Not since I first read Dennis Lee's classic collection Alligator Pie have I been so captivated by a book of imaginative poetry for children. Imagine This! (by Joanne Froh, illustrated by Frances Pagens) reaches out through compelling verse and intricate pen-and-ink illustrations and pulls … [Read more...]

Not since I first read Dennis Lee's classic collection Alligator Pie have I been so captivated by a book of imaginative poetry for children. Imagine This! (by Joanne Froh, illustrated by Frances Pagens) reaches out through compelling verse and intricate pen-and-ink illustrations and pulls readers - … [Read more...]

Okay, so I don't know about you, but I have a reputation amongst my friends and family. A reputation as somewhat of a domestic goddess. That is to say, I'm known as someone who knows her way around a kitchen...someone who's good at all that stuff. You know, like cookies, casseroles and everything in … [Read more...]

As you all know, I went back to Weight Watchers last week after a semi-unintentional month-long hiatus. And now that I'm back at it again, I'm starting to have visions of "skinny me" dancing in my head once more.  I'm so excited to start seeing the pounds start to drop off again: next … [Read more...]

Is it December already?  No matter how organized you think you’ll be, there’s always some unplanned holiday shopping this time of year. In my experience, mostly due to unexpected activities that crop up the closer we get to the festivities.  I’m sure you know what I mean - unexpected … [Read more...]

Well, ladies, I am so impressed with myself!  I have almost finished my holiday shopping and it is only the first week of December.  Just a few more little things and some tough-to-buy-for-folks and I’m done.  What has me stressin’ now is my mommy wardrobe.  I have some fun … [Read more...]

Week: 28 Pounds Lost: 41.4 Thanks to everyone who commented on my last post! You lived up to your half of the bargain, and I'll live up to mine. I went to Weight Watchers this morning and weighed in, for the first time in FOUR WEEKS. I thought it had been three, but as you can see from my … [Read more...]

Last week we talked about throwing your own holiday party but what if you are invited out?  In a recent urbanmoms.ca poll the majority of moms across Canada indicated that they always or usually bring a hostess gift to a holiday party.  Add the holiday rush to the hustle and bustle of … [Read more...]

It is 10 o’clock in the morning, and my child has eaten a bowl of cereal with milk (I remember the days of dry cereal with fondness) two nutri-grain bars, a cup of orange juice, two cups of water, and is now starting on the second half of an orange. He is almost 4 years old, and I get that he is … [Read more...]

Okay, dear readers...the day I dreaded has come. The day where I admit that I have officially fallen off the wagon and I NEED YOUR HELP to get back on. Remember, way back in my first post, when I said: I’m hoping that by going public with my struggle it’ll help others who would like to embark on a … [Read more...]