Parenting
Enjoying Christmas Cheer
It has been a busy many days (weeks?) as we lead up to Christmas. Not in a bad busy way – while I tend to overstretch myself a bit during the holidays, I…
And now, you’re 12
Today you turned 12 years old. You, our little boy, who is growing into a young person we are so incredibly proud of. But you seem to straddle two different worlds; childhood and…
Mom Friends – the postpartum care kit you need
When I was expecting my first, I was fortunate to have friends around me who were having babies, and my older sister had three kids already. I bought books. I read as much…
Recipe: Make a Seafood Boil
One of my most favourite things to make, and eat, for dinner, is seafood. When we travel to PEI, it will come as no surprise that we are constantly looking for local seafood…
A very unique performance at Petrie in Ottawa
This post about Swan River is in partnership with our blog advertiser Shenkman Arts Centre Read about this special outdoor show! We can’t let go of the summer just yet! And why should…
Summer Guilt (and the plan to ditch it)
It’s no secret that I love summer vacation. I love that Andy is home with us, that the kids are off, that even though I am still working, I get to balance that…
Graduating Grade Six. Some feelings.
You’ll notice that specific stories about my kids aren’t frequent on this blog. There are, of course, stories about our family adventures, activities to do with the kids, and definitely stories about my…
Parents, let’s stop saying ‘I’m Sorry’ to each other
I get it. It’s almost like instinct to say sorry even for the most minor of inconveniences. We do it all the time. I suspect many of you, like me, will say sorry…
Birthday party locations that fit your budget
If you have a birthday party to plan for, I have a few birthday party locations that fit your budget – any budget. You can watch my recent appearance on CTV Ottawa Morning…
My Mother’s Day plans PLUS Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Ottawa
My one Mother’s Day request I need Mother’s Day weekend to arrive because each year, my only request, is to sleep in. Now that my kids are older, this isn’t quite the same…
