Some of my most-viewed posts are my various interviews with the ladies who host The Social, and my behind-the-scenes experiences at the show. I thought I’d help people out and gather everything together in one spot so people can catch up on all things The Social in the same place! Melissa, Lainey, Marci and […] Read more…
My Battery-Operated Heated Vest: My New Favourite Thing
I think my Instagram post says it all! View this post on Instagram This is way more important than a fashion post, my friends – this is about heat! . I have been on the hunt for battery-powered heated outerwear, as for some reason I am just not equipped to do yard duty […] Read more…
Ep 10: Time management expert Laura Vanderkam, great nonfiction and “the first 5 minutes” parenting hack
Laura Vanderkam (time management researcher and writer) shares her expertise, and I talk about a parenting hack I call “the first 5 minutes” as well as two great nonfiction books. Laura Vanderkam’s latest book is Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done. You can find Laura on her website, Instagram, […] Read more…
The Shoebox Project: gifts for women in shelters
Do you ever have a moment when you feel like you’re so fortunate, and you really need to find more ways to give back? I had one of these flashes a few weeks ago, and decided that I wanted to get involved with The Shoebox Project this Christmas season, bringing shoeboxes of love to women […] Read more…
Book Advent Calendar
{If you’re new to This Mom Loves, welcome! I’m Kate, an Ontario kindergarten teacher as well as a blogger, freelance writer, podcast host, TV guest and mom of two!} We’re all set to go in our class with our Book Advent Calendar! We took 24 of our favourite Christmas stories, some religious and some secular, […] Read more…
How To Treat Head Lice: A Complete Guide
It’s a parent’s nightmare: the call that your child has lice. Or, worse, being told that both of your daughters have lice, and wait…you do too! (True story from the week before Christmas, 2012.) So – how do you treat head lice? Based on my own experiences at home, 19 years of teaching, and my […] Read more…
Ep 9: Debbie Travis, 10 Ways To Simplify Christmas and Medi-Pedis
Debbie Travis talks about her new book Design Your Next Chapter: How to Realize Your Dreams and Reinvent Your Life, and I share 10 ways to simplify Christmas and why I love medi-pedis! Debbie’s fantastic book (which also includes lots of space for your own notes and ideas) can be found here: Design Your […] Read more…
This Mom Loves in the News
I am so grateful to everyone who has helped spread the word about my new podcast, and want to give a particular thanks to Catherine Whitnall at Kawartha Lakes This Week for this feature: I also want to thank Heather Dixon and my SavvyMom friends for including me in this roundup – there […] Read more…
Ep 8: Favourite Things Special – Beauty & Cleaning Products, Books, Kids’ Apps & Netflix Bingewatches
In this episode I’m sharing a whole show’s worth of favourite things: beauty products, cleaning products, books, kids’ apps and Netflix bingewatches! Favourites include: Maybelline eyeliner Norwex glass cloth, floor mop system and BacLock kitchen cloth set I Know You by Annabel Kantaria The Good Liar by Catherine McKenzie Apps – ABC Alphabet Phonics, Sight […] Read more…
I’ll Be There for You: The One About Friends by Kelsey Miller
Friends fans – I’ll Be There For You: The One About Friends needs to be added to your must-read list. In the book, author Kelsey Miller takes the reader chronologically through the creation, casting and production of the 10-season show, with behind-the-scenes highlights and insider information from each season. It doesn’t delve into gossip about the actors’ […] Read more…