The other night I was watching the Emmys and so thrilled that my fave show of all time, ‘Breaking Bad‘ had yet again swept the awards with their wins. I can’t totally articulate why I love that series so much, but I do know that it’s due in part to the fact that they cast […] Read more…
August 2014 archive
10 Family-Friendly Ideas for the Last Week of Summer
Can you believe we only have one week left before the kids go back to school? We’ve been cleaning and shopping and gearing up to start back to the regular routine of the school year. I don’t know about you but we still have some things on our Summer Bucket List that we need to […] Read more…
Should you participate in the #ALSIceBucketChallenge?
I’ve always been hugely supportive of charitable initiatives and fundraising for several important causes that have impacted our own family, so when the ALS Ice Bucket Challenges (#ALSIceBucketChallenge) started showing up in my feed last week, I needed and wanted to learn more about both the disease and the fundraising plans. As more and more […] Read more…
Coming Soon: Innovative Conception Aid for Couples Struggling with Infertility #TheStorkIsComing
Having gone through infertility and ultimately conceiving through IVF (in vitro fertilization), I’m thrilled to bring this exciting news to Canadian couples. Are you ready for the NEW, over-the-counter conception aid? The Stork is coming to Canada this summer. Available exclusively at your local Rexall Pharmacy. Sign up for special offers and to be notified […] Read more…
5 Ways to Give Back for Back to School plus Me to We Supplies Giveaway!
The reality is that back to school shopping has already started for many families (including ours), but it’s also true that many kids just can’t afford new supplies, healthy breakfasts or even new shoes for their school start this September. That’s why it’s a great idea to make giving back part of your preparations for […] Read more…
Bike Tips and a Contest for Beginners and Pros with #CAABike
For my birthday, I was so excited to get a new bike! I had always been the one to push the stroller with Zack or walk Roxy while my other boys enjoyed a “family bike ride” without me! I’ve secretly been jealous and really excited to get back on a bike after…oh, about 25 years! […] Read more…
Shoe Lover’s Peek at DSW Canada
Did you know that shoes have been a huge part of my life? Some of you may not know, that I grew up in the shoe biz with my very first job as a cashier at Town Shoes in 1989, and that I then moved on to manage their stores in Kitchener, Ottawa and even […] Read more…