"My mothering style? A great pair of New Balance sneakers and a perpetual awareness of my weaknesses. They're gonna bite me in the butt at any given moment!!! It's a minefield out here in parenthood." says Chantal Kreviazuk (38), a week before celebrating Mother's Day. She is best known as a … [Read more...]
This Mother’s Day, do not buy me flowers.
The cat will eat the flowers and then she will have diarrhea and that is not special for anyone. And please, no candy or chocolate - I will just eat them. No presents - I have so much stuff. I have more perfume than I will ever be able to use, and I know we can't afford jewelry. A card would be … [Read more...]
Reading Wants This Mommy’s Day
I really enjoy cozying up with a blanket, a hot cup of coffee (and a bag of popcorn) at my front window and catch up on some reading -- especially on a rainy day. Since Mother's Day is coming up I've got a reading wish list....someone tell my kids..er...hubby, please? Lean In: Women, … [Read more...]
12 Wonderful Ideas for Mother’s Day
With Mother's Day less than 2 weeks away, I thought it would be a great time to round up some ideas of things that you could buy, craft or make for a special mom in your life.....whether it be your own mom or a mom that you admire! A special treat of breakfast in bed is always a hit when made … [Read more...]
The “No Need To Panic” Mom’s Day Gift List.
When it comes to Mother's Day some of us get stressed out about how to give mom some recognition. Yes, it's only one day...but so is your birthday (unless you're like my mom and claims she has two birthdays)....so enjoy! While I'm totally happy with the artwork that the little one … [Read more...]
my favourite thing to do with my mom
I had my little artists make cards for their moms for Mother's day around their favourite thing to do with their moms.Fraser- what is theis lovely picture about?"I love to walk on my mom's back to make it feel better ""I love to read with mom" Erika"I love when my mom paints my nails"For me, I love … [Read more...]
Motherless Mother’s Day
I miss you. I love you. I wish you were here.I lost my mom nearly three years ago. Mother's Day is damn hard. Those of us who have lost our mothers are invisible. It is too sad and tragic for others, especially now. This post is for all of us who long for our mothers every day and feel that ache … [Read more...]
What I Want For Mother’s Day
If I could ask for one thing this Mother's Day, it's that everything you would have spent on your wife, mom, girlfriend, partner or yourself be instead donated to the moms at Ronald McDonald House. Because, and let's be honest, I don't need more flowers, or a trip to the spa or yet another gift … [Read more...]
What I Hate – Love about Mother’s Day
With Mothers day fast approaching it just wouldn't be right if I didn't write something about it. Do you mama's out there REALLY enjoy mother's day??HERE IS WHAT I HATE....................Mother's day always seems to be fake to me - like every other holiday it has become a materialistic gold … [Read more...]
The Sweetest Thing – Mothers Day Giveaway!
I have made no secret about my addiction to love of chocolate. It's one thing that all my friends know about me. It's my vice in this often very stressful life I lead.I don't drink. I don't smoke. I eat chocolate. It makes me happy and it makes me feel good.Remember this? And … [Read more...]