Health and Wellness
Let’s Chat Skin Cancer: My Story
*Content warning: please note this article discusses surgery and healing and medical concerns. There is a photo of bandages during healing. “You’ll trade cancer for a scar” I was told. It was a…
My Word of the Year: ME
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have already read about my word of the year, and the actions I plan to take to keep it in focus. I’ve chosen my word…
Why being prepared for cold and flu season is so important
There is no worse feeling as a parent than when our children aren’t feeling well. My kids are 9 and 12, and we’ve had many years of colds, fevers and ailments. Whether the…
3 things I am doing for myself this year
These actions will make my year healthier and happier. I have no word for 2018 currently. Have you picked one? I just can’t seem to settle. In the past, I’ve used kindness (which…
Taking care of you: Road Trips and Wellness with Ford Canada
It’s always easy to talk about ‘me time’ or self care. Whether you’re a parent or not, taking time for yourself, to give yourself space to enjoy your hobbies, or quiet time, or…
Heads up! Lice is still around in the summer too
Have a kid that goes to camp, daycare or sees other kids this summer? Just because school is out, doesn’t mean lice disappears. I know, I know, this topic makes us all squeamy,…
Guest Post: Staying Fit in 2017
While I’m away this week, and since Christmas, the blog has been quite quiet, but I am so happy to have this guest post sponsored by FITMOM Ottawa to share with you today!…
Two Minutes to Balance {and a GIVEAWAY}
We are always trying to find our balance. Balance is kind of a word that we use a lot – as parents, we are either always in search of balance, or struggling to…
Tips for stocking your medicine cabinet and being prepared when a cold or fever strikes
Prepare for colds, fevers and illness with these tips This is a very busy time of year for families. With the holidays fast approaching, most of us are not only managing our usual…
Prevention and planning: It’s Flu Season
It’s that time of year – the time when the kids are coming home from school with new illnesses to share with their siblings, parents, grandparents and others around them. There is so…
