In honour of my 10th blogiversary (yes, I hit “publish” on my very first blog post on this date in 2010) I thought it would be the perfect time to share some exciting news with you: my very first jewelry collaboration, with the fantastic brand Hidden Gems By Raquel. Raquel Paulo (a fellow Canadian mom […] Read more…
My Top 10 Posts of 2019
It’s time for the annual countdown of my most-read blog posts of the year! Note that these are posts that were actually published in 2019 (not older posts that happened to get high traffic), and I eliminated giveaways, links to my TV segments and podcast episode shownotes (though my interviews with Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and […] Read more…
Ep 41: The Social’s Marci Ien
Marci Ien of CTV’s The Social is here to talk Raptors, race, opening up on national television, her IEN LEE shoe line and more! Marci was my very first Momterview on the blog back in 2010 and has continued to be unfailingly kind and generous in the time I have known her. Case in point: […] Read more…
At-Home DIY Gel/Shellac Manicures – My Review
A few weeks ago I purchased the supplies to do gel/shellac manicures at home (grand total: $94), and as promised, here is my review! To put the bottom line at the top: they’re way better than regular at-home manicures, not as good as salon gel/shellac manicures. The details: I purchased my supplies through Amazon: UV/LED […] Read more…
Ep 38: Home To Win Host Sangita Patel, Nonfiction Recos and Parent/Teacher Interview Tips
Sangita Patel, host of Home To Win on HGTV Canada, is here to talk about Season 4 of the show – they’re giving away a Home for the Holidays! We also talk about her famous Fitness Tuesdays, parenting our tween/teen girls, racism, travel tips and more! My previous interview with Sangita Patel Find Sangita on […] Read more…
Ep 37: Amber Mac on Parenting and Tech & HerTurn, plus Microblading and Wife Books!
Tech expert Amber Mac is here talking about screen time, outsmarting your kids online, warning sides of internet trouble, tween/teen platforms, online etiquette and HerTurn, Canada’s Online Business Competition Series for Women! You can find Amber on her website, as well as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also in this episode: My Lovely Wife by Samantha […] Read more…
Ep 36: Elizabeth Cline on The Conscious Closet, Plus Unwrapped Life, Cladwell and Downton Abbey Books
Author Elizabeth Cline is here answering questions about her new book, The Conscious Closet, and offering advice for sustainable fashion. Also in the show, I’m reviewing shampoo and conditioner bars from Canadian company Unwrapped Life as well as Cladwell, your personal stylist right on your device – my new favourite app! We kick off this […] Read more…
Cladwell: Your Personal Stylist in an App
***I’m giving away a LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION to Cladwell on Instagram (open worldwide) right now! Read this, then go enter!*** I first read about Cladwell in an article about sustainable fashion. It piqued my interest enough that I signed up for the free 7 day trial, and I loved it so much that I pitched a […] Read more…
Ep 34: Cheryl Hickey from ET Canada
Cheryl Hickey is here to talk parenting, beauty tips (inner and outer), her side hustle, and social media thoughts (including how to get a great photo) plus all the scoop on season 15 of ET Canada on Global! You can find Cheryl on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and ET Canada on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. […] Read more…
Reduce Waste with Unwrapped Life Shampoo, Conditioner and Shaving Bars
As regular followers know, I’ve been making an effort lately to try to reduce the waste coming out of my home and classroom, and in my quest I have come across a great company to share with you: Unwrapped Life. I first saw them in a Facebook post from Jillian Harris, where she shared a […] Read more…