I'm often chatting to friends and family about how we can "give back" to our community. We are often bombarded with requests for donations and we all do what we can do, right? I also believe in "doing" is very much part of "giving". It's equally as important to give time and effort. I strongly … [Read more...]
Your Child’s Favourite Nickelodeon AND Blue Apple Books Now On Kobo!
This is great news! Nickelodeon Publishing has announced that many of our favourite children's titles will be made available to Kobo Readers worldwide! More than 250 top eBook titles from iconic children's series including Bubble Guppies, Blue's Clues, The Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBog … [Read more...]
Surprise! That Time My Child Almost Died
It all started with a tummy ache. Not a terribly bad tummy ache -- enough to miss school -- but not enough to worry me just yet. A little later on, I turned to Facebook for advice instead of commiseration: At this point, everyone (myself included) thought she was the victim of a … [Read more...]
Spring Break(ing Point)
When Canada got hit with last week's most recent dump of snow, I think I heard a collective sigh of despair echo across the nation. It's felt long, this winter. I am done with mismatched mittens, soggy boots,and cabin-fevered children. For the two-week spring break this year we have enrolled our … [Read more...]
In My Arms
(Photo Credit: Christy Heigh) This happens so rarely, but when it does I want to just pause time and sit in the stillness of her sweet breaths, in and out. She still holds her hand next to her face in the exact same way she did as a newborn. You're too fast, time. … [Read more...]
Kids Notice The Darndest Things!
I've been fascinated recently with the little things that Will notices. We left school the other day and my little black filthy Subaru was parked in front on equally filthy little black Subaru. I said, "Will try and guess which one is ours?" He laughed and said, 'that's so easy Mom. Ours has shiny … [Read more...]
My Nest Is Full
I know they are a tad cliche, but for years I have been wanting a nest necklace with three eggs to remind me of my girls. I ordered one off Esty a couple years ago but it ended up being a scam (who scams on ETSY?!) but finally decided to just go ahead and place another order with a … [Read more...]
Break a Leg, Brin!
There is something about a little girl in a fancy dress, standing in front of a glowy tree before her Christmas concert where she will get to belt out some off-key carols on a stage. Something really special. … [Read more...]
Honouring Mandela in the Year of Education
When all the tributes and celebrations are done, how will we continue to remember Nelson Mandela? We have heard and watched the impact of his life through television, magazines, newspapers and social media. He was a teacher, politician, activist, and father. Mandela has proven the power of one and … [Read more...]
Fun and Games: No Laughing Matter?
When I am too busy and don't play long enough with Toddler, he tugs on my clothes and demands "up, up" and if he cannot get what he needs, he will bury his face in the backs of my legs and whine in his shrillest pitch until I get down on the floor with him and help him find the puzzle piece with the … [Read more...]
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