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Simple Ways to Transform Your Bathroom from Blah to Beautiful

LIVE, rest, wash By Guest March 7, 2016 Tags: bathroom makeover, bathroom organization, diy, home makeover 1 Comment

I know I’m not the only mom who dreams of long soaks in a beautiful spa shower or of spending a quiet evening reading a great book in a whirlpool bath. Of course, when you have young children like I do, the reality is bathroom time is (at best) fast and functional. All the more reason to create a space that is inviting, and maybe even inspiring. Whether you’re in desperate need of more storage, hope to streamline your space, or you’ve simply grown tired of the decor you currently have, you can completely transform your bathroom next weekend.

How Getting Her Ears Pierced Helped My Daughter To Find Her Brave

beauty, FAM, GEAR, kids By Guest March 6, 2016 Tags: bravery, ear piercing, earrings, jewelry, jewelry for kids No Comments

“Want to have your ears pierced?” I asked Elsa, my newly turned five-year-old. Her eyes grew wide and she shook her head back and forth.

“No, mommy! It’ll hurt. And it seems scary. No, thank you.”

We had discussed having her ears pierced several times. Every time she said the same thing, she was too scared. Every time, I felt a tiny twinge of sadness. I couldn’t wait to buy her earrings, to share my love of jewelry with my little girl.

Grey Hair, Don’t Care!

FAM, self By Guest March 5, 2016 Tags: aging, aging gracefully, hair dye, wrinkles 2 Comments

I’m not sure when I turned into an “old woman.” I mean, I certainly don’t feel old. And really I’m not actually old, just “old” according to my 21-year-old-inner-self. Thanks to genetics, moisturizer and the religious use of sunglasses outdoors, I am more or less wrinkle-free in the face department which means people don’t usually believe me when I tell them I’m 41. 41! That sounds so old to me! Even though I know it’s not. And I don’t like the term “middle-age” either. THAT, makes me feel old.

Nat Geo Wild Kids TV

grow, LIVE, play By Jill Amery March 4, 2016 Tags: 50 Birds, 50 States, Amazing Animals, Charlie Engleman, Freaky Creatures, Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, national geographic, Real or Fake 1 Comment

SATURDAY MORNINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET WILD! Every Saturday morning starting March 5 National Geographic Kids brings you two solid hours of kids educational TV in partnership with Nat Geo WILD.

Tips for Organizing Your Child’s Room

LIVE, play By JenniferWeedonPalazzo March 4, 2016 No Comments

It’s tempting to shove everything “kid related” into their room and just forget about it. And kids collect so much stuff. The contents of your child’s room should be thoughtfully chosen and edited over time. Less really is more. Here’s some tips for organizing your child’s room.

The Winter Beauty Rut

beauty, GEAR By Jill Amery March 3, 2016 Tags: cover girl, covergirl, depression, eyeshadow, lipstick, mom makeup, Oh Sugar, PGMom, plumpify mascara, primer, Procter and Gamble, slump, tru, tru blend, tru naked No Comments

Many of our readers know that I have struggled with depression in the past, and somehow this winter has been harder than most. Today I gave myself gentle permission for some self care and set out to fix the winter beauty rut.

Natural Colic Remedies

baby, FAM By Jill Amery March 3, 2016 Tags: baby grying, chamomila, colic, colicalm, Coliccalm, cry, digestive system, gripe water, Lactobacillus reuteri, natural colic remedies, probiotics, treating colic 2 Comments

I’m not a bad mom – really. But I certainly felt like it for the first 18 months with my first son. Our caregiver said she could only stand one day. My best friend – a psychologist – told me that I probably wouldn’t be able to go back to work after a year of maternity leave. And neighbours would avoid eye contact because I’m sure they thought I was neglecting my child. Because he had colic.

What to Do When You Have No Plans for March Break

FAM, kids By Jill Amery March 3, 2016 Tags: at home kids, budget, Canadian winter, ideas march break, kid's activities, march break activities, march break kids, playtime, spring break, travel kids 1 Comment

Oops. Registrations are full, and you’re green with envy as your friends get the airbrush tan in preparation to head south. March Break is here and you kind of forgot to plan anything. Worse? The whole family is feeling burnout from the holidays, school, and our treacherous Canadian winter. Is a change as good as a rest? We think so. If you’re creative and have a semblance of a plan, you can pull through. Here are a few ideas.

An Interview With Jill Biden

EAVESDROP, Overheard By Jill Amery March 2, 2016 Tags: bee, jill biden, joe biden, my shot, national geographic, photography, Podcast, second lady, united states, your shot 1 Comment

As part of the National Geographic Kids’ Insiders program, I had the opportunity to hop on a call with none other than the Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden. We did a Q&A with Dr. Biden about My Shot, her enthusiasm for kids education, her love of teaching, her support of the National Geographic Bee (she hosted a celebration of the Bee finalists at the VP residence in May 2015), and how she balances motherhood, education and her responsibilities to the Government of the United States.

What’s All The Buzz About Jenny Beavan?

beauty, GEAR, style By Guest March 2, 2016 Tags: Awards, beauty, hot topics, Oscars, social media, style 4 Comments

Photo Credit: Reuters/Mike Blake

It’s not surprising that two days after the Oscars everyone still buzzing about the display of fashion on Hollywood’s biggest night. What may be surprising is the lady getting the most attention is none other than Jenny Beavan, who took home the trophy for Best Costume Design. The twist is it’s not her award-winning designs from Mad Max Fury Road that has the internet all atwitter; rather it’s a dust-up about her choice to wear an off-the-rack faux-leather jacket and slacks to what is considered a traditional black-tie and formal frock event.

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