Maddy finds it extremely distressing when anyone in our family is crying. “To make her laugh,” becomes her mantra as she sets about trying everything she can to make the person feel better. This … [Read more...]
Gifts for the Whole ADHD Family
We just finished celebrating the twins’ birthdays this past weekend, and I’m now launching full Christmas panic mode. I’ve been flipping through the catalogues and flyers that are arriving in my … [Read more...]
Netflix Summer Movie Critic Camp
This isn’t going to be a popular statement, and it’s not one that I would feel brave enough to say out loud. But hiding behind my screen from a secret location (don’t try to find me, and if you do … [Read more...]
This Year #iwontcompromise On My Health
Last year, in an attempt to look after my mental health, I began seeing a psychiatrist. I went there for confirmation of my ADHD diagnosis, validation that I am not a disaster on purpose, and for some … [Read more...]
#Sharethelove of Reading with Kobo
I have loved to read since I was a kid. The day that I was directed toward the big kid reading area of the school library, instead of the boring baby books, was more exciting to me than if someone had … [Read more...]
The Love of Food Ties Families Together
It’s finally October, and although we didn’t need to go right from sweltering heat last week to freezing wind and rain this week, it is my favourite season. The fall colours, the Halloween candy, the … [Read more...]
Summer Book Giveaway – Martinis & Motherhood: Tales of Wonder, Woe & WTF?!
Summer is officially here, according to the calendar, and also judging by the amount of boob sweat I have been experiencing. Who needs a calendar? My kids are done school this week and then will be … [Read more...]
My Favourite Cookie Made Easy With No Oven! #KPBSnackBites
One of my most fond memories as a kid was making my mom's famous peanut butter cookies with her. Dumping in the ingredients, cracking the eggs, and mixing them together is the first memory that I have … [Read more...]
Celebrating Molly’s Birthday at Crack Pot Studio
Birthday parties make me crazy. Well, unless they are for me...then I'm a big fan! I can't even host a playdate without mild anxiety, so the idea of a crowd of kids running through my house makes me … [Read more...]
Something Nerdguy and Nerdgrandpa Agree On #oneday4android
I'm an Apple girl all the way, much to the dismay of Nerdguy and my father. My dad keeps referring to "the dark side" like my phone connects directly to Darth Vader or something. And … [Read more...]
