At the beginning of the year we all trooped off to the dentist for a checkup. I had an awful time at the dental hygienist (two sessions of painful deep cleaning) but it's over! Dear Husband had a tooth pulled and a clean as well. Nicky... well, it was his first time (mom fail, I know...) but as it … [Read more...]
That Time I was Sick and My Husband Brought Me Breakfast in Bed, and then Nicky got Sick Too.
Winter is here and with it comes illness. The kids at school are dropping like flies in absenteeism. Even us teachers are getting sick. There seems to be no escape from the limitations of our bodies and the ability to fight the onslaught of whatever bugs are going around. Last Friday I wasn't … [Read more...]
Benefits of Yoghurt
Every late afternoon at around 3:30pm I feed the dogs and Nicky has his yoghurt. It's been a tradition for some time, so much so that as soon as he hears me dishing up those pellets he says "Yogi!" I've always known that yoghurt is a healthy snack but I've never really looked much further into it. … [Read more...]
Five Non-invasive Ways to Unblock Your Child’s Nose
If there's something that every mom of a young child values so very much above all other things: it's sleep. In winter a blocked nose is just another obstacle to a peaceful night. Trying to spray the kid in the nose just adds to the torture. So, I've always been open to non-invasive ways to unblock … [Read more...]
World Allergy Week: Four Steps to Save A Life
13-19 April is World Allergy Week and I found myself in the luxurious Fine Living in Parkmore to listen to some experts disseminate awareness of this condition. It was highly informative and good to hear some practical advice on how to recognize the signs of when allergies are at their worst … [Read more...]