The topic of sensitive bladders and bladder leakage is a topic not everyone will want to read but if you are one of the many who suffer from this problem, you just might be interested. Did you know that 1 in 3 women have a sensitive bladder? That’s 23% of women ages 30-49 and 38%… Read More »
Eczema is Not That Simple #EczemaAndMe #cbias
November 11, 2014 by 15 Comments
This post on Eczema is part of a #CollectiveBias shop for the #EczemaAndMe campaign. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. When I only had two children, my only experience with Eczema was a girl in our Girl Guide unit whose hands and arms were… Read More »
Find your #OneNewThing and Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
September 30, 2014 by 18 Comments
This post on how to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer was brought to you by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – with foreword by Kathleen Bailey (me) Breast Cancer. Two words that strike fear in most people. However most of us think it won’t happen to us. Unfortunately the odds are more than you… Read More »
#CleanWater Photo Challenge: Help the World Access Clean Water #PGmom
July 17, 2014 by 1 Comment
I am happy and proud to be Canadian for many reasons, one of which is a safe living environment for my family with free healthcare and a supply of clean water. Access to Clean Water Millions of people around the world in less developed areas cannot say the same thing. Where clean water is not… Read More »
Be Like a Girl + Infographic on Girls and Confidence #LikeAGirl
July 13, 2014 by 16 Comments
Why is the phrase “Like a Girl” a negative thing? I’m a girl and I’m proud of it. When kids are toddlers, they don’t know the difference between being a boy or a girl. One they learn which one they are, they are proud to be what they are. If you ask my 3 year… Read More »
Oral Health Tips from Dr. Stork (+Giveaway)
April 19, 2014 by 2 Comments
In honour of April being Oral Health Month, Dr. Travis Stork has partnered with Crest and Oral-B to bring you some oral health tips. Did You Know? Did you know pregnancy and gum issues are often related? 70 per cent of all pregnant women suffer from inflamed gums, which is a sign of gingivitis. At… Read More »
The Never Say Dieting Oath #WorldWithoutDieting
February 9, 2014 by 99 Comments
Did you know that diet is a bad word? I never use the word diet around my children and I try not to talk about needing to lose weight either. My daughters especially, look up to me and learn from me. I am an influence on my nieces as well and the girls I work… Read More »
ADHD Awareness Week is in October
October 17, 2013 by 11 Comments
October is ADHD Awareness Month and one week in October is ADHD Awareness Week each year. There is more to ADHD than just the hyperactivity aspect and symptoms can show in different ways. How much do you REALLY know about ADHD? ADHD Awareness Are You ADHD Aware? Are you SURE you know the symptoms and… Read More »
Boogie Wipes: For When The Germs Are Circling
February 22, 2013 by 14 Comments
Boogie Wipes are saline disposable wipes for cleaning snotty noses without the sting and redness. Between October and March it seems everyone, especially children, have runny noses. As spring approaches slowly, we hope for a time when nose wiping is minimal but for now, those germs are making their way around schools and groups of… Read More »
Carrie All: A Tool for Organization
February 6, 2013 by 6 Comments
The Carrie All is a product designed for medication organization. I take at least 8 to 10 medications as well as several over the counter supplements. My doctor wants me to bring in any medications I’m taking when I see him. That means dragging a plastic bag full of pill bottles to his office. Then… Read More »
