My Children Bother Me…

There are many things that my children do that bother me. Some of the things that bother me also entertain me. Let’s take yesterday morning for example. We were heading out the door, into the carport and towards the van when I saw the family…

My Dad’s The Mayor…

Recently our 5 year old son told my husband something. It started like this… My husband took him to the park and right before my son took off down the zipline, he started his sentence- “Dad, I said something.” He then shared that during his…

My Kids Don’t Get It…

My kids don’t get how to give back to their community. They just do not get it. I think we have made volunteering such a big part or our lives that our kids don’t even know that they are doing it. Does that make sense?…

Where Did April Go?

Since December, I have been dreading the month of April.  I have been hiding from it, just hoping that if I don’t think about it, the month from hell won’t come. Guess what? It came. And I conquered that mofo. It started with dance competitions…

Tax Time – Using It For RESPs

Want to see what we did last Saturday Night?   Tax time with a side of laundry.  Really, really, really wild Saturday Night at our house. Our family was recently interviewed by the Toronto Star about the new federal budget and how it would benefit our family….

My Mind Got Changed…

I never ever really liked watching Pee Wee’s Playhouse. I found it annoying. I found it stupid.  I just never got the appeal of it. Sadly, my children found the old episodes on Netflix. Guess what? It is still annoying. It is still stupid. I…

Hand-Me Downs….

I am beyond thankful for my friend Robyn. Sure, there are many reasons of why I am thankful for my friend. But selfishly I am thankful for her because she gives the very best hand-me downs. Her daughter is just a few years older than…

Why Do Women Quit Playing Sports After Highschool….

No really? Why do women quit playing sports after highschool? That title reads as if this is going to be a funny post. Like a sport for a Mom would be “Team Cattle Roping Your Kids” or “Gymnastics DayTimer Scheduling”. Wait. That actually is kind…

Why I Am Putting My Phone Down….

I have always took pride in the way that I balance my job with my social life. But, I am not balancing it well with my family life. My job, that pays the bills, comes in many forms that includes blogging and social media management….

The Game Store…

My seven year old daughter was recently invited to a birthday party. I asked the Mother if her son would like a gift card for his birthday.  She said yes and suggested a store. Great. Easy peasy. I have averted the dreaded, “Oh, now I…