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• Father's Day Ideas? Look No Further!

  

  The newest issue of Peterborough, Northumberland and Lakeridge Kids is available now, and in it my article:"Make This Father's Day Special". Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Winners

  

  Congratulations to the latest This Mom Loves winners:Piggy Paint Gift Code:Tawny of Winnipeg, MBPirates of the Caribbean Prize Pack: Jackie of Langley, BCCopy o... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Hyper Parents and Job-Seeking Kids

  

  My earliest readers may remember that one of my first posts, way back in February 2010, was called "Are YOU a Hyper Parent?" (I'm sure you're not, but you... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My New Coach Bag and Me: A Love Story

  

  Okay, I must start by saying that I am really not a brand-name person. My kids wear few labels, and I shop for myself at chain stores in the mall. Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2011 DIARIES

• Love Your Weekends Again!

  This is a special guest post brought to you by the editors of Prevention magazine. (As soon as I read it, I knew I had to share it! Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wednesday Words

  

  This week's "Wednesday Words" come from my book club's latest selection: Little Bee by Chris CleaveThe first words that struck me were actually on the book... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2011 BOOKS

• Perfect Parties Theme Six: The Purple Party...and More!

  

  I'm back again with another party plan from my creative friend Krista. This theme idea could work for whatever the birthday girl's or boy's favourite colour... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How Long Are You Going To Live?

  

  Apparently, my magic number is 91 years of age, if you can believe the multi-step life-expectancy calculator at Living to 100. I realize this is not an exact... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Wednesday Words

  

  Today's edition of Wednesday Words comes to you from my book club's latest selection, "Annabel" by Kathleen Winter:"A child's worry was not like an adult's. It... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• RONA $50 GC Winner

  

  Congratulations to the winner of the $50 RONA Gift Card, thanks to the BMO Eco Smart Mortgage:# 98Shepherd C. of McKellar, ONEnjoy your prize, Shepherd!P.S. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Mother's Day Gift Ideas from Hallmark and Lucky Puppy

  

  So, these two items aren't exactly on my wish list, since I already own them, but you might want to consider asking for one or both yourself.As part of my role... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• PUSH...One Mother of a Show: Guest Blogger Erin Keaney

  

  Today I am excited to welcome a guest post from stage and television actor and writer Erin Keaney. Erin's credits include Comedy Inc., and the US tour of the... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Stars on Ice: Review

  

  Last night my Aunt Sue (huge skating fan) and I hit the big city for Sears Stars on Ice Presented By Samsung. The Stars on Ice team is four shows in to their... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Voice Lessons To Go for Kids!

  

  My girls love to sing. Their musical abilities come primarily from their father, so I have decided that my role is to be the supportive anti-stage mother. (Whic... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Room, Annabel And An Easter Thought

  

  (Preface: If the following seems like a quick summary, it is in fact a quite accurate indication of how much time my friends and I actually spend discussing... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE, FAMILY, HOME, PARENTING

• Winner: Scholastic Kids Cooking and More Pies!

  

  Congrats to the latest winner from This Mom Loves and Scholastic, who will receive a copy of Klutz Kids Cooking and More Pies by Robert Munsch:Crystal P. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2011 HOME

• Jamie Salé: The Stars on Ice Momterview

  

  Jamie Salé is a Canadian darling. As the arguably prettier half of the figure skating duo Salé and Pelletier, she won Olympic Gold at the 2002 Winter Games in... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Review Roundup: Treats and Reads

  

  The best of the best that I have to share today: Two great books and a treat to enjoy with them!Reese Minis When I was contacted by the PR rep for this new... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Flashback: "Dear Easter Bunny..."

  

  Have you ever wondered what the Easter Bunny brings to other houses?I thought it would be timely to pull out a blast from the past: my post from last Spring... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dr. Marla Shapiro: The Momterview

  

  Dr. Marla Shapiro is a well-loved Canadian physician, known for her role as a guest medical expert on various news programs, and her own television show Balance. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING