The Dirt on Cleaning – A Parent’s Perspective
The problem is that none of us want to admit it. Many parents have a “dirty little secret” – that is, that they need help to keep their homes in a reasonable shape, at least on the surface. How do they...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Ironing: Top 5 Tips
How to avoid ironing I’ve heard that wrinkles add character. Oh – they weren’t talking about clothes?? Because of the laundry hell that I live in on a full-time basis, wrinkles are my reality. As a...
View ArticleMeltdown in Aisle Five: How to Go Grocery Shopping With Kids
Grocery Shopping With Kids It’s an inevitability that every parent has to experience. A rite of passage, the “supermarket shakedown” is one that indeed shakes your maternal/paternal resolve to the...
View ArticlePlastic Furniture Covers and Memories of Youth
Whatever happened to plastic furniture covers? There are a few things that exist as faded memories of childhood. Plastic furniture covers are one of them. Whatever happened to them? In the distant...
View Article“Is Your Refrigerator Running?” The Lost Art of the Prank Phonecall
“Is your refrigerator running?” joke was how kids had fun before the digital age “Is your refrigerator running?” “Yes.” “Well, you’d better go catch it!” Click. Sound familiar? If you , like I, grew up...
View ArticleHow to Clean Your House in 15 Minutes or Less
When an unexpected guest decides to drop in, here’s what to do The phone rings or you get a text: “Hi! I’m in the neighbourhood and I’m coming over. See you soon!” You freeze. After all, if your...
View ArticleDining Out With the Kids Again? You’re Not Alone
One of the first and perhaps most relatable posts on this blog has been “How to Dine Out With Kids.” It’s one of those perennial favourites that parents search for and seek out because it’s an area in...
View ArticleNEWSTALK 1010 Interview: Home Economics, Drones and Mid-Life Crises
Pizza delivery via Drone? What could possibly go wrong? Yup, I’m still talking about Home Economics and Shop Classes. Why not? Back-to-School is here and what better time to defend my position about...
View ArticleThe Second Hand Economy – Earning and Saving With Kijiji
DISCLAIMER: This post is written in partnership with Kijiji in support of raising awareness about how the Second-Hand Economy can support parents who are looking for the best value for their family...
View ArticlePTAN Retro Memory #10 – Home Economics and Shop Classes
Should we bring back Home Economics and Shop classes to schools? Whatever happened to Home Economics and Shop classes? Once upon a time, they were the norm, not the exception, and kids came away from...
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