Tag: mom life
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Queen’s Grad Holds Successful Book Launch For Debut Thriller At Indigo Kingston
*This article was originally published on Kingstonist.* Editorial Note: Brianne Sommerville, a graduate of Queen’s University, held a book launch event here in Kingston on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024. Ahead of this event, she provided an advanced reader copy of her debut novel, If I Lose Her, to me to facilitate this article. If I…
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How working moms improved their careers while raising kids
As the world continues to adjust and attempt to return to some semblance of normal, after more than a year of pandemic disruptions, moms are still struggling to find suitable employment to support their families and their own well-being. While the pandemic may have exacerbated this issue, it is in no way a new one.…
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How to enjoy Halloween in Canada, no matter the weather
Halloween is almost here! Costumes are planned, the candy is purchased and decorations are going up in all the neighbourhoods. But in Canada, October is an unpredictable month. This year it’s been unseasonably warm, but will that hold through the 31st? Only time will tell. We have had many years of October trick-or-treating. From balmy…
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Easy ways to help your kids pack balanced lunches
After many months of at-home learning, many parents throughout Ontario are glad to have their children return to schools, their friends, and some extra-curricular (in person) activities. And I’m no exception. While our lives have been topsy-turvy for what feels like years, a routine is re-emerging from the COVID-19 chaos. And with it brings mundane…
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More than a year into the pandemic things have barely changed
I was a prolific writer at this time last year. We were more than a month into our new COVID lifestyle, I was unemployed, and my kids were doing virtual learning for the first time. Fast forward a year, and we’re in nearly the same situation again. This time I am fully employed – somehow…
