It may just seem like a simple loving act from a mother to her child, but every moment your newborn baby is getting a hug, they are being nourished in so many powerful ways. I remember researching this when I was pregnant with my twins. Being pregnant with twins gives…

My charity event, Shopping From The Heart, has been a labor of love for me. It started out as a small idea, and with the help of my blog, was able to become something special. And while it has grown each year, I felt that there needed to be a…

When the weather changes and it gets colder outside, I tend to want to hibernate and eat heavy food. But I’m going back to my smoothie recipes and making sure I get the vitamins I need with fresh fruit and vegetables. You may know someone like me; I become testy…

I recently had the chance to hang out with friends and the conversation came up about princesses. One mother was not into getting her daughter princess costumes. One part of me got it, even though I have three boys. Sometimes princess dress-up can go a little overboard with full on…

If you have ever looked for store-bought costumes for your little ones, you know that most costumes consist of a sweater-type piece and a hat or mask. It’s very rare that the shirt is included in the costume for two reasons: 1, most children would not fit in a one-size-fits-all…

I put off writing about Halloween until mid-October because I don’t want to rush the fall season. In Montreal, it seems like you are swimming in the pool one day, then you blink, and you need a parka. OK, I may be exaggerating… Actually, this year has been abnormally warm…