The Bite
It's never a good thing when the daycare calls.Just before the end of my work day on Monday, my cell phone lit up with the name of Hannah's daycare. She had been bitten. She was OK, but she cried. It...
View ArticleHappy Easter!
Last year, Hannah was still very "blob"-like when Easter rolled around. This year, she's mobile, eating solids and happily accepts Easter gifts.This morning we had an "egg hunt"...which turned into us...
View ArticleI Am Canadian - Featured today on Journeys of the Zoo
Happy Monday!It's no April Fool's that I'm a proud Canadian.Today, over on Journeys of the Zoo, I discuss how important I believe travel is - to learn about other cultures AND teach others about...
View ArticleMabel's Labels launches Wash Away Labels
Exciting news alert! Mabel's Labels has just launched their new line of Wash Away Labels. These labels are perfect for potluck dishes, bottles for daycare, frozen foods, canning jars, and much more....
View ArticleCrest and Oral-B donate to Dress for Success during Oral Health Month (#PGmom...
April is Oral Health Month! Crest knows that life opens up with a confident smile. That’s why Crest is dedicated to creating products that improve your smile and promote your oral health.And during...
View ArticleBaby Gourmet introduces new flavours (Review & Giveaway)
A couple of months ago, Hannah started to feed me. First, it was a piece of a chicken finger. Then a cracker. She was even generous enough to offer me portions of an Arrowroot. At first, I thought it...
View ArticleWhy Toddlers and Pet Food Shouldn't Mix
Hannah's latest obsession is our cat Booyah. When he's not visible, she forces him into an involuntary game of hide and seek. She crawls up to him to give him pats, she tries to follow him into his...
View ArticleOld Spice Belize Deodorant Smells Like Lime and Works When Using Dad Strength
As a P&Gmom, every month new products come to my door for me to test and share with my readers. Sometimes, when it's a slew of Olay, CoverGirl and Pampers products I almost feel guilty. But last...
View ArticleMabel's Labels creates Scan & Store Labels
Mabel's Labels has created a great new label that combines technology with organization! Can't remember where you put your summer clothes or those holiday decorations? With the new Scan & Store...
View ArticleAre you the next Mommyville MOM?
Being a mom is definitely the toughest and most tiring job I've ever had. It's also the best and most rewarding job I've ever had. Since becoming a mom myself, I've realized that moms don’t always get...
View ArticleRock of Dimes Toronto takes place May 3 (Giveaway)
The Ninth Annual Rock for Dimes Toronto takes place May 3, 2013 at the Hard Rock Cafe!Six bands featuring groups comprised of Toronto business professionals will shake Club 279 at the Hard Rock Cafe to...
View ArticleHow Gain Makes Spring Cleaning Better (#PGmom Giveaway)
It seems that spring has finally sprung!I love cracking out my sandals and shorts and stuffing my boots and sweaters away for another year.However, I don't really enjoy the big spring clean...using...
View ArticleToronto's New Nerd Girl Fitness (Giveaway)
Every summer my brother and I went to day camp. I wanted gymnastics, art and drama. My brother wanted sports, sports, sports. He didn't hate art camp, but he had a strong dislike for gymnastics. I had...
View ArticleMay is P&G's #MonthOfMom
Before Hannah was born, the day I felt most important every year was my birthday. Now that I'm a mom, it's definitely Mother's Day. Even though Hannah can't wish me a Happy Mother's Day yet, I feel...
View ArticleShoppers Drug Mart truly is my Life Store #cbias
When I was a little girl one of the rituals when visiting my Grandma in Belleville, Ont., consisted of walking down her street, crossing the foot bridge over the Moira River and arriving in downtown -...
View Article#McHappyDay is Wednesday, May 8th!
I love Big Macs, and I REALLY love Big Macs with a cause.On Wednesday, May 8th, $1 from every Big Mac®, Happy Meal®, and Hot McCafé® beverage you buy at McDonald's will be donated to Ronald McDonald...
View ArticleMay the 4th Be With You - 50 per cent off specific Mabel's Labels TODAY
The force is strong with this offer because for one day only, on 5/4, Mabel's Labels is offering 50 per cent off Robot and Rocket Sticky Labels in honour of May the 4th be with you! May 4th celebrates...
View ArticlePamper Mom for Mother's Day (#PGmom Review and Giveaway)
When I was little I had the gull to ask my Mom, "How come if there's Mother's Day and Father's Day there's no Kids' Day?"She responded, "EVER DAY is Kids' Day!"Now that I'm a mom, I get it. My whole...
View ArticleMabel's Labels Allergy Alert Labels
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and Mabel's Labels has launched their newly re-designed Allergy Alert Labels. These labels are a must-have to help make sure that your family is...
View ArticleThis Mother's Day, Give the Gift of Netflix (Giveaway)
My Mom truly is the 'Mother Who Has Everything'.Case in point, this past Christmas? "I'd like you to pay for my Internet for the year, please."This Mother's Day? "Can you and your brother paint my...
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