Let me get this out of the way: I know several of my students’ moms read this blog, and this is not a hint. I feel very valued and appreciated by you, and so my mission is to help ensure that other teachers out there feel the same way. To those of you without school aged […] Read more…
Cars 2 Prize Pack Giveaway (CAN)!
Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater are back with some new wheels and fresh tracks in Cars 2, only in theatres June 24! When star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix, Mater gets […] Read more…
Fitness/Nutrition Excuses? TV Host Nadeen Boman Quashes Them All!
What better way to officially wrap up the first Food Week at This Mom Loves than with an expert interview? I had a chance this week to speak with celebrity trainer and nutrition coach Nadeen Boman (you know her from Slice’s “Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp” and “Bulging Brides”). Before our chat, I surveyed my readers for the biggest excuses […] Read more…
What’s Eating Your Child?
Food Week will soon be wrapping up here at This Mom Loves (collective “awwwwww”!) and I wanted to share a fascinating book with you. “What’s Eating Your Child?”, written by nutritionist Kelly Dorfman, reveals the hidden connections between nutrition and chronic childhood ailments (recurrent ear infections, anxiety, ADHD, stomachaches, picky eating, rashes, sleep issues, growth problems, etc.) and […] Read more…
Healthy Cooking For Healthy Kids
Food Week here at This Mom Loves continues, and today I wanted to draw your attention to a new website which is a great resource for parents: T-FAL Nutritious and Delicious Healthy Cooking For Healthy Kids On the site (which is Canadian – yay!) you’ll find kid “meal makeovers”, recipes and tips, BMI calculators and […] Read more…
7 Summer Nutrition Tips: Food Week Continues!
I was recently sent the following 7 Summer Nutrition Tips, from Funky Monkey Snacks. Now, don’t be surprised when you see that they recommend their product as a healthy children’s food, but I still thought these were worth sharing (with my own annotations, of course!) Healthy Summer Nutrition Tips from Funky Monkey Snacks: 1. Get […] Read more…
Father’s Day Recipes: Food Week at TML Begins!
Do any of these sound good to you (or might they sound good to Dad)? Grilled Turkey London Broil Pasta with Broccoli and an Alfredo White Northern Bean Sauce Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar Flank Steak with Mango Salsa and Vegetable Kabobs Are you a bit confused right now, and worried that perhaps you’re not reading the […] Read more…
Perfect Parties Theme Seven: The Butterfly Party
Guess what? This party theme post is NOT brought to you by my friend Krista…I actually did it myself! Wait! Don’t leave! I think I did a pretty decent job. The three year old guest of honour loved it, so what else matters, really? Keep reading to see how I pulled off the Butterfly Party, […] Read more…
Why I Love MeebleMail!
So, do any of you ladies send e-mails at all? Okay, that’s a yes. Wouldn’t you love to have stylish, personalized stationery that works within your e-mail program? I had never even thought of this until I heard from MeebleMail…and now I am a huge fan. What is MeebleMail? you ask. Here’s what they say […] Read more…
Father’s Day Ideas? Look No Further!
The newest issue of Peterborough, Northumberland and Lakeridge Kids is available now, and in it my article: “Make This Father’s Day Special”. I conducted an informal poll to find out what Dads really want for Father’s Day, and the results are in. Click on the link for ideas for gifts, celebrations, and outings…as well as […] Read more…