Written by Lindsay Ducharme Growing up we had many family traditions for birthdays, seasons and holidays; however, none were more special than our yearly Christmas Eve traditions. Without fail, each year we would attend church and come home to find new pajamas laid out on our bed. We would race … [Read more...]
Attention Star Wars Fans: The New Trailer Is Here!
Heads up, moms of Star Wars fans (and moms who are Star Wars fans)! The trailer for the controversial seventh Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, is out today. I think it’s safe to say that after the, um, non-excellence of the “prequels”—The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of The … [Read more...]
On Accepting Your Children For Who They Are
Trigger warning: this piece contains abuse details that are very upsetting. Well, here's a heartbreaking tale. A Southern California couple has pled guilty to beating an eight-year-old boy to death because they thought he was gay. Here are the facts: Peal Fernandez (the boy's mother) and her … [Read more...]
The Ghomeshi Saga: Stop Victimizing The Victims
“There’s no place for the state in the bedroom of the nation.” Pierre Elliot Trudeau is famously quoted as saying that it’s none of government’s BI business what kind of sex people enjoy and with whom they enjoy it. Somehow Jian Ghomeshi and his lawyers in their infinite wisdom decided to stray … [Read more...]
Why Aruba Is A Great Choice For Your Next Family Vacation
Our family loves to travel. BK (that’s before kids) my hubby and I travelled across Europe, to many exciting US cities (usually with the plan of seeing a major league baseball game) and to any sunny destination we could find. AK (yup, that’s after kids) our travel wings were clipped slightly and we … [Read more...]
Halloween Costume Ideas For Teens & Tweens
Whether your kid still goes trick-or-treating or dressing up for the Halloween dance at school, these ideas will win costume contests, no doubt! Pretty Little Liars Whether your daughter wants to go as Spencer, Hanna, Aria or Emily, there are a few ways to interpret this idea, especially if … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For A Family Getaway Without Losing Your Mind
Before having kids, we travelled all the time. My husband and I loved visiting new cities and exploring new places. When our twin girls arrived we were all of a sudden limited – by time, energy, finances – and travelling seemed like an impossibility. And then something funny happened. Our girls … [Read more...]
Hauntingly Delicious Recipes For Leftover Halloween Candy
If you went a little overboard when shopping for Halloween treats and didn’t have enough ghostly visitors to finish your yummy goodies supply, why not turn it all into a range of scrumptious snacks? There are plenty of things you can do with sugar-laden goodies, so check out these mouth-watering … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Save For Your Child’s Future Right Now
It's hard to imagine that your adorable little one, with those tiny hands and high-pitched squeals, will ever be a full-fledged grownup. Although it feels far away, any seasoned parent will tell you that the time flies. While the day-to-day tasks of caring for your baby or toddler are sort of … [Read more...]
The CNE Is EX-actly What Your Family Needs This Summer!
For many Toronto-area families, the start of The CNE has always signalled that the end of summer is near, and school days are on the horizon. The end of summer can also signal the end of your summer vacation budget. If you’ve been redeeming your PC points at Loblaws and The Real Canadian … [Read more...]
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