Giveaway open to Canadians. Let me be straight with you: you don’t want to miss this contest. By filling out the form at the bottom of this post, you have the chance to win one or more of hundreds of dollars’ worth of terrific products, just in time for Christmas. Enter now (extra entries if you follow […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…