I picked up this little dress recently - it's got a flutter sleeve on one side, but it's sleeveless on the other, and it ties at the side. At first I thought the brown, grey and olive colour-blocking was a bit drab... until I tried it on. Huzzah. Especially paired with boots, the whole thing feels a … [Read more...]
Gifts for Teacher
If, like me, you're spending a lot of time making your list and checking it twice, please don't forget the teachers. Our children's teachers; the unsung heroes who we entrust to instruct, develop and shape our children during most of the hours that they're not with us. Isn't that worth more than the … [Read more...]
The Gift of Giving this holiday season.
The holiday season always gives our family a time of joy. But over the last few years we've realized that not everyone feels the same. It can be a time of hardship for many families across the country. I'm sure you can picture your kids being bombarded with the TV ads on the latest toys and they … [Read more...]
Barefoot and Ornery
Brinley won't wear shoes.Like, ever. She FREAKS out when I put them on her and then just rips them off. She hates socks too. The only way I can keep her toes covered is by putting tights on her so she can't tear them off. It's a bit of a problem since we live in Canada and it's cold and … [Read more...]
Weekend Roundup – Eye Bleach Needed
Well. It happened. The new TLC show Virgin Diaries premiered tonight. Many MANY of you commented in on the teaser post I had for you last week. How many of you dared to watch the whole show?? It was the ultimate train wreck and an hour of my life that I will never get back. … [Read more...]
Method to my (reno) madness
Earlier this month I posted about our powder room reno.I'm very happy to tell you that it's completed. Well...except for the trim that still needs to be painted. Don't hold your breath for that...I knew going into this that my drive to completely complete it would deplete. It did.I love … [Read more...]
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage…
That's what we sang in the school yard along with kissing tag. That's some really scary schooling in romance. So what happens when it happens out of sequence? For me there was love and then marriage but no baby in that union, the baby came years later. There are all kinds of … [Read more...]
Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide™
"Look Ma, no cavities!" Most of us probably remember that refrain, and certainly the cavity-free dental checkup has been the goal of all children for generations. We all know the number one way to ensure a cavity-free checkup is good oral hygiene, and first and foremost: good brushing for at least … [Read more...]
Cooking with the Kids!
With eight children it is inevitable that they are all going to be involved in some type of activity or sport and that is definitely the case in this house hold of plenty! One plays Ball Hockey and has an agent, two others do fencing, one is in gymnastics, one is trampoline and tumbling and also … [Read more...]
reward (and punishment)
Do you do this too?You play this game with yourself- if I do this I get that.Lately I have started getting up an hour earlier because my younger daughter is trying rowing out. I vaguely recall saying that was a great idea.So my day starts at 5.There are breakfasts and lunches ( yes they could make … [Read more...]
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