When I was asked to be part of the Walmart Frugal Heroes Challenge, I couldn’t resist! Bloggers were provided with $100 challenges to choose from, or given the option to come up with our own. Some of the suggestions: Feed your family of four for 4 days on $100 Dress two children for summer on […] Read more…
Jessica Mulroney is one busy woman. Wife and mother of twin boys, she is also a Style Expert for Birks Jewellery, and is helping spread the word about the new Skinny Cow lower-calorie chocolate treats. Jessica kindly agreed to answer a few questions for This Mom and my readers. Jessica This Mom: You’re from Montreal – […] Read more…
It’s the burning question on every fashionista’s mind right now: What, oh what, will rural Catholic school teachers be wearing this year? Well, ladies (and gents?), your answer is here. Earlier in the summer, I had a visit from my very own personal stylist, Practical Fashionista (Lisa McLatchie), who performed a much-needed Wardrobe Makeover on my […] Read more…
As you may recall, I’ve been eagerly anticipating my personal stylist house call from Lisa McLatchie, Practical Fashionista. Well, dear readers, that day finally arrived! I’m sure you’re wondering why I, small-town Ontario fashion plate that I am (yes, I’m kidding), would seek the assistance of a personal stylist. I mean, I dress pretty well. I live and […] Read more…
Allow me to introduce you to my personal stylist: Lisa McLatchie, Practical Fashionista! (You may have noticed her link at the top of my sidebar.) I found her through a simple web search (looking for a personal stylist in or near the GTA) and was very impressed by what I found. So, what makes her […] Read more…
Winter may be winding down, but it’s never too late to invest in a great pair of slippers! Glerups slippers from Denmark are made naturally from the warmest wool and all-natural leather soles. Until recently, I haven’t been a big slipper-wearer, but I was very excited to try out a pair of Glerups because we always have PJ […] Read more…
Can you believe that my first post here at This Mom Loves was written two years ago today? Neither can I! As a gift to you on my second Blogiversary, here are the results of my recent (and very popular) Should I Wear It? (Legwarmers Edition) poll (no, this photo isn’t really me, though one […] Read more…
Okay, here’s a quick post, but it requires reader input! (Just two clicks, I promise.) In the fall I posted about all the great goodies I received for review from Secret, and mentioned that I didn’t think I was ready to be the one to bring the legwarmer look back to my community. Here are […] Read more…
I recently received a parcel full of Secret’s new Fall 2011 collection (I know, my life is rough), and the first thing that came to mind as I examined the all of the leggings, tights, pantyhose, and (yes) legwarmers, was that there’s certainly something for everyone. The “Animal Instinct” line (with ad copy like “make […] Read more…