“The Canadas” tells the story of our country through the eyes of newcomers – a family of singing geese. The production is presented by the Capitol Theatre Academy. Three young cast members share their insights with guest blogger Melannie Eldridge.
Bring the Canada Day party to the backyard with two simple tricks: a maple leaf cookie cutter and spray cans of landscaping chalk! We created a massive Canadian flag – and hopscotch! – on the lawn, then relaxed with watermelon maple leafs for our Canada150 party.
Stop searching for Moncton blogs to follow and check out this list! Over the past year, more and more local blogs have filtered into my life and we’re so happy to see our community reflected in this way. We’ve listed more than a dozen sites for lifestyle, travel, fashion, politics, and more for you to enjoy!
The inaugural Rise & Shine PJ Walk for Kids takes place this Sunday, June 11 in Moncton. We can’t wait to raise funds and fun for this great cause!
It was such a treat to spend Mother’s Day enjoying a preview of the Princess Pampering Mommy & Me sessions available at Nakai Spa. The staff treated my daughter and me to a complimentary mani/pedi and pedicure – and it was easy to see why my Mama Tribe has been raving about this spa for ages!
Michelle Lefrancois runs Network of Moms, a website and online community for moms in the Saint John area. She has two lovely little girls and lots for day trip ideas in Saint John!
This is Canadian Infertility Awareness Week. I am the Executive Director of Fertility Matters Canada, the national fertility resource for Canadians. Every day I talk to patients who are struggling to build their families. Every day I try to support individuals with an infertility diagnosis. Every day I work to ensure patients have the information and supports they need to make informed choices about their reproductive health. Every day I advocate for equal access to fertility care in this country. And, every day I die a little inside because I may never be able to give my son something he wants.
“It was a very emotional moment as I looked at her face when she saw her sons for the first time. I did that. I made her a mom. My dream came true and I couldn’t have been happier for her.”
I was amazed to hear the statistic this week that, on average, North American children are only spending four to seven minutes a day outside playing. Last year, a UK report concluded that more than one in nine children had not visited a park, forest, beach, or other natural environment in more than a year. I’d like to think our numbers in New Brunswick would be a bit more encouraging, but that doesn’t mean we’re not catching up.
When I was small, my grandmother would take me to Mount Allison’s Convocation Hall for ballet and theatre. I’d put on my frilliest dress, best barrettes, and try my hardest to contain the overwhelming and hyperactive excitement buzzing inside me. As much as I loved the performances, the memories of what I saw on stage are honestly fuzzy at best. The venue, however, I still remember vividly.