Avoid the Rag Bag with Oxi Clean.
Sigh, I love the dress (and the matching shoes) Molly is wearing in that picture. And so does she. But it’s time to put in it the “too small bag” and find it a new home. When she was born I…
Kids Today. They Don’t Suck.
I know you’ve heard (read) it. There is a good chance you’ve even said it. Something along the lines of “Back in my day….” and then a little quip about how things were soooo different when you were a kid….
(Mostly) Cheap and Fun Things to Bring on Your Camping Trip With Young Kids
It’s finally spring and that means camping is right around the corner! I can’t tell you how excited I am about this. We already have our spots booked and I can’t wait to get the trailer stocked up and ready…
Babies and Bottles. A Mother’s Guilt Trip.
Breast is best right? Yes, except when it isn’t. I know, we’ve all been over this a million times. There are absolutely benefits to breast feeding for both baby and mom. But we also know that sometimes there are other…
Go Home Google. You’re Drunk.
Oh Google you magical wizard that knows all the things. Where would we be without you? You know all the answers. We just have to know the right questions to ask. Or do we? Maybe you’re trying to be helpful. Maybe…
Smart is the New Cool
Ok I admit it. I’m kind of a geek. I was the resident math whiz in school. My favourite class in college was stats. And I love science. I can’t get enough of it. And my little girl is following…
Feed it Forward With Maple Leaf
Last week I went to the grocery store and in exchange for $150 I received three little bags of groceries. I was certain there must have been a mistake, that something had been rang in wrong. I grabbed my bags…
Let Yourself Just Be OK
I have a good life. And lots of things to be thankful for. But I would be lying if I told you that my life is awesome or that it even remotely resembles the life I imagined I would have….
The After Hours Staycation (with a giveaway CAN 03/31)
So – spring break is coming. Or so I’ve been told. In all honesty this whole school thing with the various breaks is new to me. And just when you think you maybe have it figure out, you don’t. See…
Gift Ideas for 5 and 6 Year Old Girls
Well my daughter is turning 6 in a couple of months so I thought it was about time to sit down and write another post sharing some of her favorite things for gift giving inspiration. This is not a sponsored…
My Confession – I’d Rather Be Anywhere But the Dental Office
I hate the dentist. There I said it. Ok, that’s not entirely true, or fair. I have nothing personal against any dental professional. But the dental chair may be my least favourite place to visit. It’s not that I have…
Less Threats. More Promises. On Not Being THAT Dad.
Yes some people think this is funny. This whole “overprotective dad” thing makes my skin crawl. I have a daughter. She has a dad. A dad that 100% adores her. I can’t think of anything he wouldn’t do for her….
Focus On the Facts & Enter to Win a $100 Grocery Gift Card (CAN 03/25)
We are bombarded with health and nutrition information every single day. Some of it good information. Some of it bad. And many times it’s really difficult to decide which it is. It can be a lot to sort through. And,…
Mint Chocolate Shamrock Swiss Roll
I’ve spotted various patterned swiss roll pictures on Pinterest a few times and have always thought they look so cool. So when I was trying to come up with something fun to bake up for St. Patrick’s Day I thought…
Keep Calm and Cheer On!
It’s Cheer season! And, as strange as it sounds to hear myself say it, I am a Cheer mom. I also feel it’s only fair to point out that my husband is full in and definitely a Cheer dad. This…