“Me get this feeling when a box of cookies are on the shelf, Me want to grab it, want to eat it, can’t control myself.” Please watch this video before reading: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PnbKL3wuH4?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster has always been somewhat of an impulsive character, having an insatiable...
We all seem to shy away when it comes to talking about colorectal cancer screening. Something about having our anus under the microscope makes us feel uncomfortable, but some quick and easy steps can help you take a proactive approach to early cancer detection. The Canadian...
“Good Things Come To Those Who Wait” happens to be a favorite of mine. Perhaps this is because I spend so very much of my time waiting for people and things. I like to believe that I am a very patient person.
Today is Brandon’s 38th birthday. That is, it would have been Brandon’s 38th birthday…had he not gotten Leukemia…had he not died four years ago at age 34.
I miss my love every single day. But it is on these anniversaries that his absence is that much more pronounced – the birthdays, the holidays and our family’s significant moments.
Sweet tables are always a huge hit at any event. A great party element for any age, these tables are always a crowd favourite, especially for guests with a sweet tooth! If you’re incorporating a dessert table at your next shindig, check out the following tips...
Clients of all ages, ethnicities, and classes were leaving. Professionals, retirees, newlyweds, people from all walks of life were "fed up" and "getting out of here". Taxes, the cold, property values and politics were all a harsh reality, so the ROI was just not worth it anymore. According to the Montreal Gazette, a total of 28,439 people moved from the province of Quebec to another province from January to September 2013. This was the highest number of departures since the year 2000.
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activities and learn new skills. But on the other hand, daycare is also an environment infested with NASTY, DIRTY, toddler germs. After a few months of being in the daycare scene, I finally came to the realization that there is just no way of getting around the fact that if your kid is in daycare and exposed to other children, he is going to get sick….ALOT!
Often at my parenting workshops I will ask for a show of hands from parents who feel their kids' technical skills online have outpaced their own. I'm no longer shocked by the number of hands that go up. With them come guilty confessions from parents who need their six-year-old to turn on the Apple TV, their eight-year-olds to figure out why the printer isn't working, or the ten-year-olds who help them download and set up apps on their smartphones.
In Quebec, spring has been long-awaited and it seems we Quebecers have had a long hard winter this year. Although I’m certain every year we feel this way. At 0 degrees , I’ve seen people outside shivering in t-shirts as they stubbornly want to believe that...
Looking for your perfect home is always a challenge, however finding one with special requirements that is specific to a particular need is another...
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Hi Everyone! I'm finally home from Florida and right back in the swing of things. [caption id="attachment_9138" align="alignleft" width="300"] Spot the Grandma[/caption] I was lucky enough to have visits from all those grandkids of mine - two weeks with the older ones and a whole month with my...
As a high school teacher, I often find myself very amused by the stories and anecdotes my students share. Recently, one in particular sparked my amusement and I began to realize that these students needed more of a lesson in human behaviour rather than the...
Can you believe that it is already time to begin thinking about packing for sleep away camp? After all, in my neighbourhood there's still some snow in my backyard and on my front lawn, and the looming threat of one more snow storm is in the...
'There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” -Linda Grayson I definitely feel that when it comes to friendship, quality trumps quantity. My friends are a VERY important part of my life. I can count my good ones on one hand,...
Rest assured knowing that you are not alone and there is help! A considerable amount of people suffer from acne problems; in fact one in five women aged 20 to 40 suffer from acne. If left untreated acne may lead to permanent scarring, but also, (and...
Take a look what 30 days can do… [caption id="attachment_7945" align="alignright" width="300"] Great results and she didn't lose one pound. Gained muscle.[/caption] We all get into a rut. It happens to the best of us, even someone like me whose profession is all about staying F-I-T. Try as...
