You may remember that in the summer of 2012, Build-A-Bear invited my girls to come visit their workshop for the very first time, and they each got to make and take home a special friend: Since then, these Bears have been VERY well-loved. They each have their own beds, and just this Christmas the kids […] Read more…
I don’t know who’s happier when my seasonal Hallmark packages arrive…me, or my students! Just check out the great Valentine’s Day goodies that are up for grabs for my class: Disney Sweethearts Minnie (MSRP $14.95) Bittys Disney Happy Hearts (MSRP $6.95 each) Suddenly Flowers (MSRP $14.95) When you lift off the box, the paper flower […] Read more…
Perhaps you’ve already heard of NOVICA, one of the leading fair trade artisan websites, but I was just introduced to this gem of a site a couple of weeks ago. NOVICA works with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world […] Read more…
As the daughter of a French teacher/die-hard Habs fan, trips to Montreal were a family tradition growing up, and my brother and I have tons of memories of the hotels, restaurants and of course hockey games that made up our childhood visits. This past weekend, we went back as one big (well, there are ten […] Read more…
Sure, you may have first seen Jillian Harris on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette (and been intrigued by her theory about a guy’s personality being linked to his favourite hot dog condiments), but this Canadian designer is way more than “former reality show contestant”. In addition to running her own firm, Jillian is the resident […] Read more…
Today I’m welcoming Katie Bugbee from care.com, here to share her thoughts on holiday gifts for some of the most important people in our children’s lives! (You may also want to flash back to my post called “What Teachers Really Want For Christmas“.) What Gifts Should You Give Your Child’s Caregivers? ‘Tis the season to […] Read more…
I always love when my Hallmark Press Pause boxes arrive on my doorstep, and this Christmas package was no exception. (My decorations are already up, of course, but I can always add more!) Read on for details, and a chance to win one of my favourite items! Here’s what I found inside my care package: […] Read more…
Last fall, I wrote about the Hearts For Hearts dolls (Changing The World One Heart At A Time) that my girls would be receiving for Christmas, and predicted that they would be a hit…and they sure were! (A sign of successful Christmas gifts is when the kids are still playing with them in October.) When I […] Read more…
As a member of Hallmark’s Press Pause panel, I am lucky enough to receive regular shipments of their latest offerings. If you’ve been reading This Mom Loves for a while, you know I’m a sucker for holiday-themed decor, and here are my favourites from Hallmark’s 2013 Halloween collection: All The Goodies: Alive and Talking Pumpkin […] Read more…
Ever since I got my first BlackBerry (a Torch, over two years ago) I’ve been hooked. Sure, I was a little bit behind the original CrackBerry crowd, but being able to access email and internet on my phone? Awesome. The time was approaching for me to look at an upgrade (as most of us do, […] Read more…