It currently costs a quarter of a million dollars to raise a child in North America. Pretty sure half of that goes towards school expenses. “Mom – I need $64 for a textbook next week.” “Can you give me money for…a new agenda…pizza day…school pictures…and a yearbook?" "Oh and a replacement hamster … [Read More...]
Parenting
Moms and Sons: Respect is the Secret Sauce
Moms and Sons. Whether we are snuggling our baby, or asking our teenager to open the impossible spaghetti sauce jar, relationships between Moms and sons are precious. And complicated. And so close to our hearts we can hardly stand the weight at … [Read More...]
Money Tips
How to Plan Amazing Spring Break Fun on a Budget
I turn all shades of green when I hear about other people's plans to travel the world for their March Break fun. All shades. Olive, chartreuse, seafoam and pickle green. But instead of pining over facebook beach pictures, I plan an … [Read More...]
More Hope and Humour
Marriage: Where Mopping Is the New Sexy
My friend recently posted a picture of her husband vacuuming with a caption that read: "Is it just me, or is this the sexiest thing you have seen all day?" Probably not something she would have … [Read More...]
Reflections on Beauty in Our Forties
So thrilled to have Andrea Pitts sharing wisdom on Lightly Frayed today - she's reflecting on beauty in our forties. And if you're not there yet, you will be in a blink. Andrea and I have known … [Read More...]
To the Mom Who Does Not Need More Judgment
If ever there was a moment for a Mom to crawl back into a fear-based parenting shell, it was today. Today. When a routine walk to school almost ended tragically. Here is an open letter to the Mom … [Read More...]
Help Your Tween Feel Less Awkward in New Social Situations
It is possible to help your tween feel less awkward when navigating a sea of firsts: their first day of school, first time at a youth group or first volunteering opportunity. Even the most … [Read More...]