In and Around Ottawa: The Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature or the ‘dinosaur museum’ as it’s called in our house, is a favourite. There is a lot of see, a lot of questions to ask and many things to …
Preschool Activity: Emotions
Toddlers and Preschoolers are extremely emotional but often don’t really understand their emotions. We try to talk about feelings – happy, sad, angry – as best we can to prevent or recover from…
Summer Memories
Last week when I had the kids out back in the sprinkler I got to thinking about how children love the water – even freezing cold water – and how much fun I…
Join #myecosummer on Twitter and learn how to Green your summer
Tonight (Monday) at 9 pm EST I am moderating the #myecosummer Twitter party. Full details are here, including the amazing panel of people passionate about green living: Also, we have a lot of…
Planning the summer
I am so anxious for school to be done. Yes, my son is loving it and is having a lot of fun with friends, but now that the nice weather is here I…
Travelling with kids: Review – Ottawa Marriott Hotel
On Friday, my family and I were invited to the Ottawa Marriott to play tourists in our own city and check out the hotel for a blog review. The hotel contacted me to…
SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur Award – Why you should be Nominated
The SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur Award nominations are now open (until September 15th). For the past few years, since I was off with my first born, I followed the awards with great interest and…
On Weaning
After 27 months, I decided at the beginning of the week that it was time to wean the baby toddler. We had a beautiful nursing relationship. She was my second so my personal…
Ottawa Family Activities: Mothercraft Touch-A-Truck
*** Looking for Touch a Truck 2014 information? Click Here! *** What is it with our kids and their fascination with large trucks? My kids have always been so excited to see big…