I’m a huge fan of Mastermind Toys. It has always been my go-to store for birthday and Christmas presents. They are Canadian owned and operated and have been selling toys for more than 30 years in the greater Toronto area. Recently, they have expanded to 48 locations in five provinces: Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia—and are still growing!… View Post
As parents we never want to believe our little ones would ever be guilty of such an egregious offence as lying. We want to take our children at their word and trust that they will always tell us the truth. Unfortunately, this is just not reality. The good news is that according to research, lying is actually a sign of intelligence… View Post
Last year at this time, our tight-knit blogging community lost one of our own. Melissa from Wading through Motherhood was a mother of two, a wife, a gifted writer, and an amazingly supportive friend. Her death was sudden and devastating to so many of us who were used to seeing her face on Periscope, her comments on our latest work,… View Post
You would be hard-pressed to find a couple who doesn’t love to spend a date night watching Netflix. The problem is that it’s hard to find a series that piques both of your interests! I know – I’ve been there…#thestruggleisreal. In our marriage, I love a good sappy romance or knee-slapping comedy, whereas my husband would rather watch an in-depth documentary… View Post
Gratitude is a powerful reflection tool you can use in your everyday life to keep perspective. Reflecting on what you’re grateful for reminds you of your blessings, and keeps you focused on the positive. I do my best as a family member, friend, and colleague to also relay my gratitude for others. So today I’ve complied a list of occasions… View Post
School is back in session and parents everywhere are deeply immersed in the hustle and bustle of the school and work week. It’s not easy to find moments where you can just catch your breath and relax. My challenge to you as the stress of your day begins to feel insurmountable, take a moment to yourself and try one of… View Post
There is nothing quite as transformational as the moment you become a parent. It is a point in time that can be clearly divided into the time before and after kids. Since becoming a parent myself, I have come to reevaluate many of my prior conceptions about life. Today I have collected my most influential “ah-ha” moments. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a… View Post
Time savers are invaluable for working moms. If you’re anything like me, you understand the value of slicing off even a few minutes from the hectic morning routine. The difference between leaving the house at 715 versus 730 is adds an additional 15 minutes of traffic congestion to my commute on top of additional stress. Knowing this, our family morning routine is a well-oiled… View Post
Dearest Child, I cannot fathom how this day has come to be. Though logically I knew that one day we would face this moment in time, it seems to me that the past five years have gone by much too fast. Today is the beginning of your educational journey. It will be a journey of excitement and joy as well… View Post
You’ve all heard the popular phrase, “fashionably late.” In my house there is nothing fashionable about keeping people waiting around until you decide it’s time to grace them with your presence. It’s just not cool. It’s rude. Growing up my dad was adamant about punctuality as a family value. If my brother and I weren’t ready 15 minutes before the… View Post
