For ten years, I worked tirelessly at home as a business owner, freelance writer, mom, and wife, and I thought I was the happiest woman alive. As it turned out, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Despite my insistence that my life at home was exactly what I wanted, it took a major shift to realize I’d … [Read more...]
Why I Wish I Raised My Kids in the City
I love the city. I was born in downtown Toronto, spent much of my childhood in The Annex, went to York University and got married at Yonge and St. Clair. I spent the first decade of my adult life in an urban environment, eventually moving from midtown to the west end, and managed to turn my … [Read more...]
Win A Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit Worth $200
This contest has now closed. Thanks for entering! You plonk yourself down on the sofa once the kids are (finally) in bed after a long day of momming—bra well and truly off, your hand instinctively reaches for the remote control. But something's not right. The lighting's all off, there's glare … [Read more...]
Home Decor Ideas For Spring (And Not A Bunny In Sight)
Spring and Easter go hand-in-hand with one another. So, amidst all of the Easter baking and crafting, if you’re looking to spruce up your home without bombarding it with bunny sculptures and baby chicks, then look no further. Below are some doable design swaps to get your home looking fresh for … [Read more...]
8 Tips For Having A Quickie When The Kids Are Home
Nothing squashes a passionate sex life like having children. With romance on the mind this Valentine's Day, parents may be wondering when they’ll get some alone time. A healthy sex life helps keep intimacy alive in your relationship—but what if you can't get a night alone? When it comes to sex … [Read more...]
Why Every Mom Needs Her Own “Mom Cave”
We’ve all heard a hundred times over about Man Caves and how every guy should have a space where he can unwind, relax and just do “manly” things. And to that we say: Go for it, dudes! We’ll be hanging out in our brand new Mom Caves, thank you very much! Imagine a place where you can retreat for a … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Philips AirFryer “Frying” The Better Way
Fries are my weakness. Yes. I admit it. If I see poutine on a menu I'll most likely gravitate (and levitate) to that first. I'm not kidding. But it's a treat... yeah, yeah. But we don't eat too much fried food in our family. We avoid it since we all know that the fats and such aren't good for us in … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: How Long Can You Keep Leftovers?
This is a discussion that happens in our house all the time. How long can you keep leftovers in your fridge? Growing up my parent would make enough food to last a few meals. Saved some time for my mom who worked shift work at nights and we were often told that the flavours are better the next day as … [Read more...]
Five Ways an Organized Closet Makes You Feel Like a Rock Star.
Anyone who opens a closet door to a wall of disarray, with items slipping off mismatched hangers into growing piles on the floor can tell you how utterly defeating and exhausting it all just looks, much less how crazy it can feel to start wading through it all, just in an effort to get dressed for … [Read more...]
The Importance of Mommy Get-Togethers
After having baby I had that desire to spend time with other new moms. I had met a few moms at the hospital pre-natal classes and we became friends. We would meet at the local coffee shop or each other's homes on a weekly basis. They were my sanity savers! There are great mommy networking groups, … [Read more...]
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