During the spring and summer months, garage sales pop up like dandelions. Whether you consider them a bargain hunter’s dream or eyesore, garage sales can be a great place to furnish your home with treasures at a fraction of the new retail price. However, parents should be smart consumers when it comes to buying children’s products at garage sales. Getting a $10 retro bar stool is a steal; saving $50 on an infant seat is a major risk.
Living in Canada requires a certain ability to look for the silver lining when we are saddled with winter for six months out of the year. Sure, it takes a lot of patience to dress your kids up like Michelin Man to go outside for a mere 10 minutes, but there are so many fun winter activities to share with your kids.
The holiday season is an exciting time for everyone. It is a special time for celebrating with family and friends. Trees, decorative lights, candles, ornaments and gifts are a large part of the celebrations.
However, according to Carol Beringer with KidSafe Connection, with these special traditions come hazards for children. "Children are excited by the holidays and parents may be busy and distracted during this time", says Carol.
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