If multitasking were an Olympic sport, I would be on the podium with my anthem ringing proudly. And you would be there beside me. Gold medals for all the multitasking moms. It's a universal struggle to juggle. Doing many things at once including, but not limited to peeing. As a wife, mom of four, … [Read More...]
Parenting
Dear Boys: Dad Deserves the Last Piece of Pie
If you have a sweet, snuggly child who still says, "I love you to Pluto and back," bottle those moments. Savour every word. Shut your eyes tightly so you can replay these memories during the less mushy stages of parenting. Hold onto that tangible, … [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
The Best Winter Tip for Not Losing Gloves…Almost
Last year I triumphantly put our snow pants in the basement, declaring winter to be finished. THREE times. My boys started noticing a pattern - every time the snowpants when into storage a … [Read More...]
Dear Mom: What to Do When You Want to Hide
I like to dance naked. This could have been a sweet whisper made by my four-year-old privately in the safety of our home. Except it wasn't. It was his cheerful declaration to a room full of … [Read More...]
Siblings Fighting? These Children Worked it Out Brilliantly
Contrary to popular opinion, children do 'hear' what we say. It's true. Our out loud words do travel into their tiny ear drums. Not convinced? Try this experiment. Say something you would NOT … [Read More...]
How to be a Good Friend to a Weary Mom: 7 Ways to be Her Hero
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 … [Read More...]