Category: Personal Posts
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Four things I don’t miss about having small children
I’m pretty confident that my almost 11 year old daughter is firmly in the grasp of Tweendom. She’s my oldest child. Coming up behind her is my other daughter who is eight, and could be called a tween as well. And while I’m a bit nervous for what the future may hold, there are many…
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7 Busy Mom Must Haves
I talk a lot about being a busy mom. We’re rarely home to cook dinner, we spend four nights a week at the dance school, and my husband and I both work full time jobs (and we work “after hours” as well!) So how do I keep it together? Lots of scheduling, communication, patience and,…
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Introverted Moms Share Thoughts on Friendships and Loneliness
I am an introvert. As a child I was “quiet” or “shy.” I don’t feel like a leader, and sometimes I get lost in large crowds and conversations. I try not to let it bother me, but sometimes being an introverted mom evokes feelings of loneliness. An article on Psychology Today explores how being an…
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Work Life Balance? No Such Thing
Going to work is a necessary evil for many people. Generating an income for the household is the primary endeavour for the majority of Canadians. Trying to balance time in the workforce with the rest of your existence is no easy feat. I write a lot about time management. Being a working mom, my days…
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Find some Great Gifts – Gift Guide Round Up 2018
As a mom, and a member of a large family, I often have a lot of people on my gift giving list. As a working mom and a blogger I don’t have a ton of time to go shopping. (I also don’t really like shopping, and the closer it gets to Christmas the less I…
