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I'm Speaking At Mom 2.0 In Orlando!
I’m Speaking At Mom 2.0!

I’m Speaking At Mom 2.0!

When I started blogging in 2014 I wasn’t 100% sure what I was starting… but I knew I was starting SOMETHING. I had goals, baby. And now, two years after my friend Désirée convinced me to go to the Mom 2.0 Summit in Phoenix, I get to announce that… I’m SPEAKING at Mom 2.0 Summit

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February 17, 2017

Kiss & Cry Is A Must-See True Story

Kiss & Cry Is A Must-See True Story

I am SO excited to take my daughter to see this movie. I recently had a chance to interview Sarah Fisher, the star who plays her real-life best friend Carley Allison in the film, as well as Carley’s family. Kiss & Cry, which screened to a sold out audience in Toronto on World Cancer Day

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February 9, 2017

Why Do I Love Ste. Anne’s Spa?

Why Do I Love Ste. Anne’s Spa?

There are SO many reason to love Ste. Anne’s Spa. The steam rooms, the incredible accommodations, the food (order EVERYTHING!), the location, and of course the amazing people! Can you picture yourself being pampered right here? Paradise in the middle of winter! I can’t wait for you to check it out for yourself! Want to

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February 8, 2017

How To Be Optimistic When Life Sucks 

How To Be Optimistic When Life Sucks 

This week’s Trans Canada Nissan Drive By is inspiring, sad and fun! Marty Silvestri is one of those people you can’t help but like. He’s always kind, got a smile and never takes himself too seriously. But Marty has had a less than perfect life. His lost a brother to cancer, he was let go

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January 26, 2017

A Powerful Letter From A Dad About His Depressed Son

A Powerful Letter From A Dad About His Depressed Son

As many of you know, Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 25th 2017. I love the awareness this day brings to mental health, but my big wish is that we KEEP talking ALL YEAR. I truly believe we are making huge progress as a society in recognizing how important it is to talk about mental

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January 24, 2017

Watch My Daughter Teach Her 84-Year-Old Nonno Snapchat

Watch My Daughter Teach Her 84-Year-Old Nonno Snapchat

We have a close family, sometimes it’s a bit too close. Think: My big fat Greek wedding, but one side is Irish and one side is Italian. Seriously though we all live with a stone’s throw within each other.  My kids are very fortunate to have three of their four grandparents very involved in their

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January 22, 2017

The True Meaning of Team: These Girls Are Helping Their Teammate Battle Cancer

The True Meaning of Team: These Girls Are Helping Their Teammate Battle Cancer

I recently received a message about a girl who is fighting cancer.  Tori  Sotiriadis was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Tori (centre with the toque) plays on the BB IceKats hockey team in Peterborough ON and her teammates are fighting with her on and off the ice. They have organized a fundraiser January 28th to help

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January 18, 2017

How A Ski School Turned Me Into An Angry Mama Bear

How A Ski School Turned Me Into An Angry Mama Bear

My son finally found his thing, I thought. We recently tried skiing during a family getaway weekend and he loved it, so I enrolled him in lessons at a hill closer to our home. He was so excited… and I was so nervous. I knew if he didn’t have a positive experience it could leave

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January 17, 2017

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