If I was to describe my friend group to someone, I would say we're the embodiment of 'distance means so little when friendship means so much,' sprinkled with a smattering of batshit crazy – but in the best imaginable way of course. Simply put, we're always pushing boundaries, heading out on crazy adventures, and with every chapter we add to our story, the bond between us only grows deeper. Scattered from Ottawa, Ontario to Truckee, California, most of our gatherings happen in Southern Ontario …
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5 Easy Ways to Get To Know Your Child’s Teacher
When my children were babies, I felt sure that I could never let them out of my sight. As they grew into toddlers, I became anxious about sending them to school. For a time I gave serious consideration to homeschooling …
Keeping Kids Warm in Winter
Keeping kids warm in the winter is a major stressor for moms. Let's face it, we're running around after them with sweaters and socks in the fall, so when the snow hits we really start to worry. Who wants to see little …
Dinner On The Go: When the Dining Room is a Minivan
With four kids under 13, I try to keep the extracurricular activities to one or two per child at any given time. But when you multiply that by the number of kids in my family, it still means we are out during dinner time …
How to Cope With Fear of Flying
I am not the adventurous type. I live in the same town I was born in, I married a guy I dated in high school, and we bought our house from my parents who bought it in 1978. I’ve had the same bedroom since I was five …
8 Easy Ways to Stick to Your Exercise Routine
So, how are you doing with that resolution you made on January 1 to exercise more? If it’s going well, congratulations! If not, take a number; you’re in good company. It's a real challenge to start and maintain an …
Beat the January Blues With These 10 Budget-Friendly Tips
The January blues, aka post-holiday depression, seasonal depression, winter blues, or what I like to call temporary insanity, can be a common occurrence after the festive season comes to an end. It's natural to feel a …
