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• Review Roundup: Rubbermaid FilterFresh, Puma Socks and Sof Sole Goodies

  

  My mailbox has been overflowing with products lately (I know, it's tough), and I've chosen three I want to share with you today: Rubbermaid FilterFresh Water... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, PARENTING

• Using Google Docs For Giveaways

  

  I recently started using Google Docs for giveaways here at This Mom Loves, and I've found a number of advantages: It still works even when there are glitches... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Marilyn Denis Show: Behind-the-Scenes and a Momterview

  

  Marilyn Denis' official bio describes her as "one of the busiest, most fun-loving - and quite honestly, one of the nicest people in broadcasting", and my... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Girls' Getaway in Toronto!

  

  To celebrate my recent birthday, my husband's three sisters and I headed to the big city for some bonding time. Tomorrow I will bring you the main event: The... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Girls' Rooms Reorganized! (Insert Sigh of Relief)

  

  Thank you all for your concern and support during my recent difficulty handling the state of my daughters' bedrooms. (Click here if you missed that... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Tooth Fairy Update

  

  Well, I believe Frannie's first loose tooth got swallowed along with her chocolate cupcake at breakfast (thanks, Aunt Ash!) while camping last weekend, but a... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• No More Sunscreen Excuses!

  

  Recently, Prevention Magazine found that only 31% of women wear sunscreen, despite the overwhelming evidence that it should be applied every day. Many of those... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Moms Deserve Options: The Business of Being Born

  Executive Producer Ricki Lake and Filmmaker Abby Epstein follow their landmark documentary, The Business of Being Born, with an all-new, four part DVD series... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• I'd Like To Kiss the Inventor of the Shellac Manicure

  I love nail polish, but I hate chipped nails. All year long, my ritual has been to sit down on Sunday nights in front of Desperate Housewives and give myself a... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Am I Normal? Wait, Don't Answer That...

  

  This is not meant to be humorous. Now, if my self-deprecation amuses you a little bit, that's an acceptable by-product, but I am actually dead serious. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kids Books: Anastasia's Newest Picks

  

  My nine year old niece "Anastasia" (her self-chosen pseudonym) has both the honour and the responsibility of reading and reviewing books that come my way which... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wednesday Words from Michael J. Fox

  

  From the June 2011 issue of Today's Parent magazine:"Always be available to your kids. Because if you say, 'Give me five minutes, give me 10 minutes,' it'll be... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 PARENTING

• Have You Thanked Your Child's Teacher Today?

  

  Let me get this out of the way: I know several of my students' moms read this blog, and this is not a hint. I feel very valued and appreciated by you, and so... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Fitness/Nutrition Excuses? TV Host Nadeen Boman Quashes Them All!

  

  What better way to officially wrap up the first Food Week at This Mom Loves than with an expert interview?I had a chance this week to speak with celebrity... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 DIET & WEIGHT, FAMILY, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• What's Eating Your Child?

  

  Food Week will soon be wrapping up here at This Mom Loves (collective "awwwwww"!) and I wanted to share a fascinating book with you."What's Eating Your Child? Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Healthy Cooking For Healthy Kids

  

  Food Week here at This Mom Loves continues, and today I wanted to draw your attention to a new website which is a great resource for parents:T-FAL Nutritious an... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2011 FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK, PARENTING

• 7 Summer Nutrition Tips: Food Week Continues!

  

  I was recently sent the following 7 Summer Nutrition Tips, from Funky Monkey Snacks. Now, don't be surprised when you see that they recommend their product as... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Father's Day Recipes: Food Week at TML Begins!

  

  Do any of these sound good to you (or might they sound good to Dad)?Grilled Turkey London BroilPasta with Broccoli and an Alfredo White Northern Bean Sauce... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, PARENTING

• Perfect Parties Theme Seven: The Butterfly Party

  

  Guess what? This party theme post is NOT brought to you by my friend Krista...I actually did it myself! Wait! Don't leave! I think I did a pretty decent job. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why I Love MeebleMail!

  

  So, do any of you ladies send e-mails at all?Okay, that's a yes. Wouldn't you love to have stylish, personalized stationery that works within your e-mail... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 COMPUTING, TECH