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Home Over Barcelona, Anyday

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Ah, facebook.  On my personal blog, I've posted about my love/hate relationship with the social networking site (what the hell does 'social networking' even mean?).  For example, this.  Recently, an old friend of mine from high school invited my wife and I to a Facebook event. … [Read more...]

Stuffed Toys from my Childhood…

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Someone posted on twitter a few weeks ago "I just helped my sister decide which Beanie Babies to keep. She is 21 years old. Seriously".I thought this was HYSTERICAL. But I also could relate. (I'm blushing as I write this)No..I don't have a collection of stuffed animals. I only have four. OK so … [Read more...]

The big juggling act (motherhood, work and timing) in a very competitive job market!

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Going back after maternity leave is easier said then done, and this time I am not just talking about feeling guilty about leaving your child in daycare. Rather working out daycare times and a work schedule is harder then ever. Especially difficult is when you are competing for jobs now and … [Read more...]

Twenty Minutes with Good Luck Charlie’s Bridgit Mendler and Jason Dolley

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Disney is bringing back the Family Sitcom. (Think: Full House, but with an edge. And also, in this decade). They seem to be moving away from the shows where the parents take a back-burner or, you know, aren't even there. I have watched many a show with my kids, ranging from Max & Ruby to iCarly, … [Read more...]

Givin’ It Up

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Diet Coke. Sushi. Deli meat. Coffee. Unpasteurized cheese. Wine. Hot tubs.This is just a tiny list of the things pregnant women are supposed to give up once we find out there's a baby in our belly. I don't know about you, but I'm the kind of person who, if you tell her she can't have something, … [Read more...]

When is ‘good’ good enough??

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Will had a playdate with some other boys on Saturday and one of the mom's is pregnant again.  She just found out it's a girl - and she wasn't thrilled but was getting used to the idea.  Her reasoning - being a girl is hard.  Plain and simple.  And I couldn't agree more.  It … [Read more...]

Ottawa Farmers’ Market and Mother’s Day

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It was a great day indeed (even if I froze and couldn't feel my feet).I went to Ottawa with my daughter, in order to be with my mom for Mother's Day.I started off celebrating Mother's Day by visiting the Ottawa Farmers' Market. (I'm normal..I swear)This means, I woke up bright and early...9:00 … [Read more...]