Before I start telling you how I organize my vast array of holiday paraphernalia, I must disclose that “the Christmas stuff” is a whole different story, basically requiring its own storage room. However, I am going to share with you my organizational system for my Autumn/Thanksgiving, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter/Spring decorations. Here’s what I do: I […] Read more…
It’s been six months since Earth Day, and it will be Earth Day in six months. What have you done to help the environment today? I try to be green. We recycle and compost, we take reusable bags to the grocery store. However, I also have my weaknesses, like using the dryer and warming up […] Read more…
Giveaway open to US and Canada. Looking for an orginal children’s Christmas gift? Look no further, as Just Me! Music has the answer! Recently we received a Walt Disney Princess Tea Party CD, personalized with Frannie’s real name throughout. When I first learned about these products, I was interested, but figured that the name would […] Read more…
Is there any reader out there without a little hockey lover in her life? (And, on a related note, is there any reader out there who is not a Tim Hortons fan?) When I was trying to decide on a theme for this month’s Scholastic review and giveaway, I decided I’d like to have a look […] Read more…
What a fantastic response to the Raspberry and Lime custom-made hat giveaway! The lucky winner, as chosen by random.org: # 66 out of 133 entries Sue from Gresham, Oregon – who will now receive her choice of hat! Congratulations…now everyone else needs to go back to Raspberry and Lime and place your orders!!! Be sure […] Read more…
“All For One with Debbie Travis” is a new hour-long reality series which brings the home-renovating icon to a different Canadian city each week, surprising the locals with with plans for a reno project to reward a local hero. The twist is that Debbie brings only her ideas, materials and tools… but no team to […] Read more…
Entertainment Weekly September 10, 2010 I love this quote from Ben Affleck, from an interview with Chris Nashawaty: “My wife is a world-class mom. We understand that being parents is the most important job we have. And she still manages to be beautiful and sexy, and I don’t know how she does it, and I’m not […] Read more…
There were 90 entries in the Bugalug Cuff and Gift Card contest, and random.org chose…. #12 Chelsey, from BC! (This woman has now won three prizes from This Mom Loves! Please be assured that I have never met her before in my life…random.org must really like her!) Thanks to all who entered. Later this week […] Read more…
Where would we be without Twitter? Not too long ago, I noticed that a company called Koba Entertainment had started following me on Twitter. Curious, I linked to their site to see what they were all about (exactly what they were aiming for, I’m sure!) and lucky for me I discovered that they produce original […] Read more…
Once you get past the newborn blur and actually start to feel like venturing outside the house, the next step is to figure out what to do. Sure, there are always errands to run and places to kill time, but what if you’re looking for something a little more enjoyable? For tips, check out “Getting […] Read more…