In general, no matter how many children you have, parents tend to think that having one less child is SO easy. If you have two kids, you start to wonder how you ever thought one was difficult. When you have three little ones, going out with two kids suddenly seems like a total breeze. Four or … [Read more...]
Now That I’m a Parent, I Finally Appreciate My Siblings
I’d like to tell you that my family is crazy, but that’s hardly headline news. Whose family isn’t? But in mine there seems to be more drama than in most. In fact, one day I might write a book about it. As just an example, my grandmother calls us non-stop to talk about the same subject on … [Read more...]
8 Fun Family Day Events in Toronto
Monday, February 20 marks Family Day in Toronto and there are tons of fantastic things to do in and around the city this year. Family Day events are a great opportunity to bond with your family (or provide ample distraction if you're going stir crazy cooped up indoors!) Best of all—unlike most … [Read more...]
Life Of A Busy Mom And Rethinking What’s #BetterForYou
As parents, we find ourselves rushing around for most of our waking moments. Time goes quickly, especially with a busy schedule, and we’ve learned to adapt quickly to whatever comes our way. After all, what fuels us, drives us. Here’s a typical morning in the life of this busy mom! 5:16 am: … [Read more...]
2017’s Best Date Night Restaurants In Toronto
We enjoy going out for dinner when we can. It's not only a break from the kitchen and daily routine or rushing around with everyone's schedules and checking up on homework, but a chance to catch our breath, ground ourselves and be us—a couple. We're lucky to have so many choices in Toronto. Here are … [Read more...]
10 Valentine’s Day Gifts For People Who Are Sick Of Flowers And Candy
Valentine's Day is just around the corner—and if that sentence doesn't send you skipping off into the sunset, we can't say we blame you. With all the hype and commercialisation surrounding Cupid's favourite holiday, it can be difficult to get excited about gift-giving so soon after Christmas. … [Read more...]
Why Are Moms Today So Frazzled And What Can We Do About It?
I was in Arizona recently for the holidays with my kids and parents. My boys are getting older and naturally, they wanted to spend the majority of their time with my dad, whom they call Best Friend. "Best Friend, do you want to play catch?" "Best Friend, do you want to watch a … [Read more...]
Quick And Delicious Dumpling Noodle Bowl Recipe For Chinese New Year
In 2017, Chinese New Year falls on January 28th—but the celebrations will last long after Saturday night. The festivities actually span two weeks based on the Lunar calendar. The festival involves getting together with family and friends, lots of eating, and plenty of well-wishing for the upcoming … [Read more...]
I Got A Proper Bra Fitting And It Changed My Life
After having babies and breastfeeding we all feel like our 'ladies' need more support than usual. They may not be as, uh, perky as we want them to be, but we can and should be proud of what they can do—feeding a wee human is pretty amazing! BUT truth be told, spending $$ on something pretty once we … [Read more...]
Teens Working Out: How Much is Too Much?
Working out has never been my personal go-to for stress release or an endorphin rush. Learning how to incorporate a workout regime into my life has taken time and discipline, and is a practice that I wish I had started much earlier in life. As a teenager, I was only involved in sports for a short … [Read more...]
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