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• "Walk in Their Shows": Bond With Kids Over What They're Watching

  

  Not long ago, I had promised Eva that I would take her to see a movie at the theatre on a day that Liv was going to visit a friend. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Personal Photo Gifts From Posterjack: Win a $100 Voucher

  

  I truly believe that the best gifts are personal ones, and you can't get much more personal than photo gifts. Posterjack (a Canadian company) has a huge... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Favourite Mother's Day Gift

  

  Oh, I love my spa days, flowers, chocolates and jewelry. I especially appreciate the restaurant meals, so please keep those coming, honey. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How To Handle Online Negativity

  

  I have officially made it. I now receive mean tweets. Now, that's not to say I've never faced any negativity as a blogger before. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Ultimate Kids' Birthday Party Theme Roundup

  

  I've thrown a couple of good kids' parties in my time. My friend Krista, on the other hand, has thrown a ton of AMAZING themed kids' parties, and over the... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• New York City Travel Highlights

  

  I am often asked what my favourite travel destination has been, and while I love the sunny south, and have had a wonderful time in many Canadian and American... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kate's Favourite Things - April 2017

  

  I'm happy to share this month's recos with you! BOOKS My (not so) Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella We all know and love this Shopaholic author, and as her reader... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Are You a Good Receiver?

  

  We know how important it is to be a giver, but what about the importance of being a good receiver? Recently, my daughter went on a school skiing trip, and... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Inspire Kids to Give Back and Make a Difference

  

  For her public speech this year, Olivia decided to talk about ways that kids can give back. She's hoping you will show it to your children (and/or students) to... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 5 Tips To Start Your Child Reading

  

  You know I love a good guest post, and as a parent and kindergarten teacher I thought this topic, from these two authors, was very appropriate! Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Spring Cleaning Time! (Yes, That's an Exclamation Mark!)

  

  My loyal readers, or, really, everyone who has ever met me, all know that I like things neat, organized and clutter-free. I also love finding authors who share... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Girl Power, Netflix Style

  Studies have shown that girls as young as six are influenced by gender stereotypes, and that role models from the entertainment they choose can have a lasting... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Family Fun in Boston, MA

  

  Some of our trips are planned months in advance (Nashville, Vancouver, Las Vegas, New York City, Jamaica), other mere days. Our recent on-a-whim trip to... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Spring Into Spring: 7 Ways To Be More Optimistic

  

  We set the clocks ahead for daylight savings and many of us woke up to a darker sky feeling sluggish thanks to a one hour loss of sleep. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Did You Know Your Pharmacist Can...? Plus Win a $500 Shoppers Drug Mart Gift...

  

  Of course your pharmacist can fill prescriptions. Everyone knows that. But in honour of Pharmacist Awareness Month, I'm sharing some lesser-known services that... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• March Break Wish List

  

  This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Our March Break this year is shaping up to be ... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kate's Favourite Things - March 2017

  

  My top picks of the month: BOOKS The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall Canadian writer Whittall tells the story of a family impacted by an accusation of sexua... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Netflix Cheating: Are You Guilty?

  I feel like Jennifer Reid (wife of singer Johnny Reid) found the perfect Valentine this year: Like I was saying, I like to find gifts and cards specific to the... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Latest Segment on The Social: The Mid-Year Check-In!

  

  It's the halfway mark of the school year, and I was back at The Social to share information about report cards and parent/teacher interviews. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Meanwhile, On Kate's Instagram...

  

  While I still love to delve into topics here on the blog, I also do a lot of "microblogging" on social media. I have the most followers on Twitter, but I'm... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING