To My Children’s Teachers
Despite my eternal excitement in June that the school year is coming to a close, it is usually for no other reason than the fact that I am excited to begin summer with…
How Discussing Eye Health Helped My Son Notice His Vision changes
This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Ontario Association of Optometrists #OntarioESEL sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by…
I’m Treading
When we went to Turks and Caicos, our daughter really took to the water. The kids have been in lessons for years, but daily swimming we were doing seemed to encourage her to…
Father’s Day at Ottawa Museums
Father’s Day is on Sunday. Have you made your crafts and decorated the cards for dad? We may have just finished something here at the house (Andy, if you are reading this, we…
One-Piece Swimsuits You’ll Love
Confession: I’ve never worn a bikini in my life. It’s not really for any particular reason, or at least not the traditional one. It was always less about body self confidence (although, once…
Home Decor: Using your own photos
For years, Andy and I had little on the walls of our home. We love art and photos but we never could commit to something. We had a few pieces that we were…
Recipe: Banana Milkshake (without ice cream)
I know, I know – you’re asking ‘buy why no ice cream?’ and it’s because we can’t always have ice cream! Once and a while I try to avoid having too many sweet, rich…
Thinking about heading to Blissdom Canada this year?
Tickets for Blissdom Canada (October 15-18) are on sale now, and if you saw on Facebook or in their newsletters, I am one of the fortunate people who have been asked to be a…
Cottage Bites: Recipes for easy cottage meals and snacks
We once again will be heading to PEI for a 2-week cottage stay this summer. We can’t wait. While we eat out around the Island quite a bit (there are so many places…
Siblings – spending time together
They fight. They bicker. They defend. They laugh together. They cry together. They hug. They love. My kids have started a new tradition. I have a box of popsicles at the ready for…









