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• Our Back To School Shopping Challenge: #WalmartFrugalHeroes

  

  I never go crazy with back-to-school shopping. Maybe a few new outfits for myself, of course, since I also go back to school, but I don't go nuts for the kids. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Nashville Day 4: Ryman Auditorium, Waterfront and General Tourist Tips

  

  Disclosure: I received some free/discounted accommodations and attractions while in Nashville for review purposes here on the blog. Opinions are, as always, my... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Nashville Day 3: Country Music Stars Tour of Homes, Opry Mills Mall and Grand Ol...

  

  Disclosure: I received some free/discounted attractions and accommodations while in Nashville, for review purposes here on the blog. Opinions are, as always,... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Back To School Organization!

  

  You know how excited I get about organization, and today I'm thrilled to welcome Jessica Johnson from www.extraspace.com, here to offer her back-to-school... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Nashville Day 2: Belle Meade Plantation, Bluebird Cafe and Honky Tonk Central

  

  Nashville Day 2: Belle Meade Plantation, Bluebird Café and Honky Tonk Central Disclosure: I received some free/discounted accommodations and attractions while i... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Nashville Day 1: Country Music Hall of Fame/Museum and General Jackson Showboat

  

  Disclosure: I received some free/discounted attractions and accommodations while in Nashville, for review purposes here on the blog. Opinions are, as always,... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• My Top 10 Momterviews Of All Time

  

  Recently I shared My Top 10 Posts Of All Time...but I didn't include my Momterviews, which are by far the most read posts on my blog. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Coat Intervention With My Personal Stylist, Lisa McLatchie

  

  As you may remember, last summer I had a housecall from Lisa McLatchie, my personal stylist, who helped me with a wardrobe makeover (you can refresh your... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Sunny South Suggestions?

  

  No, I'm not complaining about the cold Canadian climate right now; just thinking ahead to the inevitable drop in mercury that is the trade-off for living in... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 TRAVEL

• Win a Family Pass to Santa's Village!

  

  Located in Bracebridge, Ontario (about a 90 minute drive from our place) and now in its 58th magical season, Santa's Village is the jolly guy's summer home,... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Day At LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

  

  When the temperature is soaring, what better place to spend the day than at the air-conditioned LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, located at Vaughan Mills? (The fact... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 FAMILY

• Happy 80th Birthday, Grandma!

  

  Today is a very special day in our family, as my beloved maternal Grandma turns 80! Last week we threw her a garden party luncheon (my Aunt Jane has a gorgeous... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 DIARIES

• Sedentary Mom To Active Mom: Special Guest Post

  

  Today as my special guest blogger I'm welcoming Jennifer from Real Clear Cool, who is sharing her inspirational story about becoming active, for her own health... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Real Mom of Los Angeles: Special Guest Post

  

  I'm really excited today to bring you a guest post from Virginia Cunningham, a Los Angeles-based writer and mom. While I think I would fit in better in New... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Time To Take Your Family Outside: Guest Post on Outdoor Fun

  

  I will admit that I'm not great at getting outside with my girls. I'm an indoor girl myself, and too focused on productivity and multitasking to just stop and... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Entertainment Tonight Canada Audition

  

  So, remember back when I changed my profile photo, and I mentioned that I was all dressed up for a reason? Yeah, so this was the reason. And I've finally... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• "The Search Angel" by Tish Cohen (Review)

  

  So, I'm a little embarrassed to say that this is the first book I've read from Canadian-born Tish Cohen. The funny thing is, when publishers contact me about... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• I'm On The List! The Most Influential Canadian Mom Blogs

  

  This morning, SavvyMom released a list of The 75 Most Influential Canadian Mom Blogs...and I'm on there! The description for This Mom Loves reads: "Best... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What's Your Favourite Classic Book?

  

  So, I just read The Great Gatsby for the first time (yes, because of the movie!) and I realized that I really haven't read many English classics. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Shopping: Burberry Wallet and EcoKids Sandwich Containers

  

  Okay, sure, one might argue that the two purchases I am discussing today are clearly unrelated. If I were not just finishing EQAO with my brain a little bit... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING