I am constantly telling my kids to “get off their electronics and go outside”. Seeing them with their faces in a device while the sun is shining makes me unbelievably irritated. However ever since we got a brand new Springfree trampoline with tgoma, I’m happy to give the iPad to them. I know what you’re… Continue reading Does The Springfree Trampoline Tgoma Pass The Jump Test?
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How My Daughter Met Superwoman Lilly Singh
Remember how obsessed you were over your teen idol? I was obsessed with Debbie Gibson, Michael Jackson, New Kids On The Block and of course, Alyssa Milano. Don’t you judge me. You know you loved her too. I would have given ANYTHING to meet one of them or even be in the same room with… Continue reading How My Daughter Met Superwoman Lilly Singh
Dear Mom, You Did A Great Job Raising Me In 13 Years
My mother passed away when I was 13 years old. It wasn’t sudden. She knew that she wouldn’t live to see me graduate high school or get married. My mother had been sick for most of my life and a single parent to my little brother and me. Now that I am a mother and… Continue reading Dear Mom, You Did A Great Job Raising Me In 13 Years
Life Lessons And Lunch
This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Maple Lodge Farms #FamilyFirst sponsored program, I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal option about the information provided by the sponsors. We’re finally in the lazy days of summer break! Around this time of year I can’t help but find… Continue reading Life Lessons And Lunch
Take Family Movie Night To The Next Level
There’s no question, as my kids get older, I get more and more excited to share classics and favourites from my childhood with them. My friends at Netflix sent me this amazing box for the premiere and revival of Pee-Wee Herman in his latest adventure. I remember as a kid I would set the VCR… Continue reading Take Family Movie Night To The Next Level
Tips For Conquering Universal Studios Hollywood In One Day
Who says you can’t take 4 kids on an epic day trip lasting 16 hours and still have everyone come out alive? Not this gal. When the stars align, you can’t fight it, you just can’t. We booked our trip for spring break in Palm Springs, California, not knowing that a ‘short’ 2 hour drive… Continue reading Tips For Conquering Universal Studios Hollywood In One Day
Build My Dream Car – A Challenge For Auto Companies
If you know me well, you know that I love cars and I love driving. It doesn’t matter what make or model; cars to trucks to SUV’s to sports cars, I like them all. Each one gives a different experience and each one solves a different problem. I’ve been obsessing over what will be fit… Continue reading Build My Dream Car – A Challenge For Auto Companies
Dear Mom – You Did A Great Job
My mother passed away when I was 13 years old. It wasn’t sudden. She knew that she would not live to see me graduate high school or get married. My mother had been sick for most of my life and a single parent to my little brother and me. Now that I am a mother… Continue reading Dear Mom – You Did A Great Job
My Kid Is Online
She’s my oldest but she’s still my baby. I choke every time I refer to her as a tween, gulp, on the verge of teen-hood. I can’t keep her from growing up much longer and I don’t want to force her to give up her youth too soon but the fact is that she’s already… Continue reading My Kid Is Online
A Place To Call Home
A place to call home. It’s nothing like what I imagined it would be. Once upon a time my dream house was all laid out on paper with professional designs and all the bells and whistles you could dream of. Appliance garages, his and hers walk-in closets with an accessory vault, wine cave, library balcony,… Continue reading A Place To Call Home