Sure, you may have first seen Jillian Harris on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette (and been intrigued by her theory about a guy’s personality being linked to his favourite hot dog condiments), but this Canadian designer is way more than “former reality show contestant”. In addition to running her own firm, Jillian is the resident […] Read more…
Holiday Gifts For Caregivers: Special Guest Post
Today I’m welcoming Katie Bugbee from care.com, here to share her thoughts on holiday gifts for some of the most important people in our children’s lives! (You may also want to flash back to my post called “What Teachers Really Want For Christmas“.) What Gifts Should You Give Your Child’s Caregivers? ‘Tis the season to […] Read more…
My LASIK Experience
LASIK is a medical miracle. At least I’m still hoping it’s going to be… A few weeks ago I shared info on my LASIK consult and plans to proceed with the surgery. Last Friday, it actually happened. Please be aware that all of the information I share here is based on my experience at the […] Read more…
My New Blog Design Revealed! (Merry Early Christmas To Me!)
So…notice something a bit different? If you’re reading this directly on the blog, hopefully you can see that This Mom Loves has an entirely new look! Thanks to the amazingly talented Kassie from The Cutest Blog on the Block, I’ve undergone a complete redesign and I absolutely adore it. I also should say thanks to […] Read more…
Hallmark Christmas 2013: Win an Interactive Storybook!
I always love when my Hallmark Press Pause boxes arrive on my doorstep, and this Christmas package was no exception. (My decorations are already up, of course, but I can always add more!) Read on for details, and a chance to win one of my favourite items! Here’s what I found inside my care package: […] Read more…
Getting To 50/50: Book Explores Working Families, Marriage and Parenting
“The most important career decision you make is whom you marry.” Discuss. This gem of a quote, among many others, is found in the book Getting To 50/50: How Working Parents Can Have It All by Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober. The book not only argues that women can successfully work outside the home as […] Read more…
Las Vegas Part II: Shania Twain – Still The One
Click here to catch up on Las Vegas Part I: Tim McGraw/Faith Hill Soul2Soul. Our second morning in Vegas found us shopping again! This time we tried out the Las Vegas Premium Outlets (North – there’s also a South) which was about a ten minute cab ride. (Buses are a popular option, but since we […] Read more…
Must-Read Books For Grownups and Kids
Here are the latest titles I’m recommending (and in case you’re new here, if I don’t like a book I read – whether I’ve purchased it or received it from a publisher for review – it doesn’t make the cut. This blog is about the things I love!) The Empty Room by Lauren B. Davis […] Read more…
Las Vegas Part I: Tim McGraw/Faith Hill Soul2Soul
After two months of excited planning, my husband’s three sisters and I finally made it to Las Vegas! We turned it into a long weekend, flying out of Toronto on the Friday night and back on the Monday afternoon (I would like to make it very clear to the Ontario taxpayers – especially those whose […] Read more…
School Roundup: October 2013
It’s been a busy month in the Grade 3 class, and at our school! Some highlights from October: Cross Country I usually hit the ground running (literally) at the start of the year, coaching our school’s Cross Country team. We started the month of October taking our team of 85 students to our Family of […] Read more…