New Brunswick: The Innovation Province
Innovative. Creative. Entrepreneurial. These words much better describe New Brunswick than the still-touted ‘picture province.’ Twice when I’ve been a passenger traveling through this province, I’ve spent the journey reading aloud tidbits from the ‘New…
Say Yes to Yourself, Your Family
My Mom Vocabulary includes well-worn phrases such as “in a moment,” “we can’t do that right now,” and “no, that’s not something we’re going to buy.” But this week, I dropped those phrases and the…
Getting kids emotionally ready for school
Summer is here, which means our house is focused on September. I’m not trying to wish away the sunshine and lazy days, but with our youngest two scholars heading off to school for the first…
Pickle Planet Podcast: Family Playlists
What music do you listen to as a family – and why are so many popular songs inappropriate for kids? Let’s help each other build a better playlist! The Jenna & Tosh Show is a…
Chocolate Milk and Juice Divide a Province
The milk war isn’t just a Canada/US issue. My social media has been filled with passionate opinions on both sides of the debate regarding New Brunswick’s decision to ban the sale of chocolate milk (and…
Pickle Planet Podcast: Mom Tinder
Join Tosh & Jenna as they chat about how to connect with mom-friends. (Not how to find moms to date romantically, in case you thought we’d made an app for that. Someone probably has, but…
Seven Family Festivals to Enjoy in Summer 2018
Want to know our family recipe for a summer that feels FULL of fun without emptying the piggy bank? Start before school ends by filling the calendar with free or inexpensive festivals, backyard camping adventures,…
Time to Take the Bus, Moncton
Confession time. I have never ridden on a Codiac Transpo bus. Shocking? Not really. It seems like a lot of folks haven’t. Technically, Codiac Transpo serves about 130,000 residents in Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview. I…