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When I first became a mom, I worried about sleepless nights, separation anxiety, and the Terrible Twos. I also assumed that the day my child started standing on her own and taking first shaky steps was a sign that things were about to get a little easier. No slings and carriers! No sore arms and back! Erm, right?

I was shocked to learn just how busy a newly minted toddler can be. My...

Postcard from Naples, Florida

Like so many Canadians, I escaped to Florida this year to flee the cold. I don't know about the rest of Canada, but Toronto's winter felt never-ending and spring has been more than fashionably late. So, late one April evening, I found a deal and booked a one week air and hotel package at a Hyatt resort somewhere between Naples and Fort Meyers.  I justified the trip as a babymoon for...

Top 10 Stylish Pregnant Celebrities

Mother's Day is fast approaching! Is it just me or does Hollywood seem to be pumping out a new 'mom-to-be' every 2 minutes? With all the mommy talk in the air, we decided to give you a list of the 10 most gorgeous pregnant stars.  These ladies have managed to keep their style in check even while growing a little life inside them!  

Also, while we would have loved to pull a...

Mommy Memoirs: I Met the President (and I Liked It)

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Roadtripping with Kids: A Survival Guide

Recently, the Mister and I had the harebrained idea to take our kids roadtripping for a weekend during Spring Break. We based this brilliant decision on years and years of horrible experiences. 

Because, obviously, it can only improve from here (and in fairness, it was only horrible about 50% of the time. Sleeping, eating, and visiting the hotel...

16 Easy Spring Craft Ideas for Kids

My kids have the End-Of-School countdown started and are already celebrating by staging elaborate wars between their assortment of Lego Stormtroopers and Webkinz (score: Webkinz 0, The Empire 682). 

Wanting to steer their energies away from the Dark Side, I spent last night's "me time" looking for more constructive outlets for their fertile imaginations. It's also Earth Day this...

12 Easy Easter Egg Crafts for Kids

Old Man Winter may be sulking outdoors, but the calendar promises that Easter is nearly here. Whether you're a busy parent or just an eager Aunt looking to cozy up with the kiddos, we've got a dozen egg decorating ideas for all ages and abilities. 


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Marble Eggs
Prepare a basin of coloring solution (follow directions on the package) and add 1 tsp to 1 Tbsp of cooking oil. Stir...

Pregnancy Brain Strikes Again

Pregnancy makes me feel just about as dumb as this photo.

I experienced a healthy dose of stupid when pregnant with baby #1, including wearing my underwear backward and forgetting how to spell.  Yet somehow, it's been a shock to me that Pregnancy Brain is back for baby #2.  Like it's something you should become immune to after you've had it once.

While my academic spelling and...

Potty Training Tips for a Toddler

Warning: Some content may be disturbing/graphic for readers who do not have children. Or have recently eaten lunch.

My 1 year old son poops on the toilet.  It's been happening for months, not that I'm bragging (well, maybe a teeny bit).  I am immensely proud that my boy, who only has a handful of teeth and not much more than a glorified comb-over, can sit, grunt and do the deed on...

2012 Holiday Gift Guide: For Kids

So, who else is feeling the holiday pressure slowly rising? Hanukkah already started which means that Christmas is just around the corner, oh boy. It seems the shopping list keeps getting longer. Especially when you take into account all the nieces, nephews and cousins. Seriously, where did they all come from? 

To help you out with your ever growing list, we rounded up some of the coolest,...