I sometimes hear talk about how bloggers don’t always present themselves honestly, and only share the sunny, polished, high points of their lives. It’s true that, in keeping with the title of my blog, I usually post about things that I love, which means they are experiences or products that I’ve enjoyed and are worth highlighting […] Read more…
A Day At LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
When the temperature is soaring, what better place to spend the day than at the air-conditioned LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, located at Vaughan Mills? (The fact that it’s attached to a huge shopping centre is a bonus for moms!) With over 3 million bricks under one roof, this destination is an absolute must for LEGO fans…and […] Read more…
Teaching Kids Independence: My Walmart Mom of the Year Post
I was honoured when asked to write a post for Walmart’s Mom of the Year website, and took some time to ponder my topic. Finally, I settled on a parenting issue that’s very important to me (not only as a mom, but also as a teacher) which is teaching kids to be independent…and my philosophy […] 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…
Real Mom of Los Angeles: Special Guest Post
I’m really excited today to bring you a guest post from Virginia Cunningham, a Los Angeles-based writer and mom. While I think I would fit in better in New York than California (except for the weather, of course!) I am totally into Hollywood happenings, and have many preconceived notions about what it would be like […] Read more…
Time To Take Your Family Outside: Guest Post on Outdoor Fun
I will admit that I’m not great at getting outside with my girls. I’m an indoor girl myself, and too focused on productivity and multitasking to just stop and smell the flowers (though now being able to read/work poolside is definitely a huge draw). I love that my daughters have reached the age that I can send […] Read more…
Family Fun at Centreville Amusement Park
I’ve always wanted to take the girls to Centreville Amusement Park, and the beautiful long weekend gave us perfect opportunity. I dragged out the surprise for a couple of days, giving clues for good behaviour (I know, I’m a great mom). Clue # 1: It’s in Toronto but we’re not sleeping over. Clue # 2: We […] Read more…
Determined Kid In The Kitchen: Guest Post
Today I’m welcoming Nancy from Life Takes Over as a special guest blogger here at This Mom Loves. I think you’ll enjoy her tale of her daughter baking almost independently, and it’s a good reminder to me that I need to let my girls get messy and have fun in the kitchen, even if it’s […] Read more…
Second Pregnancies: Need Sources and Input For Article
Hello dear readers, I’m working on an article about second pregnancies for a national magazine (I’m trying to act cool about it but really I’m super excited!) and I’m hoping you can help me with two things: 1. If you’ve had two pregnancies, how was the second different from the first, physically? Was it better or worse? […] Read more…
Jessica Mulroney: The Momterview
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…