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Technology Keeps Me Close: And a CONTEST!

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My son has been at camp for nearly two weeks and MAN, do I miss that guy. It is like this weird void and every once in a while it hits me: My baby is gone! But, I get over it and I know that it is a wonderful experience for him and probably a good exercise for me. But while he's gone I do what I can … [Read more...]

Drowning in Fear: When the Irriational Turns Real

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My kids LOVE the water. My daughter started swimming when she was 2.5. I have always loved the water too. Some of my fondest memories are the hours and days my sisters and I spent in the lake at the cottage or splashing in the waves on vacation in Florida. It is so relaxing and refreshing and free … [Read more...]

An ever changing world. And a CONTEST!

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Recently our friends at Microsoft hosted an evening for a group of UrbanMoms members and friends to learn about the new Microsoft Office 2010. In planning this event we decided to touch on how the technology has changed to make our lives easier. We saw how Office is going to make homework a breeze … [Read more...]

Kids & Sports: An Interview With My Kids

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I have been blogging a lot lately about kids in sports from my perspective as a parent. But what about my kids? Why do they play? Why do they want to participate in competitive sports? Why do they push themselves so hard? Is there a downside? So, I decided to interview my kids. It's funny because we … [Read more...]

These are a few of my favourite things…In New York!

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I spent this past Friday to Sunday in the Big Apple. Does anyone even call it that anymore? Anyway, I was there, in New York City, for a conference. Although I spent much of my time at the actual conference I did get to take in some of the sights (and shops). Now, I've been to NYC a number of times … [Read more...]

Need a good cry? Or a little inspiration?

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I often wonder what inspires people to greatness. How do Olympic athletes get up day after day, year after year to put in hour after hour of grueling work for simply the chance to be an Olympian? How do peace keepers selflessly risk their lives and leave their families and homes to do something … [Read more...]

Nicola’s Tri For Kids: Teaching Our Kids to Give

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I am a big believer in giving back. Not in the form of big cheques and public gestures but by getting involved and invested. For years my kids have been having Birthday parties where they raise money for charity instead of receiving gifts, my son has volunteered at the local food bank during the … [Read more...]