Our family just completed a fun, baseball-filled road trip. Over the course of a week, we traveled to Indianapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati and Cleveland to check out ballparks and baseball games. We did a little sightseeing and a lot of eating during that time, but when five people have that much time … [Read more...]
Mantra: I Will Not Feel Guilty
I often feel guilty about so many things. Not packing fruit all the time in the kids' lunch bags. Not making the bed first thing in the morning. Indulging in a movie when I really should be cleaning the house. Buying another pair of shoes because they are just too cute. Grabbing another summer … [Read more...]
The “D” Word
Way back in the murky past (circa 2006) when I started this blog, I called it “Losing It” because I was on an epic weight loss journey. Three years after the birth of my second child I weighed nearly as much as I had on the day she was born. I hated myself and my body and I wanted to finally just be … [Read more...]
Taking 1 Billion Steps with Olympian Joannie Rochette
Summer time can present a bit of a challenge when it comes to exercising. With the kids being out of school for a couple of months I don't feel the need to rush around as I do the rest of the year. I walk my little one to school every day 10 minutes each way; that's pretty much my minimal amount of … [Read more...]
How To Stay Safe Near The Water This Summer
About a week ago a friend of mine had posted a question on her Facebook page. She was asking something about at what age is it okay to allow your kid to swim without supervision. My gut response was "if you have to ask then that should be your answer." Most of her friends reacted strongly to … [Read more...]
Head-To-Toe Summer Beauty & Skincare Must Haves
Summer time means we can shed our heavy layers and lighten up. And that goes for beauty too! There are a few beauty and skincare items that I've been trying out for the past few months that have proven to be worthy of attention this season. KOSMEA FACIAL WIPES are great for when you're on the go … [Read more...]
Sail Away
We leave tomorrow for a family vacation to Keats Island. I have never been there before, nor have we taken an actual family holiday since we had kids. Travel FAIL. Call me crazy, but the idea of packing up diapers, playpens, bottles, strollers, pureed bananas and paying, like, $7,000 for our three … [Read more...]
Tips For Easy Summer Entertaining & A Must Try Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
Just breathe. I keep telling myself. After a few weeks of entertaining, I'm already exhausted and summer has just begun. So, here I am writing at 3 am as I had a late night Lebanese coffee and suddenly I'm woken up with the thought of this weekend's get-together for hubby's birthday. With 14 people … [Read more...]
Celebrating “Made In Canada”
How do Canadians celebrate the nation's birthday? Most likely kicking back and enjoying the warmer weather with friends and family. It's a chance to slow things down and appreciate our country's finest offerings. We head to cottage country and drive through mountain roads. We go fishing and we head … [Read more...]
Teaching The Importance Of Giving
There are so many lessons that I think are critical to share with children, but one of the most important teachings, that weaves itself through so many aspects of our lives, is the importance of philanthropy. Imparting the spirit of giving is valuable for so many reasons. First of all, it curbs … [Read more...]
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