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• The Perfect Guide For Women's Health and Happiness - From a Woman Whose Wake-Up...

  

  I'm all about women helping other women. (Or, really, people helping other people...but sometimes women need it more.) Paying it forward is essential: I love... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Introducing Thumper - Our New Pet Bunny (yes, You Read That Right)

  

  Today I was hit with a realization: unless you follow me on social media, you have no idea that there is a new member of the Winn household! Let's start at the... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 10 Halloween Etiquette Tips and Tricks

  

  With the spooky occasion almost upon us, I'm sharing these helpful holiday tips from Sharon Schweitzer, an international etiquette expert, author and founder... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Win a Baeumler Prize Pack - Plus Bryan and Sarah Chat About Bryan, Inc.

  

  On September 25th, HGTV Canada premiered a fun new series with Bryan and Sarah Baeumler called Bryan, Inc., where the powerhouse couple buys and renovates two... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A RepliKate Update - My Fashion Finds in the Style of Kate Middleton, Duchess...

  

  While I haven't yet stocked up on any of the Duchess of Cambridge's looks from the 2016 Canada Tour, I have had fun with a few RepliKates since I last updated m... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Did Your Back-To-School Checklist Include Vaccinations?

  

  As our kids prepared to return to school—or attend for the very first time—I'm sure we were all diligent about school supplies, lunch containers, indoor shoes,... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Protect Your Kids Online with KidsWifi: Spokesperson Cheryl Hickey

  

  I'm always interested when my TV personality friends put their support behind causes or companies, and when ET Canada's Cheryl Hickey let me know that she was... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kate's Favourite Things - October 2016

  

  The reason you haven't heard from me much this month is of course because my new favourite thing is.... Our Kindergarten Classroom The start of the school year... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sunglasses From Clearly (P.S. They're Fit for Royalty!)

  

  For years, I've purchased sunglasses with single-digit price tags. Why pay more when I may just lose them, right? The problem is, it's pretty rare for me to los... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Shop Lands' End - Great RepliKates, School Uniforms and More!

  

  I will admit it: I am a Lands' End newbie...but I have learned quickly! Launched in 1963 as a mail-order operation for yachting gear‚ the business filled... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dear Fellow Teachers: A Back-to-School Letter

  

  This blog post began as a September pep talk for myself. Partway through, I realized I could tweak a few pronouns, broaden the focus slightly and possibly help... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kate's Favourite Things - September 2016

  

  BOOKS None of my usual suspense/thrillers for you this month - I branched out! After You by JoJo Moyes (an excellent sequel to the bestseller Me Before You; thi... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Family Fun in Ottawa, Ontario

  

  I’ve always loved a good road trip, which is not surprising since I started travelling at such an early age. At only a few weeks old, my parents buckled me up... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Segment on THE SOCIAL: Tips for Back-To-School Success!

  

  I was thrilled to be invited back for my fourth (can you believe it?) appearance on CTV's THE SOCIAL, this time sharing insider back-to-school tips for... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What to Expect During William and Kate's Canadian Visit

  

  I've taken a recent interest in the Duchess of Cambridge (as my Instagram followers certainly know) and in fact have joined the many women who have fun... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our Tour of Corus Entertainment (Plus My Girls' Interviewing Debuts!)

  

  While in the big city recently, the girls and I were invited to tour the Toronto waterfront headquarters of Corus Entertainment...and had so much fun! Since we... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Family Fun at Casa Loma, Toronto

  

  "North America's only full-sized castle and Toronto's premier historic attraction" - how could we resist the opportunity to take the girls to Casa Loma? Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Reflections on Running (My Kids' Running, That Is)

  

  Once the first of August arrives, we take the girls out almost daily to practise their cross country running, ahead of the family of schools meet that usually... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kindergarten Advice from Parents and Teachers

  

  With the new school year right around the corner, there are many parents getting ready to send their little ones to school for the very first time. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My New Eyebrows: Microblading from Permanent Beauty by Kalyna

  

  Yes, I live a pretty blessed life that I have the time and money to spend on my eyebrows. Let's get over that one and move on. Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING