There are those conversations that every parent eventually has to have with their kids that can sometimes feel cringe-worthy. The birds and the bees, personal hygiene… we know they are 100% necessary but that doesn’t mean we aren’t going to squirm through the whole thing. And let’s be realistic, if … [Read more...]
Make-Ahead Beef Enchiladas: Slow Cooker Edition
With an amazing shredded beef centre, gooey cheese and a zesty sauce, these enchiladas are impossible to resist. The best part? This is yet another slow cooker recipe. So the stew-like filling simmers away untended, freeing you up for other things… like homework, laundry or, if you’re lucky a glass … [Read more...]
Professional Hockey Players Dress Up As The Cast Of Frozen
Say what you will about Frozen and “Let It Go”, but that movie has made a huge difference in the lives of children everywhere. Case in point, the kids at the Boston Children’s Hospital. Members of the Boston Bruins made their annual Halloween visit to the hospital earlier this week dressed as, … [Read more...]
Walmart Angers Internet With “Fat Girl Costumes”
I have a special place in my heart for Halloween. Personally, I am all about the homemade, DIY costumes; I love seeing what people more creative and crafty than me come up with! There has been a lot drama surrounding Halloween costumes in the media this year and it makes me happy that I choose to … [Read more...]
Why You Should Head To The Everything To Do With Sex Show
Alright ladies, let’s talk about sex. Or, more specifically, the Everything To Do With Sex Show. It is coming to Toronto this weekend (October 24th to 26th) at the Direct Energy Centre. Packed with seminars, stage shows, celebrities and shopping, the show is geared towards singles and couples … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Warm-Up: Potato, Cheddar & Chive Soup
It is definitely getting chilly outside and for me that means one thing: time to bring out my trusty old slow cooker and enjoy a few hearty soups, chillis and stews. Enter Canadian Living's latest title New Slow Cooker Favourites. This cookbook is packed full of inventive, delicious new slow cooker … [Read more...]
Nanny Caught On Camera Abusing Twins
A lot of us scoff at the idea of enlisting the help of a nanny cam. I personally (and maybe naïvely) would like to believe that I can trust the person I have hired as a nanny to take proper care of my children. That is why we all go through such rigorous processes to find nannies, au pairs and … [Read more...]
Healthy, Fit And Happy: You Deserve It!
If I am honest, being healthy and staying fit is a daily struggle for me. Some days going for that after work run seems like way too much effort and dialing for take-out is way easier than cooking up a healthy, balanced meal. Just last week, after an extra-long day in the office, I skipped my … [Read more...]
#babyrp Steals Instagram Pics Of Kids & It’s Not Okay
I write a lot about social media and my love of Instagram, but I rarely discuss our children’s roles on these social media accounts. As parents, it is hard for us to not want to share the adorable pictures we take of our kids with the world whether it is on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or … [Read more...]
Strict Parenting May Be Negatively Affecting Kids
Do you define yourself as a “Tiger Mom”? A new study says that you may be negatively affecting your child’s self-esteem and adjustment in the classroom. A survey of 589 middle and high school students in Hangzhou, China found that adolescents with parents who are controlling, punitive and less … [Read more...]
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