Get ready for summer! The Big Itch Blog Series is hosted by Benadryl. Share your stories about being at the cottage with kids in the comments below for your chance to win a fabulous camping kit, and be prepared for the unexpected this summer thanks to the itch specialists at Benadryl.Growing up my … [Read more...]
Your Biggest Fan: The Ugly Side of Mom
We've all seen hockey dads or soccer moms take things a little (or a lot) too far. We exchange looks and cringe a little inside as they scream at their kids from the sidelines, yell at the refs, or brag about the total awesomeness of their kid. It ain't pretty and it is certainly one of the darker … [Read more...]
Proud Moments
This weekend at my daughter's soccer game I snapped a picture of this:What's so special about it? Well, these girls are waiting for their next shift, just hanging out. So what? Look closely. They are all hanging out together, girls from both teams. They aren't concerned at all about the fact that … [Read more...]
The Big Hairy Deal Contest!
I don't think of myself as a girly-girl. I am not a huge shopper, no obsession with shoes, I hardly wear make-up and spend little time on fashion trends. But there are some things that are personal requirements for me in order to portray a feminine and professional look.A pedicure. Gnarly, dry feet … [Read more...]
Your Biggest Fan: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
There are so many critical learning opportunities my kids get from playing sports. This week was the beginning of track season and we have been dealing with one of my son's greatest challenges - performance anxiety. My son experiences anxiety around competition. Expectations are high and he puts a … [Read more...]
Your Biggest Fan! Competitive Kids Series
I admit it, I am my kids' biggest fan! They are both great little athletes and they both play a ton of sports. I know some people think we are crazy because of our schedule. Sometimes I have trouble keeping it all straight myself. I know there has been a ton of media attention and parenting advice … [Read more...]
Moms Who Drink
This has been a hot topic lately both in the media and in my circle of friends. If you follow moms on twitter or facebook or read their blogs you too will see that jokes about drinking or prescription drug use are rampant. But are they really joking? The sad thing is that many are not.This may be a … [Read more...]
Listen to the Wise Old Man
Yesterday I had lunch with my dad. We usually do this once a week or so since my mom died and my dad moved a few blocks away from us. My sisters live thousands of kilometres away so my dad and I spend a lot of time together. He is a fixture at my kids' sporting events, chatting with all of the … [Read more...]
Ask and You Could Win!
Next week our very own McMoms will be traveling to Chicago and LA to see first-hand how an idea for a McDonald's Happy Meal toy comes to life. The Moms will learn how McDonald's commitment to quality suppliers extends beyond their food and into partnerships. This trip will allow our McMoms to … [Read more...]
The Era of A Zillion Digital Photos & Your Last Chance to Win!
When we took on the task of talking managing digital photos at our recent Microsoft Windows 7 event I admit I was intimidated and a little embarrassed. I have thousands of digital photos on my computer and, although they are filed by date, they are not organized and I rarely do anything with them … [Read more...]
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