You know how excited I get about organization, and today I’m thrilled to welcome Jessica Johnson from http://www.extraspace.com, here to offer her back-to-school organizational tips! ************** Shift Your Organizational Gears for Back-to-School Time With summer’s end on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about ramping back up for school. But instead of groaning, approach […] Read more…
Nashville Day 2: Belle Meade Plantation, Bluebird Café and Honky Tonk Central Disclosure: I received some free/discounted accommodations and attractions while in Nashville for review purposes here on the blog. Opinions are, as always, my own. As you may recall, Day 1 of our Nashville trip included the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum […] Read more…
Disclosure: I received some free/discounted attractions and accommodations while in Nashville, for review purposes here on the blog. Opinions are, as always, my own. So, my dream vacation to Nashville was supposed to be a girls’ trip, but when one of the girls backed out — not naming any names, but you know who you […] Read more…
Recently I shared My Top 10 Posts Of All Time…but I didn’t include my Momterviews, which are by far the most read posts on my blog. In case you missed any, here are My Top 10 Momterviews Of All Time, in order of page views (keep in mind that some of the more recent ones […] Read more…
As you may remember, last summer I had a housecall from Lisa McLatchie, my personal stylist, who helped me with a wardrobe makeover (you can refresh your memory here). We went through my closet to purge, match and make lists of fall/winter items to purchase. It was a fantastic experience, and I used her shopping […] Read more…
No, I’m not complaining about the cold Canadian climate right now; just thinking ahead to the inevitable drop in mercury that is the trade-off for living in the best country in the world. After taking a year off, we’re thinking of planning another Sunny South spring vacation this year (you may recall our Mexico fun […] Read more…
Summer feels like the right time for some flashbacks, and today I’m sharing links to my top 10 most-read posts (excluding giveaways and Momterviews) of all time! 1. Perfect Parties Theme Five: The Rock Star Party (I have my friend Krista to thank for sharing tons of her kids’ party themes!) 2. They Searched What? […] Read more…
Located in Bracebridge, Ontario (about a 90 minute drive from our place) and now in its 58th magical season, Santa’s Village is the jolly guy’s summer home, halfway between the equator and the North Pole. We first took the girls when Frannie was two and Maggie only two months (Frannie met Dora that year!), and then […] Read more…
When the temperature is soaring, what better place to spend the day than at the air-conditioned LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, located at Vaughan Mills? (The fact that it’s attached to a huge shopping centre is a bonus for moms!) With over 3 million bricks under one roof, this destination is an absolute must for LEGO fans…and […] Read more…
I was honoured when asked to write a post for Walmart’s Mom of the Year website, and took some time to ponder my topic. Finally, I settled on a parenting issue that’s very important to me (not only as a mom, but also as a teacher) which is teaching kids to be independent…and my philosophy […] Read more…