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Working from the Heart

Sometimes when I describe what Roots to Harvest is, I want to leave the part about food and farming out…

Recipe: Anna’s Taco Soup with Corn Chips

One of the perks of my work as a Community Dietitian is working alongside some fabulous home cooks.  Together we…

ho hasn’t been there? You think you have all of your stuff together. You managed to remember to eat breakfast. You showered at some point in recent(ish) memory. The bills are paid (you think. Maybe? Hopefully). Next thing you know, you’re washing your face with toothpaste and fishing your missing cell phone out of the crisper in the fridge. The following are real examples, from real moms, in a Facebook group I’m proud to be a part of, who confess that, when it comes to having our sh!t together, we moms are lucky if we make it out of the house with our pants on the right away. Literally.

We Asked, They Told Us: Moms Reveal Their Funniest Sleep Deprived Moments

Who hasn’t been there? You think you have all of your stuff together. You managed to remember to eat breakfast.…

The Most Amazing Minecraft Party Ideas: Crafts! Food! Games! Decor!

Our first Minecraft Birthday party remains our most popular post here on the blog.  Maybe this is how you found…

5 Cool & Simple Outfit Ideas with Style Expert Charlotte Jenkins

Charlotte Jenkins is a buyer for Toronto retailer Gotstyle and she strategically organizes her wardrobe so she can get dressed with…

Why This PR Boss Is Committed to Her One-Woman Show

Pamela Kennedy has a rich background in corporate PR working for major beauty brands like Oscar de la Renta, Estée…

The Measles Virus Does Not Care About Your Vaccination Politics

There was a case of measles at my sons’ school this spring.  It brought home the importance of vaccination and…

Brace Yourself…It’s Allergy Season

When I became a mom, I was nervous that my kids would have some sort of reaction to something. Besides…

I am the Parent of a Child with Autism

I am the parent of a child with autism.  I am a warrior. I am a fighter. I am an…

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Inspired by Mom’s Favourite Shows

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Inspired by Mom’s Favourite Shows

If you’re finding it hard to find that perfect gift for mom, consider finding inspiration from mom’s favourite movies and…