Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. I’m not a morning person, however, so hearty breakfasts are not the norm in my house on busy weekday mornings. Most days my kids eat cereal with milk, or toast with peanut butter, with a glass of orange juice before they head to school. But what about those occasional days when a child doesn’t have time … [Read more...]
World Suicide Prevention Day
Did you know that September is Suicide Awareness Month and today is World Suicide Prevention Day? With mental illness affecting one in four people worldwide, it's something we need to start talking about. According to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, on any given day in Canada… 11 people will end their lives by … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Heart Health
We often take our health for granted, until we have a scare. That's why, when a family member was diagnosed with high cholesterol a few years ago, I was shocked. They were under the age of 40, not overweight, walked a fair bit and played recreational sports twice a week. It didn't make sense to me. Then I started doing a bit of research and found … [Read more...]
Summer Break: Things To Do + Tips To Afford Them
Summer vacation. Those two little words are enough to strike fear into the hearts of even the most organized parents! According to a recent TD survey, 55% of Canadian parents with children under the age of 18 take on additional costs during the summer; in fact, 71% of them spend up to $999 per child. Whoa!! The thought of filling eight … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness & Learning How to #SupportHER
Almost everyone I know has been affected in some way by cancer. Whether fighting it personally or supporting a friend or family member though it, we have all been touched by this terrible disease.Last month, I attended high tea at the beautiful King Edward Hotel to talk about cancer and how we can best support the women in our lives who are dealing … [Read more...]
Taking Care of Your Skin: Winter Tips + Enter to Win!
I'm a bit of an addict when it comes to creams, lotions and potions (...and nail polish!). Having eczema means I'm always on the lookout for the best skin care products to soothe my dry, itchy skin and, more often than not, I end up at Shoppers Drug Mart to try out the latest products. In turn, I'm super excited to be a Shoppers Drug Mart … [Read more...]
Help A Friend In Need
Mental health issues touch all of our lives, so I wanted to share with you an important initiative to help kids in need all across the country. This week, Facebook Canada, along with Kids Help Phone and TSN personality Michael Landsberg, introduced Help A Friend in Need, a new resource that provides simple, practical tips to help youth ages 15-20 … [Read more...]
Don’t Be Afraid To #PayInAFlash
As a busy Mama on the go, there are a few things I always have with me – my cell phone, debit card and lip balm. My cell phone is my personal and work lifeline, connecting me to family and clients via email and shared calendars, as well as a myriad of to-do lists. And when it comes to daily purchases and responsible budgeting, my debit card is my … [Read more...]