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My Top 10 Posts of 2015!
Today I'm counting down my Top 10 (non-giveaway) posts of 2015! Did you miss any?# 10 My Appearance on The Social (this was my very first appearance - the second one was too recent to rack up enough...
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What Will You Share? (Call For Guest Posters!)
Hey, you! I'm offering an opportunity for guest posters on my blog...and I bet you have something to share!-photos and details of a renovation/decorating project, craft or recipe-a business or product...
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How Are The Resolutions Going? Mairlyn Smith Offers Advice!
Ah, New Year's Resolutions. They've been a topic of heavy debate over the past couple of weeks, and while I'm always up for good-hearted discussions, the bottom line for me is that goals are good (some...
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Kate Wells: The Special-Needs Parenting Momterview
So far, you've probably recognized most of the subjects of my momterviews. Whether they're TV personalities, musicians or athletes, they've been well-known across the country.I've decided to shake...
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Melissa Grelo Shares Health and Fitness Tips For 2016
As promised, today I'm sharing a conversation about New Year's health and fitness goals that I recently had with cohost of THE SOCIAL, Melissa Grelo. I've decided we're close enough that I can call her...
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Stop Living On Auto-Pilot! (Guest Post)
Today I'm welcoming special guest blogger Kelly McCann from Your Formula For Life.***********Do you ever just put your head down, nose to the grindstone, and tell yourself – it won’t be like this...
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5 Great Ways to Get Kids Out in Nature
Today I'm welcoming special guest blogger Alexa Hildebrandt from Agents of Discovery with super advice for getting your kids involved in the great outdoors! (I'll think about it...when the temperature...
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Dread Grocery Shopping? Click & Collect from Loblaws To the Rescue!
Are you one of those people who actually loves to grocery shop, wandering leisurely through the aisles and savouring the whole experience, every single time? If so, this post is not for you. If not,...
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Creative Ways To Volunteer at Your Child's School
This week on CHEX Daily host Teresa Kaszuba and I chatted about ways parents can volunteer at school, even if they work (or are home with younger kids, or otherwise unavailable) during the school...
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Kate's Favourite Things - February 2016
It's a short and sweet list this month, and I'm including only the items that I would recommend. (Believe me, there are some that didn't make the cut!)MOVIES(I'm trying to work my way through the Oscar...
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The Value of YOU - Trista Sutter's Powerful Ted Talk
As you likely already know, TED talks (short for Technology, Entertainment and Design) are short, powerful speeches presented on a variety of topics by speakers who range from high-profile to...
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Get Into the Valentine's Day Spirit - and Win a Prize!
Sure, some may see Valentine's Day as a commercial holiday, and no, I don't need a special date on the calendar to show my sweetheart how I feel about him...but it's still fun to get festive when a...
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Children’s Book Recommendations for the 21st Century Family
I am thrilled to welcome today's special guest blogger, Vanessa Heron from Like Mother Like Daughter - who's also one of my most loyal supporters!As a mom and primary teacher, I loved Vanessa's idea...
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The Meaning of Flower Colours
I receive a *lot* of media releases in my inbox: most that are not relevant to This Mom Loves and my readers, many that don't pique my interest, and some that are great but I just don't have time to...
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Tweens and Goal Setting
Today I am pleased to introduce my special guest blogger, Renae Quinton from Crystal Clear Goal Setting, sharing her thoughts on how tweens benefit from setting goals.***********Tweens have dreams, big...
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"Ask the Teacher": My Latest Appearance on The Social
I was back at The Social today answering questions from viewers and hosts about hot topics like cell phones in classrooms, parent/teacher relationships, bullying, pulling kids out of school for...
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Kortney Wilson: The Momterview (Part One)
I always say I can tell an interview went well when I actually enjoy transcribing it - which was the case with my chat with Kortney Wilson from W Network's Masters of Flip.In this post (Part One)...
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Melissa Grelo Opens Up To Parents Canada Magazine
A while back I had a conversation with The Social's Melissa Grelo for Parents Canada magazine (we seem to go back and forth: I interview her for print, she interviews me on TV), and she was incredibly...
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Kate's Favourite Things - March 2016
My favourites for this month include a LOT of books...and I always love to hear whether or not you agree with my assessments, and what other titles you may recommend!BOOKSPretty Happy by Kate Hudson...
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Inspire Little Scientists with Scientists in School
In my latest "Teacher, Teacher!" segment on CHEX Daily, my friend Sarah Newcomb joined me at the desk with hosts Teresa Kaszuba and Mike Judson to talk about inspiring our little scientists with the...
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