Every mom wants to do whatever we can to protect our children but it is a fine balance between awareness and fear. One of the best ways to land somewhere in the middle is through knowledge and education. Being informed and aware can be the difference between life and death in some … [Read more...]
what’s up, doc ?
There is a swift but sweet stage between 9 and 18 months where your toddler will walk by the coffee table and see Vogue magazine upside down and say "MOMMA!"You will say to yourself- what a clever and perfect child- she sees me as I am. Beautiful.(In my wrinkled clothes with spit up and … [Read more...]
A Teacher’s Story: From Special Ed to the Honour Roll
By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and ReadingI have a new Facebook friend. Her name is Katie. We became friends last week on her 18th birthday, the age I tell my students I can honour their friend request. But Katie isn't just any friend, she is my all-time favourite student.I met … [Read more...]
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Kids.
When I was a girl I had no idea how lucky I was. I thought every little girl had a loving home full of support and encouragement. I thought all children had a mom and a dad who listened to their unique perspective and truly believed their children could conquer the world. I didn't think too much … [Read more...]
never travel lightly
One of the best pieces of life advice recently sent to me is "never travel lightly". I did not need the advice but liked the affirmation. I travel HEAVY.She said you need to be ready for everything and anything life throws at you. And look good when life throws it at you.Also, I … [Read more...]
words for wednesday on thursday-health
"Health and wellness, not wealth and hellness" I like it so much I want the bumper sticker ~except that a little wealth as a side dish would be acceptable … [Read more...]
#elxn41 – What’s important to your family?
First off I have to admit my bias. I'm a sorta crunchy, leftist daughter of hippies. Really. I believe we live in a society of over-consumption. We. Consume. Too. Much. Of everything. I am guilty of it. I try not to but I do. I get suckered in … [Read more...]
Travelling Daddy
As I was lying in Eva's bed last night rubbing her back enjoying some quiet time (after a somewhat difficult evening with the boys and their completely unacceptable behaviour) I heard Sean talking to Cuyler about Skype as he was tucking him in. I heard him telling him about the time … [Read more...]
Knit one, Purl two…The Pregnancy Crazies have struck
I am officially pregnant and crazy. Like CRAAAAAZY. I'm probably a little crazy when I'm not pregnant, but the hormonal imbalance of pregnancy has made me do and say things that I have never thought of doing before.It started in January, when I woke up one day and told my husband, we're … [Read more...]
Why Is This Show So Expensive?
People often complain that the reason they don't go out to see shows is because they're so expensive. Once you factor in your own variables, like parking and babysitters, it can add up to quite a pretty penny. Some of our theatres are publically funded to help offset the costs, but with the … [Read more...]
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