I'm psyching myself up this morning to share an embarrassing little secret with you all. I didn't think that having a couple of kids and thereby giving up all rights to personal privacy would leave any room for embarrassment, but this is "one of those things" my mother never talked about - and I wish she had.
Birthday parties, family gatherings, and long weekend BBQs are never complete without spectacular desserts. Hosting such an event is a big job, and even domestic goddesses need a helping hand on occasion. Finding convenient time-saving options that make our events memorable without cutting corners can make all the difference.
So if we were to tell you about a new tool that would allow you...
When I was a teen, "smart snacking" usually meant finding the secret potato chip stash and chowing down as quickly as possible before my three siblings noticed and claimed their share.
These days, now that I'm lacking a teen's hyper metabolism and being a mom of school-aged children, "smart snacking" means finding wholesome options that everyone in the family will enjoy. And...
Devenir maman m’a donné une nouvelle perspective sur les « affaires » reliées au petit coin. Et je me rends compte que je ne suis pas seule! Combien de bébés voient leur vie étalée sur Facebook et réduite à un commentaire tel que : « Devinez combien de cache-couches Léo a souillé aujourd’hui? » ou « Gabrielle à fait un...
Becoming a Mom gave me a new perspective on Bathroom Business. And I'm not alone: I've been noticing how many babies' lives are chronicled almost exclusively via Facebook posts like "Guess how many undershirts Billy went through today?" or "Jenna just made #2 on the potty for the first time! [insert poopy pic]" (It's T.M.I., people, and yes, I...
Crafty Chicks love DIY projects from home decor to easy beauty treatments, but some projects really are best left to professionals. Like cutting your own hair, which really ought to come with a "Do Not Try This At Home" disclaimer (#Imjustsayin).
The same is true of our oral health. No one has time to get weekly professional dentist cleanings, so it's important to pamper your pearlies...
Just a few days left before Father's Day, and kids of all ages are scrambling to find The Perfect Gift for Dear Ol' Dad. We're coming to the rescue with a few last-minute ideas of our own paired with cocktail suggestions for Dad and his #1 girl (he's not much of an appletini guy, in case you forgot). The Townie Event tickets & Manhattan cocktail
Recently, the Mister and I had the harebrained idea to take our kids roadtripping for a weekend during Spring Break. We based this brilliant decision on years and years of horrible experiences.
Because, obviously, it can only improve from here (and in fairness, it was only horrible about 50% of the time. Sleeping, eating, and visiting the hotel...
My kids have the End-Of-School countdown started and are already celebrating by staging elaborate wars between their assortment of Lego Stormtroopers and Webkinz (score: Webkinz 0, The Empire 682).
Wanting to steer their energies away from the Dark Side, I spent last night's "me time" looking for more constructive outlets for their fertile imaginations. It's also Earth Day this...
Ask anyone who has had the opportunity to attend a summer camp and they'll tell you about the great crafts, games, campfires, singalongs, new skills, and fun in the outdoors they enjoyed. Most of all, they'll tell you about the new friends they met and lasting memories they created.
We recently told you about a special fundraiser happening in Toronto this September, and it's...