As you may remember, last summer I had a housecall from Lisa McLatchie, my personal stylist, who helped me with a wardrobe makeover (you can refresh your memory here). We went through my closet to purge, match and make lists of fall/winter items to purchase. It was a fantastic experience, and I used her shopping […] Read more…
No, I’m not complaining about the cold Canadian climate right now; just thinking ahead to the inevitable drop in mercury that is the trade-off for living in the best country in the world. After taking a year off, we’re thinking of planning another Sunny South spring vacation this year (you may recall our Mexico fun […] Read more…
Summer feels like the right time for some flashbacks, and today I’m sharing links to my top 10 most-read posts (excluding giveaways and Momterviews) of all time! 1. Perfect Parties Theme Five: The Rock Star Party (I have my friend Krista to thank for sharing tons of her kids’ party themes!) 2. They Searched What? […] Read more…
Located in Bracebridge, Ontario (about a 90 minute drive from our place) and now in its 58th magical season, Santa’s Village is the jolly guy’s summer home, halfway between the equator and the North Pole. We first took the girls when Frannie was two and Maggie only two months (Frannie met Dora that year!), and then […] Read more…
When the temperature is soaring, what better place to spend the day than at the air-conditioned LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, located at Vaughan Mills? (The fact that it’s attached to a huge shopping centre is a bonus for moms!) With over 3 million bricks under one roof, this destination is an absolute must for LEGO fans…and […] Read more…
I was honoured when asked to write a post for Walmart’s Mom of the Year website, and took some time to ponder my topic. Finally, I settled on a parenting issue that’s very important to me (not only as a mom, but also as a teacher) which is teaching kids to be independent…and my philosophy […] Read more…
I was super excited when Jackie Kovacs, Editor in Chief of Professionally Speaking (magazine of the Ontario College of Teachers) tweeted out this photo on Friday: Another nice moment on the @CTVCanadaAM set with the lovely @MarciIen and her amazing former teacher. pic.twitter.com/wt4k6lWSIu — Jacqueline Kovacs (@Jackiekovacs) July 12, 2013 Why did I care so […] Read more…
Today is a very special day in our family, as my beloved maternal Grandma turns 80! Last week we threw her a garden party luncheon (my Aunt Jane has a gorgeous backyard, perfect for the occasion) and Frannie and Maggie provided some singing and dancing entertainment for the guests. Just to give you a glimpse […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canada and US. Preface: I am loath to refer to “back to school” the first week of July, but for this, I will do it. The mail lady showed up at our door yesterday with a package containing two brand new backpacks for my girls from Stuck On You…and they were pumped! (Why else […] Read more…
Today as my special guest blogger I’m welcoming Jennifer from Real Clear Cool, who is sharing her inspirational story about becoming active, for her own health and for her children. ******************* Sedentary Mom to Active Mom: Modelling Good Health Behaviours for my Kids Here’s my truth: for most of my life I have been a […] Read more…