Thanks to my friend Krista, I bring you today the latest instalment in her party theme series: The Rock Star Party! Decorations At her daughter’s party, there was a stage with flashing lights, and each guest’s name was on a star on the backdrop. There are lots of decorating options when working with a ‘star’ […] Read more…
When I first laid eyes on the beautiful book “Your Baby Is Speaking To You: A Visual Guide To The Amazing Behaviors of Your Newborn and Growing Baby” by Dr. Kevin Nugent, I knew I would be reviewing it. I also knew exactly who I would be passing it on to. The author has studied […] Read more…
I know you won’t be able to start 2011 at peace without a full recap of what was under This Mom’s Christmas tree, so here you go! Be forewarned that because of this post, these items will be flying off the shelves, so act fast if you want to own the same cool stuff as me! Faith […] Read more…
Have you ever wished you could take some design lessons from a pro? What if the class was free, entertaining, and could be completed in the comfort of your own home? And what if the pro was none other than ultimate designer Sarah Richardson? We’re all in luck, because Sarah 101 begins January 4th on HGTV […] Read more…
Dear Readers, I’ve been busy spending my precious blogging time catching up on public service announcements and giveaways, so I today I thought I’d just shoot the breeze for a while, and reconnect with you! For starters, we’ve been very successful with Maggie’s potty training, and just to reiterate: I highly recommend bribes. We went with […] Read more…
In honour of the holiday season, I decided to check in with some of the fantastic women who have been highlighted in my Momterviews this year to find out what they (and their kids) have on their wish lists this year. Tracy Moore “My Christmas list is pretty pathetic. I want slippers. Not the cute little […] Read more…
UPDATE: Congrats to loyal readers Kim, Mary, Tawny, Ashleigh and Anne who will be receiving codes to create their own I Caught Santa photos. Giveaway is now closed. Giveaway open to Canada and US. Can you imagine the look on your children’s faces on Christmas morning when you show them a photo of Santa Claus, […] Read more…
Confession: I read to four year old Frannie much more often than I read to her two year old sister. Often little Maggie is sitting beside us, listening to the first few pages, but soon losing interest in the intricate plot and wordy pages. Sure, she gets some stories too, but not with the same […] Read more…
Congratulations to the winner of “A Porcupine in a Pine Tree” and “Listen, Said the Donkey” from Scholastic: #80 of 90 Marlene of Calgary, Alberta and also to the winner of Rubik’s Slide and Bubble Talk games: #13 of 119 Kara of Northern Arm, Newfoundland Enjoy your terrific prizes! Read more…
If you’re a veteran mommy blogger yourself, I’m sure you know more than I do about this topic. However, the vast majority of my friends, family members and coworkers were unfamiliar with the world of mom blogs until discovering (okay, being begged to visit) This Mom Loves. It is for the newbies that I wrote “The Mommy […] Read more…