Television personality Gail Vaz-Oxlade is a busy woman. On her show “Til Debt Do Us Part”, she helped couples tackle their money issues, and on her new show “Princess”, Gail forces women to stand on their own two financial feet and stop depending on (i.e. taking advantage of) others. Mother of 17 year old Alexandra and 15 year old Malcolm, she is also a columnist and the […] Read more…
(Spoiler alert: a link to my radio debut is at the end of this post!) If you were born any time from the late 70’s onward, you can join me in calling yourself a Millennial Mom. What’s so special about us? Well, according to a new study from BBDO and Curiosity Inc., a whole lot. And since […] Read more…
I’m a Good Mommy. I mean, relatively speaking. I have confidence that I (usually) do the right thing. I am also evolved enough to know that sometimes doing the right thing for my daughters means putting myself or my marriage first, so when I say I’m a Good Mommy, I’m certainly no martyr. That said, […] Read more…
Ten Reasons Why My Pregnancy and Birth Memoir Could Never Be as Good as “Exploiting My Baby”, by TV and Radio Personality Teresa Strasser 1. I am so unfunny. I’d like to think I have my (few and far-between) moments, but even when I’m at the top of my game, I reach about 20% of Teresa’s […] Read more…
Okay, I’m coming out of the closet (but certainly not out of the house) as a bad mother here and admitting that I HATE going outside in the winter. Not only do I despise cold weather myself, but I resent the hassle of getting kids all bundled up just to go outside, freeze, and bring them back in […] Read more…
I’m sure you’ve heard of the fantastic Children’s Wish Foundation, granting exceptional wishes to Canadian children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. It’s also a safe bet that you’ve heard of Gravol, the #1 pharmacist recommended antinauseant. Well, now the two have joined together. I’m going to be honest here: I personally use Gravol as a sleeping pill […] Read more…
You know someone’s using their head when a parenting book manages to be meaningful while at the same time a quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed “Food For Thoughtful Parenting: 12 Must-Have Lists for New Parents and Young Families”, written by Nina Coslov and Tara Keppler. The book is a collection of handy lists for parents, […] Read more…
When I first laid eyes on the beautiful book “Your Baby Is Speaking To You: A Visual Guide To The Amazing Behaviors of Your Newborn and Growing Baby” by Dr. Kevin Nugent, I knew I would be reviewing it. I also knew exactly who I would be passing it on to. The author has studied […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canada. Quick: what are your wishes for your children? I asked this question once in another post, and got many thoughtful responses. Of course I want my girls to be healthy and happy (and in fact, that is like a mantra that I tack on to the end of every prayer: “Healthy, happy children. Healthy, […] Read more…
Getting great family shots can be difficult when there are kids involved (I share some tips and tricks in my article “The Perfect Portrait”) but Jennifer King of JKP Photography somehow managed to bring out the best in us. Although Frannie is already four and a half, this was the first time we’ve ever had a […] Read more…