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The Fine Art of Bedtime Procrastination…

January 9, 2017 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

"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?

July 29, 2016 by Deanna Tousignant 3 Comments

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

April 1, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant 2 Comments

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

January 17, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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

January 7, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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…

April 2, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant 8 Comments

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?

April 1, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant 26 Comments

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?

March 27, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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…

April 30, 2011 by Deanna Tousignant 6 Comments

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

April 1, 2011 by Deanna Tousignant 8 Comments

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

November 7, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 2 Comments

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...]

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