Beating Cancer: Monthly Check Ups and the numbers game
I love sharing good news. Especially when it comes to Andy’s health and beating cancer. The oncologist believes that there is no active cancer, and while he is on a monthly appointment schedule that…
The stuff they say
A few bits and bites from my children: __________ As I call down to the playroom asking Andy if he wants a cup of coffee, I hear back from the 2 year…
The Bowl of Chocolate Chips and the Too-Tall Toddler
The kids were playing in our open concept kitchen/dining room/living room when I started to bake chocolate chip cookies. My son sat at the table with his cup of orange juice, knowing…
Time away
We just returned from a much needed family vacation. We spent a few days in Niagara Falls, one of our favourite family destinations, and then made our way to see my husband’s family…
Saving Women’s Hearts – including my own (and a giveaway)
When Mom Central Canada said they were promoting a new book about Women’s heart health during Heart Month (February), I knew it was something I could easily get on board with. I’ve often…
Review: Posterjack
**Update: Until March 13, Posterjack is offering my readers a 25% off discount!!! Just put in ‘canadianmama’ at the checkout** We have finally decided to get the kid’s rooms set up just for…
My Baby is 2
My Baby is 2 today. 2. A toddler. But she’s still my baby. My heart swells with more love for her each day. The way she says ‘I love…’ and adds whatever word…
This blog and charitable donations
From time to time I have the chance to review products, win products or receive products that are more for younger children or babies. As my kids get older, not everything is a…
A Child’s View
Recently, my son said to me while we were driving somewhere, alone: ‘Mom, when I get bigger, I’m going to lose all my hair’ I hesitated. I thought we were about to have yet another discussion…
Me vs The Gym
February is heart month. It’s a time to promote awareness for the number 1 killer of women in Canada. You’ll likely be reading a lot of posts, magazine articles etc. about heart…