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I’ll Miss You When You’re Gone

I shed a tear today when I heard the sad news that Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries, had passed away. Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? was my coming-of-age soundtrack. I had just left home to go to university and was dealing with all of the conflicting emotions - homesickness mixed with fierce independence … [Read more...]

4 Reasons Why You Don’t Need Netflix

It seems that everyone has Netflix these days, but do you really need it? Here are 4 reasons why you don’t… 1. When it’s cold outside and you want to snuggle in with a movie, there are LOTS of viewing options. And, they only cost around $6 each to rent on iTunes and other digital services. So, go ahead and have that movie marathon!! Just be sure … [Read more...]

11 Easy, Healthy Ways to Conquer Breakfast On-The-Go

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 … [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...]