Then and Now Week: 14 Pounds Lost: 30 As I sit down to write this exciting entry, I find myself inexplicably sombre. I've made it half-way to my ultimate weight loss goal (actually, I originally intended to lose 50 pounds, but then decided to up the ante to 60 pounds in order to have a BMI in the … [Read more...]

Here's what Random House, Gender Blender's publisher, had to say about the book: Emma: Wants Jeff Matthews to notice her. Hates sexist boys. Wonders when she’ll get her period. Tom: Must avoid looking like a wuss. Must deal with his blended family. Must get a chance with Kelly A. Then something … [Read more...]

Well, my next and final post will be written from home because that’s where I’ll be after the long weekend. I can’t believe it! I can not believe that I have been up here for 2 months and have not only survived but actually enjoyed myself. I met some great new friends and had some memorable … [Read more...]

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Everyone knows that when you throw a party, it’s only a matter of time before everyone ends up congregated in the kitchen. Why is that? Because the kitchen is the heart of the home and the nerve centre of the family? Because they’re all just looking for more food and drink? Whatever the reason, the … [Read more...]

Yesterday was a gorgeous sunny summer day at my brother-in-law’s new cottage. The setting was idyllic, and the kids were laughing on the dock, splashing in the water, while the parents were enjoying view (and some adult conversation) from the deck. All of a sudden my eldest son let out a scream … [Read more...]

This weekend three of my bestest pals came up to the cottage. All three of them are now living outside of Canada but as native Canadians were thrilled to enjoy some space and fresh air! We had a blast and laughed ourselves silly. It was during one such laugh-fest that we coined the phrase, and our … [Read more...]

I Think I can, I Think I can... Week: 13 Pounds Lost: 28.2 Wow. Another four pounds last week and I am within one pound of being half-way to my final goal weight. I'm also now under 190 pounds (at 5'8") - a weight I haven't seen since I began dating my husband over ten years ago. At this rate (I'm … [Read more...]

Getting kids to eat the necessary 5-10 daily servings of vegetables and fruit can sometimes be a daunting task for parents of school age children. Do not despair…there are so many great choices available in the grocery stores today that choosing a variety of tasty fruit and vegetable choices that … [Read more...]

Ever see the Baileys ad on TV with the beautiful, young people partying on the beach roasting marshmallows over a campfire when spontaneously a fiery marshmallow is dunked in a glass of cool Baileys? Well, since Baileys sponsors this section and since I am innately curious about these things, I … [Read more...]