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Raise Your Teacups for Breast Cancer Awareness
Residents of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan are invited to help raise money for a great cause with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual Pink Ribbon Tea presented by Blenz Coffee event on October 21.
Jane Seymour Unveils Public Art Sculpture in Community of Legacy
The heart of Legacy was unveiled this past Saturday—and it’s an open one. One of our newest communities, Legacy, down…
A Potty Trained Toddler is the Absolute Worst
Today I was in the playground with my just-turned-two year old when she asked to pee in the toilet. The…
What’s Worse Than a Child Who Forgets Everything? One That Remembers!
The only thing worse than having a child who forgets everything is raising a child who remembers everything. Like many moms, I make a hell of a lot of promises to my children when I’m overly-exhausted, hoping they’ll just get into bed, or get into the car, or not be a pain-in-the-ass when I take them out in public.
Pumpkin Biscuits
Just as comfortable at the breakfast table as they are on the Thanksgiving buffet, these pumpkin biscuits are a seasonal…
Roasted Garlic and Pumpkin Hummus
Dress up your hummus with fall’s favourite flavour: pumpkin. In this recipe we’ve also added a dozen roasted garlic cloves…
Pumpkin and Date Smoothie
Bring the taste of this season’s sweetest dessert to the breakfast table with a date and maple syrup-sweetened smoothie infused…
Is There Any Truth to Pregnancy Superstitions?
Do I believe in astrology? Not really. But I read my horoscope, and if it says, ‘Stay in bed today’,…
Why I Started to Gain Weight for My Daughter
It’s very rare to hear about women consciously gaining weight. But, in the last few months, I have tried (and…
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the HPV Vaccine
Starting this school year, three more provinces will expand their school-based HPV immunization program to include both male and female students (as…
Dear Strangers, I Know I’ve Got Mom Brain. You Don’t Need to Point It Out
Recently I wrote about how my chronic sleep deprivation has made me as dumb as a winter squash. But it…
My Profound Lack of Sleep is Making Me Dumber by the Day
My first kid was an excellent sleeper. He was sleeping through the night at three months. He was napping three…
Where to Get the Best Pies in Toronto
Whether for a dinner party, family meal, or the Thanksgiving feast itself, we’ve got you covered with a bunch of delicious pastry options.
Oh, Brangelina Have Different Parenting Styles? That’s Something We Have in Common
Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve! The one thing my son’s father and I kind of…sort of…fine, completely forgot to do while we…
Foolproof Mini Cheescakes
Here’s an ingenious idea for summer entertaining: make a batch of these foolproof mini cheesecakes and serve them with assorted…
Baked Thai Chicken Sliders
While it’s no secret that we’re big fans of the grill, there are occasions where it’s simply easier to pop…
Blueberry and Zucchini Cornbread Muffins
There is a saying that ‘what grows together, goes together’ and this unlikely combination of blueberries and zucchinis is a…
The End of Baby Talk is One of the Toughest Milestones
How could any woman hear the word ‘chocolate’ and want to totally bawl her eyes out? I’ll tell you. This…