September 19, 2011 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

For many years now I have been in a monogamous shoe relationship. I realize I am in the minority, but I am not a shoe crazy kind of gal. For me, comfort is key.  I have one pair of shoes, my comfy hiking boots, which I wear all of the time. I don't do heels, heck I don't even do "dress" shoes. A couple of months back I noticed another blogger giving away a pair of Algeria … [Read more...]

Converse Fall Kids Collection

September 15, 2011 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

I was excited to discover that Converse has slip ons for the younger set. They're called "Simple Slip"s and they come in cute animal patterns like these: They also come in patterns like this: Yeah, I got all geeked out when I saw this oldstyle batmobile slip on shoe. Too cool! Right, I have girls. Why are you looking at me funny? Girls can totally wear Batman … [Read more...]

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