This Mom Loves is on hiatus while we plan the next jam-packed season! It’s time for everyone to catch up on the episodes you may have missed – plus I’m hoping you’ll share the show with your friends too! Each episode begins with one or more of my favourite things: books, beauty products, apps, anything […] Read more…
Supporting Kids and Adults with Dietary Restrictions: Tips and a Great Cookbook from Amanda Orlando
As a teacher, I have learned a lot over the years about food allergies and intolerances, and I was excited to take a look at Amanda Orlando’s new cookbook Everyone’s Welcome: The Art of Living and Eating Allergen-Free and ask her a few questions too! While I was very impressed with the book, especially the […] Read more…
Ep 27: Sarah Richardson talks Sarah Off The Grid – Season 2
Designer Sarah Richardson is here to talk season 2 of Sarah Off the Grid – in the season finale of This Mom Loves! We also chat parenting (our girls are the same ages), sustainable design, Wayfair’s very cool image search feature (I wish they had this when we were doing our huge reno!) and Sarah […] Read more…
13 Ways to Waste Less
Waste not, want not – or so the saying goes! While I admit I’m not the greenest gal out there, I’m very inspired by Lara Murray: mom of two, teacher and enthusiastic waste-reducer. I was thrilled when Lara agreed to share some of her tips for wasting less with This Mom Loves readers! (Disclosure: she’s […] Read more…
Ep 26: Siblings Q & A with Parenting Consultant Caron Irwin
Caron Irwin, founder of Roo Parenting, answers questions about siblings: ideal gaps, preparing a child for a sibling, sharing rooms, fighting, birth order theory, twins and more! You can find Caron at Roo Parenting, and on Instagram and Facebook. The “9 Minutes” advice I spotted on Facebook: In the “Favourite Things” segment I attempt to […] Read more…
8 ADHD Facts You Need To Know
“It’s just my ADHD kicking in,” is what a lot of people say when they can’t focus, have too much energy or they become easily distracted. But actually, ADHD is a very serious condition that must be treated by a professional. What are the real facts about ADHD? What are the things you don’t know […] Read more…
Ep 25: Kerrie Hansler from Sweet Reads Box, my thoughts on Girl, Stop Apologizing and why you need nice pictures of yourself
Mom, teacher and Canadian small business owner Kerrie Hansler gives us the scoop on her company, Sweet Reads Box, including the highs and lows of starting a business, how the box contents are selected, and how she fosters a love of reading with her twin boys. You can find more details about Sweet Reads (a really […] Read more…
6 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like Spring
I don’t know about you, but where I live, winter lasted a LONG time this year – so I’m excited to make the house feel like spring has actually arrived! Some easy ways to bring spring into your home: Put out the welcome mat I will totally admit that I copied Jillian Harris and ordered […] Read more…
Ep 24: Working Mom Consultant Lisa Durante, plus Get To the Doctor Already and TV Behind-the-scenes
Lisa Durante is a consultant who empowers moms in the workplace, and she has great insights to share for working moms and the businesses that employ them. You can find Lisa at her website and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. In this episode I shared some behind-the-scenes details from my recent appearance on The Morning […] Read more…