Recently, my husband was on a job out of town and had to spend two weeks living in a hotel. Not getting to see their dad nightly was hard on the boys. Dad’s hours are insanely long – he’s not…
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With the taboo long-gone from tattoos, the trend of permanent makeup has really picked up in popularity. I mean, as a mom, I rarely feel I have time for makeup (I’m lucky if I brush my hair before putting it…
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When I was asked to write about things that you can do with your child in the north, I got excited! And strangely enough, researching things to do this summer (as I am working part time during the summer) was…
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Popsicles are the best summer treat. Bright colours, sweet flavours, they’re the perfect cool-down for a kiddo on the go that doesn’t want to stop playing. And hey, they’re on a stick! I have a few favourite recipes, but the great…
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Summer is a great time for getaways as well as for researching and booking winter travel. We enjoyed speaking with cruise & travel expert Cynthia Joaquin so much that we decided to do a follow-up interview to discuss the…
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I don’t know how parents did it before the Internet, but baby boards and parenting groups online seem to be the way we all share information. So why all the fighting???? I love cruising parenting boards. I think it’s my…
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One month from today, I will officially be the mother of a 2 year old. WHOA! So many things come to mind, but as I have discussed, milestones are one of the main focuses. (And of course, celebrating it, which I will…
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Lately, it seems it’s not good enough to have a good ‘ole charbroil going on, it’s a world of burger boutiques where garlic aiolis battle it out with caprese relishes and cilantro-infused mayos. Where emu, elk, lamb and bison burgers…
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One of the first articles that I ever wrote for our blog was a product review for live clean shampoo and wash. I discovered the brand with my second child and instantly fell in love. Recently, we were lucky enough to…
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When you speak – you want people to listen (especially our partners and children). Although most people think that if you yell, you will be heard. It’s quite the opposite. I have put together 5 effective communication strategies to help you succeed…
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I was speaking to Michelle after reading her recent post on C-sections. It’s funny because I remember her telling me she couldn’t even discuss it when I asked her about her delivery with her first. I love a good birth…
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