Back at it again! And in today's edition I will review two downtown core splash pads: one in picturesque Gage Park and one in Eastwood Park-which location-wise, is also in a prime area. Let's get to it: Gage Park Gage Park is a big city park right on the outer limits of the downtown core …
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Baby in a Condo
Squeeze in and get comfy! It's time to fit another body and all their gear into your 800 sq ft space! To some this sounds completely un-doable and people often why and how others could possible raise a baby or child in an apartment/condo. I have previously done a city vs. suburbs post but how …
Downtown Hamilton Baby Daycares
Ooh, the competition! You've probably heard that daycares in Ontario nowadays are 1. Tight on space and 2. Ridiculously costly. However, did you know that sometimes to get into a daycare a year from now, you should sign up BEFORE your baby is even born? Isn't that crazy? As I am 8.5 months pregnant, I …
Gotta-Have Easter Treats in Downtown Hamilton
It's Spring! Is it really though? When I still have to wear winter boots, my toque and my mittens, I wonder if it really is. I figured since Easter is this coming weekend, how about incorporating one of my favourite pleasures into the blog: all things sweet. Easter brings out some of the best desserts …
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Prenatal Fitness Classes in Downtown Hamilton
So you're pregnant and changing into a different body as the baby grows. Perhaps you can't walk as fast or as far as you previously did BUT you still are looking to get out of the house, have fun with some activities and move around a bit. What can you do besides just going on …
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City vs. Suburbs
Oh, I have been itching to do this post for some time! Why? Well, this strange phenomenon has been happening to almost everyone I know... Friends happily live downtown and then BAM- a year or two after having a kid they get up and leave it all for a house in a suburbs. I think …
Dad-Friendly Baby Programs in Downtown Hamilton
Source: http://www.hiplittleone.com/2017/03/19 Here's to dads! Times have a-changed and men are now spending more time than ever with their little ones. How great! On top of this, the new parental sharing benefit in Canada further encourages men to spend more time with their new babies to promote greater gender equality. So take advantage! But with …
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Diaper Options in Downtown
Truth: I have never changed a poopy diaper. Is this a (hashtag)#blessed moment? I thank my lucky stars. But all that is ending soon and knowing this, my husband and I are looking at all things diapers. What do we even look for? How about I write down my must-haves: MELISSA'S DIAPER WISH-LIST Get fresh …
March Break: Downtown Hamilton Edition
The pressure!! Ahh! It's March Break and the city is overrun with children! All your favourite coffee shops and downtown haunts have filled their tables with kids, their exhausted parents and very happy business owners 🙂 What is going on specifically in downtown when school's out for the week? It is currently Wednesday with a …
Hamilton & Breastfeeding
You go, girl! Happy International Women's Day! I thought a perfect topic to cover today is something many may not know about living in downtown Hamilton. Did you know there are businesses that openly support a woman's right to breastfeed in public? Before we get into this, here's a refresher on breastfeeding laws in Ontario: …
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