Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
The best part of being a Patak’s Mom this past year, aside from all the great food I’ve been trying, is the way Patak’s Canada encourages us not just to learn about Indian food but the culture as well. They have sent us out to Indian restaurants, asked us to try something new from Indian …
We’re nearing the end of summer and that means it’s time for back to school shopping. If you’re the parent of a teen though, you know that this is an especially trying time of year. We’re here to help. These are the seven hottest Fall fashion trends for teens this back to school season, according to Seventeen magazine. …
School is starting soon. It’s the time of the year when I have to pull up my organizational bootstraps and prepare for the onslaught of paper that will soon be pouring out of backpacks and onto my kitchen table. I’d like to think that preparing myself for the school paper battle is me being a …
Alright, who took July? And while we’re at it, who is stealing August away from us so quickly too? I swear it was only yesterday that I was clearing out rotten sandwiches from the bottom of school bags and sending my kids off to camp. I’m not ready for back to school I tell you! …
The holidays are finally here, or the long weekend. Either way, it’s time for slow mornings and celebrations and time to reconnect with family and friends. It’s also the time when we welcome visits from those who live far enough away to warrant staying overnight. I grew up in a home with an open door …
Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, picturesque Prince Edward County should be on everyone’s vacation list. Though there is an abundance of activities for families, the County is a fantastic place for parents to play without the kids. From fine dining and winery tours, to watersports and classes, you’re guaranteed to have a vacation …
When I became a mother I knew the role would require me to fulfill certain tasks, but I never realized how it would be a full-time job keeping my children satiated. Children everywhere around me appeared to be hungry at all times and it was a given that I should prevent my kids from understanding …
The only thing I like about morning time is that waking up means I’m still alive. If I had my way, school would start promptly at noon, giving me the much needed time to do all the things I was supposed to do the night before but didn’t – I’m looking at you school lunches …
