Are you boycotting the internet today? This year there has been a huge push to boycott the internet on the first day in April, as a way of fighting back and saying that we, the general public, are sick of Fake News. There's been a lot of hoopla in the States, with President Trump, fact checking, and plenty of calls of "Fake news!" on both sides. I've read articles … [Read more...]
Maple Leaf Mommy Goes All-American
I've got a big announcement to make, this Maple Leaf Mommy is going stateside. The multi-national company my husband works for has decided to transfer him to a US location, and so we've packed up and moved to Atlanta, Georgia. On a personal note it means I may get to see my American family members more often. Though ironically, by moving to the States I actually end up a … [Read more...]
Sorry to disappoint, but I’m not going anywhere…
The rumours of my demise are greatly exaggerated. Yes, it's an April Fools joke. No, I'm no going anywhere. Thank you all for the kind words and well wishes. I have not received an offer to start a new job, I'm still just the same old stay at home me (However, if anyone does have a "ridiculously lucrative" job offer for me, please feel free to contact me at … [Read more...]
I’m Retiring, Could YOU be the next Maple Leaf Mommy?
I'm stepping down. I just can't keep up with this blogging thing. Don't get me wrong, I love blogging, but it's time intensive. I've received a ridiculously lucrative job offer, and because of the hours involved I don't believe I will have the time required to blog. I've been wondering what to do with my site. I thought about putting it up for sale, but after much debate … [Read more...]
Mommy Workplace Standards
Have you guys seen the headlines? There is a lot of buzz about the new Canadian legislature which seeks to provide stay-at-home parents with "workplace equity and safety" under a proposed revision to the Employment Standards Act. Currently according to Ontario labour law: An employee must not work for more than five hours in a row without getting a 30-minute eating … [Read more...]