I think it is Oprah who talks about life changing moments. Well, I think I had one of those! It all started when I was invited to go to Urban Mom's Blog Fest at Blue Mountain. My first reaction was excitement..... then reality set in. I knew that I would just be getting back from another trip … [Read more...]
Dad’s Failed Pool Party
I am no longer welcome at public pool's alone.Ok, here's the context. On the weekend of June 12 & 13, I was up at Blue Mountain for Urban Blog Fest. UBF (as I alone am calling it) was an opportunity for most of the urbanmoms.ca bloggers to connect in person and experience all the … [Read more...]
A Fabulous Weekend at Blue Mountain!
One of the drawbacks of working from home is the lack of contact and camraderie with my colleagues. Writing for Urbanmoms, I've gotten to know a fabulous group of people and fellow writers, but thus far it's largely been a virtual relationship. This past weekend in Blue … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – UrbanBlogFest
This weekend I was given the opportunity to go away with urbanmoms (and a dad!). As soon as I got the email I jumped on it. Which surprised even myself - I'd be going to Blue Mountain with a group of people that I had never met before. But then I realized that they weren't complete … [Read more...]
Rediscovering Yourself and your Spouse.
The last week has been an amazing journey for me. First of all I was in New York City with my husband of 10 years this past week to celebrate our anniversary (which is officially on June 23). Getting away with him was so amazing. We left the kids at home with family and flew Porter Airlines at the … [Read more...]
Heading out to Urban Blog Fest at Blue Mountain!
My bag is packed and I'm heading out the door for Urban Blog Fest at Blue Mountain! I've never left all my kids and gone away before, so while I'm SUPER EXCITED about getting away with a fab group of girls, my heart is sort of aching right now. My husband is looking forward to some quality … [Read more...]
Back to School???
For most of the province, March Break comes to a thudding end tonight. Moms are busy humming and singing to themselves with the thought of the structure and activity that will roll back into the lives of their children tomorrow morning. For those of us who work at, or have children who attend the … [Read more...]