Inside: 7 Unique Tips to be a good friend to weary Moms. "I'm a bad boy. A bad boy." His compulsive words filled the pillow aisle in the store. I glimpsed a weary Mom trying to calm her son down with whispers. She begged him to cooperate and please just listen. From her exhausted eyes, I … [Read More...]
Parenting
That Time I Gave Myself a Parenting Report Card
Once upon a time, armed with a black pen and a steady hand I helped a sister change a C to a B+ on a report card. It was just an experiment to see if we could get away with it (and we did), but we 'fessed up pretty quickly. Now that I'm a Mom, I … [Read More...]
Money Tips
Scanning Code of Practice: Canadian Money Saving Tip
Understanding how the Scanning Code of Practice works is a great money saving tip. It might sound a bit complicated at first, but I promise it is easy once you understand how it works. I recently had to grab a box of Underjams. As much as I try to … [Read More...]
More Hope and Humour
A Teenager’s First Job: 9 Priceless Lessons Worth More Than a Paycheck
Chances are, you found this article by searching "How to Help Land Your Teenager's First Job" or "How Can I Get My Teenager Off the Couch?" Either way, welcome to a place of hope and … [Read More...]
5 Mother’s Day Heroes Who are Often Overlooked
At the exact moment I became a parent, I had a new appreciation for the expression “It takes a village.” After giving birth, I suddenly wanted my Mom to move in with us. And even if I don't know … [Read More...]
Bringing Up Boys? You May Need Ear Plugs, A New Couch and Other Boy Moms
If you are ankle deep in the journey of bringing up boys, you are in the right place. Whether you found this article while nursing your blue bundle at night or you are distracting yourself until … [Read More...]
5 Steps to Rock a Vintage Car Bathroom on a Budget
Every Mom needs to have something to make her smile when she walks into a bathroom shared by 4 boy cubs. I'm not wrong. When we moved into our home a few years ago, I knew I wanted to decorate … [Read More...]