There's a room in my mind, behind a strong, locked door. A room full of memories and loss. A room made for grieving. A room I'm not ready to enter. Not just yet.But that door, it beckons me. Irresistibly. Everyday thoughts, images and sounds bring me rushing towards it, and in an instant I'm … [Read more...]
Go, Me!
Yesterday was my second Weight Watchers meeting (for this go-round, anyway). I knew I had done pretty well: I'd stayed on the program (despite a road trip to Edmonton to visit my BFF), and usually you get a pretty dramatic result the first week. So I had a figure in mind, around four or five pounds, … [Read more...]
In Our Lifetime
I don't know if you guys are getting sick of me writing about cancer or not, but these days I just can't seem to stop thinking about it. Not only have I lost my mother and other family members to this terrible disease, and not only is one of my best friends losing her husband to it, but I just found … [Read more...]
Half World
Quite apart from the stunning cover art and evocative illustrations, this young adult novel exists in a different realm altogether. And that's not just it's setting, either. Right from the outset, you'll know this isn't your usual YA Fantasy read, as author Hiromi Goto's mastery of setting paints … [Read more...]
TinyWiggles
TinyWiggles Ltd is an online specialty shop started March 1, 2009 by a mother and daughter team, featuring fresh innovative baby and toddler products. All our products are handmade in Canada. TinyWiggles strives to make the lives of parents and their little ones a little simpler by offering … [Read more...]
Slow-Melt Popsicles
Summertime is here, and for most moms, that means lots of sticky mess from the frozen treats kids love so much. Well, not any more thanks to new Slow Melt Pops from trusted brand Popsicle. Made with fruit juice, Slow Melt Popsicles contain vitamin C and a touch of gelatin to slow down the melting … [Read more...]
Here I Go Again
Last Saturday I joined Weight Watchers (I know, again!). In fact, that's how this blog got started and where the title - Losing It! - came from in the first place. See, way back in May 2006 I joined Weight Watchers and started blogging about it. I faithfully chronicled my weight loss journey, … [Read more...]
Haley’s Hints GREEN Edition
Did you know you can...Lift carpet stains without a single chemical?Make your own better-for-baby wipes?Whip up salon-quality moisturizer for pennies?It's true! I must admit, when the urbanmoms.ca Book Review panel received a review copy of Haley's Hints GREEN Edition, some of us were a bit … [Read more...]
Nu-world Botanicals
Aromatherapy Personals - Instant Aromatherapy-To-Go! From NUWORLD Botanicals, founded by Canadian Natalie Cascella.Eco-chic, compact vials with rollerballs that combine the power of acupressure, aromatherapy and anti-oxidant vitamins A, B, C and E to help balance, harmonize and promote the health of … [Read more...]
My Turn to Pay it Forward
You know, I freakin' well hate cancer. This dreadful disease has taken my grandfather, my mother and a cousin. It's taken countless loved ones from countless friends. And now, it's taking another terrible toll. Just the day before my mother died, I received an email from a dear friend. A shocking, … [Read more...]
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