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How Get the Kids’s Sleep on Track Before the Holidays

Christmas is fast-approaching; while many parents of young children are stressing about last-minute gift purchases, others simply want to get…

5 Facebook Tips You Can’t Live Without

Facebook. It’s our guilty pleasure but also the biggest time-suck imaginable.  I am here to let you in on a…

Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Carrots Recipe

Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Carrots

This is a simple, yet impressive side dish for the holiday table. Carrots are roasted in a garlicky balsamic glaze…

Pumpkin Butter Muffins

Pumpkin Butter Muffins

Pumpkin butter gives these muffins a rich and creamy texture that you just can’t get anywhere else. These are intensely…

Last Minute Chocolate-Free Advent Calendar

But now that I had her the next question was, ‘What was I going to fill her with?’ should I…

Family-Focused Advent Activities

Every December we go through our Family Advent Calendar.  Inside each box is a family-related activity that the kids look…

A Gift Guide Inspired by 6 Very Chic Moms

We know you’ve thought of everyone’s wish list except your own and we didn’t have to look far to help you figure…

What parents need to know about the Houseparty app

What Parents Need to Know About the Houseparty App

Houseparty is a new group video chat app available on both Apple and Android products that is becoming increasingly popular…

Holiday Dressing: Meet Your New Work-to-Party-Outfit

We’ve all been there: Our inboxes are inundated with celebratory invites—an after-work party here, a neighbour’s festive pot-luck there—and before you…

My Downsizing Story: Moving to a Condo Helped Me Save My Daughter

While many may consider a condo a blank box, Karla Ramirez sees that her home is full of soul because…