Ever since my husband and I scored tickets to the Ellen Degeneres Show, the number one question I have gotten is, “How did you get tickets?” – so I thought I would write about it for you!
Here is the good news my friends – it actually really wasn’t that difficult. It just took time, patience, teamwork, and a little flexibility!
Periodically, the Ellen Show opens up their website to accept ticket requests for a select range of dates. That’s a [Read more…]
Here’s a funny story – Not that many weeks ago, I was on the verge of closing my Instagram account. I literally had a conversation with my BFF telling her that I have been thinking about shutting it down for a while.
The problem was that I just hadn’t been active on it for several years and thought I would focus on my social media faves…Facebook and Pinterest.
Fast forward to one-week later…I was at a dinner-party at my cousin, Meagan’s, house. I asked her opinion on [Read more…]
Is one of your children staying at, or visiting, the Alberta Children’s Hospital?
If so, have you heard of Emily’s Backyard?
If you haven’t, this blog post is definitely for you!
We have been visiting the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) since the twins were born. We have mainly been there for clinic visits plus, one unfortunate trip to the emergency [Read more…]
Living and raising a family in Calgary is expensive…especially if you have kids. Most of the parents I know are conscious about wanting to save money – and that’s why I want to tell you about my favourite used kid’s clothing, toys, and equipment sale here in the city.
Some of you may have heard me talk about my favourite local organization, TTMAC (the Twins, Triplets, and More Association of Calgary) before. If not, you can check it out here. Not only are they a wonderful organizing [Read more…]
Now that the twins are five years old, they are more curious than ever. They are forever asking us in-depth questions about ‘ANYTHING’ and ‘EVERYTHING’.
Lately, I have been fielding a tonne of questions from them about my body, their conception, delivery and even about death. It has been a confusing, funny, and scary journey trying to navigate what information is age appropriate for them yet will still satisfy their curiosity. [Read more…]
Can we talk about birthday party loot bags for a moment? I really want to know if you ‘love them’ or ‘hate them’? Do you think it’s ‘taboo’ not to give them out?
The twins have a birthday party coming up and, to be honest, I’m not going to be providing loot bags this year. I’m kinda feeling guilty about it…but isn’t that kind of ridiculous?
The truth is that, since I went back to work [Read more…]
I have been a bad, bad blogger – Have you felt neglected?
I’m really sorry if you did…I have been thinking about all of you (and this beloved blog) so much for all of this last month! I have missed you!
The thing is, something really unexpected happened very last minute right as we entered the new year – I went back to work full-time. [Read more…]
If you’re anything like me, you may put a great deal of thought into most of the decisions you make and things you buy – And ‘Whether or not you send your child preschool’ OR ‘Which preschool you choose for your child’ won’t be the exception.
Because I wasn’t completely convinced that preschool was for our family, that was really the starting point for me. Actually, truth be known, I had decided against preschool all together for my duo – but a good friend encouraged [Read more…]
Doesn’t a full belly laugh just feel so good??? Let me tell you, it’s a great way to spend time with your spouse!
Darren and I really wanted to go to Amy Schumer Live and had talked about getting tickets for several months. In case you’re not familiar with who Amy Schumer is, she is a ‘no-topic-is-off-limits’ kind of comedienne. We both really enjoy her humour, which is strange almost, because we don’t typically have the same tastes in entertainment…so, bonus right?? [Read more…]
The Conductor punched a letter ‘G’ into Gray’s golden ticket
Since the Christmas that my twins were 2-years old, they have loved watching the Polar Express movie! I keep it stored away and only pull it out at Christmas-time to try to preserve some of the magic that the movie brings over the holiday season.
Last year, I learned that there was [Read more…]
Hi! I’m Dionne – and, welcome to my mommy blog!
I’m a busy mom to early elementary-aged twins, a small business owner, and a wife.
…and when I can, I try my best, to be a good friend!
I live in YYC (full-time) and Fairmont Hot Springs (part-time).
This is where you can find my adventures (and catastrophes) trying to manage it all and still hold onto a tiny sliver of my own identity…and sanity!
Superstore’s Click and Collect – My Review and Helpful Tips
YYC to the Ellen Show – How I got tickets!
Birthday Party Loot Bags – It’s Okay to Say ‘No’!
Boudoir. Yeah, I did it – Postnatal Body and all!
10 Things NOT to Say to Parents of Twins
Pregnant with (or have) Twins or More in YYC? Read This!