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Dreams Do Come True #DisneySMMC

As a little girl, my favourite tradition was family movie night. That was the special time each week when I became a princess, pirate or fairy and got transported to a far off land; when I imagined myself flying over rooftops or spirited away to a grand ball by a pumpkin carriage. No matter what else was going on in my life - no matter what … [Read more...]

The Force Awakens… Soon

If you've got Star Wars fans in your house (like I do!), you've probably heard about the newest instalment of the legendary franchise that's coming to theatres this holiday season. (Check out the new poster, just released today.) December 18th is the official release date, but Disney wants to give fans another sneak peek tomorrow! … [Read more...]

Making The Switch from iPhone to Android

It's been almost two years since I made the switch from iPhone to Android. As a hard-core Mac user, I was a bit hesitant - switching my smartphone seemed like a counter-intuitive thing to do. After all, our family calendar and photos were all shared on the iOS platform and Android seemed like it might hinder productivity, not help … [Read more...]

From Farmers, With Love  

As a Mom, I want the best for my kids. From the food we eat to the sunscreen we put on our skin, everything seems to take on greater significance when it comes to them. So, ever since my first child was little, I’ve been more conscious about what goes into our bodies. In turn, we buy organic produce (the EWG’s Dirty Dozen+ is a good … [Read more...]

Financial Planning For Life’s Unexpected Moments

Way back in 1998, I didn't know it but my boyfriend (now husband) was struggling with a major life decision. You see, we were only out of university for a year or so when he decided that I was the girl for him. He wanted to ask me to marry him, but was already well down the path of saving for a house. Having just recently graduated, neither of us … [Read more...]

Family Fun At The ROM: #NikonMOMents Part 5

From the age of two and a half, my son would ask me at least twice a week if we could visit the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) to visit the bat cave and dinosaurs.  It amazed me how interested he was at such a young age, and I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to foster his love of learning. So, I'd plan a few fun adventures with … [Read more...]

My Broken Foot #ThankfulThursday

Life has been a bit chaotic lately, so the last thing I needed was a broken foot. But that's what I got anyway.  Sigh. While there's never a good time to get laid up with an injury, I'm pretty sure doing it right before the start of March Break is one of the worst...and that's exactly what happened. So, I struggled through the week with my … [Read more...]

A Glimpse of My Very Merry Christmas: #NikonMOMents Part 4

Christmas has got to be one of my favorite holidays. From the homemade goodies to the festive decorations, there's not much I don't love about it! (Although I must say, I don't enjoy putting it all away.)It is truly a magical time of year and I make sure we have lots of fun prepping for it. We have traditions like making cut-out cookies, taking … [Read more...]