Giveaway open to Canadians. I love love love the new Brain Quest Write and Erase books. “Sure,” you’re thinking. “She loves every product she tries.” Not so! It may surprise you to know that many products I am approached about don’t even make it to “This Mom Loves”. Sometimes I turn down the opportunity because I know […] Read more…
I just finished reading a great book called “No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control – The Eight Essential Brain Skills Every Child Needs To Thrive” by clinical psychologist Dr. Adam Cox. In this book, Dr. Cox outlines the eight pillars of executive control (or what he calls “The Ex Factor” ) that may have more […] Read more…
No, there’s no writer’s strike…but every blogger needs a break, so I’m leaving you with a ‘best of’ post for your reading pleasure! First, here’s a title I haven’t mentioned, which is perfect for summer chick lit: A Mile In My Flip-Flops by Melody Carlson This one is extremely light and fluffy, yet with Christianity weaving […] Read more…
As teachers, we are lucky enough to have our summers off. Because of that, we spend ten months of the year adding to the “we’ll do it in the summer” list. For 2010, one of our goals was to update our front door with a new paint colour. This is the before shot: Now, of […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canadians Hot off the press, Scholastic has a fantastic collection of five classic Canadian favourites entitled “Read Me a Story”. Included in the book: Henny Penny by Werner Zimmerman The Party by Barbara Reid A Second Is a Hiccup by Hazel Hutchins Sophie and the Sea Monster by Don Gillmor Too Many […] Read more…
Today I am guest posting for the first time over at Ingenue Mom! Cameron was looking for a variety of birth stories to share on her blog this week, and I have the honour of being first up with my pro-drugs experiences. Pop on over to Ingenue Mom and check it out. While you’re there, explore a bit, because […] Read more…
WAIT! STOP SCROLLING! If you’re reading this post in your Google reader or email, you absolutely must click on the title above, and pop on over for a quick visit at This Mom Loves. I have a new look! While I love the template I’ve been working with, the header was a little uninspired. The flowers […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canadians. I love television. There, I said it. I also allow my girls to watch TV…almost every day! Of course, I always sit right beside them, watching intently and discussing the storylines. I would never, ever use their TV time to get my own work done, or to have a moment of peace. (My fingers […] Read more…
Thanks to my friend Krista, I have another fantastic party plan to share: The Pajama Party. Sure, you’ve heard of this idea before, but I am positive there are some details in here that you may not have thought of. While you could certainly do a traditional sleepover, and go with more of a nighttime theme, […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canadians Let’s get one thing straight: school is NOT just around the corner. I say this for two reasons: 1. I am a teacher. Enough said. (Although ironically, spending my days with two kids seems to tire me out more than spending my days with twenty!) 2. My daughter will start school this […] Read more…