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• Hallmark's Spring Treasures

  

  Spring is prime gift-giving season (Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation) and Hallmark is one-stop shopping for both useful and keepsake gifts. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• As Seen On Cityline: Framed Doily

  

  I have several gorgeous doilies made for me by my Grandma, but hiding in a special box in the linen closet, waiting for the use of doilies in general... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Like Mother, Like Daughter

  

  On the March Break, I came across my seven year old working busily in front of the Barbie house: When I asked her what she was doing, she said she would show... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dr. Karyn Gordon, Relationship and Parenting Expert: The Momterview

  

  So, what would you say if you received an invitation to have your own private appointment with a relationship and parenting expert who's making her mark on... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Family Fun at the Royal Ontario Museum

  

  March Break at the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) is popular. Very popular. In fact, when we arrived an hour after opening, the ticket line outside stretched well... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Arisa Cox: The Big Brother Canada Momterview

  

  If you're one of the 4.2 million Canadians who tuned in to the first week of Big Brother Canada on Slice, you've already met the upbeat and energetic host (and... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Rearranging Kids' Rooms: Better Than Christmas

  

  Looking for something free and (relatively) easy to entertain and inspire your kids for the March Break? My darling Frannie (who turned 7 yesterday) had been... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Take a Crack at the Egg Farmers of Ontario Egg Decorating Contest!

  Eggs Farmers of Ontario has just launched The Eggs Factor Contest! It is an online egg decorating contest – i..e. egg decorating without the mess! (You had me a... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Anastasia's Picks: More Books For Tweens and Teens

  

  Here are some more book recommendations, courtesy of my lovely 11 year old niece, "Anastasia": Twelve Kinds Of Ice by Ellen Eryan Obed, illustrations by... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Winners: Magazines, Scholastic and femMED

  

  Congratulations to our latest winners: Three Magazine Subscriptions: Sally of Omemee, ON (she chose Canadian Living, Style at Home and Parents Canada) Discover... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Little Prince: 70th Anniversary Edition (This Mom's Fave Book Ever)

  

  I first read "Le Petit Prince" in high school, and since then it has topped the list of my favourite books. I love author Antoine de... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Skinny Cow Chocolate Treats: 120 Calories Or Less?!?

  

  Skinny Cow is now appealing to snackers with a line of delicious "Heavenly Crisp" bars as well as "Dreamy Clusters"...and the adjectives are not an exaggeration. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our Family Day Weekend in Buffalo - With Shopping Deets!

  

  This past Friday, we took the girls and headed to Buffalo, NY with my parents and my brother's family for some Family Day weekend fun! We stayed at the... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• femMED Supplements For Women: Win Your Choice!

  

  Giveaway open to Canada and US. Sleep has always been very important for me. (My mother would argue that I am still making up for getting none the first few... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• This Mom Loves Decorating!

  

  With Spring approaching, my mind has been racing with all sorts of decorating ideas. I'd really love to switch from carpet to hardwood in the three bedrooms, an... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Valentine's Offerings From Hallmark...and a Question

  

  There was a snow-covered package waiting on my doorstep for me this morning...my latest Hallmark Press Pause shipment! Inside I found all sorts of great... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wednesday Words - Thanks To My New Year's Resolution

  

  While I'm not big on New Year's resolutions, I did set a few goals for myself for 2013, and one of them was to read the bible. Cover to cover. Seriously. Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Jungle Book: The Movie from Kaboom! Entertainment

  

  I get a bit nervous when I receive a parcel I wasn't expecting. Companies and PR reps will often send products with the hope that they will make it onto the... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Discover More : Win Fantastic Non-Fiction From Scholastic

  

  Giveaway open to Canadians. I've said it before and I'll say it again: kids LOVE reading nonfiction. While I've seen many girls (in my classroom and home) who... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• CDA: Win Subscriptions To 3 Magazines of Your Choice!

  

  Giveaway open to Canadians. Since I know you've all been anxiously anticipating the results of my "should I run more giveaways? Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING