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Babies & Briefcases

Media headlines scream out: “Women struggle to juggle work and family”. Like, that’s news? Those of you who are well…

It’s a Family Affair!

Moms understand the importance of children’s health care—whether it be a fever, a broken bone, allergies or something more serious.…

On the List

Fridge Before Kids: jar of mustard, beer, left-over sushi and six-pack of Diet Coke.
Fridge After Kids: water, organic milk, bag of apples, string cheese, six pack of Mini-go, chicken soup…the list goes on.

Suddenly the grocery store has risen to new heights on the list of where-it’s-important-to-shop these days. (Never mind the drugstore and your new $100 a week diapers and wipes tab).

Hark back to the days when cave-moms needed to stock up for the winter with wholesome nuts and berries; we just feel better when the larder is stocked with good finds for the family. That’s why we’ve been trolling the grocery and drugstores to find some excellent additions to your shopping list:

Sugarfest 2007

Four seasons in one day—it’s not just a line from an old Crowded House song, it’s April in Ottawa. Instead…

Eggs-tra Fun

On Easter Sunday it’s OK to have chocolate for breakfast. Why fight it? After all, you’re the one that invited…

It’s All About the Egg

For many of us, this weekend marks the beginning of the vernal chocolate festival (Hallowe’en of course being the autumnal…

Meal Makers

“. OK, so that’s not quite true, but some days it does seem like it would require less effort to…

Sweat It!

Given all the challenges of child-rearing, moms—even savvy ones—find plenty of reasons to break out in a sweat. So if…

Practical Partying

Looking for some fun night out ideas with the girls? Try one of these unique spots.