Jen Millard
Jen Millard lives in Markham, Ontario with her husband, two daughters and three badly-behaved pets. Jen is happiest when she’s got her nose in a book, a glass of wine at her side and a nap on the horizon. When she's not blogging, Jen is wondering how mascara marketers sleep at night and teaching College part-time.
Why Adoption Awareness Month Just Doesn’t Cut It
When my oldest daughter moved from one foster home to another, at age three, everything she owned in the world was stuffed into a garbage bag.
Fall Birthday Party Ideas in the GTA
Fall birthdays can be tricky. For one thing, a late-October day could be 15 degrees and sunny, or it could snow. But don’t worry, there are still lots of ways to incorporate fall fun into your child’s celebration. Here’s how.
Girl Expo Canada Brings Message of Girls’ Empowerment to Toronto
On September 23rd, the Westin Prince hotel will become girl power ground zero as athletes, authors, advocates, entrepreneurs, and performers converge for Girl Expo Canada: one full day dedicated to inspiring girls ages 5 to 12.
8 Affordable Summer Fun Attractions in the GTA
There are a lot of things to do around the GTA that don’t require a bank loan or huge time commitment. If you want to maximize your time while minimizing the planning and effort you need to pull it off, check out this list of affordable family attractions.
30 Kids’ Summer Pieces We Love (for less than $30)
When it comes to our kids, we find there’s nothing more fun than shopping for cute summer looks! So we’ve compiled our favourite “30 under $30” pieces for your kids.
Adoption and the Problem with the ‘Hero’ Label
Imagine if you grew up thinking your parents were heroes just because they took you in? How would that make you feel about yourself? How might that impact your self-worth?
What Facebook Means When It Talks About Your “Data”
There’s much ado about this data issue, but what does it actually mean? Here’s a closer look at the story behind our Facebook “data” and where we can go from here.
8 Ideas for Low-Cost Quality Time in Toronto
If you’re looking for simple, affordable ways to spend time and actually connect with your kid, check out our list of fun things to do together around the city.
The Best Birthday Cake Alternatives Around Toronto
Sometimes you just want to change things up for birthdays. So, if you’re looking for something new and unique, here’s a list of decadent and delicious birthday cake alternatives in Toronto.
16 Skincare Products & Regimens We’re in Love With Right Now
We LOVE a good skincare product. So much so, that we decided to compile a list of some of our favourite regimens, products and must-have ingredients that are guaranteed to help you love your skin this season.