Parenting
Needles, Nerves and Necessities
I’ve been a parent for 10 years, and a lot of things have gotten easier as my kids have grown, and other aspects of parenthood have become harder. No matter how tough some…
Recipe: One Pot Pasta
Even when I plan ahead and grocery shop with care, there are far too many nights during the week that I just don’t know what to make for dinner. Or, more accurately, I…
Lunch tips for little ones
If you have a preschooler or kindergarten aged child heading off to school for the first time this year, you’ll already understand when I say that it’s a big transition – for everyone.…
Memories of yesteryear (and spending time with the kids)
Last week, we visited the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum as a family. Before the summer began, the kids had noted that we haven’t been in sometime, and we were in the area so…
The Sibling Bond
It’s funny how my kids love each other so much, then hate each other, then love each other all in a matter of moments. I often say that so much of my parenting…
Summer Vacation…a quick look so far
Vacation looks like… potato salad calming water exciting concerts ice cream relaxation Is it any wonder why I look forward to the summer so much? We’ve been away but heading home soon! A…
Get outside and play! Summer toys your kids will love
I am a firm believer that my kids don’t need toys to play all the time, especially outside. They need their imaginations, and sometimes something simple like a ball or a stick. However,…
Loving the Library…again
I’ve always been a library fan. I can remember my small town library. The smell, the feel when you first walked in. The silence. I loved browsing the books, staring at the cover…
Stealing those final few minutes while waving goodbye
It’s been a bit of an ongoing joke that I’ve had with some teachers since the kids began school that I linger a little longer than some. I would drop them off and…
