Amy Thompson

It’s safe to say that I’ve tried my fair share of products out there, but nothing ever actually made a big impact and each time I would switch I would go through the dreaded “give it a few weeks for your skin to react and then settle … or not. No dreaded isles of products where you could spend hours just trying to find 2 products that are actually safe and beneficial for your skin - they have it down to a science! I am a mom, who in the morning has about 4 minutes to get myself looking sane while packing bags, dressing a toddler, feeding myself and a toddler and getting out the door on time and I HAVE TIME! it’s a night time treatment that you can leave on while you sleep and a rinse for the morning.

The thoughtful reason - We went away without Avery in January and didn’t want to make the move right before we did - both for my parents who were watching her and for her dealing with so many new changes at once When it was time to put in the new bed, Mike took Avery to the library to play so I could finish things up and make the final reveal a surprise. The quiet play space was an area we left open so that if she felt she wasn’t tired or was done sleep then she could quietly play with her stuffed animals until her Gro Clock was yellow. There are nights where she isn’t ready to fall asleep instantly so she’ll bring a couple stuffed animals onto her bed and play and sing or read to them and then crash all on her own.

These are our top faves when we get stir crazy… Play Date - plan a day with friends, whether it be a girlfriend with her little or a daycare friend! Indoor Playground - we are super lucky that we have quite a few around us but honestly for $3-8 you can pack up a lunch/snack and spend the day in there. Through the week, most cineplex theatres have a “Stars & Strollers” day where they play a kid friendly movie and it doesn’t matter if you have a crier, chatter or a bouncing toddler because everyone is in the same boat! Needles to say, if you are like me and don’t love getting out to play and your little one already gets lots of outdoor time there are options to stay active, get out and stay warm!

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I always find myself trying to think of something creative to send into pre-school. There is a firm policy on no “home-baked” goods (for allergy reasons and food must be individually wrapped - peanut free. There are so many cute ideas to share with the class and the best part is that they are pretty simple! That we are Friends” Always remember that there are options other than candy and sugar - although those are fun too!