There is a bevy of posts and articles about gift ideas for moms.  I can tell you high on my list each year are sleeping in and some form of baked goods.  Both…

I’m surrounded by babies, even though we don’t have them any longer (and have made the decision not to have any more). Our family may not be growing more but I find myself part…

On Saturday April 19, it’s time to hop* into Tag Along Toys for their annual Easter Egg Discount Surprise offers! PLUS mention this ad when you are shopping in store before April 19…

I hate math.  There, I said it.  But that’s not entirely true.  The fact is, that I’m quite good at math (at least in school I was) and use it daily.  Don’t we…

What To Do In Ottawa on Family Day Family Day is on February 17 this year and for some Ottawa residents (at least our kids!) it means a long weekend! Not sure what…

Remember being younger and rolling your eyes at something your parents said? Or looking at your sibling with a raised eyebrow and trying not to smirk when your parent said that phrase that…

Some meals don’t need to be defined by the time of day they are served, just by their flavours. Meals that can be swapped in at breakfast, lunch or dinner are some of…

My mother-in-law got each of the kids the LifeSavers Christmas books this year. Ohhh! I was excited to see them. They aren’t something I buy for myself and we haven’t gotten them for…

Well, last night Gingy, our Elf on the Shelf, didn’t move at all. In the three years I’ve been doing this we haven’t forgotten. Usually if I happen to, Andy remembers, but nope.…

Sometimes I bake for the sake of baking. My sweet tooth whispers ‘feed me’ and I give in. A couple of weeks ago I was craving butter tarts.  Typically, pastry and I don’t…