Recipe: The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER
It may be a bold statement, but I believe I’ve found the best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever created. I would love to take credit for this deliciousness, but I can’t. That belongs…
Preschool Activity: Make a Puzzle
You and your little ones can make a customized puzzle using a favourite picture, cartoon character or own design. First, choose your picture. My son wanted a T-Rex colouring page. Then, let them…
Travelling with Kids: The 411 on the 401
We estimate that in 2008, my family travelled with our toddler (14 months at the beginning of the year, 25 months by the end) approximately 350 hours on the 401 (a major highway…
Money Mommy Monday
This week’s Mommy Monday is dedicated to a couple bloggy moms who have been posting about money and finances. Even though we are currently in a recession, I suspect that most of you…
Why I don’t need Toys
In the past week, my son has played the following games with non-toy items, found around the house or outside: -Basketball with a rolled up pair of (clean) socks and the baby’s bassinet…
Social Media Moms
With the continued rise of Twitter’s popularity among moms, and the mom blogosphere that already exists, I was interested to see an event directed at moms regarding social media coming to Ottawa, brought…
It’s the little things that are important
Today my husband and I celebrate our 5 year anniversary. It has been a wonderful 5 years. 2 children later, things certainly have changed, but my love for him only grows. Big things…
Helping Parents beat the Back to School rush
When I come across a business that is smart and clever AND truly helpful, especially to parents, I admit that I swoon a little. When I find out that it’s run by moms,…
Mommy Monday (late I know!)
Okay, so Mommy Monday is a few days late this week, but I just got back from 3 glorious nights in Niagara’s Wine Country – with the kids! I’ll do a post about…
Recipe: Easy, saucy meatballs (best served with rice)
Meatballs the entire family will love This recipe for meatballs has been around for ages. I remember as a teen learning it from a family that I babysat for and then always making it…
