Are you ready to party? Throughout the month of August, MOMSTOWN will be hosting birthday events in 17 communities across Canada! That's a lot of partying! Our friends at MOMSTOWN invite YOU and your family to join in the birthday fun! FREE activities are planned across the country at … [Read more...]
Easy summer days & new fun game apps for the brain!
Summer is here and how many of us continue to keep up some learning with our kids? It's easy really. My kids are at a couple weeks of day camps and the older is going for one week at an overnight camp this summer. We are also planning a couple of short family trips and just some weeks of downtimes … [Read more...]
Grownup Time: Little Children
I haven't been as religious about attending book club this fall as usual, because working the same night has put a crimp in things, so last month, I stayed home. I was so happy to go back this month and spend the evening with my crew of book loving, wine-sipping, chat-all-nighting good friends. This … [Read more...]
5 Things About Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins, the stage musical, opened in Toronto earlier this week. With 12 Canadians in the cast, opening night felt a bit like old home week. It's a wonderful theatrical experience, and I encourage everyone to see it, but there are a few things you should know before you … [Read more...]
Hockey Mom despite Myself
One thing I did not realise when I got married is how much my husband loved hockey. In fact, there were times, in those early years, when I suspected that he loved hockey more than me (those fears have been quashed...most of the time). He can spend hours watching hockey, talking about … [Read more...]
Life in the Sandwich: The Heart of a Parent
Join UrbanMoms and some of our other members in the "sandwich generation" as we discuss keeping our hearts healthy in the "Life in the Sandwich" Blog Series. On March 23rd, add a new item to your heart health shopping list and visit your participating Loblaw banner store for a free Healthy … [Read more...]
Parent Time: Secret Daughter
This month's book, Secret Daughter, by Shilpi S. Gowda, was Haley's pick.Meet the host! Haley, aka Cheaty, blogs at Today's Parent, where she dishes celebs as well as talking parenting, and writes her own blog, Cheaty Monkey, where she obsesses adorably about chai and false teeth. Haley hosted in … [Read more...]
A letter to Darby (from the new Tigger and Pooh)
Dear Darby,I am writing to you today, because I have some grave concerns about several of your friends and I fear immediate intervention - perhaps literally - may be required in order to avoid catastrophe.That's right Darby, I am worried about Tigger, Pooh, Eeyore and Piglet. I fear they may … [Read more...]
Off to Ottawa!!
The car is packed and we are ready to go. Well not quite. I have delayed the trip so I could write another post before the weekend. (so thoughtful of me, eh?). So, why the trip to Ottawa? The answer is simple: tonight my parents return to Ottawa after being away for a month. I went to visit them … [Read more...]
Learning vs Distraction: The Power of Toys
On Thursday, I was invited to participate in a Round Table discussion at Indigo. The purpose of the morning was to examine the role that toys play in our households, while also taking a look at some of the hot new books and toys for kids right now. The event was moderated by Kathy Buckworth, … [Read more...]