When I got my nose pierced this summer my oldest daughter HATED it on sight. It’s a small diamond stud on my right side. I’ve wanted to do it for a long time and I was quite pleased with myself until I came home. We’ve taught our daughter not to say she “hates” anything so it was all she could … [Read more...]
Canada Has Taken A Huge Step Backwards With Quebec’s Face-Covering Law
“The true north strong and free.” Ever since I was a little girl in elementary school, this has been my favourite line in the national anthem. This country where I was raised, where generations of my relatives were raised, has always been home to me. It is part of me. I am a proud Canadian and … [Read more...]
6 Peanut-Free Halloween Treats
Halloween is right around the corner, and once you’ve decided your costumes, it’s time to move onto the second most exciting part of October 31—the treats! Your kids are surely counting down the days until the spook-fest. But what do you do if your child (or some of the other trick or treaters) … [Read more...]
Why I Wish I Raised My Kids in the City
I love the city. I was born in downtown Toronto, spent much of my childhood in The Annex, went to York University and got married at Yonge and St. Clair. I spent the first decade of my adult life in an urban environment, eventually moving from midtown to the west end, and managed to turn my … [Read more...]
Weinstein’s Victims Stayed Silent And I Bet You Would Too
I was 7, maybe 8. Our usual sitter was busy that night so my parents had a neighbourhood boy, one I barely knew, babysit for my brother and I. My brother and I were watching TV downstairs when the babysitter, who was probably about 14 at the time, called me upstairs. Obediently, I went. “Do you … [Read more...]
Thanks But No Thanks, Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts found themselves in the news again today. This time, the reports were thankfully free of scandal. In a unanimous decision, the Boy Scouts Club of America’s board of directors has moved to begin allowing girls to join. The decision won’t come into effect until 2018—when girls … [Read more...]
Moms, Let Go Of Career FOMO And Start Saying No
Growing up, a lot of us were told the same thing: work hard, and you can do anything. It was the mantra of our generation, instilled by parents everywhere as they encouraged us to pursue our dreams. It didn’t matter if you wanted to be a teacher, a doctor or an astronaut—just keep at it, we were … [Read more...]
My Husband’s Man Flu Requires More Attention Than A Newborn
Man Flu (noun); An illness that causes the male to be helpless and sicker than any other family member. In females: a cold There is a family story that is often told about a time when my dad was sick. My mom, pregnant with me, was headed out the door to take my older sister to daycare before … [Read more...]
I Was Convinced My Blended Family Photo Shoot Was A Nightmare
A couple weeks ago I booked a family portrait session with our wedding photographer, Assaf Friedman. I've had professional photos of my kids taken every year since they were babies. I look on my wall and see photos of them just weeks old. There are photos of them growing up together. There used … [Read more...]
Attention Tired Moms: Tim Horton’s Is Giving Away Free Coffee Until October 8!
To most moms, every day is coffee day—because, y'know, we need it to live. But today is officially National Coffee Day! What's the difference, we hear you cry? Well, instead of handing over your hard earned cash in exchange for mommy fuel, our favourite Canadian institution is caffeinating us … [Read more...]
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