I just found a cool new Canadian website. Well, it's new to me at least. Actually, they've been around for over 16 years and have two brick and mortar stores in Toronto, as well as the online storefront. Where am I talking about? The place is called Grassroots, and considering their many achievements, including being Voted Best Eco-Store in Canada by Today's Parent magazine, … [Read more...]
The Kindergarten Question – Resolved?
So here I am, sitting up until 1:30 in the morning, pre-filling out the Junior Kindergarten registration forms so that tomorrow morning I can take my daughter to register at the local French Immersion school. We called to arrange a visit last Friday, and dropped in for a quick peek. We wanted to register on the spot, but were told to come back on Tuesday. I wish it were … [Read more...]
M.I.A. – Where have you been?
Sorry guys. I have this urinary tract infection, which has really knocked me for a loop. Having never had one before, I had no clue it could cause one to feel this horrid. Figures, it's right when my husband is working tons of not-so-voluntary overtime. The timing really sucks. I've been struggling just to get through the day and take care of the kiddos. I am starting a second … [Read more...]
The Kindergarten Question…
School starts in a few weeks. My Rainbow turned four back in July. She is old enough to enter Junior Kindergarten. Whenever I think about it I get an upset stomach. Junior Kindergarten? Frankly, I don't want to do it. This has been bothering me for months now. Back in February we attended the Junior Kindergarten open house for the nearby public school. I thought it … [Read more...]
I chopped over a foot off of my hair…
Last week my mom came over and gave me my yearly trim. The entire time she was cutting my hair Rainbow was in the kitchen doorway yelling, "Don't cut too much Mimi! Leave me enough for hair hugs! hair hugs!!" My knee length hair, pre-hair cut. And my waist length hair, post hair cut. Notice how now the baby can't grab it when I'm standing up? Yeah. Much … [Read more...]
Signs I have a problem – Dealing with addiction.
There is something is my life I NEED every day. When I can't get it I immediately go into withdrawals. When I can't have it I am irritable, distressed and irrational. When I am cut off I become nervous, depressed, and antsy. In short, I have an addiction-- to the internet. We've been having problems with our internet connection. Unfortunately rather then clearing up … [Read more...]
Pleased to meet ‘cha, Finally face to face.
With my blog almost being a year old, I decided it was time to finally properly introduce myself and put a face to the name. I'm painfully shy and it's sort of terrifying to put my face out there. However I figure if I'm going to plaster my kids faces everywhere, I should be willing to do the same with my own. I quickly discovered there are no recent pictures of me that … [Read more...]
My Summertime Blues, Or No Way I’m Going Out in That
I have a confession to make, I am one of those people that doesn't like the Summertime. If I could I would hibernate from July until September each year. Given that's not an option, I tend to hide out indoors as much as possible. In my opinion, air conditioning exists for a reason. Now that I have kids.... I do feel guilty about not getting them outdoors more often over the … [Read more...]
How to Ruin an Expensive Kitchen Tool (Almost)
As a wedding gift my godmother gave me this lovely food processor, that I actually use fairly regularly. This is the centre insert bit for my food processor. Or at least it used to be, before it somehow managed to make it's way from the top rack into the very bottom of my dishwasher, where it got wedged up against the heating element and melted. I was a bit shocked that … [Read more...]
Today I am Thankful for Extended Breastfeeding….
Rocket isn't feeling well. She has a fever. She is miserable. It is at times like these that I am thankful that I am still breastfeeding. I know that despite the fact that she hasn't had much appetite for the past few days, that she is staying well hydrated and getting the nourishment she needs. When nothing else seems to work to calm her down, snuggling on mom's lap and … [Read more...]
Five Oddball Things You Can Sell Online for Good Cash
I have been selling on eBay for over a dozen years now, and in that time I have discovered a couple of odd things that people will buy. You can find a little surprise cash within your own home by keeping an eye out for these unlikely items. 1. Toys. You probably wouldn't throw out an antique tin toy, or a rubber doll from the 50s. But you might be surprised to learn that … [Read more...]
The Great Canadian Blog Bash!
Hi! Come on in. Grab some coffee. I am so excited that the Great Canadian Blog Bash is finally here! If you don't already know -- The Great Canadian Blog Bash is a blog hop where Canadian Bloggers and Canadian companies are getting together to help celebrate Canada Day! To me, this is all about meeting new Canadian followers and finding some new Canadian blogs to read. … [Read more...]
One Small Change Can Make a Big Difference
The following is a post sponsored by Yahoo! Every time someone clicks here to make Yahoo! their homepage, they're showing their support for Girls For A Change. I was selected for this opportunity by Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as do I. One small change can make a huge difference. Change your browser's homepage to Yahoo! and you will be … [Read more...]
Survival Parenting or How to Tell I Actually DO Something
I don't know if it's the weather or what but I have had a horrible headache on and off for a couple of days now. Yuck. I went to bed Tuesday night with a headache and woke up Wednesday morning with the worst headache I have ever had in my life. An I want to die, I think I'm going to be sick now, headache. What ensued was one of the longest days I've had as a mom. Survival … [Read more...]
If I’m the Mom then Why am I Grounded?
It is a beautiful day out. The birds are singing. The sun is shining. It's not too hot. It's a perfect blue sky day. And I am stuck inside. Why am I the one that's grounded? I'm the mom now, I can do what I want, right? I wanted to take the girls on a "city bus adventure" to the "big library" downtown for the cool TVOKids event they've got going on today. All week long I … [Read more...]