5 Things: Links We Love

This week I scoured the web for “deals” and found a few goodies. 1 | I am loving chevron pattern on everything from girls’ dresses to iPhone cases these days – but a picnic blanket?  Yes – that too.  This gorgeous picnic blanket would be…

Top 5 Things To Do In And Around TO

Dare I say it? “Summer is here!” Actually, with the humidity this week, it feels as though we bolted directly into August. Crazy weather wreaked havoc on those of us with migraine weather sensitivities, hope you are one of the lucky ones. Last weekends inaugural…

5 Things to Consider When Planning a Birthday Party

When planning your child’s birthday party there is a lot to consider. I must admit for H’s first birthday I had all the details figured out way before his birthday and now that Mr. H is a big brother I just don’t have the same…

5 Things: Walt Disney World Parks

Photo:  Janice Croze Photography I was recently invited to attend the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in Walt Disney World, Florida.  I was honoured to be amongst a handful of other Canadians and about 150 American parent bloggers in attendance.  The Celebration is truly that,…

5 things: Las Vegas date weekend

If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you already know how strongly I feel about regular date-nights.  It’s a time to reconnect with your partner to tell him or her that they’re important in your life: beyond parenting, diaper changing, income…

15 Things I Learnt When I Became A Mother

This isn’t my list, but I love it and can relate to almost every item here! Thanks to Alison Foreman, founder of Sweet Dreams and Flying Machines for sharing this great list & graphic with me.

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5 things: discount style

This week’s five things is brought to you by my obsession for bags, shoes and jewellery.  I love the latest trinkets and cute ballet flats so I went in search of five sites that offer up just that, but on a discount, (and ship to…

5 things – recipes

For this week’s five things, I picked five recipes I want to try! I adore Pinterest. You all know that by now, I’ve been raving about it since I first discovered it a year ago. I’m not a foody, but you can’t help be swept…

5 things August 9

My five things this week are family-friendly travel sites, and my top picks for booking, researching or simply daydreaming about your next family vacation. 1 | Trip Advisor The very best in travel reviews are found on this site.  I have used this site for…

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5 Things I Give Myself Permission To Do

I’ve thought ALOT about this lately. Since becoming a “mom” I am really hard on myself. I have set expectations so much higher for myself than anyone would ever dream of asking of me. I love my job. I love my family. I love my…