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SkinFix Gentle Eczema Balm
Nobody likes having an irritated and sore rash—especially not little tots. A serious bout of eczema can be a real…
How to Set Up a Movie Night Popcorn Bar
One thing we LOVE to do as a family is to watch a movie, especially on Friday night when Mom…
I’m a Helicopter-Haircut Mom
I don’t usually get in mini spats with 70-plus something old barbers. But there’s always a first for everything. Since…
Lick Your Plate: A Lip-Smackin’ Book for Every Home Cook
One of the very best parts of my job is that I get to read, cook from, and review the…
My Boy Dresses Like a Girl and It’s No Big Deal
More and more mothers are proudly sharing photos on social media of their sons heading off to school dressed in…
Stay Up-To-Date with Your Kid’s Immunizations The Easy Way
Sometimes as a mom, life can feel like one giant checklist—every time we tick something off, another task is added,…
The Laifa Baby Sleeper
Every once in a while, a product arrives at the office that makes us cry, ‘Eureka!’, ‘I need this!’, and…
The Sexism That Accompanies Single Fatherhood
Why do people assume that all men are perverts? Recently, my 12-year-old daughter was invited to a sleepover party. Fun,…
How to Host a Preserving Party
I’ve hosted an annual holiday cookie swap quite a few times over the last decade or so, and while I…
Got Lice? Don’t Lose Your Head
You’ve tried them all. Tea tree oil, almond oil, the lice combs, insecticides. You’re an expert on the subject. In…
Cuddle or Cry It out? 4 Local Moms Weigh in
Last month, we asked four Vancouver moms their opinions on the bored vs. busy debate. This month, we’re turning our…
Should Teachers Get Back-to-School Presents?
It’s my son’s first day of Junior Kindergarten and I already feel like a failure as a parent. No, I…
Lunch Bag by Think Stunning
Every September, when picking up back-to-school products for the kids, all of us here at the office indulge in some…
Luke’s Diner is Coming to Toronto and Vancouver
Calling all Gilmore Girls fans! Your dreams of sitting in Luke’s Diner, sipping coffee and gabbing with girlfriends can actually…
I Need a Vacation to Recover from My Family Vacation
‘Did you read any good books while you were away?’ my best friend asked when I called her after returning…
Mabel’s Labels My School Years Book
Whether you’re already the crafty, scrapbooking type, or you’ve just always wanted to be, this is the book that can…
Do Mom Bloggers Share Too Much About Their Kids?
A few weeks ago, Baltimore-based writer Elizabeth Bastos wrote a piece for The New York Times titled ‘Why I Decided…
Help! My Baby is a Picky Eater
It’s easy to get a little panicked if your baby doesn’t seem thrilled about the solid foods you introduce. Here are some things to keep in mind as you acquaint your little one with solid foods:
Will We Ever Overcome Road Rage at the School Pick up and Drop Off?
Forget about plain old road rage, the kind that happens when someone doesn’t let you in, or switches lanes without…
