Food for thought

Today I spent most of my day volunteering at my boys’ elementary school in the library. I’ve been volunteering for years and I’m happy to do so. But I can tell you that today was a record high temperature for September and the school is not equipped with a/c. It…

When little ones are ready to transition to the “big table” there are a few things you can do to make that change run smoothly. Giving them a personalized placemat will make them feel special and proud. And if you’re lucky, it may even help them mind their manners that…

Recently, I was invited to attend a special event at my local grocery store. You may have seen my post on social media about the getting-together of Tracy Moore, Chef Tom Filippou and Chef Martin Patenaude. The team have been going across Canada with President’s Choice as an initiative to…

It might be a little hard to imagine right now, but before you know it, school will be out. If your kids are anything like mine, they mentally have one foot out the school door, ready to start summer vacation. These last weeks can be tough to keep them focused…

It’s been a little while since the kids have been back to school. It’s also about the time where most mamas I speak to tell me they are at their wits end trying to figure out a new and healthy lunch for their kids. I have never put that pressure on…

There are few things on this earth that bother me to such a degree that it makes it impossible for me to sleep, work, or eat well. I can roll with the punches, even if I don’t want to. I can settle for a change in plans, even though it’s…

A little while ago, I took a First Aid course in my sister’s home with Red Cross instructor, Nancy Reynolds of Baby Secure. Although there was a part of me that thought I didn’t really need this day of intense First Aid knowledge, I decided to go and I am so happy…

I love, love, love food. I have always eaten well. I’ve never limited my sweet intake, and I adore chocolate. I eat in moderation, with a great variety of nutritious foods mostly every day. Let me put this into perspective for you. When I travel, one of the most important…

OK, mamas. You know the drill. It’s about that time to be bombarded with back-to-school everything. Everywhere you go, there are school supplies galore and you are probably walking around with a mental list in your head of everything you have to get done before the big first day back.…

So you remember the picnic I wrote about as our annual end of year tradition? Here it is! I took some pictures of our day to show you a super location in Montreal; a sweet place in the West Island. Located near the apple orchards and Quinn Farm, one of…