How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

Tired of the Tears

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A girlfriends father passed away this week.  Suddenly 65 seems so very young…. My daughter did not make the team she spent all year working for.  Her heart is breaking, and mine is right along with it.  I have to go for an MRI…I’m sure not sure scared out of my freaking mind everything will be okay, and somehow this… View Post

How To Survive Mornings In The Suburbs

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After about 11 years of life here in the suburbs I have picked up a few tips.  Mornings may not be all sunshine and rainbows, but by following a few of these suggestions, you may see fewer tears and temper tantrums and actually emerge on the other side with a smile?    Okay, not a smile, but maybe that sassy kid… View Post

Maple Leaf Pledge-My Thoughts

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I was excited and honoured to be invited to attend a roundtable event this past week at Maple Leaf Foods to discuss the terrifying and tragic Listeria outbreak that occurred in August of 2008. This was an event that affected so many lives, impacted the way people think and the way they grocery shop for their families.   As a Mother… View Post

Winner ~ BBQ Boss Basket

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Random.org has done  it’s magic and selected a winner!  The winner of the fabulous basket courtesy of Gourmet Gift Baskets is lucky number 103! Congratulations to Huguette E. Who Tweeted! daily tweet http://twitter.com/henglish/status/15318630623 Thanks to all who entered and I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! Mwah!

ALWAYS the Bad Guy

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Homework to be done?  I make them do it. Rooms to be cleaned?  I ride them till they sparkle.  Kinda. Did they brush their teeth?  With toothpaste?  You know I am the one who checks, and then sends them back to floss. Pop for dinner?  Umm no.  Okay, usually no.  Sometimes yes. Veggies and fruits.  They are consumed on my… View Post

Fighting Fair in the Suburbs

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Who decides what is fair? Your child works their tail off all year on the hockey team, and then they are not allowed to play in the final game because they are deemed “not quite good enough” by the volunteer coach. Your one and only is the victim of bullying at school.  It is clear cut.  There are three predators…. View Post

How To Save Fathers Day ~ Gourmet Gift Baskets Giveaway!

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Fathers Day is coming screeching around the corner!  Are you ready?  With both my Father and my Hubby to purchase for I am once again forced to be fabulous and come up with an amazing gift for these two amazing and oh so different men.  How does a ModernMom on the go find the perfect gift with out breaking a… View Post

DiamondShark Winner!

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The winner of the lovely pair of Genuine Freshwater AAA Quality 7.5-8mm White Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings in 14K Gold Fill earrings courtesy of DiamondShark has been selected! Random.org did it’s magic and selected number 2! Congratulations to Brian Miller! Who said and i follow. (his second entry after he “liked” DiamondShark) Thanks to all who entered! Wishing you all… View Post

You’re Gonna Need a Night Light

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Before I had kids….wait, what did I do before I had kids?Well that is a long list.Today’s rant…I USED to sleep through the night.Now, I’m not dumb, I did know that with the birth of my first little bundle of joy, sleeping as I knew it would change. I knew there would be midnight feedings, diapers would need changing, bad… View Post