I received this press release from the David Suzuki foundation, and I just had to share it: *************** Are you in an unhealthy relationship with your household cleaner? That’s the question the David Suzuki Foundation’s Queen of Green is asking Canadians this spring. Starting April 10th, our month-long Spring Break-Up challenge will educate Canadians about […] Read more…
For Those Who Ridicule My Early Bedtime: Ha!
Words cannot express to you how thrilled I was to see Sarah Boesveld’s article in the February issue of Chatelaine called “The Sleep Cure”. Yes, you could call me “early to bed”. If you take it back thirty something years, I am told I did not sleep well. I can remember as a young girl begging my parents to “sit with me” […] Read more…
Guest Post: Heather, Mesothelioma Survivor
When I first heard Heather Von St. James’ story I knew I she needed to share it with my readers. The specifics may be helpful to some, but the underlying message is inspiring for all. I’ll turn it over to my guest blogger, Heather Von St. James: ********************** A characteristic I possess that family and […] Read more…
In Memory Of Luke Thomas: July 11, 2011 – July 12, 2011
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…
Skechers Fitness: Review and Giveaway!
Yes, you can win a pair of Skechers shoes here! Giveaway open to Canadians. So, lately I’ve been rockin’ my new pair of Skechers Tone Ups. I’d seen the ads for these shoes, and jumped (so to speak) at the opportunity to try them out. Skechers Fitness has a full range of shoes, which come with a […] Read more…
Review Roundup: Rubbermaid FilterFresh, Puma Socks and Sof Sole Goodies
My mailbox has been overflowing with products lately (I know, it’s tough), and I’ve chosen three I want to share with you today: Rubbermaid FilterFresh Water Bottle We filter our water at home, and every day I use the pitcher with filter from the fridge to fill up my water bottle. The new Rubbermaid FilterFresh […] Read more…
Tooth Fairy Update
Well, I believe Frannie’s first loose tooth got swallowed along with her chocolate cupcake at breakfast (thanks, Aunt Ash!) while camping last weekend, but a note to the Tooth Fairy alerted her to the issue… …and she managed to find our tent and leave two shiny (oh, who am I kidding, dull) loonies under her […] Read more…
No More Sunscreen Excuses!
Recently, Prevention Magazine found that only 31% of women wear sunscreen, despite the overwhelming evidence that it should be applied every day. Many of those women who skip SPF said they feel guilty about it, so much so that 69% of women lie to themselves, saying they don’t need sunscreen. Whatever your excuse may be […] 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…
What’s Eating Your Child?
Food Week will soon be wrapping up here at This Mom Loves (collective “awwwwww”!) and I wanted to share a fascinating book with you. “What’s Eating Your Child?”, written by nutritionist Kelly Dorfman, reveals the hidden connections between nutrition and chronic childhood ailments (recurrent ear infections, anxiety, ADHD, stomachaches, picky eating, rashes, sleep issues, growth problems, etc.) and […] Read more…