Parenting
The Village of Mothers
We celebrated Mother’s Day in our usual (wonderful) fashion yesterday. I slept in, was spoiled with food, gifts, hugs and kisses, took a mini drive to Wakfield, a favourite destination of mine, and…
Family Travel: Road Trip Tricks
As you know, we love to travel, and sometimes, we don’t need to get on an airplane for a fantastic trip. We have been road trippers for years and the kids have just…
Stay away from the ditch! ‘A learning to ride a bike’ story
The bikes are getting out more and more in this nice weather. Okay, the weather isn’t the best yet (at least not in Ottawa) but it’s not snowing and it’s not minus something…
Pictures on my phone
My iPhone has become an extension of my life. I would give up all electronic devices before I gave up my phone. I may be a little too dependent on it. It’s my camera,…
Blinded by Science
For years I have been a customer of Tag Along Toys. They are a blog advertiser (and very supportive of anything local), but I’m a customer because Patti and her team excel in so…
Parenting – Technology and how quickly it changes
My youngest turns 6 next month. My eldest just turned 8. I haven’t hit double digits. I don’t have a preteen in the house. I have two loving, active, sweet children who need…
A Simple, Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve isn’t exactly a crazy party in our house. Andy and I do make a point of staying up until midnight together to wish each other a Happy New Year, a tradition…
Holidays and Happy Kids: Tips to get through the long, busy days
We are a whirlwind of excitement around here. I think I still get as happy during the Christmas season as the kids do. We had our annual wine and cheese gathering with family…
A laundry sign, just for me
My husband does the laundry in our house. Almost all of it, almost all the time. From sorting, to washing, to drying, to folding, to hanging up my sweaters that might shrink, to…
Sharing is Love- Enter to Win this book!
Another day, another holiday giveaway! This time, I am featuring a book that your kids can read together! I met Anita Babic at Blissdom Canada this year. She was lovely to chat with…
