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• This Mom Is Everywhere!

  

  Do you ever feel like you just can't get enough of This Mom Loves? (Crickets...crickets...anybody?) For those (two) who have been asking lately how to find me o... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Anastasia's Picks: Books for Tweens and Teens

  

  Check out the latest book recommendations from my 11 year old niece, "Anastasia": ************* THE LAST FREE CAT by Jon Blake Jade has always been a quiet girl... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 BOOKS

• Halloween 2012 Recap!

  

  Our Halloween Recap: Spent too much on costumes, but Maggie has only ever had hand-me-downs and Frannie has only ever had one new costume (plus, I've been at th... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Girls' Night Out at Mandarin Chinese Buffet

  

  It may surprise my loyal readers to hear this, but while I love to eat out, I have not actually been to every chain restaurant in Ontario. In fact, Saturday... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Hearts For Hearts Girls: Dolls For a Cause

  

  So I know I said we're cutting back on "stuff" for the girls this Christmas, but I don't think either one of them is ready to celebrate the holiday without a ne... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Blissdom Canada 2012: An Introvert Goes To A Conference

  

  Many people attend Blissdom for the famous Costumes and Karaoke party. I attended in spite of it. When Blissdom was taking place last Fall, I followed the... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sears Club Points: Earn Rewards While You Shop!

  

  With many store credit/loyalty cards, you can earn points but they're shrouded in red tape, with limitations on how to redeem or what you can redeem for (e.g.... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wednesday Words on Giving

  "Give and it will be given to you. A good measure...will be poured into your lap." Luke 6:38 No, you might not get back as many Halloween goodies as you give... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Gifts For Girls: My Kids' Best-Loved Toys

  

  Let me begin by saying this post is not sponsored in any way, shape or form. The goodies I'm going to mention were gifts for our girls, either purchased by us o... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Be Ready with the New Vicks AgeSmart Family Thermometer

  

  Believe it or not, we haven't owned a family thermometer in over two years, when our last one broke and we never bothered to replace it. Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Lower Your Bills Just By...Asking?

  

  Some bills are non-negotiable (heat, electrical) and if you want to save money, it's up to you to adjust your usage accordingly. However, as I have recently... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Paint the Town Red This Halloween With Nestlé

  

  Forget about tacking on the "Disclosure" at the end of this post: I'm going to be upfront and tell you that Nestlé sent me a box of their assorted snack size... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• KIDZ BOP Halloween Hits!

  

  You already know I'm a fan of KIDZ Bop (versions of the songs we love, cleaned up and sung by kids, for kids). This Halloween season, the fun continues with KID... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Counts As Swearing?

  

  My husband and I have been disagreeing lately over whether or not our girls should be permitted to use the word "heck". While hubby concedes that it's not... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Halloween From Hallmark: Scary, Fun and Educational!

  

  As a clutter-phobe, you'd think I would avoid accumulating more holiday-themed decor, but cheesy seasonal decorations are a bit of a weakness of mine, especiall... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Rainbow Magic Fairy Books: Get Girls Reading!

  

  My six year old daughter (a strong reader) is absolutely addicted to the Rainbow Magic Fairy chapter books from Scholastic. They have been her exclusive... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How Much Do You Know About Your Insurance?

  

  When I was presented with the challenge of answering some questions about insurance, I was pretty confident. Having worked for an insurance company throughout... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau: The Momterview

  

  You may know Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau as the wife of Liberal MPP (and son of former Prime Minister Pierre) Justin Trudeau. Perhaps you recognize her from her... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Nitwits: If Head Lice Hits Our House, I Am So Going Here

  

  So far (knock on wood) we have not experienced head lice in our household. If we ever do, I likely won't blog about it anyway, out of respect for my children's... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How To Save an iPod That's Been Through the Washing Machine

  

  Let's cut to the chase here: an iPod went through the laundry at the Winn house just recently, unnoticed until the wet clothes were pulled out of the washing... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING