Ladybugs and Lullabies no slip baby and toddler hair bows and clips has made its debut in the exclusive world of celebrity gift bags. Quickly following their summer 2008 website launch, the Canadian manufacturer of stylish hair clips and accessories was chosen by luxury gift bag designer … [Read more...]
Date Night
My youngest and I went out for a special date this afternoon, because her older sister had the rare, spring break treat of having a friend over for a sleepover last night, and little sister was most definitely NOT included in the fun. Now the bigger girls were pretty tolerant, but it was still a … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, March 24, 2009
In National News: Fox News host apologizes as bodies return (National Post)In our opinion: Perhaps we shouldn't dignify this story with any more commentary than it's already received, but when the footage of Fox's satirical news show Red Eye (which airs at 3:00 am) hit the internet this weekend, it … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, March 23, 2009
In National News: Bodies of four Canadian soldiers return home (CBC)In our opinion: Whatever your personal feelings about the war on terror, the conflict in Afghanistan, and Canada's role in it, you cannot fail to be moved by the images of of young men returning home in caskets. These men are our … [Read more...]
One Big Happy Family
Well, I have to admit to being slightly skeptical when I first picked up One Big Happy Family: 18 Writers Talk About Polyamory, Open Adoption, Mixed Marriage, House Husbandry, Single Motherhood, and Other Realities of Truly Modern Love (Edited by Rebecca Walker). That opinion (along with many … [Read more...]
Classroom Secrets: Tips to Support Struggling Learners
As a parent you hate to see your kids struggle--be it physically, emotionally, or academically. Luckily for them (and you) most of these times are likely short lived and your children soon forget. But what if struggle has become part of their daily lives ... especially at school?This month I'd like … [Read more...]
The Help – and a Giveaway!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.From the publisher of The Help: Three ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step. Twenty-two-year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. She may have a degree, but it is 1962, Mississippi, and her mother will not be happy till Skeeter … [Read more...]
Booo, William Willett!
Or Why I Hate Daylight Saving Time.This guy here, William Willett, he's the one you can blame for the loss of one hour of sleep Saturday night. And you can also blame him for taking away that lovely, motivational SUNLIGHT that was just starting to help you wake yourself and your family up at 7:00 … [Read more...]
And the Award for Most Versatile Survivor Tocantins Attire Goes to…
TAJ, of course.Her orange stretchy dress-thingy is, like, the perfect thing to wear on Survivor, no?Worn long, comme ça, it protects the legs from all that scratchy underbrush, keeps them warm and also generally looks lovely:But just in case that long, flowy skirt might get in the way (in, say, a … [Read more...]
Great Siblings: A Sibling Preparation Film for Preschoolers
Expecting another bundle of joy is exciting for parents, but bringing home a new baby may be difficult and upsetting for young children. To help ease the transition from only child to big brother or sister, a Canadian mom has created Great Siblings: A Sibling Preparation Film for … [Read more...]