Perhaps you’ve already heard of NOVICA, one of the leading fair trade artisan websites, but I was just introduced to this gem of a site a couple of weeks ago. NOVICA works with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world […] Read more…
As a regular “viewer” of The View, I recently decided to read the memoir “Audition” by Barbara Walters. It’s a fairly large tome, at around 600 pages, but since I had hours to sit at the LASIK clinic, I made it through in no time. In the book, the now 86 year old Barbara details […] Read more…
As the daughter of a French teacher/die-hard Habs fan, trips to Montreal were a family tradition growing up, and my brother and I have tons of memories of the hotels, restaurants and of course hockey games that made up our childhood visits. This past weekend, we went back as one big (well, there are ten […] Read more…
Sure, you may have first seen Jillian Harris on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette (and been intrigued by her theory about a guy’s personality being linked to his favourite hot dog condiments), but this Canadian designer is way more than “former reality show contestant”. In addition to running her own firm, Jillian is the resident […] Read more…
Today I’m welcoming Katie Bugbee from care.com, here to share her thoughts on holiday gifts for some of the most important people in our children’s lives! (You may also want to flash back to my post called “What Teachers Really Want For Christmas“.) What Gifts Should You Give Your Child’s Caregivers? ‘Tis the season to […] Read more…
LASIK is a medical miracle. At least I’m still hoping it’s going to be… A few weeks ago I shared info on my LASIK consult and plans to proceed with the surgery. Last Friday, it actually happened. Please be aware that all of the information I share here is based on my experience at the […] Read more…
So…notice something a bit different? If you’re reading this directly on the blog, hopefully you can see that This Mom Loves has an entirely new look! Thanks to the amazingly talented Kassie from The Cutest Blog on the Block, I’ve undergone a complete redesign and I absolutely adore it. I also should say thanks to […] Read more…
I always love when my Hallmark Press Pause boxes arrive on my doorstep, and this Christmas package was no exception. (My decorations are already up, of course, but I can always add more!) Read on for details, and a chance to win one of my favourite items! Here’s what I found inside my care package: […] Read more…
“The most important career decision you make is whom you marry.” Discuss. This gem of a quote, among many others, is found in the book Getting To 50/50: How Working Parents Can Have It All by Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober. The book not only argues that women can successfully work outside the home as […] Read more…
Click here to catch up on Las Vegas Part I: Tim McGraw/Faith Hill Soul2Soul. Our second morning in Vegas found us shopping again! This time we tried out the Las Vegas Premium Outlets (North – there’s also a South) which was about a ten minute cab ride. (Buses are a popular option, but since we […] Read more…