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Mom’s weight, eating and body image
I have been thinking about this post for a while. Inspired by my friend (you know who you are) and my kids. If you know me, have met me, or saw me on the TTC platform – I am a skinny, slight, slender-ish person. Always have been. Always. My confession: I have a digestive disorder, IBS-D,…
Parent Club Review: Purex 3 in 1
THE WHAT: Purex® Complete 3-in-1™ Laundry Sheets are new on the market to make laundry easier. Each sheet contains a load’s worth of detergent, softener and anti-static all in one. THE HOW: Simply drop laundry sheet into washer, the detergent is released during the wash cycle. Once wash is complete, transfer the laundry sheet with…
Read me…
Read my EverythingMom.com article on tips for what to look for in a camp www.parentclub.ca
Going to Riu Bachata
Our stay at the Riu Bachata, in Puerto Plata was well researched. We had key points that absolutely had to be met: Family Friendly All-inclusive On the Beach Close to the airport Budget Friendly The Bachata had it all. Our room was comfortable and quiet. Two double beds were perfect for our family of 4. …
Dominican Republic and Me
Back from our unplugged family vacation. Leave it to me to lose 4 lbs in 7 days at an all-you-can-eat, all inclusive, holiday (le sigh). However, overall, it was a great getaway. Here is a quick round-up: Our Dominican home (our top floor room faced the Atlantic Ocean) Our Dominican setset (we watched for Pirates but…
Packing List for Family Trips
Whether it be a trip south or a trip up north…here are some tips for packing for the family. You might remember my Yummy Mummy Club article on “Double Duty Packing” – this post is more reading on that subject. Passports? You can download Canadian Passport applications and renewal forms online. (Bonus: they now mail passports…
Keep Reading
The January blahs aren’t keeping me down people…oh no…we must drudge on… Perhaps some upbeat reading is in order… Read my “New Year, New Leaf” article over at wondermoms.ca Find some inspiration for this weekend in my article on “Winter Break Activities” over at everythingmom.com. My latest Home Base blog on todaysparent.com is on “Accounting 411” all…
Field Trips: Discuss
Field trips: Good? Bad? Discuss amongst yourselves (or comment below – because comments make our day – really comments and chocolate. Recently, I received 2 field trip forms…one for Thing 1 and one for Thing 2…here is the killer –>same field trip! Now, anyone who has gone on a field trip knows you sign up…
Just listen the 1st time
Last night, as I was making dinner – my prince decided to start playing guitar. At the kitchen table. Then gave guitar to Thing 1 to practice. At the kitchen table.(the kitchen table is our eating place, homework nook, craft area, reading corner and all around bowling alley). My prince then started to dust-bust the various…