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Disney Love at the Art of Animation Resort

By Suzanne Chan on May 23, 2013 / deals, events, moments, parenting, travels

A while back we were invited to preview the Art of Animation Resort and while it was beautiful, we didn’t get a chance to experience first hand until this past December. Boy was it amazing! It’s hard to believe that this is considered a Disney Value Resort, with rooms starting at $118 per night, when you consider all they are offering. This themed resort is full of visual eye candy from their larger than life Cars displays to characters from both the Lion King, Finding Nemo and The Little Mermaid. Your child will be totally enchanted from start to finish

REVIEW & #GIVEAWAY: Quinny Yezz

By Suzanne Chan on May 20, 2013 / giveaway, parenting, pregnancy, review, technology, travels

Umbrella Strollers are pretty much all the same, minus a few details here and there. Everyone always winds up with one at one point or another when you have kids. Why? Well it’s really one of the most practical things you’ll own as a parent. There really isn’t much to ooh and ahh over except maybe the fabric choices… until now. Just in time for the busy summer travel season, I recently had the chance to check out the revolutionary Quinny Yezz. It is truly the lightest compact stroller on the market, coming in at a teeny 11 pounds! I

Pixie Dust Sprinkles #DisneyPaintMom

By Suzanne Chan on May 19, 2013 / cuteness, moments, parenting, review

{ disclaimer: Compensation and products for review were provided by Glidden via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Glidden. } The day was finally here for the big Disney Paint reveal and no one was more excited than Little Miss A. She couldn’t wait to show her friends her brand new room. Since we just had a new addition to the family, we kept the party low key and invited 4 of her friends over for the big reveal. Being ever the social butterfly, she wanted full control

#FYF: Back to Shape, Back to Me

By Suzanne Chan on May 17, 2013 / Uncategorized

On this Finding Yourself Friday, I’m focusing on getting back to shape. Now that I have been cleared by my OB for a little more movement, I’m excited to get back to me! During my entire pregnancy I was getting pitches left and right for all sorts of wonderful products to aid in getting back to shape and FINALLY my time is here! Maybe for you its that mid-year hump that you need to get over? Perhaps its that forgotten New Years Resolution? Well it’s time for me to focus on ME and you to focus on YOU! Ellie.com is

Sleep Tight my Little Itty Bitty with Delta Children

By Suzanne Chan on May 15, 2013 / epiphanies, health, pregnancy, review, technology

One of the rites of passage when you find out you’re having a baby is the design of the nursery. One thing, in the overall frenzy of designing the perfect nursery for your new baby, that people often initially forget to consider is safety. Many people will choose the look of a crib or trust that a higher price tag means that their baby is sleeping in a safe crib. I admit I was one of those who neglected to consider overall crib safety when choosing a crib for the Little Miss. I remember being so focused on her

Get the Total Experience at the Central Park Zoo

By Suzanne Chan on May 14, 2013 / events, moments, parenting, travels

{ Disclosure Notice: Please note this post is a sponsored post from the Wildlife Conservation Society. We have received free tickets to Central Park Zoo for placement of digital advertisements and/or specific posts related to programming. } Get the Total Experience at the Central Park Zoo The Central Park Zoo is one of our favorite Zoos to go to with little ones. It’s just big enough not to be overwhelming for them and has lots of activities to keep the entertained and busy. So come celebrate the total experience of being in the wild at the Central Park Zoo, located

Baby’s Got Moves with Halo SleepSack Swaddle

By Suzanne Chan on May 14, 2013 / epiphanies, giveaway, health, parenting, pregnancy, review

As parents we all know the dangers of SIDS and putting baby “back to sleep” but it wasn’t until I was a postpartum nurse that I learned about an important condition called hip dyplasia. It is something we routinely screen for immediately after birth, but a condition that can develop also with improper swaddling techniques. Hip Dysplasia affects thousands of babies a year. Left undetected, it can cause hip arthritis and is the cause of over 10% of hip replacements in the U.S. That is why I feel it is important to share with you this information provided by Dr.

Children’s Place Summer Preview

By Suzanne Chan on May 11, 2013 / cuteness, deals, fashion

With the weather finally getting warmer, who’s got summer plans on their minds? I know my kids most certainly do! Children’s Place always has great piece at affordable prices and the summer collection doesn’t disappoint. I found something for each of my kids and here are some of my favorite finds: Chic sunglasses for all my kids at an amazing 2 for $6! I wish they came in my size! Love these Aquaglove water shoes for my son. We plan on spending much of the summer lazily on the beach, these are perfect to protect those delicate little toes –