After giving birth to three boys, I know full-well just how hard pregnancy is on the body. And while the body’s hormones may return to normal after giving birth, some other changes can be longer lasting, or even permanent. This can be a big adjustment to go through, physically and emotionally. It can be hard …
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Like so many other people, I let my health slide much more than I wanted to in 2020. Between increased time at home, higher stress levels, and fewer opportunities to get outdoors and explore, I found myself eating more, moving less, and simply not feeling my best. But it’s the start of a new year, …
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Dear Kathryn, Being young is such an odd mix of self-confidence and insecurity. On the one hand, you feel like there’s nothing in the world that you can’t accomplish. One day, you’re sure you’ll be a famous actress when you graduate. The next, you’ll be a lawyer. The day after that, you’ll be an international …
I’ve always loved watching the Olympic Games, but I have to admit that this year I’ve enjoyed it even more thanks to the amazing women competing! Seeing our female athletes take the stage and show the world what they can do has left no doubt in anyone’s mind…our women have moves like no other! One …
Cheer On the FAB IV as Benfeito and Filion Approach their Individual Events-Giveaway Read More »
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games have kicked off with a bang and I have to admit that watching Penny Oleksiak win Canada’s first medals of the games (and its first medals in women’s swimming in the last twenty years!) has resulted in my being glued to the television as I go through my day. Whether …
Every time the Olympic Games roll around, P&G honours both the athletes competing in the events and the moms that sacrificed so much to make their children’s dreams come true, both with amazing sponsorships and a moving commercial in honour of mothers everywhere. Watching the inspirational videos dedicated to the hard work of the moms …
During the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, P&G is Saying Thank You, Mom Read More »
While driving my boys to school a few days ago, I asked them if they had any items on their Christmas wish list. Benjamin, my youngest son, told me that he wanted a Nintendo 3DS (something he’s wanted ever since his brother received one), and a Power Wheels vehicle. He described the drivable, battery-powered vehicle …
Dietainment is in Every Child’s Day! Take the Pledge and Help Stop Dietainment Read More »
Low self-esteem is something that I understand pretty well. I went through a very awkward phase in my early teens and it wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I embraced my self-worth and became the confident woman I am today. I have to admit that when I gave birth to my two boys, I hoped that …
Opening Up and Sharing Helps Me Build My Children’s Self Worth Read More »
One of the basic truths of human nature is that our smallest actions can grow to have a big impact on our lives and the lives of others. Even something as simple as smiling at a person that looks sad can create a ripple that yields positive results all day long. And a recent national …
For the most part, bloggers are incredibly supportive of one another and I’m so glad to be a part of the Canadian blogging community. But, every once in a while, a blogger will attack her peers because she feels that they’re not acting in the “right” way. It hurts me when I see things like …
I’ve noticed in the last few months as I attend conferences and read other blogs that there is one unified message being preached by all the “bigwigs” of the blogosphere and I’ve been hearing it over and over again. “Tell your story. Share your experiences. Let your readers know what makes you different.” It all …
Getting Personal Online-Bare Your Soul or Keep it Private? Read More »
There has been a disturbing trend in the blogosphere recently and after mulling over it for the last few days, I’ve decided to speak out about it. I’ve seen similar behaviour in forums and on blogs in the past but in the last few weeks, it seems that there have been even more articles, Tweets …
Do you ever have those days when you just look and feel fabulous? Your hair is behaving, you’re wearing an outfit that you love and your self-esteem is through the roof? If you need those days more often, do I ever have a secret for you! Whatever you do…don’t dust your mirrors! I discovered this …
If there is one thing that I absolutely love, it’s learning new things. I love it so much that it almost doesn’t matter what I’m learning as long as I’m learning something. And thanks to the Information Revolution, I can usually find out about anything I choose with just a few quick keywords. Yes…I am …
When I attended BlissDom Canada in mid-October, the very best session I attended was one that featured some of Canada’s best-known writers and editors including the fabulous and talented Nadine Silverthorne, editor of Today’s Parent magazine. Recently, Nadine put forward a challenge to Canadian mom bloggers in her quest to discover fresh new voices in …
