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Teaching the kids to ride bicycles was something I was struggling with…for years. I couldn’t teach my eldest as I had the twins outside with me when I would try. I just didn’t have enough arms or eyes. Then, when I tried to teach the boys, there were two of them & one of me…and [...]

Last year, I wrote this post in honour of International Women’s Day to remind women everywhere that we need to give ourselves permission… I actually re-read this post from time to time to remind myself that “It’s O.K.”. I have even tweeted it out during the year as a little reminder. Well, in honour of [...]

The question of whether or not to provide our teens with cell phones or smartphones is not easily answered. On the one hand, it’s a safety issue. In a dangerous situation, a cell phone can be a lifeline. That’s no small argument in favour of the cell phone, especially for our generation of helicopter parents. [...]

I was recently interviewed by Jeanette Kelly on CBC Homerun. The topic was choosing a daycare for our children. For those of you who are interested, I am including the clip: Jan 3 2013 Interview CBC Homerun What did you look for in a daycare?  What factors influenced your final decision? Please share! Have a wonderful [...]

Ever since I was a child, I have found the snow so soothing. As I lay to make snow angels, My arms and legs did all the smoothing.  I look forward to the winter, When I’ll sit by the window, Where I’ll chat with my beloved, And we’ll marvel at the snow.  Today the snow [...]

I haven’t posted about Friday’s events in Newtown because I simply have no words other to say that I am heartbroken. Thoughts have been swirling in my mind and I am sure the words will come, but for now, I am simply heartbroken. That said, fellow blogger Julie Myers Pron of Julieverse has created “Thank a [...]

I just had to share: This weekend while I was playing with my youngest daughter, we had the following conversation: Me: I love you more than Ice Cream Daughter: I love you more than I scream…and I scream loud!!! From the mouths of babes… Have a wonderful day, Tanya Blog this! Recommend on Facebook Share [...]

Have you ever noticed that your kids take things WAY more seriously when it comes from a source that is not Mommy or Daddy? Well, how seriously do you think they would take it if Santa had something to say to them- personally? Uh-huh…me, too.  You BET they’d take it seriously!  Especially if they think [...]

As I’ve already shared in my post entitled “Beware Sweet Children…Mommy May Give You a Ticket!” , I was interviewed last week by Sue Smith of CBC Homerun about my thoughts on a a Calgary Mom who went on a “Housework Strike”.  I thought you might enjoy it so… Click here to hear my interview [...]

As many of you know, the last month has been voting time for Circle of Moms Top 25 Canadian Moms. Last year this blog finished in 1st place. I was thrilled, friends, family & fans were thrilled, and my kids..they were PROUD. Sounds funny but my kids are extremely proud of my website and take [...]