Having children has added so much more meaning to every aspect of the Holidays - from the traditions and the wonder, to the real reason behind the celebrations, to family gatherings and the joy of giving to others.  But, let’s be realistic, for children much of the excitement lies in the … [Read more...]

I've spent a lot of time lately on urbanmoms.ca, reading what the other members and contributors have to say. It's kind of like sitting in on a coffee klatsch with a bunch of new people that you're excited to get to know. One of those women whom I've decided to get to know a bit better is Kath. … [Read more...]

It’s almost that time…the season of holiday parties. I LOVE going to holiday parties!  The festive spirit, good friends, and great food…so much fun. And party season is fast approaching…hurray!  In my opinion, what really makes a great party is having something a little different.  … [Read more...]

My husband bought me a gift certificate to get a hair cut and pedicure for mother's day…a very thoughtful gift since my hair was a mop and my toes rivaled an ogre's.  I enjoyed my afternoon in the spa very much with one exception…could the wee lass who was artistically tidying my feet not stop … [Read more...]

Okay, now I've got the holiday baking out of the way (see last week's recipe review) it's time to brush up on my specialty-holiday-drink-making skills! Of this list, I had only ever made the mulled wine before, so it was a real treat to test out four new holiday drinks this week. Just to be on the … [Read more...]

My husband is out of town. For 11 days (well, five down...six to go). In some ways, I was looking forward to him being away (sorry, Hubster!). Why? Well, it's just one less person to worry about it the house, you know? No 4:00 rush to tidy up toys, get dinner started, vacuum the after-school snack … [Read more...]

Well, folks...here they are...the recipe reviews you've been waiting for! This week I tested - and tasted! And tasted a little bit more...two wonderful recipes from our Girls' Night sponsor, Baileys. I made Baileys Fudge and Baileys Chocolates, which are actually truffles...yum! See my post below … [Read more...]

I tested positive for the Down's Syndrome gene during my pregnancy. I'd submitted to the testing the day after we got back from two weeks in Central America (or otherwise known as how we came to fall in love with Belize) so I was jetlagged and didn't think much about it until I got a call from a … [Read more...]

OK, I admit to being a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to the holidays (and for me that means Christmas).  I always adhered to the notion that shopping and all things Christmassy must wait until the season of Advent, which officially begins on December 1st. But, not just because of … [Read more...]

Week: 25 Pounds Lost: about 43 There was no Weight Watchers meeting this weekend because of the Remembrance Day holiday, so I had to rely on my home scale to get my weight. Problem is, this digital wonder (which can also calculate body fat percentage) has somehow gotten converted from pounds to … [Read more...]