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...]
The Perfect Date Movie: Thor Ragnarok
Whether you're on your first date or your 250th, a good date movie almost always consists of a cute lead actor/actress, a great storyline, action, adventure and a few laughs thrown in for good measure. So, when hubby and I went to see Thor Ragnarok, I was thrilled because it delivered on all fronts! In this instalment of the … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Be A Bad Mom This Christmas
I love Christmas. But I really don't like the stress associated with being Santa's main helper every year. It's a lot of pressure! We're already busy with after school programs, play dates, work and other commitments. And, while I want to make the holidays as special as I can for my family, I have to consider: is it worth it if I'm … [Read more...]
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
As I write this post, I'm noshing on one of my favourite Halloween treats... and it's not candy! There's only one time of year when I buy pumpkins, so at Halloween I always make roasted pumpkin seeds. They're a delicious - and healthy - savoury snack. If you've ever wondered how to make them (psst... it's super easy!), read on. … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways To Rule Halloween
Halloween is a holiday I love AND dislike at the same time. I love that it's boat load of fun for kids and there's a ton of candy involved! (Who doesn't love candy, right?) But, as the kids get older, I'm finding that the last-minute costume hustle and prep can be a bummer. So, I did some digging to find out how to de-stress this … [Read more...]
Glama Gal Tween Spa’s Mobile Birthday: More Than Just A Party {+ Giveaway!}
*This contest is open to Ontario residents only* I almost can't believe it - I'm mom to a double-digit kid! That's right, my eldest child officially became a tween this year, and it was important to me that we celebrate this milestone in a momentous way. Not that I'm a slouch in the birthday department, but we usually host friends at home, with … [Read more...]
Big Ticket Concert 2017
It's mid-August, and before you know it school will be back in session. Each summer, I take my kids on a few special outings... trips to see friends and family, afternoons at the movies or the splash park, and more. Last summer, I took my daughter to her very first concert - Family Channel's Big Ticket Concert - and she had a … [Read more...]
Kids Can Explore The World With Netflix
Ever since they were little, my kids have been consistently exposed to arts and culture. I vividly remember my son, at the age of 2, asking "Go to ROM?" at least twice every week! We've been fortunate to have memberships to both the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario for many years, and love going to see old favourites (the … [Read more...]
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