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December 7, 2012 No Responses

The 12 Days of Christmas Traditions by Vancouver’s Top Mommy Bloggers

I am proud to be a part of a great group of mom bloggers from the Metro Vancouver area – these ladies are generous, talented, crafty, fun, knowledgeable and hilarious. This Christmas, our merry band has collaborated to share our...

November 1, 2012 No Responses

A Round Table of Moms Meets Premier Christy Clark

It seems a bit like a dream, but the other day I attended a round table meeting with Premier Christy Clark, Director of Outreach Pamela Martin, and about 20 other mom bloggers. It was an honour to be chosen to...

October 24, 2012 one Response

Review: The Great Big Boo – a Great Big Halloween Hit

The Great Big Boo was a great big hit with my 4-year-old son. I was surprised and gratified by how much he enjoyed this Halloween theatrical musical show that we attended this weekend at the PNE Forum. Seating was...

August 21, 2012 6 Responses

Top 10 Mom Tested Potty Training Tips

When I started to think about potty training my son, I didn’t read any how to books. Instead, I talked to the moms I know who had lived through the ups and downs of pee pee and potty seats, and...

July 8, 2012 4 Responses

Boys and Bathrooms

I just sat down in a puddle of pee on the toilet seat at home, courtesy of my aim challenged almost 4-year-old. Boys are just so gross. I’m in a snit so I’m just going to let all it all...

July 6, 2012 2 Responses

Having a Ball at the Nat

“We promise to respect each other. We promise not to leave with a clean uniform. We promise to have fun! Let’s play ball!” With that pledge, 300 girls and boys, age 6 to 11 cheered loudly as they headed out...

June 16, 2012 No Responses

Book Review: Introducing Solids by Dawwn Whittaker

Introducing solid foods to your baby can seem intimidating for a new mom. Cheeky Chops Consultant Dawnn Whittaker has put together a great guide “Introducing Solids” to guide you step by step through the process. Read on for more information...

May 31, 2012 6 Responses

On Motherhood

I’ve learned a few things about being a mama in the last few years, and for fun I thought I’d pass on some “half baked” observations on motherhood: 1. Expectant mothers have gorgeous hair during pregnancy but then 4 or...

May 15, 2012 2 Responses

Redneck Grandpa: Farmin’

My Dad is a bit gruff around the edges but has been building a nice bond with my three-year-old. It’s pretty adorable to see. We visited my parent’s home in the West Kootenays a few weeks ago, and Gramps had...

May 4, 2012 2 Responses

About a Boy

I laugh more. I smile more. I love more. My three-year-old son challenges me, inspires me and surprises me everyday. Before I became a mother, I thought I wanted a family. But you never really know what it’s going to be...

April 13, 2011 No Responses

Out of the Mouths of Babes

One afternoon, my son pointed to a picture of me on my dresser. This photo shows me seven months pregnant with the dude, and I just love it because I am standing beside my mother at my baby shower, holding...