I am not a web analyst; I am a teacher. I could prattle on all day about SRTs, IPRC’s, IEPs and ADHD. I cannot, however, give you any sort of expert tips on SEO. What I can offer you is a beginner’s perspective. After blogging for two years, I recently decided I should learn a […] Read more…
Don’t Buy This Spice Rack
I took a photo of my beautiful new “9 Can Magnetic Spice Rack” (purchased at Canadian Tire) but then didn’t get around to writing up a post that day. Good thing, since by the end of the day the cans had fallen off the magnets, and I began the almost daily process of hot-glue-gunning them […] Read more…
Our Backyard Reno (Pool and Deck) Phase One!
I wanted to let you in on the first few steps of our 2012 landscaping project: a deck extension and an above-ground pool! We toyed with the idea of an in-ground pool, but our slope is not ideal for it, and I knew we would have spent a crazy amount of money just to landscape afterwards. I […] Read more…
Need a Grad, Wedding, or Baby Gift? Hallmark Has You Covered!
As part of the Hallmark Press Pause Panel, I receive goody bags filled with Hallmark’s latest and greatest products. What’s worth sharing this time around? WEDDINGS His and Hers Travelling Mug Set ($29.99): The bride and groom can enjoy this matching set of travel mugs with silicone lids and a no-slip grip. Mr. and Mrs. […] Read more…
Summer Splash Cash $400 {Giveaway}
Giveaway open worldwide. So for those of you who missed it, a couple of months ago I participated in a great cash giveaway, which was a wonderful way to bring in some new readers and followers…and to give someone a fantastic prize! (There were 245,000 entries by the way…no, I’m not joking! But remember that […] Read more…
PC Cooking School Birthday Party (Alternate title: My Baby Is Four!)
A couple of weeks ago we held Maggie’s fourth birthday party at our neighbourhood Loblaws. It was a PC Cooking School Birthday Party, and the kids had an absolute blast! One of our nieces in Aurora did her birthday this way last year, and I knew I wanted to copy it for one of our girls. Because […] Read more…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
It’s hunting season again…hunting for the perfect Father’s Day gift, that is! Whether it’s for your own dad or grandfather (lucky you!) or for hubby, I’ve got you covered with my 2011 Peterborough, Northumberland and Lakeridge Kids article entitled: “Make This Father’s Day Special”. Check it out not only for “commercial” gift ideas, but also for Mom-and-Dad-recommended crafts, activities and […] Read more…
Pinterest: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
If you’ve been following This Mom Loves for a while (or even a week), you know that I’m a big fan of Pinterest. That’s why I thought it would be the perfect topic for my latest article for Peterborough, Northumberland and Lakeridge Kids Magazine, entitled: Get Pinning! The basics of the site and advantages for […] Read more…
Rock of Ages Cineplex Passes Courtesy of Splat!
Giveaway open to Canadians. As I’m sure you are aware, the Rock of Ages movie hits theatres on June 15th, and Splat is giving away a pair of Cineplex tickets to one lucky This Mom Loves reader! Based on the Broadway musical and filled with an all-star cast including Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough, Alex Baldwin […] Read more…
Cuddle Covers Giveaway
Giveaway open to US and Canada. What’s not to love about Cuddle Covers? like a pillowcase, but with animal features (head, limbs, tail, etc.) ultra-soft hypoallergenic machine washable can be used with your own pillow, or an Official Cuddle Covers Pillow ($14.99) reasonably priced at $19.99 I was sent Izzy the Unicorn for review, and […] Read more…