It seems like many parents, and even grandparents, are on Facebook these days. My dad has asked a few times about joining in. Most of us know it's a great way to share our special family moments and photos. I love seeing what everyone is up to. Auntie May in BC can keep up with how our kids are … [Read more...]
Top 5 Cool Things at the Canadian Int’l Auto Show
We've got a family tradition every Family Day Weekend. We enjoy visiting the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) -- even when we're not in the market to purchase a car. My hubby and older son are car fanatics. The older kid, now 14, can tell you almost anything you want to know about almost … [Read more...]
Happy FAMILY Day!
It's 2pm in the afternoon on Family Day. I'm in my pajamas. Sort of jones'ing for my kid who is spending Family Day with....family. A few weeks ago, we went up to an Olympic party in Barrie. Will asked where the party was and I said, 'at my friends Ryan and Jodi's'. He yelled 'NO'! I spun around … [Read more...]
The Evolution of a Working Mom
So I am into my fourth week at work. Wow. Nearly a month under my belt and aside from getting lost in the parking lot and mixed signals causing my daughter to be forgotten The truth is, I was a reluctant entrepreneur. after school, we are adjusting amazingly well. I worked at home for over 8years … [Read more...]
It’s All Downhill From Here
I am a prairie girl at heart: I walked backwards to school so the bone-chilling winter winds wouldn't freeze my face; I had indoor recesses when the temperature dropped to an inhumane low; I hated winter and viewed it a season to be endured rather than enjoyed. Then I scored a BC boy … [Read more...]
The Non Birthday Birthday Post
Today is my sister's birthday. It's one of those milestone ones that make the person forget they're actually only just a day older than they were yesterday. When my sister Sherrill turned 50 last year, I made her a video. Suzanne emailed me and said 'it's incredible but do something like that for … [Read more...]
Change for the New Year
As we get ready to say good bye to 2013, we reflect on all of the things that have taken place over the past 12 months. The good. The bad. The ugly. Our family grew by one. An adorable furry 1. I became a published author. We tried new things. And they didn't always work out. But as … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!
December was a little wild, wasn't she? Christmas concerts, cookie exchanges, work parties, nervous breakdowns…wow. I love the excitement and magic of the holidays but also kind of wish we could spread out the festivities over the whole winter, since come January we will all be fat, depressed and … [Read more...]
The Greatest Connection
The holiday season brings up so many emotions for so many of us. Yes, it's a time of getting together with friends and family but it's also a time of reflecting and looking forward. Another year done and another year to figure out where we are going in life. One thing I know is that I need to … [Read more...]
Canadian Ski Council offers FREE SnowPass to help keep kids active during the Winter
Hey parents, this just came into my "inbox" and I think it's worth sharing...especially since we've got plenty of snow this year! This holiday season, give a Canadian Ski Council's SnowPass to your favourite grade 4 & 5 kid! One of Canada's easiest ways to get kids healthy and active this … [Read more...]
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