Regardless of whether or not you have children or have friends or family who have children, you will undoubtedly be familiar with or have heard of the Hospital for Sick Children (also known as SickKids). Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with TELUS as part of their #TELUS_partner program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my … [Read more...]
Help End Bullying #PinkShirtDay #EndBullying #TELUS_partner
In a perfect world, bullying would not exist and we wouldn't have to worry about standing up to bullies and work together to help end bullying. Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with TELUS. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Sadly, this is not the case, and bullying does exist. It's not only an issue kids and teens have to deal … [Read more...]
Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year & GIVEAWAY
Disclaimer - I received Oh Baby! A Mom's Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year for the purpose of writing a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Oh Baby! A Mom's Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year by Maria Lianos-Carbone is a refreshing book, and one that moms will be able to relate to. While there are many books and resources available regarding … [Read more...]
Heritage Heroes: Inspiring the Next Generation #HeritageHeroes #HeritageRESP
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post about Heritage Heroes: Inspiring the next generation. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. My husband and I have a daughter and I have to admit that I often think of her future. What will she be when she gets older? What are her dreams for her future? How can we help her achieve her goals in life? My parents … [Read more...]
Ways to Keep Your Children Safe from Electrical Injury in the Home #NoSafeShock
Have you ever experienced electrical injury in the home? I remember growing up in the '80s and life seemed so carefree. Parents didn't hover much. We were latchkey kids. I remember one time when my brother, cousins, and I were playing in the basement. There was a loose electrical outlet and when my cousin plugged in our radio, he got zapped. Instead of yelling for my … [Read more...]
10 Things NICU Parents Go Through That Will Make You Cry #NoBabyUnhugged
I can tell you from experience that there are many things NICU parents go through that will make you cry. September is NICU Awareness Month and in an effort to support other NICU families, I hoped to share my story with you and offer a NICU Care Package that I’ve personally curated with Huggies to help make a family’s time in the NICU a little bit easier. As a mom of … [Read more...]
10 School Lunches That Will Make Your Life Easier
When I speak with other parents, one of the common topics of conversation is usually food. What are our kids' favourite foods? How do you get your kid to eat their school lunches? Because these seem to be frequent questions, I've decided to put together a few school lunches that will make your life easier. It seems school lunches are the bane of many parents' existence. … [Read more...]
Back to School Made Easy with Hamilton Beach!
Back to school made easy with Hamilton Beach! There's one week left before school starts, and I was thinking of all the hacks and clever ideas to make back to school a bit easier for parents and for kids. I've actually got a few friends with kids who are off to college this year, and they've asked me for tips for getting them ready for life away from home. Hamilton … [Read more...]
Science North Camps for Kids – FUN & Educational
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored Science North Camps for Kids post, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and belong to the author. This post was typed by Tammy on behalf of Christine since Christine is still unable to have screen time due to her concussion. It's always fun to learn about new activities, places to visit, things to do, and … [Read more...]
Coundown for Gilmore girls: A Year in the Life! #StreamTeam
Gilmore girls: A Year in the Life is just days away, and we are so excited! The Gilmore Girls has been a longtime favourite of mine. What girl in my vintage doesn't remember anticipating each new episode and getting a glimpse into the lives of Lorelai and Rory? I always loved the relationship Lorelai and Rory had. It was certainly very different from the mother/daughter … [Read more...]
Time Flies! Our Little Preemie is EIGHT Years Old!
I never fully understood what people meant when they told me "Enjoy them while they're young", "They're only little once", and "Time flies!" Then I had a child and all of a sudden, I knew what others meant, and boy, were they right. Time flies! It's hard to believe that this time eight years ago, I was on strict hospital bed rest at Mount Sinai Hospital. It all seems like … [Read more...]
Shocked At What I Have Been Doing To My Child
I am shocked at what I have been doing to my child. "Donne un beau bec!" "Give Grandma a hug!" "Give Uncle George a kiss goodbye!" I had no idea that by telling my child to do these things, I was doing her a tremendous disservice. I grew up in a culture where every adult relative or friend was considered family. Friends of the family were all "aunts" and … [Read more...]
First Day of School Tradition
Can you believe it's that time of the year again? Summer seems to have come and gone! I feel like I just picked up Little One from her bus stop on her last day of school, and all of a sudden, it's almost the first day of school again! The Summer was a whirlwind of events, beginning with four weeks straight of out of town visitors. I'm thrilled that Little One got to spend … [Read more...]
Hot Tech Items for Back to School with @TELUS #TeamTELUS
It's that time of the year already! I find it so hard to believe that school is starting next week! While parents and kids are gearing up for the start of the new school year, this means not only getting back into regular sleep routines and establishing schedules, but getting kids what they need to help them with their schooling. Preparing for back to school with TELUS could … [Read more...]
Super Easy Greek Pita Pockets #FreshBTS
Super Easy Greek Pita Pockets made by a 7 year old? I can hardly believe that Summer is almost over! Say it ain't so! It feels like I just blinked and it's almost time for back to school! I won't lie. The thought of back to school has me thinking of school lunches! I asked Little One to come up with some ideas for lunches, as she isn't really a sandwich kind of kid. … [Read more...]