We all know that protecting our skin from the sun is important but did you know that a recent study shows that Canadians require more education on sun protection? How much do you really know about selecting a sunscreen, how often to reapply and how much sunscreen to use? In this post, I will provide … Read more
I am always amazed when I see my son learn a new skill. He is two years old now so he’s growing more and more each day. As each day passes, I can see more of his personality coming through and it is so cute to watch! Although he can’t say “I’ll do it” yet, … Read more
I’ve talked about my husband and son multiple times on the blog but did you know that we also have two other family members living with us? Today I’m happy to introduce you to Ally & Iggy! Ally ‘Kat’arina (clever, right?) has been a part of our family since January 2007. She’s a sweet girl … Read more
Do you have a teen starting or continuing on in high school this year? Do you remember what it was like when you first started high school? Back when I was starting high school (21 years ago – yikes!), I had mixed feelings about making the transition. There was a lot of bullying at my … Read more
The first day of school is quickly approaching! Have you started to prepare yourself for the start of another school year? Not only do you have to start buying school supplies and shopping for the latest trends in cool new outfits but you also have to start thinking about packing lunches again. How original are … Read more
A couple of weeks ago I heard a radio announcement that Canadian Blood Services urgently needs blood donations to replenish their supply before the long weekend. Before I became pregnant (over three years ago now), I used to donate blood on a regular basis but I haven’t donated in several years now. I often receive … Read more