Category: Mom Musings

  • Makeup and Oily Skin

    Makeup and Oily Skin

    I am 36 years old and I’ve been a Mom for almost 8 years now.  And I’ve had acne since I was likely 12.  My skin, as a young teen, was awful.  I had acne vulgaris (sounds bad, right?) and I will never outgrow pimples, blackheads, or the scars of constantly poking at my face.…

  • Mode Elle

    My daughter, Emma, has been with the Mode Elle modelling and talent agency for just over a year now.  She’s done two (unpaid) fashion shows here at the mall and one impromptu My Little Pony clothing advertising which Rose got to participate in as well (similar to a fashion show and also unpaid, although they…

  • Blogging and Working Mom – Can I Do Both?

    Blogging and Working Mom – Can I Do Both?

    Every year at this time I start to wonder if I can really hack being a mom and being employed 4 days a week.  The kid’s extracurriculars all end in the same week, there’s a dance performance to attend (and organize family and friends to attend also) and the school year is winding down –…

  • How I Survive As A Working Mom

    How I Survive As A Working Mom

    I love being a working Mom.  My days are planned out (at least until about 6pm), and so are my weeks – mostly.  My husband also works.  And my kids are “older” now and better able to understand what needs to be done, and how quickly.  None of this, though, helps lessen my desire to…

  • Sluban Toy Review

    Sluban Toy Review

    *I was provided a toy for free so my kids and I could use it and create this Sluban toy review* We received a Lego-style toy from Sluban Products Canada.  The box doesn’t really give this toy a name – it just says Aviation.  It’s supposed to be an Airport Delivery Truck, but if my…