What would you tell your younger, student, self?

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In my previous life, I worked at IBM as a Personal Computing Sales Representative. It was 1999 and the brink of Y2K. A student myself, I knew everything about personal computers (PCs) and I remember selling a majority to parents who needed to buy a laptop or computer for their kids entering University. At that […]

The 3-Step Bedtime Routine for your baby

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What’s the one thing all parents of newborns have common? Sleep… or lack thereof! No wonder the most commonly asked question of newborn parents is sleep related. Questions range from: When can I start sleep training? What method should I use? What’s a good sleep routine? When will my baby start sleeping through the night? And […]

Breakfast meal ideas for the cottage

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My friend and I were recently discussing how much weight we gain over the summer months. Not for a lack trying, but because we eat differently in the summer, specifically at the COTTAGE! Yes, cottage season is upon us and that means lots of barbeques, snacks and drinking. Luckily, all of the outdoor activities we do […]

It’s hard letting go of my last baby

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When you know your youngest child is also your last, it comes with mixed emotions. On the one hand, there is relief and a sense of closure. You look at your family and you know what “IT” looks like, the dynamic, the car size that you’ll need and whether or not you can ever afford a […]

Summer Road Trips in Canada & A Giveaway!

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As a kid, our family vacations consisted of spending a lot of time in the car driving across Canada and the States. The running family joke was that as soon as we started to drive, I would fall asleep and happily wake up at all of our stops. While I might have missed out on seeing […]

True North Sports Camp Review

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As the last week of school was coming to a close I was diligently making meals for the class pot-luck, buying teacher gifts and attending class concerts and graduation ceremonies. While the slideshow for my middle son Ryan’s class was on, my husband turned to me and asked me if I’m going to cry. I said […]

Traveling with your baby this summer? Pack these baby gear items

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I’ve always had the travel bug. Growing up my family and I traveled every summer. Whether it was road trips across the States, camping at Algonquin park or visiting Israel.  Shortly after graduating from University I embarked on a 4-month backpacking trip through Europe and since then I’ve gone on a handful of trips including some all-inclusive resorts and cruises.  I love […]