Category: The Mom Scene

Sick of summer snacks

Summer vacation has barely begun, and already I am sick to death of the constant requests for snacks! I pack my kids’ lunches — I know how much food they eat during a typical school-day. Why is it that during July and August, their… Continue Reading “Sick of summer snacks”

Battle of the (school) band

This is one of those times when we, as his parents, are making the call to steer him in a particular direction “for his own good.”

Prepping for puberty

The only trouble with these puberty books is that now both kids are convinced they’re going through puberty … and I’m pretty sure they’re not.

The triple toonie birthday party

The triple toonie birthday party: How a party for three birthday girls -- with NO presents -- was the best party ever. {Heather's Handmade Life}

One afternoon, one birthday party for three birthday girls, three moms to plan it, and NO presents? Hmmm!

Custom Guess Who? family game

Custom Guess Who? family game {Heather's Handmade Life}

I’d barely slipped the last photo into its slot when the kids excitedly started playing their first round of Guess Who: Family Edition. They LOVED it!