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• Wednesday Words on Receiving

  As Christmas approaches, we make it a priority to talk to our children (and students) about the importance of giving. On the flip side, here is an interesting... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• One of My All-Time Favourite Books: "Before I Go To Sleep" by S.J. Watson

  

  The jacket sums it up better than I could:"Christine wakes up every morning in an unfamiliar bed with an unfamiliar man. She looks in the mirror and sees an... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Natalie MacMaster: The Momterview

  

  Here's how Natalie MacMaster's website bio introduces her: *** "Meet Natalie MacMaster: wife, mother of four and virtuoso Cape Breton fiddler. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• More Great Books For Kids (For Home and School)

  

  The Flying Canoe by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Daniel San Souci and Justin San SouciA French Canadian legend, "The Flying Canoe" tells the story of a... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Winners...Many Winners!

  Congratulations to the following winners of the Christmas Extravaganza: Secret Gift Basket: Jessica of Burlington, ON Moonjar Moneybox: Bev of Winnipeg, MB... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Christmas "Treats" From Hallmark

  

  These treats may not be edible, but they're a sure-fire bet to spark that festive feeling! A couple of weeks ago, I received my latest Hallmark goody box, thank... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Frannie's Spy Club: The Official Rules

  

  The following are the rules for my five year old daughter's "Spy Club". The members of the club fluctuate frequently, depending how they treat Frannie on any... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Companies That Give Back: Crorey Creations, the Choose Friendship Company

  

  Earlier this fall I put out a call to companies, offering to post about any products donated to my school's annual Christmas Toy Drive.The first takers: Crorey... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Hot New Gift Idea: Teacup Piggies and Piglets

  

  This Christmas morning, my girls will both be finding a Teacup Piglet (retailing for approximately $10) under the tree. These little baby pigs (toy, of course:... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Anastasia's Picks: Books For Kids

  

  Here are my ten year old niece's latest recommendations:The Inquisitor's Apprentice by Chris MoriartyThis book is about a young boy who becomes a magic crimes... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2011 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Will Work For Food: Black Magic Chocolates and Two-Bite Pancakes

  

  So last week I talked all about being a PR-Friendly blogger, and the high standards I uphold for product reviews. Today, I am writing a whole post about two ver... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why I Can't Give Up Naptime

  

  Every mom knows the importance of naptime. Even when the fog of sleep deprivation subsides, for some of us earlier than others, those precious hours still give... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Want the New KitchenAid Food Processor?

  

  Contest open to Canadians. I know, I know: it's ironic that my biggest single-item giveaway yet is a cooking-related product. But man, what a product! Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Are PR-Friendly Bloggers Sellouts? Discuss.

  A friend recently sent me the link to a ParentCentral.ca article entitled: "Big brands are lining up to harness the clout of online moms". Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• New Parenting Website: Barbie I Can Be

  

  I was thrilled to find out recently that I've been chosen to be part of the new "Barbie: I Can Be" campaign, to help promote a new website that will help Moms... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Christmas Extravaganza 2011: Hundreds of $$ in Prizes!

  

  Giveaway open to Canadians. Let me be straight with you: you don't want to miss this contest. By filling out the form at the bottom of this post, you have the... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• More Recommended Reading For Kids

  

  Of the many children's books that have come through my mailbox over the past couple of months, here are four that made the cut:"I'm Adopted" by Shelley Rotner... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Flashback: Make It A Green Halloween

  

  How the time flies. It was two years ago that Peterborough, Northumberland and Lakeridge Kids first published my "Green Halloween" article, with tips for... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wednesday Words on Balance

  Judging from the responses I received from my recent article on Work/Life Balance, this issue stuck a chord with many. For all you fellow jugglers, I offer thes... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Heartland's Michelle Morgan: The Momterview

  

  You may know Michelle Morgan as "Lou Fleming" on the hit CBC show Heartland. Averaging over a million viewers an episode, this Alberta-based show is the... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, PARENTING, TV & VIDEO