When I met my husband, I thought he was Italian. I was quickly corrected by his immigrant parents: He is half Italian and half Sicilian. “Isn’t Sicily in Italy” I asked? “Yes it is, but it’s not the same.” I was quickly corrected and the learning began. Sicily is Italy’s largest island. It has also … Read more
We are just days away from back to school, but can I tell you my back to school shopping secret? I DON’T DO IT UNTIL THE KIDS ARE BACK IN SCHOOL! Here’s my reasons: September is waaaay too hot for hoodies and snugly clothes. You don’t want to be wearing what everyone else is wearing, … Read more
As I walked along the Selinunte beach in Sicily, I noticed how comfortable the Italian women were in their bikinis. They emitted something I rarely see in North America, they were confident and content with their bodies. The women of Sicily obviously take great pride in their appearance and fashion, but they also didn’t appear … Read more
Did you know that there’s a golden window of opportunity for a child to start learning a new language — like Mandarin? It’s true! Kids are more likely to learn new languages quickly if they are exposed around age 3-5. Take a peek at the video below and watch me try to learn a little … Read more
Anyone else get super excited about the whole back to school shopping thing? One of my favourite places to take my kids for their BTS gear is Staples. From lockers to lunchbags, they’ve seriously got it ALL. Take a peek as we unpack this AMAZING goody-bag FILLED with great picks for back to school. (I’m still all … Read more
At the end of the school year, is the lost-and-found box PACKED with your kids’ stuff??? I feel your pain. If this describes you, you’ve gotta watch my video with Mabel’s Labels. One of the BEST ways to make sure that your kids don’t wind up losing all of their stuff this year — hats, shoes, … Read more
Are you a fan of digital books? I used to think that reading on my iPad or iPhone wouldn’t be much different than reading on an eReader but it’s really night and day. Holding the weight of an iPad isn’t like holding a book and the glare from your iPhone just can’t simulate a page … Read more
Let’s talk about the L word. L-I-C-E. It’s every parent’s nightmare, especially with a new school year starting. A few weeks ago I had a chance to chat with the QUEEN of lice prevention and founder of Lice Squad, Dawn Mucci. She started her business when she faced the lice problem with her own kids and … Read more