back to school

Ditch that uncomfortable shoulder bag for a cool backpack.

5 tips to keep you stylish as the seasons change

As I prepared (both emotionally and logistically) for mini sous chef’s first foray into the JK world, I decided a little meal planning might help avoid the 'back-to-school' dinnertime drama. So I pulled out Chatelaine’s Dinner in 30 cookbook and picked a few recipes, starting with Red-curry-peanut noodles

It's the last week of summer — as in the last week before school. It's a bittersweet week for many moms and dads: the last week for late-night mint chocolate-chip cone runs, for early evening soccer games, long days at the cottage and more.

What kind of week would it be if I didn’t write about the emotional school firsts? And like many other parents out there, this week I’m experiencing a first (again) — sending my youngest child off to kindergarten.