Before having kids, my husband and I had a solid group of friends with whom we had fun parties, nights out at bars and movie watching marathons. There was always someone up for something and our social lives were busy. Then we had a baby. Suddenly, we weren’t as fun as we used to be and friendships … [Read more...]
I Met My Birth Mother And It Was Not The Fairy Tale I Imagined
I’ve lived life under the stigma of being adopted. While I felt special and chosen, the reality is that people often cast negative judgment on me because my parents are not biologically related to me. I’ve been called “a genetic roll of the dice,” I’ve been asked how I feel about my “real parents,” … [Read more...]
We Found It: An Anti-Aging Skincare Line for Sensitive Skin That Works
I am all about easy regimes when it comes to, well, just about everything, and that includes my skincare. I’ve got sensitive skin that easily breaks out if products are full of questionable ingredients, so when I was asked to give the Riversol line a try, I was hesitant. Would it really do what it … [Read more...]
Bite The Dust: 10 Ways to Allergy Proof Your House This Spring
Yay! The flowers are blooming and temperatures are consistently above Brutal °C on a regular basis. But you know what else comes with my favourite season? Allergies; tons of ‘em. Early spring is when they start because the snow no longer covers the rotting debris on lawns and in gardens. We’re … [Read more...]
8 Fun Family Day Events in Toronto
Monday, February 20 marks Family Day in Toronto and there are tons of fantastic things to do in and around the city this year. Family Day events are a great opportunity to bond with your family (or provide ample distraction if you're going stir crazy cooped up indoors!) Best of all—unlike most … [Read more...]