I will readily admit I’m not the team-sports type, but my family’s fitness is definitely a priority. Here are some tips for keeping your family fit…and having a bit of fun at the same time! 1. Don’t discount what you can do in your own home (especially during the cold weather)! I have used my […] Read more…
This is a special guest post by Heather Hobbs on a very important topic. ***** One of the most difficult conversations parents can have with their children is about bullying. The word “bullying” triggers some very strong emotions in people. Anger, fear, shame and guilt can all come to the surface, whether we are adults or […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. After enjoying the outdoors during the hot summer months, it’s no surprise that our (my?) automatic reaction to cool, fall weather can be to head indoors. The fall is such a beautiful time of […] Read more…
If you’re anything like me, you love to eat at restaurants, but taking kids can get expensive! Here’s a roundup of restaurants in Canada where kids eat free. Please let me know which ones I’ve missed so I can keep the list up-to-date! Boston Pizza Kids Card Promotion: a $5 donation gets you 5 free […] Read more…
Last week I was on Global’s The Morning Show talking about back to school shopping. Since it was an early start, I wanted to spend the night before in the city rather than have to wake up at 4 a.m. to get moving, so I booked the closest hotel to the studio, the Novotel Toronto Centre, […] Read more…
I was back at Global’s The Morning Show in Toronto this morning showing some great back to school basics from Walmart and New Balance. I even shared a couple of teacher tips with hosts Jeff McArthur and Carolyn MacKenzie! (One involves pencil sharpeners. Can you guess what it is?) Video to the segment follows the […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Summer is coming to an end (tear, sniff) and school is just around the corner. Getting your child ready to go back to school may feel like a full-time job, but with these helpful […] Read more…
We just had a great family trip to Montreal, and today I’m sharing our favourite things to do in this beautiful city! Climb Mount Royal It was quite a hike (there are a LOT of stairs) but it was worth it to look out from the top. We even continued to the […] Read more…
We just got back from a fantastic family trip to Montreal and I can’t wait to share all the details with you. I’ve been to the city at least a dozen times before (I am the daughter of a hard-core Canadiens fan) but always in the winter, when I race from hotel to arena and […] Read more…
Welcome to a new series on This Mom Loves called Ask the Teacher! Do you have a question? See the end of the post for how to send it in! The first one comes from a Facebook follower who contacted me with something that was on her mind. Question: How can I make sure my […] Read more…