If your friends all jumped off a bridge – would you do it too? Remember when your parents uttered this phrase to you in the hopes that you would actually put some individualized thought into your actions and behaviour? I can’t even count how many times I’ve said this very same phrase to my own…
I make this one every so often – it’s a quick and easy one that the kids like. I have no idea where it came from – but I’m glad I found it. Enjoy. Ingredients: 4-6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 T butter 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/4 c. water 2 t.…
A little birdie told me to stop sitting in my favourite summer time perch – on my front porch with my feet up and dumb dog below. It’s my favourite spot as it looks out over my quiet street and the forested area beyond and I’m partially obscured by my wee lilac tree so no…
There’s no denying it – Ari Aster is clearly a strange and wonderful individual and this shows from his strange and wonderful movies. Some more strange than wonderful. Midsommar had some big shoes to fill after the surprise hit that Hereditary (2018) turned out to be last year. It wasn’t bad – but could’ve been…
The fact that I have three children with no plans to have anymore did nothing to stop me from reading Preconceived from cover to cover. This book, written by Dr. Jodie Peacock – examines all areas where couples can exert some level of control in optimizing their fertility and – fingers-crossed – increase their chances…
If you’re looking for an easy, weeknight meal – quick to throw together and sure to be devoured – yet not so run-of-the-mill. Then take note. This rich, creamy and delicious meal took 20 minutes to make and about five minutes for the kids to lick their respective plates clean. Enjoy. Ingredients: 500g angel hair…
Well I ushered in my first big disappointment of the summer. After having seen the trailer for this one, I eagerly anticipated Yesterday. It seemed to have a lot going for it – which only made it more of a bummer. Don’t get me wrong – it’s not awful but continue reading below for more…
One hundred days of summer can feel like an eternity. Especially when your kids are small. Especially if you are tied to your home for much of it due to early bedtimes, and sporadic naptimes. Enter the Mom of the Moment Summer Activity Workbook. What would you say if I told you that inside this…
Now that summer’s upon us, so are light, fresh and easy suppers. I found this steak recipe years ago, God knows where, and had hand-written it into one of my tattered recipe books. The kale recipe was in the Toronto Star a couple of days ago. This healthy and easy dish literally took about 15…
I’m trying here – to raise good kids who grow into good adults. According to my oldest two, I’m the strictest parent they know. They spit these words at me to wound – but I truly wear them as a badge of honour. Nevertheless, no matter how hard I try: to be clear with my…
