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• UNICEF Partners With Hallmark to Help Children

  

  You can help support the world's most vulnerable children by purchasing one of Hallmark's new UNICEF everyday greeting cards. A portion of every card will... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Meet My Personal Stylist: Practical Fashionista

  

  Allow me to introduce you to my personal stylist: Lisa McLatchie, Practical Fashionista! (You may have noticed her link at the top of my sidebar. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Anastasia's Picks: "Capture the Flag" by Kate Messner

  

  My ten year old niece "Anastasia" offers her latest book review: Capture the Flag by Kate Messner (available July 2012 from Scholastic Press): When the flag of... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Does the "Monday's Child" Poem Ring True For You?

  Just a little bit of Friday fun here: Remember the old poem, "Monday's Child"? Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's child is full of grace, Wednesday's... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• SEO For Total Beginners

  

  I am not a web analyst; I am a teacher. I could prattle on all day about SRTs, IPRC's, IEPs and ADHD. I cannot, however, give you any sort of expert tips on SEO... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Don't Buy This Spice Rack

  

  I took a photo of my beautiful new "9 Can Magnetic Spice Rack" (purchased at Canadian Tire) but then didn't get around to writing up a post that day. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2012 RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Backyard Reno (Pool and Deck) Phase One!

  

  I wanted to let you in on the first few steps of our 2012 landscaping project: a deck extension and an above-ground pool! We toyed with the idea of an... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Need a Grad, Wedding, Or Baby Gift? Hallmark Has You Covered!

  

  As part of the Hallmark Press Pause Panel, I receive goody bags filled with Hallmark's latest and greatest products. What's worth sharing this time around?... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• PC Cooking School Birthday Party (Alternate Title: My Baby Is Four!)

  

  A couple of weeks ago we held Maggie's fourth birthday party at our neighbourhood Loblaws. It was a PC Cooking School Birthday Party, and the kids had an... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Father's Day Gift Ideas

  It's hunting season again...hunting for the perfect Father's Day gift, that is! Whether it's for your own dad or grandfather (lucky you! Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Pinterest: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

  

  If you've been following This Mom Loves for a while (or even a week), you know that I'm a big fan of Pinterest. That's why I thought it would be the perfect... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• As Seen on Pinterest: Family Hands Artwork

  

  Pardon the broken record, but I just keep finding so many great ideas on Pinterest! This time around I was looking for a piece of meaningful artwork for my newl... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wednesday Words

  As my students begin writing EQAO today (provincial standardized testing; one of the most anxious times of the year for me) I was looking for some spiritual... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• As Seen On Pinterest: Framing Grandma's Recipe

  

  I added a new piece of decor to my kitchen recently, inspired by Pinterest, of course! I started with a frame and scrapbook paper from Dollarama (total cost... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• This Mom Loves...Facebook?

  

  You guys! I just signed up for this cool new site I found called "Facebook"! You have to check it out! Yes, it's 2012. And yes, I swore I wouldn't do it...and... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Younger Skin Tomorrow With Avon's Resurfacing Expert Smoothing Fluid ~Giveaway~

  Giveaway open to Canadians. Please allow me to preface everything else here by saying that I realize looking younger should not be the ultimate beauty goal. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Anastasia's Picks: Her Latest Book Reviews For Tweens

  

  My ten year old niece Anastasia shares her most recent book recommendations. THE SHADOW COLLECTOR'S APPRENTICE BY AMY GORDON Cully is an ordinary boy. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 BOOKS, FAMILY

• Kids and Money: My Girls' New Bank Accounts

  

  I will never forget the day that my parents handed me the passbook for my own bank account. They had been depositing "baby bonuses" over the years, and if I... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Books For Moms (That You'll Want To Read)

  

  Some of my readers eagerly anticipate my book recommendations, and rush to the bookstore or library right away. Others have informed me that book reviews for... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 CELEB, FAMILY, PARENTING

• "Shame on Jane" RemindeRings Challenge!

  

  RemindeRings from Shame on Jane are the latest way to express yourself, and remind yourself of what's important...or maybe just fun! They come in sterling silve... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING