There is little I hate more than cold sores. I don’t get a lot of them, but when I do I want them gone instantly. As a result I keep Blistex handy at all times, when I travel and when I leave the house there’s even a tiny one stashed so I don’t run out ever. So when Abreva appeared at my house recently for review I was excited to try another option. Abreva is recommended by pharmacists and it’s a fair bit more expensive than my standby Blistex. But, when I tried it last week, I was blown away…
The Backyardigans hold a special place in my heart. When they first started staging the popular TV show, we hopped right on the ticket train and raced out to see them. My kids both loved the Backyardigans and I felt good encouraging this show because it was wholesome, it encouraged them to move through song and dance sequences and their music always seemed so much more sophisticated than the average TreeHouse show. And what’s more than that, it was, and still is a really creative little preschool gem. In their neighbourhood, their backyards become transformed into magical adventures. The Backyardigans…
Monday Mingle is a vlog meme hosted by Jennifer Regan over at http://www.eightymphmom.comTo see this week’s meme click on the first vlog clip above. Cheers.
Alright I was planning a giveaway and then I spent all morning arranging and rearranging appointments. Talking to doctors and their BEAUTIFUL (read grumpy) secretaries and social workers and nurses. People who care for my daughter who lives with me and my mother who currently lives in the hospital in London and I am so steaming angry that I think I will rant instead (giveaway later). So essentially in our house since my mother got sick the summer has been medical triage. My doctors and my daughter’s doctors appointments have all been put on hold because my mother has been in crisis…
In September The Thames Valley District School Board in partnership with CTV London (once the A channel) launched the pledge. Over 12,000 signatures are now on the petition, pledge, a commitment to end bullying. On Monday November 14th all schools throughout Thames Valley, public and Catholic school boards, will take the pledge in honour of Bullying Prevention Week. Click Http://www.ctvnewslondon.ca/thepledge here to get to the page to sign the pledge. Because kids should always feel safe at school. Because parents should not feel stressed out about leaving their child at school. Because children should be first and foremost safe to learn.…
Hey sorry these are late. Send me your finds so I can note them here for others. I am at Blissdom and sneaking these in before a session this morning. Children’s Place has 25 % off.Aeropostale: This weekend only upto $25 off purchase. You have to spend $100 to get the $25 off or you can use $10 off every time you spend $50. My kids love this store.Groupon has a great Style 360 deal this weekend too apparently. Style 360 is a great consignment shop in London that my friend Margarita has told me about. @DownshiftingPOS Michaels has a…
Weekend Hop If you have even a couple of extra moments this weekend, try to do some new blog exploration to connect with some potential friends and grow your audience. The rules are simple click on the blog hopping button above and link your blog up. Then visit a couple new friends and leave a comment directing them nicely to come and visit. Always follow the first two people on the list, or the cohosts ar the very least. Also please remember your manners. Don’t demand followers, but leave polite commentary, perhaps a nice compliment or idea for the…
This is Ainsley. In my eyes she is perfect. Not every day, but most. Like today when she hopped out of the minivan and blurted: Rachel (not real name) said yesterday that the only reason I have any friends is because I have a disability. Rachel is a classmate. I listened to her words and the sounds of my heart breaking. As it does regularly – because I am a Mom. Biting cheek and tongue. I think I might have said, “Hmm. well that wasn’t too nice. What did you say?” Answer: “Nothing.” For the last week Ainsley has been asking me why…
So here’s another list for all of you because I am in love with lists right now. They keep my thoughts orderly. (I need a lot of help with that.)I am not a newbie to conferences. I have been doing this for a few years. I frequently speak at conferences where the topic is child welfare and adoption. I also travel often to learn about children with special needs. It’s research. Last week at Shes Connected 2011 I was inspired, but I was also conscious of costs to myself and my family. Because even when there are sponsors, and even…