While we’re raising our children Jewish (I’m Jewish, my husband isn’t), we do sometimes “celebrate” non-Jewish holidays. After-all, one set of grandparents isn’t Jewish and we don’t want to deprive them of what I’m sure was their life-long dream of spoiling their grandkids during the holidays. So this season, the two competing holidays that we’re celebrating are […]
Archives for March 2013
Is my second son an easier baby OR, is it me?
When I was pregnant with our second child, the most common declaration that my husband and I heard from other parents is that the biggest challenge of parenthood was going from one child to two. Even my sister-in-law who has FOUR kids said that this statement resonated with her. So we were prepared for the “worst”. However, […]
Newborn & Family photoshoot – Kaianne Photography Studio {Giveaway}
What tops my list for must-have items / services for newborns is professional photography of the baby and the family. So of course I looked for a photographer months before my due date. When Joanne from Kaianne Photography Studio approached me, I was really excited for her to take our newborn and family pictures. Joanne has […]
Birth Photography. Is it a trend or here to stay?
Anyone who knows me, knows I’m obsessed with pictures. I’m only an amateur but I’ve been attached to a camera for as long as I can remember. Of course, for special occasions, I leave the picture taking to the professionals, including my wedding, special family events and sometimes vacation pictures. The only thing I haven’t captured on film (or […]
What would you do…? Overhearing a child talk about gun violence
Fact: gun violence in Canada is not as bad as it is in the states. Stricter laws make it harder (but not impossible) to get a gun here. It’s also not a social norm to own a gun in Canada whereas it’s common practice in some American states. Reality: Canada is not immune from gun […]