Marina's first son never actually settled in daycare. It was really hard for her to leave him crying there every morning. During the months following the birth of her second son, Marina was getting anxious, knowing that in just less than a year she would have to go back to work, potentially having … [Read more...]
Wishing I were Betty, Sadly I’m a Little More Kate
It's actually really funny: I'm about to write a post about two reality-TV moms, Betty Hayes of TLC's Table for Twelve and Kate Gosselin of Jon and Kate Plus Eight (also on TLC), and I only just now realized that I share both their names.(cue Twilight Zone music)Anyway, yes, my first name is (as … [Read more...]
My Life: A Photo Essay (or, why I NEED Hermione’s time-turner)
I woke up this morning (after only not quite six hours of sleep) in a cold sweat. Now, that may be peri-menopause (I have been waking in a sweat with alarming frequency lately) or it may be the sad, messy, disorganized and basically just time-crunched state of my life at present.Here is my craft … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, April 13, 2009
In National News: Threat of more Manitoba flooding remains while ice shifts north (CBC)In our opinion: In an unusually cold and wet spring, Manitoba's normal flood-control systems (including Winnipeg's floodway) are not effective in the face of larger-than-usual ice floes. Our thoughts are with the … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Friday, April 10, 2009
In National News: Search continues for missing girl (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: This story makes us heartsick with worry. Local police say they're hopeful they will find young Victoria Stafford "well". Please let them be right. B.C. gangster gets life sentence for slaughter (canada.com) Judge … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, April 1, 2009
In National News: G20 nations need to 'overreact': Harper (National Post)In our opinion: After months of insisting "it won't happen to us", it's good to see Stephen Harper owning up to the economic crisis in Canada. Let's hope these G20 leaders can reach a consensus that will actually help the … [Read more...]
PerryWinkles Kids
Our mission here at the Marketplace is to bring you the stories of businesses created and run by Canadian moms. This week we bring you Maria's story:My name is Maria Montero and I am the owner of PerryWinkles Kids, a designer and manufacturer of fine children's clothing, specializing in stylish … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, March 31, 2009
In National News: 'Spiritual dream team' to gather in B.C. for peace (National Post)In our opinion: While our government may have denied British MP George Galloway admission to Canada, we can rest assured that - unlike the South African government - they won't close our doors to the Dalai Lama. CSIS … [Read more...]
My Studio – Be it Ever so Humble
It's fairly common among the craft blogging community for people to post pictures of their studios on their blogs. Jenny of allsorts recently did it. Now, my studio is nothing like hers (first of all, mine is geared towards scrapbooking, and the sewing machine only comes out once in a while) but … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, March 30, 2009
In National News: Court to rule if British MP can enter Canada (CTV)In our opinion: This is sure to be a polarizing story. Our government deems Brithish MP George Galloway to be a terrorist based on a recent trip to deliver humanitarian goods to war-torn Gaza and aid money to Palestinian ruling … [Read more...]
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