Starting off the School year with Dempster’s #BuyALunchGiveALunch! Dempster’s knows that a sandwich is integral to a great school lunch. They also know that there are children across Canada who don’t have access to fresh bread.…
A few weeks ago our family was blessed with a trip to Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina located in Sooke, BC. To be quite honest, I never heard of Sooke, BC before! So of course,…
We have gotten a head start to the Back to School season with our new LeapStart 3D Learning System (for Abel) & VTech® Stroll & Discover Activity Walker. (for Isaiah). I was so excited to receive…
When I first laid eyes on the on the UPPAbaby MINU Stroller at a local event I know I had to try it out! Its innovative, lightweight design is incredibly helpful for my daily adventures…
Last month, we took the 2018 Ford Explorer Limited on our trip to Sooke, BC (blog post coming soon) and absolutely loved it! I fell in love with all the space. The optional third row was…
Summer is here and Isaiah is enjoying his new VTech 4-in-1 Stroll & Grow Tek Trike. Leave it to the last baby to enjoy all the cool stuff 😛 When we received the VTech Trike,…
Raise your hand if your child loves to eat!! And no, I’m not talking about Abel, LOL (but he can enjoy these too). The Gerber Organic Puree Smart Flow delivers less mess, less waste and…
We all have one or have at least met one. A stubborn toddler who thinks the words “No” is a suggestion that doesn’t need to be acknowledged. Raising a stubborn child comes with its challenges! Especially…
So guess who finally made time to post Isaiah’s newborn photos by Julie Christine Photography and his birth story? ME ME ME! It’s been 10 months since Isaiah has been born and life has been…
I bought my Freshly Picked Diaper Bag back in August 2017 when they launched their Kickstarter campaign. I waited three months before I got my hands on my bag and it’s been 7 months since I’ve…
Ever since I had Isaiah last summer, I’ve been wanting to take out our Joovy Zoom 360 for spins around the track. Now that the sun has decided to come out and Isaiah is big enough…
Get your kids excited about creating with their hands! An old-school concept, I know, but my absolute favourite gifts are the ones that are handmade. I love receiving gifts that people take the time and…
The last time we visited Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa was two and half years ago when Abel was 9 months old. Ever since then I’ve wanted to visit Summerland again! The Okanagan holds a special place…
Previously published on raisingjayandabel.com on JANUARY 6, 2016 Recently, Instagram has been cracking the whip on us Instagram users. If you don’t already know, Instagram users are restricted to how many likes, comments, follows and…
We all have that one person that we absolutely love and adore. You would do anything for them and more. Well, my mom is that person for me. This Mother’s Day, I wanted to surprise her…
When it comes to travelling with children, especially in a car, let’s just say that I love to prep and pack for all the “What ifs!”. You know all the road trip essentials. My kids…