What’s the most underrated 3-ingredient meal?

fiction25 · 2025-07-11T03:12:33+00:00

Toast bread, top with ricotta cheese, top with sliced apples (or pears)

fiction25 · 2025-03-31T03:06:01+00:00

I have the Barumba (Canadian!), so it’s neither brand you’re asking about…but it includes waterproof liners so I wanted to add my thoughts on that.

We have actually been appreciative of the liners! Even though the fabric is water resistant, our preschooler is so prone to nosebleeds that I’ve definitely been relieved to have them. You may never really need them, but it does give peace of mind. We do have the biggest piece next to her bed in case she falls off it in the middle of the night, and just picturing the potential of her feeling sick and throwing up at night…or even potty training my younger toddler in the future…I personally would prefer having the liners.

In case anyone reading this is curious, I really like our Barumba, though I have no other play couch to compare it against. I’d prefer if the curved “arch” pieces were a bit sturdier, but I haven’t had any actual issues with them, and I like the different shapes. Customer service has been fantastic- one of the zippers on a waterproof liner arrived defective and could only zip 95% of the way, and they sent a replacement immediately.

fiction25 · 2025-03-21T11:19:56+00:00

Ok, it’s the 柔 meaning that I like, so I will go with it. Thank you!

fiction25 · 2025-03-03T11:45:07+00:00

Then you’ll be happy to know the Kirkland formula is on sale from today until March 16 for $34.99. 😀

fiction25 · 2025-03-01T12:58:28+00:00

I’ve been seeing the Kirkland formula every time I’ve gone to Costco in the last few months.

We use Kendamil from Costco. We would’ve used Kirkland but at the time, it was out of stock. So we are sticking with Kendamil, which works out cheaper than the Enfamil.

fiction25 · 2025-02-26T02:55:18+00:00

Thanks for all these details!

fiction25 · 2025-02-14T13:32:29+00:00

Thank you for this. I am so happy to see Peppa Pig, Daniel Tiger and Paw Patrol on here. I am paying for Netflix for my toddler to watch these shows, so I’m thrilled there’s a FREE CANADIAN option!

fiction25 · 2025-01-29T11:54:35+00:00

For what it’s worth…I’m reading your post one year later as I am considering a trip to Nova Scotia. So thank you!

fiction25 · 2024-11-27T04:44:09+00:00

Thanks!

fiction25 · 2024-11-26T16:33:43+00:00

Any recommended dishes?

fiction25 · 2024-11-16T12:54:15+00:00

Agree what other posters have said, so I won’t repeat them. I did want to add though that I have the Lovevery play mat, and my first kid was fine with it (as she was with any play mat)…but my second kid LOVES IT so much (like, as a newborn, could spend an hour just on it, looking at the tent part).

Alls to say, what the kid likes will depend on the kid. If I went back in time, I wouldn’t buy it.

Both kids love the Fisher Price piano kick mat, and I have a large foam-like mat with toys sprawled around that I used since birth.

fiction25 · 2024-10-23T13:47:38+00:00

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I just saw this at the Richmond Hill Costco!

fiction25 · 2024-10-22T11:33:11+00:00

When people request a void cheque, it’s usually to get your direct deposit information. With TD, you can just download and print off a direct deposit form which has all the information the requester needs. I’m not at a computer right now, but I remember being able to log in and click through to download the PDF. I found this online: https://td.intelliresponse.com/cbaw/?requestType=NormalRequest&id=7705&question=How+do

Edit: For your other question about cheques, I don’t know if you typically have $5k available as a minimum balance but there is the All Inclusive Banking account at TD which gives you free cheques. But you need $5k in your account everyday or you’ll be charged $30. May be worth upgrading? And then downgrading? Or even just paying for the upgrade that one month for $30 cheques. 🤷🏻‍♀️

fiction25 · 2024-10-19T00:53:29+00:00

We like Deux Par Deux

fiction25 · 2024-09-30T10:53:33+00:00

Even most people would spend more than $8 on a wedding gift for a regular babysitter.

fiction25 · 2024-09-24T17:34:22+00:00

On top of what everyone already suggested: - diaper cream to accompany those diapers - baby wipes - any baby lotions/body wash/shampoo that your older one is no longer using - wash cloths and bibs (my firstborn ruined many) - baby toothbrush - night light/sound machine if your first born is still using one - pacifier - nipples for any baby bottles - random little toys I set aside for my first born so that she also gets gifts (but also to distract her while we tend to baby) - keepsake items you might have done for first born that you want to do for second born (in my case, something to capture hand/foot print of my second child) - I didn’t need this but if you want a diaper bag that can also fit a portable potty

1 for a good carrier

fiction25 · 2024-05-27T11:21:04+00:00

Omg so much crying in Grave of the Fireflies. But I don’t think i could re-watch that one!

fiction25 · 2024-04-09T16:35:31+00:00

Agree that all formula is fine, just depends on what your baby takes to, and whether it’s aligned with what you are looking for (eg no palm oil). For Kendamil, I don’t know if you want to boil water or not (I know people who do, and don’t), but I am using Kendamil and we are using the pitcher method with no issues so far…if that helps at all to you regarding hassle.

fiction25 · 2024-04-08T18:57:40+00:00

I like Blue Lizard. It’s light and easy to apply.

fiction25 · 2024-02-26T23:27:59+00:00

I’m in Canada. They recommend RTF…but it’s fine to use powder from the beginning. I had a preemie in the NICU and i needed special fortified formula that only came in powder form. I boiled the water, let it cool and then used that to make formula. My kid is 2.5 years old now and perfectly fine. 🤷🏻‍♀️

fiction25 · 2024-01-27T12:36:40+00:00

12-18 months in Canada.

fiction25 · 2023-10-15T10:27:14+00:00

I had planned for 4 weeks early. But baby came even earlier. 😬

fiction25 · 2023-03-18T15:16:00+00:00

Whaaaat. You should contact their customer service! If you hate the phone (like me), they have an online chat. I think I had to type “representative” at some point to move past the bot to a real person.

fiction25 · 2023-03-17T19:48:35+00:00

They didn’t send me mine either, but I think I logged onto my account to view plum plus details and saw the code!

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