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Five Things I Absolutely Refuse To Cheap Out On For Myself
I’m sorry, but just because I’m a mother, and obviously should be saving my money for my kids, there are certain things that I absolutely refuse to cheap out on…for myself.
Here’s Where to See Waterfalls Up Close in the GTA
You may be surprised to hear that the waterfall capital of the world—with over 100 waterfalls in the area—is this close to home.
Veggie and Hummus Pots
Here’s a cute, fun and creative way to serve up hummus and veggies to your little ones this season.
The Top Tech Tools to Protect Your Kids Online
From protecting your child’s personal information online to limiting screen time and blocking out dangerous content—these tech tools are a huge help for the modern family. Here’s a round-up of some great choices.
This Calgary Storage Company Will Pick Up & Deliver Your Stuff
This Calgary company will drop off storage boxes, pick them up same-day, store them securely, and deliver them to your door again.
What I Learned About Myself After My Husband Cheated
I refused to entertain any narrative other than he cheated, he’s a bastard, end of story. And I had a pathological quest to uncover why my husband cheated.
What is a ‘Theyby?’ Gender Creative Parenting is the Latest Trend
What is Gender Creative Parenting? Parents are actively making the choice to withhold their child’s gender, and refer to their children as, ‘their, them, they,’ or just by the first letter of their child’s name. Thus, the short-form ‘Theyby’ (Get it? No gender + baby = Theyby).
Fun, Hands-On Places to Take Your Kids to Learn About Nature
With Earth Day coming up, you might be looking at how to teach your kids about nature in the Lower Mainland outside of the classroom. Here are some great ideas for you to explore.
Earth Day Activities To Do With the Kids in Ottawa
If you want to take part in an Earth Day event happening across the city on Saturday or Sunday, here’s how your entire family can be green this weekend.
OCR Academy is Like Ninja Training for Kids (And Fun For You, Too!)
OCR has unique kids’ programs that are focused on fitness and movement, so there’s no way you’ll ever hear ‘I’m bored!’ again. Plus, there are programs for adults too, family drop-in programs, and summer camp options—making this place great for the entire family.
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.
Mom’s Night Out: The First-Ever ‘Mom Prom’ Comes to Southern Ontario
Grab your girlfriends, throw on something other than leggings, and join Vanessa + Melissa for an unforgettable Moms night out.
My Kids Will Wear Hockey Jerseys Even Though My School Board Doesn’t Support It
While many school boards across the country are actively participating in Jersey Day, inviting all of their students to wear one in solidarity, my school board is not among them.
6 Awesome Parks to Visit in Toronto
Here are six awesome parks around town that we think are worth making a special trip to, even if they’re not in your own backyard.
I Finally Learned To Ask For Help and This Is What Happened
When you ask for help, magical things happen. I learned to get over myself and my ego, enough to realize that people aren’t pitying me, they are helping me.