Grab a coffee and put aside the laundry for a moment. I know, I know, I’ve had a pile staring at me all week too, but this is worth ignoring for a few more minutes. We need to have a chat. It’s a tough conversation for those living with type 2 diabetes and a tough conversation for those who have … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best New Date Night Restaurants in Toronto
Winter months are here and our lives are a little quieter after the holiday rush. We're taking a little more time to read, catch up on Netflix, and just be cozy. It's also the perfect time to schedule in a few date nights! We've eaten (and have returned to) some of the newest restaurant openings … [Read more...]
In My Family, In-Law Is Not A Dirty Word
My parents moved to Canada from the United States before I was born. I grew up with my parents and my brother, and my next closest relative was a 10-hour drive away. It was just us. One sibling, no extended family to speak of. I don’t know what it would have been like to grow up surrounded by … [Read more...]
The January Guide To Wholesome Snacking
I grew up as a “teacher kid”, which meant I went to the school where my mom taught. I was there before and after school every single day and often didn’t leave until 5 pm when mom finally called it a night. I can remember desperately scavenging in her classroom for food once the afternoon bell rang. … [Read more...]
If You Take Away Childminding In Gyms, You Take Away The Mental Break Moms Need
When I was on mat leave with my son, my office shut down and I ended up with an involuntary, very, very extended maternity leave while I looked for work. It was an extremely stressful time in my life. I was carrying baby weight and the burden of needing to find work while, at the same time, having … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Surviving The Winter With A Smile On Your Face
As Canadians, you would think we’d be used to winter by now. But every year, as the colder months roll around, we fall into the same old trap; denial (maybe it won’t go below zero this year?), anger (why can’t we feel our goddamn faces?) and eventually a kind-of-acceptance (it’s fine, we just … [Read more...]
The 12 Emotions Of Christmas (As Told By One Stressed Mom)
Christmas is coming and guess what, friends? It’s bringing a lot of feelings along for the ride. Forget swans, golden rings, and maids-a-milking—here’s the list you really need to help process your emotions this holiday season. Excitement Ahhhh, guys, Christmas is coming! There’s so much to … [Read more...]
How To Handle Disappointed Children This Christmas
As a kid, I remember the excitement of counting my Christmas presents under the tree. The big boxes and the little boxes held so much mystery—when they were wrapped, I could picture them being anything that I wanted them to be. But that fantasy was sometimes better than what ended up being inside. I … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide For Your Tricky-To-Buy-For Teen
Holiday gifts for teens can be tricky to get right, especially if you're shopping for kids in your life that you only see a few times a year. As the mom of teen girls with plenty of their friends around, I have polled them to garner data about their likes and dislikes when it comes to gifts. I … [Read more...]
24 Sanity-Saving Elf On The Shelf Ideas
It's the last day of November which can only mean one thing in the parenting world. Tomorrow, December 1, will see the return of our festive friend (foe?), Elf on the Shelf. With the little guy in red's arrival comes a full month of planning fun and original ways to pose him around the house to … [Read more...]