Here we go, fourth grade... I walked him to school at the ungodly-post-summer-vacation hour of 7:45 am, and filed into the gymnasium with the other third and fourth graders. I watched him scan the room for familiar faces - friends he'd seen only sporadically over the break, and I saw them … [Read more...]
‘Labour Day’ is the new ‘New Years Day’
I know that everyone has New Year resolutions but that is so yesterday, or should I say… so 9 months ago. I can’t tell you how many times I‘ve said, “This is my year; this is the year I eat better, drink less and exercise.” Inevitably by January 6th I’m back to my old ways and knee deep in powdered … [Read more...]
Best Foot Forward
This past Saturday I spent the majority of the day in the boys' room purging. Closets. Dressers. Under the beds (gross). I wanted a clear idea of what, if anything, they needed for back to school clothes. I was able to clear out 3 garbage bags of throw out or donation items. I was relieved … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – August 26th, 2013
She: Ooooo... can I PLEASE have these? *eyebrows high and hopeful* Me: *exhales slowly* Sneaker. Black with some sparkles (but NOT with lights) and black satin ribbon laces. (And embroidering on the heels in an excellent shade of hot pink for this plum of a child. They go with her … [Read more...]
Closed: Be Smart with your Smartphone and Win! Congratulations Steve, Michelle and Carmelo!
It's that time of year again, back to school and the first item on every smart students mind is a new phone. The Huawei Ascend Y300 is a smartphone at a smart price. It's a perfect starter phone for anyone. The device leverages all the capabilities of 4G networks and runs on Android 4.1. It has a … [Read more...]
Back To School and Smartphone Giveaway!
I don't know about you but I remember my tween BEGGING me for a mobile phone last year. He was ready. He was about to head off to grade 7 and was walking to school with his buddies. We had many discussions about what type of smartphone was suited for his needs. There are so many options out there … [Read more...]
An Unlikely Hero Saves our Back to School Day
My boys didn't start school last week with everyone else. Nope, after a year away from school exploring the world on an around the world trip, we snuck them away again last week for their uncle's wedding in Italy. It was a moment we absolutely wouldn't miss and so it meant that school would have to … [Read more...]
First Day of School!
First day of school? Check.My eldest daughter made her way to Grade One, and my middle girl tried her hand at Junior Kindergarten. The past week was filled with rushed mornings, flying out the door with three backpacks slung around my arms, scrambling to toss everything (and everyone) into the Dodge … [Read more...]
The Beautiful Blur
Apple harvest on our orchard is in full swing, back to school is a blur, real estate is crazy, and we celebrated all three of our kids' birthdays in the past two months. Fall is great, but fall is also sapping me of any semblance of sanity.Good thing the kids are cute and the apples are pretty. It's … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Four More Sleeps!
Say it with me everybody! FOUR MORE SLEEPS! FOUR MORE SLEEPS! FOUR MORE SLEEPS! I love my kids more than life but they need to go back to school. Pronto. We've had an amazing summer up until this last week. The kids have had enough of each other and I've had enough of the fighting. … [Read more...]
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