Parenting
Thankfulness
It was a busy weekend. Full of family, food and fun. I meant to write this post yesterday, on actual Thanksgiving, but the day ran away from me, as all good days should.…
School Fundraising with Lice Services Canada in Ottawa
Lice Services of Canada are a blog advertiser. ____________________________________________ Has your school council already had their first meeting? Our school had one already and our plans for fundraising, events, and school fun are…
What YOU should do on the first day of school
If you work from home, stay at home, or have booked the day off work to drop the kids off at school, and this is your first year where your child is starting…
Parents: The City of Ottawa wants you to take this survey about kids and food marketing
The City of Ottawa wants you to have your say about unhealthy food marketing to kids via @bitofmomsense Click To Tweet We have conversations about food all the time in my house. It…
The Fidget Spinner has entered my house
If you are a parent with school-aged kids, have been on Facebook in the past month, or have a child who requires a fidget toy as part of their educational plan, than you…
Handmade Art from the Kids
On Mother’s Day, the kids each had a special gift to give me on top of the treats they spoiled me with (that Andy had a hand in getting 😉 They gifted me…
3 types of books to encourage young readers
I love reading, and it makes me beyond happy when I see my kids picking up a book, magazine or anything else to read. What I’ve discovered as a parent is that our…
Ways to show mom how much you care (without spending a cent)
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and if you are looking for a gift for the mom in your life, I have a few ideas that won’t cost anything (and can fit the last…
Ottawa Summer Camps at Shenkman Arts Centre
There’s still time to sign up for Summer Camps at Shenkman Arts Centre! Camps are beginning June 26, so before your child finishes school and your favourite class fills up, now is the…
We have to talk about Lice
Have you gotten that note home from the school. You know the one that sends shivers down your spine and instantly makes you start scratching your head. Yes, the lice letter. It happens. Every…
