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Win an Outfit from marQ Designs - Plus a Discount Code!
If you haven't yet heard of the hot new children's line called marQ, let's get you up to speed!Founded by Melissa Grelo (co-host of CTV's The Social as well as the upcoming CTV's Your Morning) and her...
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Kate's Favourite Things - July 2016
It's summertime, and I know I will be sitting poolside with a book (or magazine) as much as possible! (Hey, I'm not lazy - I'm actually writing this post while on the treadmill!)Here are my latest book...
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The Best Years of Our Lives
It was a summer morning, just after Sunday Mass. My mom was talking to another parishioner (remember, Mom? It was Rhonda), and while I don't know how it came up, I vividly remember her saying, "I don't...
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Miracles From Heaven with Jennifer Garner - Available Now!
I’m a Jennifer Garner fan from way back. Whether it’s her light and funny films like 13 Going on 30, or her more serious pics like Juno, something about her work – and her take on “stardom” – has...
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Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons and Martyrs' Shrine - Family Time in Midland
We had a fantastic family road trip to Midland, Ontario yesterday, visiting two important and meaningful tourist attractions: The Martyrs' Shrine and Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons. Today I'm sharing...
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A Healthy School Helps Children Succeed: Guest Post from Ophea
Today I'm opening up the blog for a special guest post from Chris Markham, Executive Director and CEO of Ophea.*******Come September, if you walk through the doors of one of Ontario’s certified Healthy...
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Vancouver Travel Guide and Trip Highlights
We've been east and we've been south, but until now my husband and I had never traveled to western Canada. (Yes, I realize I left out a cardinal direction, but unless I get invited to Santa's actual...
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Kate's Favourite Things - August 2016
I've really appreciated the downtime in the last month, and I hope you enjoy these recos as much as I did!By the way, if you do appreciate my suggestions - especially books - please consider following...
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Kate and the #Replikate Trend: Following the Style of the Duchess of Cambridge
Yes, I have begun to dabble in the world of RepliKaters (as my Instagram followers well know). What? Well, RepliKaters have fun following and copying fashions worn by Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge....
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My New Eyebrows: Microblading from Permanent Beauty by Kalyna
Yes, I live a pretty blessed life that I have the time and money to spend on my eyebrows. Let's get over that one and move on.And to be fair, I am not expecting that my kindergarten students will be...
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Kindergarten Advice from Parents and Teachers
With the new school year right around the corner, there are many parents getting ready to send their little ones to school for the very first time.To help make that big step easier, I hit up my social...
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Reflections on Running (My Kids' Running, That Is)
Once the first of August arrives, we take the girls out almost daily to practise their cross country running, ahead of the family of schools meet that usually takes place at the end of September.We...
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Family Fun at Casa Loma, Toronto
"North America's only full-sized castle and Toronto's premier historic attraction" - how could we resist the opportunity to take the girls to Casa Loma?Photo courtesy Casa LomaWe started our...
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Our Tour of Corus Entertainment (Plus My Girls' Interviewing Debuts!)
While in the big city recently, the girls and I were invited to tour the Toronto waterfront headquarters of Corus Entertainment...and had so much fun!Since we arrived early (shocker, right?) we spent...
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What to Expect During William and Kate's Canadian Visit
I've taken a recent interest in the Duchess of Cambridge (as my Instagram followers certainly know) and in fact have joined the many women who have fun "RepliKating" her clothing and accessories. I was...
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My Segment on THE SOCIAL: Tips for Back-To-School Success!
I was thrilled to be invited back for my fourth (can you believe it?) appearance on CTV's THE SOCIAL, this time sharing insider back-to-school tips for parents.The video is below, but first: the...
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Family Fun in Ottawa, Ontario
I’ve always loved a good road trip, which is not surprising since I started travelling at such an early age. At only a few weeks old, my parents buckled me up (or, probably not – it was 1977!) and took...
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Kate's Favourite Things - September 2016
BOOKSNone of my usual suspense/thrillers for you this month - I branched out!After You by JoJo Moyes (an excellent sequel to the bestseller Me Before You; this one didn't pull at my heartstrings quite...
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Dear Fellow Teachers: A Back-to-School Letter
This blog post began as a September pep talk for myself. Partway through, I realized I could tweak a few pronouns, broaden the focus slightly and possibly help to get other teachers geared up for the...
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Shop Lands' End - Great RepliKates, School Uniforms and More!
I will admit it: I am a Lands' End newbie...but I have learned quickly!Launched in 1963 as a mail-order operation for yachting gear‚ the business filled about 15 orders on a good day. Now they carry a...
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