Of the many children’s books that have come through my mailbox over the past couple of months, here are four that made the cut: “I’m Adopted” by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly With gorgeous photographs and simple, sensitive text, this book is a great way to talk to your child about adoption. The […] Read more…
Flashback: Make It A Green Halloween
How the time flies. It was two years ago that Peterborough, Northumberland and Lakeridge Kids first published my “Green Halloween” article, with tips for celebrating the holiday without harming the environment. I will admit that I haven’t embraced all of the advice I shared (I’m not much of a ‘homemade-costumes’ kind of mom, and living […] Read more…
Wednesday Words on Balance
Judging from the responses I received from my recent article on Work/Life Balance, this issue stuck a chord with many. For all you fellow jugglers, I offer these words, which may give you a slightly different perspective today: “My candle burns at both ends It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and […] Read more…
Heartland’s Michelle Morgan: The Momterview
You may know Michelle Morgan as “Lou Fleming” on the hit CBC show Heartland. Averaging over a million viewers an episode, this Alberta-based show is the network’s most popular family drama. Not only did her character give birth at the end of last season, but Michelle is a new mom in real life as well. Somehow she found […] Read more…
Free Movies at Cineplex: October 22nd
As a huge movie-lover (who has passed the quality on to both of my daughters) I thought the following was worth sharing. In a nutshell: free movies and $2 concessions…and it’s all for a good cause! Read on for details! ***** SAVE THE DATE FOR FREE MOVIES! October 22nd is Community Day at Cineplex. Join […] Read more…
Tween Titles From Scholastic: Giveaway
Giveaway open to Canadians. Later this month I’m running a Beauty and Self-Esteem workshop for girls at my school (based on the Dove Real Beauty Campaign) and Scholastic Canada generously donated two copies of each of the following Klutz activity books for girls as draw prizes. Even better for you, they are also giving away […] Read more…
Halloween Goodies From Hallmark
As part of the Hallmark Press Pause Panel, I am lucky enough to receive care packages with samplings of their seasonal goodies, and I recently tore into my Halloween delivery. Contrary to my clutter-phobe identity, I also have a cheesy side to my personality, and enjoy strategically placing holiday-themed items throughout my home. (Regular readers know that […] Read more…
Work/Life Balance…I Don’t Know How Anyone Does It
Is there any mom out there who truly feels that she maintains a perfect balance between work and home? If so, she probably doesn’t need to read my new article, “Work-Life Balance” from the October issue of Peterborough, Northumberland and Lakeridge Kids…but I would still love to hear from her. If she exists. In the article I also mention […] Read more…
Wednesday Words
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Read more…
Skechers for Kids: Twinkle Toes and Hot Lights Review and Giveaway!
Giveaway open to Canadians. Frannie had the good fortune of inheriting her mom’s big feet. At age five with a shoe size of 13 1/2, you can imagine how often we have to buy new shoes. When Skechers asked me if I wanted to try out their new Twinkle Toes line for girls, I didn’t […] Read more…