Summer break is here! The kids are getting ready for camp. I'm going to admit. I am THAT mom that continues some learning during the summer. I know many of my friends do as well. I'm not trying to put a damper on summer but hey... 12 awake hours (or more) is a long time to be chillin', hanging … [Read more...]
The Last Day Of Kindergarten
I just put Will to bed. He's in kindergarten. He's five. He hugged me and said, 'you're the best mom a boy could have.' This is a marked improvement over two weeks ago when he said, 'I wish I never had a mom.' But I digress. Let's go back to the sentence - He's in kindergarten. After tomorrow, … [Read more...]
Summer Came Early And I’m Barely Hanging On
I live in BC where the all the teachers in the province went on strike last week, bringing summer holidays a full two weeks earlier than I was emotionally prepared for. Social media is abuzz with photos of kids at the beach, and moms firing out hashtags like #bestdayever, #ilovesummer, and … [Read more...]
Should We Ban Homework? One Swedish Town Thinks So
Homework, argh. We all thought once we finished school, we were done with it. And for a while, most of us were. But then we had kids and those kids had homework, so we inevitably began working on homework yet again. The idea of reducing or completely banning homework (or, hey, why not try to at … [Read more...]
Where Do Babies Come From?
We had a bit of the "talk" this weekend. I didn't get into body fluids and sperm and eggs and all that but we did lay the groundwork. With it being Father's Day, and me wanting to carry on our blue balloon tradition, I felt my little inquisitor would require some answers. On Sunday we went … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Best Teacher Gift Guide
The end of the school year is fast approaching, and along with all the planning for activities, camps, family vacation, childcare or just coping with your kids full-time for two months, now you have to get a gift (or maybe two or three or four or - gulp - more...depending on your past fertility) … [Read more...]
Travel Fit For A Teen
As kids grow, their tastes evolve and they begin to develop interests beyond those of their younger years. I am always searching for travel options for teens and tweens. As kids grow, their tastes evolve and they begin to develop interests beyond the sandcastles, amusement parks and french fries of … [Read more...]
Baby Shower Gifts Every Mom Can Use
You've been invited to a baby shower—or two—this season. What do you get? Whether it's the the first born or a new addition to a growing family, here are our favourite picks for the new mom in your life. Abundance Naturally Baby: A baby skin care and maternity line that offers an all-natural … [Read more...]
Her, This, That
Something about her gaze, this shot, that moment…makes my heart stop. Wow, this life goes fast. … [Read more...]
Babysitters, Nannies, Au Pairs: What Would We Do Without Them?
What would we do in a world with out childcare providers? I cringe at the very thought. But finding the perfect fit for your family can sometimes be tricky. You want someone who is fun, but responsible, friendly but able to discipline. Someone your kids like, but someone you can trust... So how … [Read more...]
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