Do you hate shopping for a swimsuit? Or wearing one in general? Today on the blog I’m pleased to share a special guest post with some great swimsuit-shopping tips from fashion expert and celebrity stylist Alexis Honce (you may have seen her on The Marilyn Denis Show, which you know I’m very familiar with!) But […] Read more…
Varicose Veins – Pregnancy and Beyond
I have to admit that I had fairly smooth pregnancies. Morning sickness was horrible (drugs were helpful) but I had it much easier than many moms-to-be. No matter what I tried though, I could not escape the common pregnancy issue of varicose veins. They appeared a bit on my calves at the beginning of my […] Read more…
What Phase Are You At? Newborn Poo, Loose Teeth, Performance Anxiety and Teen Shaving
I know, I know, the title is a bit of a wordy mish-mash (which covers a huge range of parenting phases), but today I want to share links to my most recent published articles. From Today’s Parent: Newborn Guide to Infant Poop (I joked on Twitter that this was the “dirtiest” article I’ve written yet!) […] Read more…
My Thoughts on “Thrive” by Arianna Huffington
Over the weekend, I devoured Thrive by Arianna Huffington (cofounder, president and editor in chief of the Huffington Post). The book was written after she had a health scare – a broken cheekbone and a gash over her eye – which happened when she took a fall due to exhaustion and lack of sleep. The point […] Read more…
Should Kids Be Allowed To Dye Their Hair? My Today’s Parent Article
This was a fun article to write, as parents have varying opinions on the matter, and even the medical experts don’t yet have definitive data one way or the other. There are studies involving rats ingesting huge amounts of the chemicals found in hair dye (which don’t look good), but those don’t exactly correlate perfectly […] Read more…
“The EveryGirl’s Guide To Life” by Maria Menounos
I just finished rereading another gem from my bookshelf: The EveryGirl’s Guide To Life by television reporter Maria Menounos (you may know her from ExtraTV, or her time on Access Hollywood, Today, or Entertainment Tonight). In her book, Maria covers a huge range of topics, from decorating and organization (this gal could give me a […] Read more…
Want To Sleep Better? Tylenol’s Sleep-Centre.ca Can Help
So, how’d you sleep last night? If your answer is “Oh, it was a full eight hours, uninterrupted, and I woke up this morning feeling fantastic!” then you don’t need to the read the rest of this post. But please leave a comment and share your secret! For the rest of us, a good night’s […] Read more…
My LASIK Experience
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…
Taking the Laser Eye Surgery Plunge
I got glasses in Grade 3. The first ones were a cute little blue-framed pair. Then I guess I developed some “go big or go home” attitude, and ended up with what could very kindly be referred to as an “oversized” pair of black-rimmed beauties for several years. By Grade 8, I was desperate to […] Read more…
Sedentary Mom To Active Mom: Special Guest Post
Today as my special guest blogger I’m welcoming Jennifer from Real Clear Cool, who is sharing her inspirational story about becoming active, for her own health and for her children. ******************* Sedentary Mom to Active Mom: Modelling Good Health Behaviours for my Kids Here’s my truth: for most of my life I have been a […] Read more…