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…
ET Canada’s Cheryl Hickey: The Momterview
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…
Our Las Vegas Long Weekend
So last week my husband and I made our first ever trip to Sin City…and it was a blast! First things first, I got a Vegas-appropriate Shellac manicure: bright pink with sparkles. It’s not a rule per se that you have to look like a showgirl in order to enjoy your experience, but I figured […] Read more…
“The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
If you haven’t read it yet (and I realize most you probably have), then read it. Simple as that. I’m no bandwagon jumper (in fact, when dealing with a two year old book, even a #1 New York Times bestseller, you might say I am chasing the dust behind the bandwagon) but this book easily makes my […] Read more…
The Marilyn Denis Show: Behind-the-Scenes and a Momterview
Marilyn Denis’ official bio describes her as “one of the busiest, most fun-loving – and quite honestly, one of the nicest people in broadcasting”, and my experience last week certainly confirmed that. I had first seen Marilyn at a taping of Cityline almost five years ago with my husband’s sisters, and as a getaway this summer, we decided that we […] Read more…
Girls’ Getaway in Toronto!
To celebrate my recent birthday, my husband’s three sisters and I headed to the big city for some bonding time. Tomorrow I will bring you the main event: The Marilyn Denis Show, and my post-show interview with Marilyn. For today, here are the rest of our trip highlights: Accommodations We stayed at the fantastic Marriott […] Read more…
Watch Marilyn on Thursday!
Be sure to watch The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV this Thursday. I’ll be in the audience with my hubby’s three sisters (girls’ getaway – yay!) and I’ll be chatting with Marilyn after the show. You can catch all the behind-the-scenes info as well as my interview next week here at This Mom Loves! Read more…
Moms Deserve Options: The Business of Being Born
Executive Producer Ricki Lake and Filmmaker Abby Epstein follow their landmark documentary, The Business of Being Born, with an all-new, four part DVD series that continues their provocative and entertaining exploration of the modern maternity care system. More Business of Being Born, available on October 18, 2011, offers a practical look at birthing options as […] Read more…
Cars 2 Prize Pack Giveaway (CAN)!
Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater are back with some new wheels and fresh tracks in Cars 2, only in theatres June 24! When star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix, Mater gets […] Read more…
Fitness/Nutrition Excuses? TV Host Nadeen Boman Quashes Them All!
What better way to officially wrap up the first Food Week at This Mom Loves than with an expert interview? I had a chance this week to speak with celebrity trainer and nutrition coach Nadeen Boman (you know her from Slice’s “Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp” and “Bulging Brides”). Before our chat, I surveyed my readers for the biggest excuses […] Read more…