We know how important it is to be a giver, but what about the importance of being a good receiver? Recently, my daughter went on a school skiing trip, and spent the day with her friend and her friend’s dad. I had promised to give her a bit of cash to buy a treat, and […] Read more…
For her public speech this year, Olivia decided to talk about ways that kids can give back. She’s hoping you will show it to your children (and/or students) to inspire them as well! Please feel free to share! Read more…
You know I love a good guest post, and as a parent and kindergarten teacher I thought this topic, from these two authors, was very appropriate! **** 5 Tips to Start Your Child Reading By Michelle MacRoy-Higgins, PhD, and Carlyn Kolker As children approach their school years, parent begin to wonder how their child […] Read more…
My loyal readers, or, really, everyone who has ever met me, all know that I like things neat, organized and clutter-free. I also love finding authors who share this passion, like Ruth Soukup. Her books have inspired me, and her Living Well Spending Less website, which I have only recently discovered, is a wealth of […] Read more…
Studies have shown that girls as young as six are influenced by gender stereotypes, and that role models from the entertainment they choose can have a lasting effect. On this note, and in honour of International Women’s Day earlier this month, I’m sharing my girls’ (and my) Netflix choices for favourite role-model female characters. First, […] Read more…
Some of our trips are planned months in advance (Nashville, Vancouver, Las Vegas, New York City, Jamaica), other mere days. Our recent on-a-whim trip to Boston, Massachusetts fits in the latter category…and we had a blast! Here are the highlights. Porter Airlines I’m going to save some of the details for now, as I have […] Read more…
We set the clocks ahead for daylight savings and many of us woke up to a darker sky feeling sluggish thanks to a one hour loss of sleep. If you hit the snooze, pulled the covers up over your head still feeling bummed out about your health, bank account, career or love life, you’re not […] Read more…
Of course your pharmacist can fill prescriptions. Everyone knows that. But in honour of Pharmacist Awareness Month, I’m sharing some lesser-known services that your pharmacist can take care of for you…and the chance to win a $500 Shoppers Drug Mart gift card!! Now, did you know that your pharmacist can… Administer flu shots? Administer other […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Our March Break this year is shaping up to be a much-appreciated staycation. We work hard (and by “we”, I also mean my girls, 10 and 8) and I know we’re very excited to […] Read more…
My top picks of the month: BOOKS The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall Canadian writer Whittall tells the story of a family impacted by an accusation of sexual assault. (Note that the experiences are more about the effects on the family members than they are about the alleged crimes.) Scrappy Little Nobody by […] Read more…