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- mom-101
- April 14, 2016
24 Hours in Leighland

Is crazy. I know Leigh well, not much that she does surprises or annoys me. She is the way she is and it works for her. However, sometimes enough is enough and I wonder how in fact she has made it this far in life. I know I have blogged about this before
- mom-101
- February 4, 2016
168 Hours: Trying Out Laura Vanderkam’s Time Log by Marcelle Cerny | Plenty the Magazine

We are excited to welcome back Marcelle Cerny as our guest today. Marcelle...
- family-life
- February 4, 2016
The Finest Hours (review)

My husband and I had the privilege of getting to go see The Finest Hours before opening night. This movie left me feeling like I should have been watching the whole thing while wearing a life jacket. My poor husband, I was crushing his hand during most of
- family-life
- November 1, 2015
Ten “Awwww” Worthy Costumes That’ve Already Won Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, meaning we have spent hours and hours scouring Pinterest, Reddit, Instagram and Imgur for the most adorable, inspiring costumes out there. I mean, we aren't the...
- mom-101
- September 14, 2015
Want Better Weekends? How to Gain Perspective

When you work for yourself taking any time off is challenging. When you're a travel writer, even your vacations error more on the work side.
- home
- September 2, 2015
Getting Away Without the Kids

While chatting with my husband a few weeks ago he said something profound, “we don't really get a long anymore”. My first reaction was to deny it, stand my ground and try to convince him that he was wrong and that our marriage was “perfect”, b
- family-life
- August 17, 2015
After Hours: A Speakeasy at the Spadina Museum

I love a good party, and the Spadina Museum in Toronto is having an awesome next weekend!
- family-life
- July 14, 2015
Are McDonald’s ‘Minions’ Toys Really Dropping F-Bombs?

By now we've all pre-ordered our tickets and are counting down the hours before we get off work so we can watch the evening showing of the animated prequel Minions (or maybe it's just...
- family-life
- June 29, 2015
How to Spend 48 Hours in Vancouver with Kids

Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities to visit in the world. Set between the ocean and mountains it is no wonder it was chosen for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
- family-life
- May 25, 2015
How Much Sleep Does a Child Require?

When babies are first born, they need to eat at least every 2-3 hours and of course sleep on and of throughout the day so they can grow
- mom-101
- January 19, 2015
48 Hours in Vancouver

Imagine you've booked a ski holiday in Whistler, but the best flight to the west coast has you arriving on Friday and your lodging and lessons don't begin until Monday. What are your options? Many British Columbians might be easier going than those of
- mom-101
- December 27, 2014
There Are Not Enough Hours…

We bought our tree ten days ago, and it's still not fully decorated. I don't have time. I don't have time for anything, really, other than what physically has to be done. Last week I started working full-time, and wow is it ever difficult. I always knew i
- food
- June 16, 2014
Italian Bolognese Sauce

This "authentic" bolognese sauce is full of flavour, and needs to cook on low for at least 4 hours, but I promise it is worth every minute.
- family-life
- March 31, 2014
How to Cast, Rehearse and Perform a Play with 30 Preschoolers

Youngest celebrated his sixth birthday this weekend, and when I asked him what he wanted to do for his party, he said, "Put on a play with my friends." A full three years ago, Middlest had chosen
- mom-101
- March 13, 2014
Lillianna’s Birth Story

With the birth of our little man just around the corner, I figured I should take a moment to share Lilly's birth story, before I have a new one to tell.
- mom-101
- April 7, 2013
Mini Vacay

So hubs and I decided that it was time to take a bit of a mini vacay
- mom-101
- April 7, 2013
How we do snow days

7 kids 3 and under, 4 adults.

24 Hours in Leighland

168 Hours: Trying Out Laura Vanderkam’s Time Log by Marcelle Cerny | Plenty the Magazine

The Finest Hours (review)

Ten “Awwww” Worthy Costumes That’ve Already Won Halloween

Want Better Weekends? How to Gain Perspective

Getting Away Without the Kids

After Hours: A Speakeasy at the Spadina Museum

Are McDonald’s ‘Minions’ Toys Really Dropping F-Bombs?

How to Spend 48 Hours in Vancouver with Kids

How Much Sleep Does a Child Require?

48 Hours in Vancouver

There Are Not Enough Hours…

Italian Bolognese Sauce

How to Cast, Rehearse and Perform a Play with 30 Preschoolers

Lillianna’s Birth Story

Mini Vacay

How we do snow days

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