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6 Things I Didn’t Expect After My Husband’s Vasectomy

My husband’s vasectomy was scheduled shortly before my 28th birthday. It felt strange watching him go into a surgery that would sterilize him, when the average man in Canada has his first child at 28.

Is 20-Year-old Kylie Jenner Too Young To Be A Parent?

Call me a cynic but I’m pretty positive that both Kylie Jenner and her famous Momager Kris Kardashian kind of knew that having a baby at age 20, while most certainly a blessing, may turn off some of her millions of fans.

Tickets Now on Sale for the 3rd Annual Children’s Wish Princess & Superhero Party

An enchanted evening is taking place on March 15, 2018 at the beautiful Liberty Grand in Toronto. If you want to get wrapped up in a night filled with magic and fun, we fully support the idea.

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Why I Won’t Tell My Kids to Think Positive

We are told if we think positive we’ll improve our health, be happier, live longer. Yet we are not told what to do with all of the negative emotions.

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I Really Don’t Mind if You Bail on Me

I don’t mind if you bail on me. I’m actually just as happy not putting on pants.

If You Don’t Want More Children After Having Postpartum Depression, I Don’t Blame You

Is having another child worth it, if you’re worried about postpartum depression hitting again?

Instant Pot Risotto with Sausage Bolognese

Serves 4 to 6

Fun Educational Family Outings in the Lower Mainland

Looking for a family outing in the Lower Mainland that is both fun and educational? Try a historical theme. Here are our best picks.

Where to Go Cross Country Skiing as a Family in the GTA

Cross-country skiing is so much more than just a sport; it’s a nature experience, a family event, and an adventure. The fact that it’s easy to learn is an added bonus for this low-risk sport for all ages.

Warm Up to Winter at the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest

This flavourful festival runs the entire month of February with several of the city’s best chocolatiers, coffee shops and restaurants participating.

Why Parents Can Benefit From Being Friends With Their Children

Just because I like to treat my daughter like a friend, doesn’t mean I don’t also parent. There is a balance.

5 Ways to Master the Diaper Change

Changing baby’s bum a billion times a day (or so it feels sometimes) may not be your favourite way to spend time with your wee one. But we’ve got some diaper changing techniques, tips, and tricks up our sleeves that will help keep your little one’s bum covered.

Forget My House. I Need to KonMari My Brain

I need to KonMari my brain. I need to KonMari my life. Then, maybe, I could actually fathom trying to KonMari my house.

The Cold and Flu Remedies You Need in Your Arsenal This Winter

I love the idea of prevention, but sometimes the cold and flu just can’t be avoided. So, when the inevitable happens in your house, here are the things you’ll want to have in your arsenal.

Why We Need to Reclaim Our Weekends

I often feel pressure to pack everything into the weekend. My weekends end up just as tightly scheduled as my weekdays and before I know it, Monday has rolled around and I don’t feel rested at all.

21 Cooking Tips and Recipe Ideas for Your Instant Pot

If you already own one, or are simply Insta-curious, here are a few of my tried and true cooking tips, as well as a list of ideas of what to make in your Instant Pot.

A Few Tips for When Your Child is Getting Glasses for the First Time

When my son got his first prescription for glasses at age 5, I desperately wanted the transition to be a positive one for him, but that was easier said than done. Here are a few key tips I learned for when your child is getting glasses for the first time.