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Lost: Sunglasses Made Of Awesome

April 4, 2011 by Tracey

I will start by saying that this isn't a big deal, really.The other day after a day out shopping with the while fam damily, I noticed Ava Scarlett's sunglasses were no longer perched on the top of her head, where they normally are when we're indoors.I got that sinking feeling.Where are her … [Read more...]

Book Review: Mom Inc.

April 1, 2011 by amreen

One of the most beautiful gifts I received, after the Baby was born, was a pink fleece personalized blanket custom-made for my delicious newborn. My friend Mike gave it to me and it's been a staple in her crib ever since. I later found out that the gorgeous blanket was created by Admiral … [Read more...]

G- Pass!!! (& I bruise like a peach)

March 31, 2011 by sarahnewk

Well, folks, I have some good news! I passed my second Glucose test for Gestational Diabetes. I'm in the clear- I do not have any problems metabolising sugars and am not at risk for developing Gestational Diabetes during this pregnancy.So, yes, the horrific diet I was on for three days (I … [Read more...]

From Degrassi to Dad

March 30, 2011 by Racheal

Michael Kinney came out of Ryerson U with the moniker "most outstanding graduate of his class" slapped on him. "You could say, I was a bit cocky." Working with the producer on his first series, Waste Not!, made him "painfully aware of how much I really DIDN'T know … [Read more...]

A Letter to my Sister on the Eve of her Fortieth Birthday

March 28, 2011 by Kath

You're turning forty tomorrow.There was a time, not too long ago either, when that phrase would have evoked shivers of dread and possibly even a shower of denial from most women. But not these days, not anymore. And in my book, it's a very, very good thing.We women don't need to fear cresting the … [Read more...]

Dream Life

March 27, 2011 by erinlittle

Lately I've been thinking about what I want out of this life of mine. It's actually quite a tough question. Do I go crazy and fantasize about the "perfect" life, do I focus only on the practical, or is the answer somewhere in between? I'm taking the in between route and here are a … [Read more...]

be careful what you wish for

March 26, 2011 by Nancy

My girls and Sam's girls said they wanted more JORO outings in 2011- the Science Centre, the AGO, Kensington market. We gave them a JORO Field trip to Jamaica. Don't worry I am not going to show you more beautiful footage of our trip. On the contrary.While in Jamaica they told us that the next trip … [Read more...]

G-FAIL

March 23, 2011 by sarahnewk

I got a phone call yesterday that I failed my one-hour Glucose Tolerance Screening Test. Of course, I reacted exactly like any sane pregnant woman would and cried into my chicken fingers and fries because it may be the last time I indulge in them this pregnancy.I now have to go for a special 2 … [Read more...]

I Said No to Prenatal Testing…

March 22, 2011 by sarahnewk

Husband has his birthday over the weekend (Happy Birthday!!). He is now officially in his 30s. Gah! I'll join him in September but we need not discuss that until then.When I was pregnant with The Boy, I was 28. And terrified. Now that I'm pregnant with New Baby, I'm … [Read more...]

Invasion of Privacy or Parenting?

March 21, 2011 by Jen

I have some rules around communication for my 11 year-old son. They were established when he first got his cell phone. Actually, that's not totally true. They were established when his friends first got their cell phones. Until that point we really didn't need any rules because he barely used the … [Read more...]