Being Mom

As we approach mid-August, we don’t want to admit it, but summer is coming to a close. My kids will be returning back from summer camp tomorrow, and while I am…

My husband Ron and I have 4 kids ranging in age from 12 to 18. We only started sending them to sleep-away camp 3 years ago.  It was the last year…

I realize that my readers are mostly Moms and Dads, I am therefore addressing this post to you so that you can share with the students in your lives. This offer applies to CEGEP, College…

As my kids get older, parties are becoming a ‘thing’ and while I am grateful to have good kids that know right from wrong, it does not stop me from worrying.…

My kids having just returned from their first real sleepway camp experience, I can tell you that I was incredibly grateful to have a good amount of Mabel’s Labels on…

Did you know that not all kids’ vitamins actually give your kids the recommended daily dose of Vitamin D? If you didn’t, don’t feel badly. You’re not alone. According to…

Imagine being named on a list of “ugliest girls in grade 12” at your school….in Grade 12…Just imagine. Gut wrenching. Nausea. Hurt. Now imagine that said list was the result of…

A few weeks ago, we had parent-teacher interviews for our youngest daughter.  They usually go well enough, with comments from the teachers on where she’s doing well and advice on…

As many of you already know, my daughter and I are DIE-HARD Gilmore Girls fans and we are PSYCHED for Friday’s Gilmore Girls- A Year in The Life on NETFLIX! Those…

There’s no doubt that Cooking with your kids is an excellent way to get them to think about what they are eating and in turn, make healthier choices. Measuring ingredients…