Just so you know, I rarely accept adult fiction for review. I love being exposed to new non-fiction (biographies, parenting books) and children’s literature, but I am very choosy about the novels I want to read, based often on friends’ recommendations. Here are my faves from my summer reading. Still Alice by Lisa Genova The […] Read more…
Canada AM’s Marci Ien tweeted on Sunday: “Dash Joel Ien Exeter was born at 7:40 this morning. 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Thanks so much for all your support these past months.” Dash joins big sister, seven year old Blaize, who said: “Thanks for having my little brother, Mama. I’ve waited a long time.” A pic of […] Read more…
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats Fellow teachers and parents…throw away those pails, and let’s get ready to light some fires! Read more…
Just in time for back-to-school, Frannie received a Quagmire Kids heat-sensitive color-changing ColorFusion shirt to try out…and if you’re looking for a kid-pleasing item to spice up your child’s fall wardrobe, look no further. We were sent the purple/pink polo for review, which means the shirt is purple, but when activated by body or external […] Read more…
Pampered Chef Large Stoneware Bar Pan: Jessica of Brantford, ON Scholastic Back-To-School Books: Kathleen of Windsor, ON Skechers Shoes: Pamela of Kitchener, ON ******************************** Congratulations, ladies! Enjoy your prizes, and thanks to everyone for entering! Read more…
Update: Cheryl is now the mom of two! Daughter Nyla was born in April, 2013. ************* My readers know very well that I am a huge entertainment junkie, and what better place to get all the news than Global TV’s Entertainment Tonight Canada? I recently had the opportunity to chat with ET Canada’s gorgeous, talented […] Read more…
I bring you now the highlights and lowlights of our East Coast (i.e. Ontario to Quebec to New Brunswick to PEI and back) adventure: Lowlights: We realized right before we left for the 16 hour journey that the in-van televisions were not in working order. Had to stop at Canadian Tire along the way to buy new […] Read more…
Luke should have been born today. Dear friends of ours, after a great deal of time spent hoping to be blessed with a child, found out they were finally expecting, and due August 23rd. The news was shared, and joyful preparations were made. An ultrasound confirmed that it was a boy, and Luke’s name was chosen […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canadians for 7 days only! I love Scholastic. When my PR contact asked me if I wanted to take a look at some back-to-school books, I was very specific: I’d be interested in some kindergarten-appropriate titles for my daughter, and an early chapter book that would appeal to my Grade 3 class. […] Read more…
Today’s timely post is brought to you by Maisie Knowles, the founder of BestBabyStuff.com, a website reviewing only the best baby products. I’ll turn things over to her! **** Back to school is just around the corner. For many toddlers, it’ll be the first day of preschool and the very first day they’re away from mom […] Read more…