"Anyone who thinks the art of conversation is dead ought to tell a child to go to bed." ~Robert Gallagher … [Read more...]
What do butlers do? What would you have a butler do for you?
I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I noticed a contest to win "a private butler for a week". which got me to wondering... what the heck would I do with a private butler? This is not a sponsored post. I have never tried Boodles Gin. Heck, I don't even like gin. However once I saw this contest in my feed I couldn't get it out of my mind. The idea of a shmancy … [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...]
Old Wives Tales, the Diaper Edition
I've been a Pampers Mom from day one, it's one of those things I have total brand loyalty for. When my first babe came along I tried a handful of different diaper brands, settled on Pampers as my favourite and have never looked back. (I did a full review on Pampers Cruisers a while back, you can read it here if you're curious). I don't know if this is just an old wives … [Read more...]
Red Meat vs. Green Meat
Just in time for all the January talk of diets, I present you with this amusing quote on red meat: Red meat is not bad for you. Now... blue-green meat, that's bad for you! ~ Tommy Smothers … [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...]
Playtime for Mom?
x-ray delta one "When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out." ~ Erma Bombeck … [Read more...]
I wonder who’s watching me now…
Those of you who, like me, are a child of the 80s may understand where I'm coming from with this post. I get the song Somebody's Watching Me by Rockwell stuck in my head all of the time. Except it's the slightly modified mom-life version.... Seriously, change two words and this song is all about being a Stay-At-Home-Mom with two littles in tow. I'm just an average man mom … [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...]
Out of the Mouths of Moms…. Or Crazy Things I Say to My Three Year Old
Photo credit: Gustavo Devito Here's a few more of the mom things I never expected to find myself saying: Why do you have shoes on? We're not going anywhere. Please take them off. Yes, they do make lots of loud thunky noises. No, that is not a good reason for leaving them on. Don't just stand there and tell me you're going pee, do something about it! Your fork … [Read more...]