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• Introducing OURS By Cheryl Hickey

  

  When I went behind-the-scenes at ET Canada this past summer, host Cheryl Hickey shared a secret with me that I had to keep: she was developing a line of... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Happiness Project: September (Pursue a Passion - Guess What Mine Is?)

  

  I've been following along with Gretchen Rubin's "The Happiness Project" month-by-month since January (though I read it at least twice before that). Her Septembe... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teacher Tips For Homework

  

  In my latest installment of "Teacher, Teacher!" for CHEX Daily, I chatted with hosts Teresa Kaszuba (who came up with the new name for my segments) and Mike... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What You Might Have Missed This Summer: Volume II

  

  I'm back with another repeat episode! Here's what you might have missed in August, if you were (for some crazy reason) not keeping up faithfully with This Mom... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Be a Donor: A Special Girl Tells Us Why

  

  Today I'm sharing a very special guest post from 12 year old Sarah Edge. I was contacted by her mom, who not only is a This Mom Loves supporter, but was also... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Tips For Getting Involved In Your Child's School

  

  I was back on CHEX Daily last night chatting about ways parents can get involved in their children's schools. You can catch the 3 minute clip here: (I'm at the... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Perfect Parties Theme Nine: The Amazing Race Party

  

  My friend Krista has done it again! This time she organized a super fun "Amazing Race" themed party for her daughter's birthday. If you're not a fan of the show... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What You Might Have Missed This Summer: Volume I (Celebs, Decorating and More!)

  

  So, you know how TV is full of reruns all summer? I'm switching that up a little bit and sharing some recaps with you in September...as we're all getting used t... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Traci Melchor: Behind the Scenes at THE SOCIAL

  

  My first meeting with Traci Melchor, eTalk reporter and co-host of THE SOCIAL, was very brief...for a good reason. As I ran into her in the wardrobe room on my... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• School Snacks Makeover with Registered Dietitian Stefanie Senior

  

  I love my carbs. Pasta, breads, crackers, cereals...you name it, I love it (and my daughters seem to be following in my footsteps). Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Your Child's Classroom Placement - Why It's Great (Really!) My CHEX Daily TV...

  

  Our school is almost completely made up of split-grade classes this year, and parents are eagerly (?) anticipating the announcement of who their children's... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• To Do: Get Your Kids' Eyes Checked!

  

  When was the last time your children had their eyes checked? As a parent, I've been taking my girls to see the eye doctor (officially known as a Doctor of... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Behind the Scenes at ET Canada with Cheryl Hickey

  

  I first interviewed Cheryl Hickey, host of Entertainment Tonight Canada, three years ago, when we talked about (among many other things) her almost... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Cynthia Loyst: Behind the Scenes at THE SOCIAL

  

  {If you missed it, my Momterview with Cynthia Loyst from a few months ago is HERE. She spoke about how she landed the role on the show, her thoughts about the... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Happiness Project: August (Contemplate the Heavens)

  

  For the month of August, "The Happiness Project" author Gretchen Rubin tackled a pretty big project, which was to "Contemplate the Heavens": I definitely... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teacher Tips For Back-To-School Shopping: My CHEX Daily TV Segment

  

  Last night I made my second appearance as a guest on the CHEX Daily Show to share teacher tips for back-to-school shopping, and again I had a great time. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Blog Bits: How Email Subscriptions Work

  

  Warning: this post is not intended for experienced bloggers with email delivery programs set up and running. I'm actually writing this for the large majority... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Girl's Bedroom: Facelift # 2

  

  It's been a busy summer! You may have already seen our bathroom reno, or my older daughter's bedroom facelift. Today we're moving on to Maggie's room (she's... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Lainey Lui: Behind the Scenes at THE SOCIAL

  

  My take on celebrity gossip queen Lainey Lui evolved over the course of my day on the set of THE SOCIAL. When we first met in the co-hosts' office, she stood... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My CHEX Daily Debut: Keep Kids Learning Over the Summer

  

  Thursday night I made my debut as an education guest on the CHEX Daily Show! I was super nervous, but once we got started it was great, and Teresa Kaszuba and... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING