When I was a kid, all I wanted in a friend was someone who liked the same stuff as me. Ideally, we’d have the same toys so she’d know the “rules” of each game—but her stuff would be slightly better because what’s the point of hauling ass down the block to play with junk? In simpler times, … [Read more...]
New Year, New Neighbours: Why I’m Mourning The Loss Of My Friends Next-Door
I know that change is supposed to be good—it’s what I tell my kids, anyway—but ever since my next-door neighbours moved two weeks ago, I haven’t been able to get over the loss. I didn’t expect to be so emotional, nor did I realize I’d grown so attached, but this family is extraordinary. They … [Read more...]
Why It Stung So Much To Be Rejected By Mom Friends
Facebook is great for so many things. Keeping in touch with family. Seeing pictures of my friends’ cute kids. Watching video after video of babies and puppies and other things that make me cry. And then, at other times, it really kind of sucks. Especially for sensitive gals like me. I was … [Read more...]
Is It Time To Spring Clean Your Social Media Profiles?
While we normally think about cleaning up around the house during this time of year, ever considered doing a little cleaning of your social media? I sure have, especially in the past few days! I'm taking a good look at my profile and I know it's time to clean house. It's a good habit to get … [Read more...]
How To Help Your Daughter Deal With Mean Girls
Written by Kait Fowlie Bullies, just like the trauma they inflict, come in all shapes and sizes. Mean girls are a tough breed particularly among elementary school age children, who are gaining social independence and trying on new identities. Insecurity can get the best of kids at times, and the … [Read more...]
My #2015Revolution: Flying Out of My Comfort Zone
The other day I saw Nia Vardalos on one of those morning shows. She brought much laughter to us in her hit movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding and she's working on a sequel. I remember interviewing her a couple years back and she's just as funny in person as you would imagine. She's like that funny bff … [Read more...]
You Gotta Have Friends
The month of Will starts tomorrow. December. I have one night booked to go out with my book club and that's pretty much it. I'm looking forward to it. November was a month chock full of activities for both of us. And while the two of us have tons of plans in December, they're all together. But I … [Read more...]
How To Make New Mom Friends
Well, we have reached the end of the first week back to school. Are you still hanging in there? Are you still managing to get the kids out the door in morning with breakfast in their bellies and smiles on their faces? Good! That’s what I like to hear! Your kids are starting in new grades and … [Read more...]
On A Personal Note
I was wandering around one of our many interesting neighbourhoods here in Toronto the other day. One that has great little shops and restaurants that are filled in the summer months, when I realized that one of my favourite paper shops had disappeared. It was one that I would find pretty cards and … [Read more...]
Ring Ring
In about 10 days, my really good friends are expecting their new baby girl to arrive. They've been waiting a long time for her and many of us are counting the days down with them. The day she's due to arrive, I'll be at my grandfather's 95th birthday party. I warned my step-mother that I'd be … [Read more...]
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