Local Love

It was so hard to write this post because it was so hard to put down into words what I’m feeling. Well, I can think of a few: * Surprised * Honoured * Proud I have been working along side with TELUS for almost a year now as a #TeamTELUS Advocate and just…

I’ve been having a difficult time putting a different spin on my charity event, Shopping From The Heart, for a new and updated blog post. And then it came spontaneously all on its own. When I began this little venture to raise awareness for women in business and give back…

Spring is on its way (I swear!) and I needed to take a serious look at what I was wearing and not wearing. My closet was full of clothes for all the reasons I’m sure you have heard of already: It will come back in style I can make it…

The other night I was invited for the big reveal of the Magic Gift Workshop (or Atelier magique in French) at the CF Carrefour Laval shopping center. Now if you have been coming to Ask Mama MOE for a while, you know that I have a few feelings about shopping center…

It’s hard to believe it has already been over four weeks since I was at Le Westin downtown for the Food Bloggers Conference in Montreal. Time flies when you’re a mama! If you have ever followed me online during a conference, you know I am on work-mode 24/7. Whether it’s…

Once the spooky celebrations are over, most parents ask, “What should we do with ALL the leftover Halloween candy?” Over the years, I have come up with my own tactics – here are my best leftover Halloween candy tips! Ok, ok, I know it’s November and there are lots of…

This year I have realized my new and more frequent store of choice for all things has become Costco. For so many reasons, Costco is a place where I pick up in bulk (produce and other items) for my family. My wonderful friend and blogger colleague, Tanya Toledano of montrealmom.com…

Food Bloggers was created in 2011 and this year is the 3rd year of the Food Bloggers Conference. I am so excited it will take place in my hometown of Montreal. I’m attending even though I am not considered a full-fledged food blogger. But as the conference suggests, anyone who…

The concept is simple: if you want new customers and returning customers you must have excellent customer service. But in this day and age, even though it may seem to be a given, it doesn’t always work that way. You know what I’m talking about. The waiting on the line,…

I hear a lot about the benefits of yoga for adults, but just imagine if all those amazing benefits began at an early age. What would it change in the little person growing up? How would it help them, or even empower them? I spoke with my sister, Angela Chiarella,…