KISS
My eldest daughter got a face painting kit for her birthday. Of course the baby had to be the guinea pig. "What do you want me to paint...
117 Years Old and Counting
Imagine celebrating your 117th birthday. Emma Morano of Italy was born on November 29, 1899. She has seen the turn of two centuries and...
It was a dark and snowy morning
It was a dark and snowy morning... We did a snow pants inventory yesterday. My two girls are fine; one will wear her brother’s from last...
Healthy Competition
My twin boys are almost always together, are fast friends, have each other’s back, and are competitive with each other. Evidence each on...
The leaves are leaving
When I look at the leaves, I see yard work. When the kids look at the leaves, they see endless possibilities for fun, forts and fabulous...
Pedestrian Peril
Last year 64 people were killed in traffic accidents in Toronto - 9 more than were murdered - 42 of whom were pedestrians or cyclists. I...
Pumpkin Carving Good, Eating Pumpkin Seeds Bad
Pumpkin carving is a great tradition. It began in Ireland where the pumpkins were carved to either scare away evil spirits or represent...
Bread and Butter
As a child, I remember my best friend Kim's mom would warm fresh bread in the oven and when we would come in from playing in the crisp...
Sky Zone
On Tuesday night, we bounced. Some Skyzone vouchers came in handy. My youngest son showed me how he bounces from trampoline to...
Early Morning Walks
One of my two best friends is walking every night for an hour with her neighbour. She looks fabulous and has a ton more energy now due...
