My kids lovingly tell me I'm "weird". My daughter actually said in total seriousness the other day, "Mom, we're just a regular family...except you." I LOVE it! I totally embrace my inner (and obviously outer) weirdo and celebrate my freaky side. Luckily, for now, my kids are on board. And for the … [Read more...]
Blue Mountain Resort Ontario
Not just a winter destination. Blue Mountain offers fun in the sun!Reviewed by: The Urban Traveler Overall Grade: BKid's Rating: B+ … [Read more...]
What was the most popular Happy Meal toy ever launched? Winner #2!
So, the folks at McDonald's were really impressed by the questions people asked before the McMoms last trip to Los Angeles to visit Dreamworks studios. And our McMoms got us the answers! Congratulations to Carol who won with the question: What was the most popular Happy Meal toy ever launched? … [Read more...]
Is It Our Right? No. It’s simply respect.
Yesterday morning I was at Starbucks for my daily fix. It is a busy spot bustling with activity and people. There is music and laughter and conversation. But this day was different. On this day, from the minute I walked in, there was screaming and crying. I went all of the way through the line, … [Read more...]
The Shift
My son had a soccer game the other day. They lost. Oh well, these things happen. No biggie. Most of the kids had smiles on their faces within minutes of the whistle blowing. My son ran over to tell me, yet again, that he was "STARVING". Dinner #2 here we come.As we got into the car I noticed that he … [Read more...]
It’s The Little Things Getaway Contest!
A few weeks ago my family and I decided to take a break. Not a vacation really, but a little getaway. We definitely needed some time just the four of us. Here were our collective criteria for this family getaway:Out of the city.Close enough to drive.A pool. Preferably a waterpark.A beach.Good … [Read more...]
Congratulations to our Winners! Question #1 Answered.
Remember a few weeks back when the McMoms were heading to Chicago and LA to check out the marketing side of McDonald's? Remember we asked you to submit questions to win? Well, we have your winners and your answers! Congratulations to Arlene and Judy who submitted the question, "Who came up with the … [Read more...]
I Want to Get Drunk **Caution: This Post May Offend**
WARNING! If you don't want to know, do not read on. I am real and I am human. And sometimes, rarely, but still on occasion, I want to get drunk.OK, OK. Calm down. But really. Don't you sometimes just want to lose yourself? Don't you just want to go back to a place or a time when you could act … [Read more...]
The First Sorrow
The death of a mother is the first sorrow wept without her. ~ AnonymousIt will be one year this weekend since I said goodbye, since I held her hand, since I saw her face. It will be one year since I leaned on her, since I cried on her shoulder, since I had my best-friend. It will be one year since … [Read more...]
Are We the Only Ones With No Set Bedtime?
My kids usually go to bed around the same time but because of extra curricular activities and some really good books or conversations we often don't quite make it. I find, especially as my kids get older, their activities are later and this turns out to be a fabulous time for us to mellow out and … [Read more...]
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