Mother’s Day is fast approaching and you know the drill—some flowers, a nice card and a warm hug are the usual go-to’s. Sometimes though, it’s nice to go above and beyond—to show your love through meaningful gestures on top of the gifts. Here are our top fave ways to show your mom how you feel … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide
What do you want for Mother's Day? My kids are asking me already and of course, we all answer with sweetest sincerity "nothing but to spend time with my family!" But yes, they will insist and hey, it's okay they want to do something so let them have a little fun! If you need to drop hints...here are … [Read more...]
5 Egg Dyeing Ideas That Don’t Require A Degree In Art
Decorating eggs is a crucial part of the Easter process. However, using the same old dip-and-dye style can get tired and frankly boring. But whenever we try to step up our game and make things a little Pinterest-ing, things never seem to look the way they did in the tutorial... So, we've saved … [Read more...]
Parents, Please. Bring Back The Chocolate Easter Eggs
Do we need to take the fun out of everything? Honestly, after the Switch Witch began to show her face a few years ago (you know, the ‘good’ witch that trades the hordes of Halloween candy kids score for a toy of some sort so that kids don’t eat their weight in mini chocolate bars and gross licorice … [Read more...]
How To Survive Packing For Your Family March Break Getaway
Ah, March Break. A time to escape the frigid Canadian winter and relax with your family on a sunny beach. Can’t you see it? The kids playing happily in the waterpark while you sit poolside sipping on some fruity concoction. Sounds perfect. But rewind a week to getting ready for that vacation and … [Read more...]
I’m Embracing February 14th For My Littlest Valentine
I'm not really a Valentine's Day person. I believe if you don't express your love the other 364 days of the year, that one day Hallmark and the red letters on the calendar suggest you do so will not save you. I'm a holiday humbug. This year, I'm trying to take a bit of a more balanced perspective, … [Read more...]
The Most Romantic Hotels In Canada For Valentine’s Day
I admit that staying in a hotel can be one of the most romantic things to do. I would actually trade in almost any shiny bauble for a weekend getaway. A hotel stay gives us a chance to reconnect and let's face it, if someone else is making the beds and preparing the meals, that's a pretty enticing … [Read more...]
How To Celebrate Family Day Across Canada
When Family Day approaches, it’s tempting to want it as a day off of work to set yourself on the couch and finish that latest episode on Netflix, or catch up on updates on Facebook from your inner circle. Or maybe you're the complete opposite, and see it as an opportunity to get extra chores done … [Read more...]
Why You Should Celebrate Valentine’s Day As A Family
Recently, I learned the hard way that even when we think we’re clearly expressing our love, messages aren’t always received properly. My husband and I wound up in marriage counseling, struggling to discover why we felt like we’d both been living in different marriages for the past decade. Hadn’t we … [Read more...]
My Mommy’s New Year Resolutions
They say when you make a resolution or a goal, you should make it SMART. After I've had my morning coffee, I think I'm pretty smart, but this SMART has a different definition. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. These are a few things that I am planning to work on in the New … [Read more...]
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