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Ask Dr. G: Why Do My Kids Fight All the Time?

Do your children argue? How would you describe their fighting? Cats and dogs? Tigers and bears? The question is – why but why?!? Q: Why do my kids fight all the time? A: Dr. G: Siblings fight for three reasons. Familiarity, competition and safety. Familiarity. There is an old...

Spending Too Much? 5 Tips to Create a Budget!

Are you spending way too much and not even sure where the money went? It’s time to put your finances in check. Where do you even begin? It’s actually quite simple. But it does take some effort and planning but it’s your finances after all, so it’s worth your time! If...

Stop the Mom Wars and Labels

Why do we label each other? Here is a list of labels we have for men who have kids: Dad Stay at home Dad Now here is a list of labels we have for women who have kids: Alpha mom Baby-wearing mom Beta mom Bottle-feeding moms Breastfeeding moms Crunchy mom Granola mom Helicopter mom Slacker...

7 Things You Don’t Really Need to Buy for Baby

With the prospect of welcoming a new addition to your family, expectant parents may be overwhelmed by all of baby products available out there. What do you decide to purchase for the baby’s nursery? Well, if you’re on a budget like many young families, this list of things you...

I Guess I’m a Cougar!

by Stacey Cox-Farrant Perfect timing I thought. I had just put the finishing touches on my lip gloss when the pickup truck pulled into my driveway. My boyfriend was here to pick me up. It was so cozy getting into the truck with the bench seat. I could snuggle up and he could drive one handed...

What Were the Best Books of 2011?

by Danielle Christopher What were the best books of 2011? So many good reads but I’ve listed the 6 best books of 2011. Here are my favorite reads from 2011: The Virgin Cure by Ami McKay When she was young, Moth’s father walked out the door. When she became a teenager her mother...

The Ex is Coming for Dinner

Something I never thought I’d do by Dianne Preston I did something for Christmas this year that I never thought I would again – I had my ex-husband over for dinner. Over the past couple of months, we have been in touch again after three or more years of no contact. We’ve been...

My Ford Experience: NAIAS and Design Camp

As I mentioned already, the folks over at Ford Canada invited me and 149 other bloggers to attend the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012 in Detroit. We were also invited to Ford’s Design Fantasy Camp where we were given a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how they...