As a mother of three children, I would dread the daunting task of filling in the family calendar month after month. I would start with my daughter writing week after week: Olivia: Ballet 4pm. My hand would start to cramp some time around November and I thought to myself, there had to be a better, faster way to organize our schedule!
Baby, it's cold outside! We'll help keep you toasty this winter with some great blogs that will warm your heart. So grab a mug of tea and hang out with us as we count down until spring...
The best. That’s what we all want for our children. The best? What does that even mean? Talk about putting a ton of pressure on ourselves, right? When my daughter was born, I remember thinking “I want to do everything I can to make sure she has the best…” Now, between work, school, drop off and pick up, story time and bath time, birthday parties and more – I keep thinking “Let me just get through the day!” Of course I still want to do everything I can to help my daughter develop, so I recently put her in sports so she’s active and, of course, I read with her every chance I get. She started Pre-K this year so we’ve got the social part covered. What else? How can I teach her patience, improve her hand-eye coordination, and work on her self-confidence, amongst other things? How many activities should I put this kid in?
I have always been what others would consider to be an "overprotective mom" to my two boys. Being a worse case scenario thinker has made me "one of those moms".
I just recently opened a letter to myself that I written at the age of 22. That is now over 20 years. I did not expect to wait so long to open it but I never felt ready. At 22, I was caught up in a vicious food cycle that had basically taken over my life. I remember age 22 being a very tough time in my life; a time of feeling very unworthy and incomplete. I was open to change; I desired change. It’s hard to believe how a simple exercise would truly impact my life.
I was diagnosed with a BRCA2 gene mutation (breast and ovarian cancer gene) in December 2008. My lifetime risk of developing breast cancer was 87%, my risk of ovarian cancer; 45%.
I can’t remember with any certainty who the first friend of mine was to have sex, who the first one was to get married or who had a baby first. I will never forget my first friend to die, though Tamar was a gorgeous 42 year old...
Saying Yes to the Dress You’ve got the ring and now all you can think about is the perfect dress. This is THE most important dress you will ever wear…but how does one go about finding that special one that makes you just want to scream “YES...
Montreal Families - By Alissa Sklar In my three years as a parenting writer and blogger, I’ve encountered all kinds of questions and comments from readers. Some want to know more about the subjects I typically address — digital technologies, bullying and risky behaviours. But others...
There’s an App For That: Top iPhone Wedding Apps! Are you a tech-savvy bride who is always looking for new ways to make your wedding planning easier? Well, thanks to the invention of smartphones, that task can now be achieved with just a simple click on...
We just counted. Not that we're excited for summer or anything....
Sweet tables are always a huge hit at any event. A great party element for any age, these tables are always a crowd favourite, especially for guests with a sweet tooth! If you’re incorporating a dessert table at your next shindig, check out the following tips...
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Hi Everyone! I'm finally home from Florida and right back in the swing of things. [caption id="attachment_9138" align="alignleft" width="300"] Spot the Grandma[/caption] I was lucky enough to have visits from all those grandkids of mine - two weeks with the older ones and a whole month with my...