Parenting
This is Now My Life: Atypical. Jen’s Premature Motherhood Story
Sharing stories connects us. This post was submitted to me by a reader. A reader who wanted to share her story of having a premature baby in hopes of helping others like her. Here is Jen’s story about her premature journey into Motherhood. I’ve considered writing down my thoughts for a long time- but I
OUR BIG FAT FAMILY TRIP TO SICILY WITH MERIT TRAVEL!!!
When I was nine years old, my parents took my sister and I to England, Wales and Ireland. We visited our ancestor’s hometown in Ireland and I met loads of people with the same last name as mine. I loved it and I definitely remember it. I love travelling. I love seeing the world. I
Safer Does Not Mean Safe: The Truth About Kids & Vaping
I’m way too excited in this photo! Cst. Andy Hatton with the Peterborough Police Service is blown away (pun intended) about the number of kids who are vaping. Photo Cred: theruss.net Kids as young as 12 years old are vaping and sometimes right in front of their parents, because some parents don’t even know what
Are Miracles From Heaven Possible?
I’m going to give full disclosure right off the bat: Our family is non-religious. I am however a firm believer in being a good person, and sending positive thoughts to those in need, which in essence is prayer. When I was in grade 10, I had a religion teacher named Mr. Chambers. I didn’t like
The Coolest, Cutest Summer Haircut for Boys!
Here’s the trendy haircut for 2016. I call it the Peter Parker but the pros call it “The Pompadour”. Watch this VLOG on my husband giving my boys the Peter Parker (2:35). The trendy haircut for 2016…I call it the Peter Parker but the pros call it The Pompadour with Ferreri Films Posted by Michelle
Meet the Greatest & Most Inspirational Parents
One day after I wrote a blog about graduating to the “arm free phase” of parenting, I met the Simpkins Family. They made me say thank you for my life. It was a perspective moment. I was helping with McHappy Day (an amazing day which raises money for Ronald McDonald House and local charities). Locally,
We Graduated: Bring on The Arm Free Phase
We were sitting at a restaurant for my husband’s birthday. Our friends brought their beautiful kids; their two year old daughter and six month old son. Our kids were of course, also with us. They are twelve, nine and six. I watched as our friends found a spot for the ridiculous car seat (WOULD SOMEONE
A Super Fun & Easy Lunch Box Idea for Your Kids
Full disclosure: I HATE MAKING LUNCHES. Yes I know how strong the word hate is. Yes I still want to use it when referring to making lunches. There is hope though. Recently I met this Dad who likes making lunches so much, his goal is to help angry jaded lunch makers like me get inspired.