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• Free Movies at Cineplex: October 22nd

  

  As a huge movie-lover (who has passed the quality on to both of my daughters) I thought the following was worth sharing. In a nutshell: free movies and $2... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Halloween Goodies From Hallmark

  

  As part of the Hallmark Press Pause Panel, I am lucky enough to receive care packages with samplings of their seasonal goodies, and I recently tore into my... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Work/Life Balance...I Don't Know How Anyone Does It

  

  Is there any mom out there who truly feels that she maintains a perfect balance between work and home? If so, she probably doesn't need to read my new article,... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Secret's Fall 2011 Collection: Which Personality Are You?

  

  I recently received a parcel full of Secret's new Fall 2011 collection (I know, my life is rough), and the first thing that came to mind as I examined the all o... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Calling All Family-Friendly Companies and PR Reps!

  

  Christmas is only three months away, and I have just begun putting together two exciting holiday features that you won't want to miss! Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Anastasia's Picks: Scary School and Unlikely Friendships

  

  Two enthusiastic recommendations from my ten year old book-reviewer niece, "Anastasia": Scary School by Derek The Ghost (and Scott M. Fischer)This is an... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sweet Spammers: An Open Letter

  

  Dear Spammers, To begin, I must thank you, because so far you have not overwhelmed my blog with your attempts-at-free-advertising comments, and I have not yet... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• More Must Read Books

  

  Just so you know, I rarely accept adult fiction for review. I love being exposed to new non-fiction (biographies, parenting books) and children's literature, bu... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Marci Ien Welcomes Baby Number Two

  

  Canada AM's Marci Ien tweeted on Sunday: "Dash Joel Ien Exeter was born at 7:40 this morning. 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Thanks so much for all your support these pas... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Quamire Kids ColorFusion Clothing

  

  Just in time for back-to-school, Frannie received a Quagmire Kids heat-sensitive color-changing ColorFusion shirt to try out... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• ET Canada's Cheryl Hickey: The Momterview

  

  My readers know very well that I am a huge entertainment junkie, and what better place to get all the news than Global TV's Entertainment Tonight Canada? I... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 CELEB, ENTERTAINMENT, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our East Coast Vacation: Highlights and Lowlights

  

  I bring you now the highlights and lowlights of our East Coast (i.e. Ontario to Quebec to New Brunswick to PEI and back) adventure: Lowlights: We realized... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, TRAVEL

• In Memory Of Luke Thomas: July 11, 2011 - July 12, 2011

  

  Luke should have been born today. Dear friends of ours, after a great deal of time spent hoping to be blessed with a child, found out they were finally... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• First Day of Preschool: 5 Tips For Avoiding Tears and Tantrums

  

  Today's timely post is brought to you by Maisie Knowles, the founder of BestBabyStuff.com, a website reviewing only the best baby products. I'll turn things ove... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Better World Books: Buy a Book, Help Save the World

  

  Better World Books is a book-shopping website...with a twist. Here's some info I received about them: ********************* “Goodnight Moon” saving the world? Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Samsung ST30 Camera and Mamarazzi!: Reviews

  

  I've been shopping around for a new camera lately, and was excited to get the chance to review the new Samsung ST30. I mean, first of all, check out all the cut... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2011 GADGETS, TECH

• Back To School Big Spenders

  I received this press release today, and thought I'd share it. There's some subliminal (Visa) advertising, and it's pretty easy (Visa) to see who (Visa)... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our Las Vegas Long Weekend

  

  So last week my husband and I made our first ever trip to Sin City...and it was a blast!First things first, I got a Vegas-appropriate Shellac manicure: bright... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

  

  If you haven't read it yet (and I realize most you probably have), then read it. Simple as that.I'm no bandwagon jumper (in fact, when dealing with a two year... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Wednesday Words from "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch

  

  I've read some great books lately ("Water For Elephants": book club selection, incredible, couldn't put it down) as well as some good books ("From This Moment... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE