Designer Sarah Richardson is here to talk season 2 of Sarah Off the Grid – in the season finale of This Mom Loves! We also chat parenting (our girls are the same ages), sustainable design, Wayfair’s very cool image search feature (I wish they had this when we were doing our huge reno!) and Sarah […] Read more…
13 Ways to Waste Less
Waste not, want not – or so the saying goes! While I admit I’m not the greenest gal out there, I’m very inspired by Lara Murray: mom of two, teacher and enthusiastic waste-reducer. I was thrilled when Lara agreed to share some of her tips for wasting less with This Mom Loves readers! (Disclosure: she’s […] Read more…
Ep 26: Siblings Q & A with Parenting Consultant Caron Irwin
Caron Irwin, founder of Roo Parenting, answers questions about siblings: ideal gaps, preparing a child for a sibling, sharing rooms, fighting, birth order theory, twins and more! You can find Caron at Roo Parenting, and on Instagram and Facebook. The “9 Minutes” advice I spotted on Facebook: In the “Favourite Things” segment I attempt to […] Read more…
8 ADHD Facts You Need To Know
“It’s just my ADHD kicking in,” is what a lot of people say when they can’t focus, have too much energy or they become easily distracted. But actually, ADHD is a very serious condition that must be treated by a professional. What are the real facts about ADHD? What are the things you don’t know […] Read more…
Ep 25: Kerrie Hansler from Sweet Reads Box, my thoughts on Girl, Stop Apologizing and why you need nice pictures of yourself
Mom, teacher and Canadian small business owner Kerrie Hansler gives us the scoop on her company, Sweet Reads Box, including the highs and lows of starting a business, how the box contents are selected, and how she fosters a love of reading with her twin boys. You can find more details about Sweet Reads (a really […] Read more…
6 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like Spring
I don’t know about you, but where I live, winter lasted a LONG time this year – so I’m excited to make the house feel like spring has actually arrived! Some easy ways to bring spring into your home: Put out the welcome mat I will totally admit that I copied Jillian Harris and ordered […] Read more…
Ep 24: Working Mom Consultant Lisa Durante, plus Get To the Doctor Already and TV Behind-the-scenes
Lisa Durante is a consultant who empowers moms in the workplace, and she has great insights to share for working moms and the businesses that employ them. You can find Lisa at her website and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. In this episode I shared some behind-the-scenes details from my recent appearance on The Morning […] Read more…
Ep 23: Ann Douglas on Happy Parents, Happy Kids plus Growth Mindset and a great suspense novel
In this week’s episode, longtime parenting author Ann Douglas answers questions about her fantastic new book, Happy Parents, Happy Kids. Plus, I share my latest read, and chat about growth mindset: what it is, and why you want it for your kids (and yourself). Ann Douglas’s new book is Happy Parents, Happy Kids. You can […] Read more…
Answering Parent Questions on Global’s The Morning Show
I was thrilled to be on Global’s newly revamped national The Morning Show today with hosts Carolyn MacKenzie and Jeff McArthur, answering common parent questions about education: field trips, teacher pet peeves, how to volunteer with a busy schedule and getting ready for kindergarten…we covered a lot in a few short minutes! The segment can […] Read more…
Ep 22: Jillian Harris on business strategy, Instagram tips, design mistakes and more
My very special guest, online lifestyle maven Jillian Harris, answers questions about her business success, her Instagram strategy, the biggest design mistake people make, the misconception people have about her and more! You can find Jillian on her website, as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The new season of Love It or List It […] Read more…