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Packing for a Babymoon

Ever been on a babymoon? Planning one soon. Here’s my tips on what to pack for this very important vacation

Secret Mommy-hood Confession Saturday

I bawled my eyes out while handing in Chunky’s Junior Kindergarten registration forms. “Are you ready?” Shawn asked

Dear Husband

This has been such a great week for you; you didn’t fall for any phone scams, all the garbage got out (except for the one in the basement, but that’s ok the kids can tip it over and I will clean it up), you got up with the kids mid-week, all-in-all quite.

Catching a Leprechaun

I know St.Patrick’s Day is a few weeks away, but when you’re a busy mom, the next “special day” has a way of sneaking up on you.  So, why not get a head start and put together this adorable, easy and inexpensive little gift for your little one to…

World Meet Champ

This is is Champ. The gray on his chin makes him the “George Clooney” of dogs He gets a lot of flack here on this old bloggity blog for things such as eating our linoleum kitchen floor, eating socks, and rolling in dead things

All You Need is Love

Today is the launch of Kindness Week in Ottawa. It’s a project that is near and dear to my heart.

The cure

I mean, she’s been sick before, but right now she’s very sick. She’s got pneumonia, though it’s only affecting her left lung so we’re lucky we caught it.

Top 5 Tips For Organizing Your Child’s Room

Getting your kids’ rooms organized is a work in progress for most parents. It’s a constant struggle to keep things in place and orderly as kids have a way of undoing what you’ve just done.
It’s a work in progress in my home, but like many of you, I’m…

Believe In You

This proud Canadian Parenting Moment brought to you by Chunky.

Well, This Is A Little Much, No?

Michelle Williams attended the Paris premiere of her movie ‘My Week With Marilyn’ last night and apparently assumed the role of Cinderella for the evening.  That’s my only justification for why she would choose to wear this very very pink ……