Let's talk about ice cream. Why not? We are all melting with this extreme weather we have been experiencing and eating ice cream makes you feel cooler, non?Here's two places in Toronto who are bringing ice cream to "new levels" of great-ness!!A. Sweet EscapesThis lovely cafe is located in the … [Read more...]
Reduce Reuse RECYCLE
I am constantly cleaning out the playroom of toys. Constantly. Sometimes I even smile when a toy, is well, broken. I am not happy that my son or daughter is upset that their favourite toy of the week is broken, or that the toy we bought as a birthday present is totally destroyed, I am just … [Read more...]
Multiple Birthings
This is a happy story of two healthy girls born vaginally and a grieving story of not getting the birthing experience I wanted.Before I was pregnant, or even thinking of getting pregnant, I knew I wanted a home birth with midwives. I wanted a calm, peaceful environment and I wanted to be able … [Read more...]
Tell Me Something I Don’t Know
I need your help. Big time.Our baby girl is due in seven weeks and we have yet to agree on her name. We have an ongoing list that we add to from time to time, compiling a stack of possibilities that neither of us are completely sold on. I have my own personal favourites; my husband has his, and … [Read more...]
Lindsay Lohan sure is classy, eh?
Yesterday, when the verdict was coming down - the one where Lohan was sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating her probation and not attending her weekly alcohol education classes, but will probably only end up serving, like, 12 days or something - she was certainly convincing, or trying to be. … [Read more...]
Bathing – Summer style
Since school let out, I have noticed our rituals and techniques of parenting have vastly changed from the norm. During the school year, I am staunch about a bath before bed, a book read and then sleep by 8:30pm. During the Summer? Everything we know as routine, is thrown out the window. Including … [Read more...]
Clevelands House – Muskoka, Ontario
The Incredible Family Getaway!Clevelands House Resort, Minnett, Ontario Overall Grade: A+Kids' Rating: A+++ Location: A+Amenities: A+Food: BService: A+Fun Factor: A+ Price: Rates available hereBest For: Family Vacation Date Visited: July, 2010 On Canada Day weekend, my son Will and I had the … [Read more...]
B-I-N-G-O! (With a Side of Charades)
Lately, my boys (ages 8, 6, and 5) have been obsessed with playing old-fashioned BINGO (with the cards, plastic colored chips thatIfindallovermyhouse and metal ball cage roller thingie), so every night after dinner and baths, we retire into the sunroom for BINGO! (Is this a glimpse … [Read more...]
Becoming Self Aware
When Eva was a baby - all I could see when I looked at her was her striking eyes (okay...and the cheeks):All other people could see was her hemangioma:When I look at my daughter now I see this:I see her beautiful blue eyes. I see her perfect nose. Her kissy-lips. Her lovely whispy … [Read more...]
Anniversary Getaway to NYC!
Last week, my Husband and I went to NYC to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary (See photo at left!). It was a little nerve-wracking to leave the kids, but it was exciting and exhilarating at the same time! So much of our day-to-day communication revolves around the kids, and the logistics … [Read more...]
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