Over the last few years I’ve become increasingly aware of the dangers of many of the foods we eat. It started with discovering how food chemicals including artificial colors, flavours and preservatives impact my children’s behavior and it has continued to grow as I’ve taken…
It seems a little hypocritical to talk about screen addiction as I sit here writing on a screen for you to read, on a screen. Awkward. But perhaps this is something we all need to hear, including me, or perhaps even especially me! As I…
I was really excited when I heard about ‘For Them For You‘ because I love when people turn their compassion in to action. It is a privilege to support those who want to do good for the benefit of some of the world’s most vulnerable. This is…
I love the period between Christmas and the new year. I enjoy reflecting on the year that has past and making plans for what is to come. I like to plan because I like to know where I’m going. I always have so many things…
I was very excited to recieve a Liebster award from the blog learning to play and playing to learn. This is such a lovely way to share some love across the blogosphere and get to know some new blogs! How long have you been blogging? I…
This will be my last post before Christmas and I am taking a short break (if I can keep away!). So….Merry Christmas to you! I have loved how this community has grown over the past 12 months and value and really appreciate your comments, emails…
Holidays just aren’t the same without Coke apparently. I’m not exactly sure what would change though if there was no Coke in the fridge? We might have to drink…water! I’m not sure how a sugary, carbonated, chemical-laden beverage brings life to the holidays but it’s…
Just this week I took the kids to visit Santa. As my 3 older boys sat on his knee he of course asked, “And what do you WANT for Christmas?”. My boys seized the opportunity to rattle off their list of wants. As we exited…
I’d heard of the book ‘What to expect when you’re expecting’ but I didn’t realise there was a whole series of these ‘what to expect’ guides! These guides provide a solid foundation of mainstream information for expectant and first time parents and are easy and…
With Christmas approaching, it seems timely to begin a 4 part series on toys to avoid and offer some helpful alternatives. Toy shopping can be overwhelming. We are exposed to all sorts of advertising and marketing that convinces us we need to ‘spoil’ our children. Let’s…