We blinked and the summer ended. September is already well under way and we can barely remember those two glorious months we spent with the kids. Being back at school means we're back to the wake ups, the lunch packing, the sock finding and the general carnage as we rush out the door. It’s going … [Read more...]
Forget Back to School Perfection—I’m Tossing My Kids A Sandwich And Hoping For The Best
This September, my oldest child is starting her final year of high school, so it will be my last time taking the requisite 'Back to School photo'. It's only in the last six or seven years that I have consistently taken a first-day-of school-picture—before that, I simply put them in their new(ish) … [Read more...]
Why I Told My Teen NOT To Get A Summer Job
I was fifteen when I got my first summer job. I applied to a few places, and landed one in a local restaurant in the small city where I grew up. It was a family style pizza and pasta joint and well known for having great food and as a small kid, it was one of my favourite places to go when my family … [Read more...]
The Kids Are Back To School And I Have A Confession: I’m Thrilled
I have a confession: I'm happy my kids are back at school. When I dropped them off on the first day and saw them settle in with their teachers and classmates, I left the school with a big smile on my face. Speaking to other parents in the schoolyard before the bell rang, I got the sense that some … [Read more...]
5 Foods To Help Boost Your Kid’s Brain Power
Summer vacation has been pretty easy. When it came to preparing meals we just grabbed whatever was in the fridge and went on with our day. We also had access to fresh and local produce at local farmer's markets and grocers. The peaches and tomatoes have been juicy, sweet, and abundant this year. … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Head Lice Bug You This Back-To-School Season
It happens to the best of us, no matter how hard we try to avoid it. For many, even the sheer mention of it makes us feel itchy, icky and sends shivers up our spines. No, we’re not talking about Back-to-School. Two words: Head Lice. Yuk. The moment your son or daughter starts scratching, … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Tech Savvy Checklist
Most of us don’t even want to think about back-to-school shopping yet but yes, the time has come (that's if you haven't started already!) If you've got some tech in the back of your mind now is a good time to ease in, refresh the kids and get those S’mores-filled-brains gearing up. We’ve recently … [Read more...]
Enter To Win A Back To School Quo Makeup Kit!
This contest is now closed. Thank you so much for entering. Back-to-School needn't mean doom and gloom for kids and parents alike. Brighten up your back to school routine with Quo's Limited Edition Back To School Collection. The kit features a Daily Beauty Palette (RRP $42) with 28 … [Read more...]
Get The Hottest Back-To-School Looks Without Breaking The Bank
I think back-to-school season hits me harder than my kids. This week, I plan on taking them shopping. Gasp! While there are still a few weeks of summer to go, I’ve learned that pacing the back-to-school shopping is less overwhelming for the kids, me, and my wallet. Hopefully, it also lessens the … [Read more...]
We Are Not Morning People And That’s Okay
I creep into my son's room on Monday morning and gently break the news to him. "Honey, it's time to get up and get ready to school." I recognize the sound he makes. It sounds like a balloon letting all its air out. Or maybe more like a whoopee cushion being sat on very slowly. It's the sound of a … [Read more...]
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