My latest book “I Am So The Boss Of You: An 8 Step Guide To Giving Your Family The Business” compares life in the corporate lane to life in the car pool lane, and provides tips on how moms can use corporate structure and rules to rule the household.
But while many concepts are transferrable between home and office, Mother’s Day is an event that is really only celebrated at home, not in the workplace. I don’t think it’s a mistake that it always lands on a Sunday, where it can’t take up precious billable hours between Monday and Friday. But what if we could re-write the calendar and have Mother’s Day land on a workday? How would we be able to tell it’s Mother’s Day versus any other day in the office? I’ve been thinking about this.
You know how moms always tell their kids “every day is Kid’s Day”? First of all, that’s crap, or at least it should be, or they truly are the boss of you and you need to rethink a few things.
But it seems to me that Mother’s Day is pretty much every day in the work world, and not in a good way. Hear me out.
At home moms are privileged to receive the time honoured traditional offering of burnt toast and cold coffee from our own junior employees, which ostensibly is a “treat” and intended so save mom the trouble of doing this herself. Of course the dichotomy is that more often than not, this causes mom more work in the cleaning of the kitchen’s aftermath, or maybe an extra half hour at the gym after breaking her ‘no carbs’ diet just to keep the smile on her proud child’s face.
How might this manifest itself at work? It happens all the time. A badly written proposal can easily cause more work for the mom-manager as she works to get the employee to rewrite it in the way that will be acceptable. And how about a subordinate, who offers to attend a meeting on her behalf, but then makes inappropriate comments or, worse, commits the department to completing extra projects.
I’m not suggesting we tell our kids to stop making us a bad breakfast, or that we don’t assign tasks to learning employees. In fact, it’s the reverse. We need to keep doing this so that they can learn from their mistakes and one day graduate to making an entire unburned meal or being 100% responsible for a professionally executed strategic plan. In this, we are still mothering them every day, all day. So let’s take that second Sunday in May and celebrate Mother’s Day the way it should be celebrated; with other moms, while we assign our employees to eat the toast themselves.
Kathy Buckworth’s latest book “I Am So The Boss Of You: An 8 Step Guide To Giving Your Family “The Business” is available at bookstores everywhere. Visit www.kathybuckworth.com or follow Kathy on Twitter @KathyBuckworth.
A trip away with the family can sometimes feel like even more like work rather than a vacation for us moms. But, good news, it doesn’t have to be! After years of traveling with my family of 5, there are a few tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way to help me prepare beforehand, and to pack smarter and lighter, so we can enjoy the quality time together that we intended to.
1. Bring some instant eats. To avoid yucky airplane food (re: fake stuff wrapped in plastic) bring your own. Get a dose of leafy greens, with a side of calcium, magnesium, iron and fiber, all with a delicious “chip” taste and crunch. Kids can polish off an entire bag - it’s that good.
2. Use your reusables. No matter where you’re off to, smart and reliable reusables will take you from A - B to C and back again. Pack your Klean Kanteen bottle in your carry-ons and fill at the airport (after going through security of course), and you’ll never have to worry about waiting in lines for a pricy, sugary soda. Plus, staying hydrated during air travel helps fight fatigue and helps fight the munchies too.
3. Multi-purpose care-to-go. Less is always more, but even more so when you’re traveling, and multi-purpose products make for lighter luggage and a lighter (travel) footprint. The worldTRIO comes with a shampoo, body wash, conditioner, moisturizer and all-purpose balm (all in 3 little bottles!) that are safe and effective for the entire fam. They can be used interchangeably on both skin and hair, and all three “travel” bottles are under 100ml so you can even pack them in your carry-on.
4. Smart takeoff toteables. Choosing the right luggage and travel accessories is just as important as choosing the right destination. I use Nau’s Lightbeam Tote because it can transform from a backpack, to a single strap shoulder bag, to an organizer bag inside a suitcase, making it the ultimate all-in-one travel bag for moms. This featherweight tote doesn’t weigh you down on your travels, and bonus, it’s made from 100% recycled polyester.
5. Clean lightweight luggables. You won’t have to worry about leaving this travel essential behind. Berryplus laundry soap is only 55mls (under airplane liquid standards), yet this highly concentrated small bottle (think the size of your cell phone) effectively cleans 20 loads of laundry. Small and lightweight, you can pack it in your carry on, and know that this tiny lifesaver will come in handy at some point during your travels.
Elbert Hubbard said “No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” I think he may have just needed a great travel guide to help him plan ahead.
Lisa Borden, owner of marketing firm, Borden Communications, offers a holistic approach to consciously marketing responsible brands and services. She encourages everyone to be their own expert by offering new perspectives, and helping them find the clarity to uncover simple solutions to daily challenges. She claims that she is not a coach, a consultant, or a concierge, but rather a strategic blend of all of these roles - working to increase efficiencies, revenue, health and happiness. As a consultant to small businesses, corporations, non-profit organizations, school groups and individuals as well as a dynamic campaign and brand ambassador and motivational speaker, her message is always clear. Every action and every dollar matters and has an impact - so we’d better take each step wisely. Together. Follow Lisa on twitter @LisaBorden.
March Break is quickly approaching, and we are pleased to bring you exciting camps and events, to help you plan a memorable holiday for your family.
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Exciting & Full Service March Break and Passover Camp for all GTA Sponsored Listing Adventure Valley welcomes children from JK through Grade 6 for our most dynamic School Holiday camp ever! Kinder kids will enjoy a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, special guests, and theme days! Our older campers will design their own schedule from an incredible list of choices. Lunch and snack included, bussing available to most areas of the GTA.
Getting Creative this School Holiday Sponsored Listing: Get creative with your children this March or Passover Break, and inspire some special memories by bringing the exciting activities in Creative IQ: Giving Young Learners the Creative Edge in a Competitive World to life together. Activities relate to fitness, cooking, art, drama, music, science and more. Limited time FREE SHIPPING OFFER.
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Rick Court, Total Body Fitness and Nutrition
What are the benefits of moms and dads working fitness into their lifestyle?
• Increase productivity
• Improve self-esteem
• Enhance sex drive
• Increase energy
• Reduce stress
• Fewer sick days
• Improve/increase metabolism
• Improve/increase bone density
• Improve body composition (more lean muscle/less fat)
• Lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
• Lower risk of diabetes
• Chance to spend more time with family (exercise together)
• Set example for kids
Kids who are active will:
• Have stronger muscles and bones
• Have a leaner body
• Be less likely to become overweight
• Decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• Have a better outlook on life
Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges. Healthy, physically active kids also are more likely to be academically motivated, alert, and successful.
What better gift can one pass down than the desire to lead a healthy lifestyle and the enhanced quality of life that goes with it?
In addition to influencing your children, this can apply to friends, parents, co-workers and employees. The reasons are many but the end result is still the same. Your healthy way of life will inspire others around you to take better care of themselves.
What is the amount of exercise needed each week to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
The Total Body Fitness definition of “healthy”:
The ability to complete everyday tasks vigorously with energy to do more with a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or less.
Vigorous Lifestyle - 5 times/week hard core strength training and cardio training
Average Person (Adult), Healthy Lifestyle - 3 or 4 times/week, 1 hour/day min.
Children, Healthy Lifestyle - 1 hour/day min.
For kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. Kids exercise when they have gym class at school, during recess, at dance class or soccer practice, while riding bikes, or when playing tag.
Where do you spend your time? Just like keeping a food journal can be eye-opening, try tracking your time over the next few days. How much time do you spend on the computer, watching TV, etc.?
We have 168 hours in a week. Your priorities are where you choose to spend those hours. Make the most of them! It’s amazing how much time you can find when you minimize the things that aren’t important to make room for the things that are.
Total Body Fitness & Nutrition is owned and operated by Rick Court. Rick Court is accredited by: (i) International Sports Sciences Association, (ii) National Federation of Professional Trainers, (iii) Specialist in Performance Nutrition, (iv) A member of Toast Masters International and (iv) Over 30 years nutrition and exercise experience. You can contact Rick at 647-838-7778.
The announcement that royal couple Catherine and William are expecting their first child has many speculating about how this baby and his or her famous parents will cope. It can be hard for a normal, common family to adjust to family life. There are a few differences that spring immediately to mind, when one is royal.
For Kate, like most new moms much of her hair will likely fall out during her first few post-partum months. However, unlike most new moms, she could potentially finance a small country with the money she would make selling it on eBay. Kate will have to decide what name goes best with the surname “Wales”. Sadly, the baby name “Hashtag” has already been taken. Luckily, “AtSign”, “DoubleBackSlash” and “Meme” are still available, should they decide Victoria, Elizabeth, George and Edward are too stuffy and old school. Kate will have additional parenting challenges due to the fact that paradoxically her child, by virtue of being third in line for the throne, will technically be the boss of her.
Potty training days will bring new meaning to the term “sitting on the throne.” And while most babies are congratulated for speaking their first word, the first royal wave will also have to be celebrated. Come birthday time, likely Wills Jr. asking for a pony will be a little redundant. But planning the party will be easy for Kate’s side of the family, and Uncle Harry’s sure to be entertaining (and hopefully clothed).
For William, “Bring your child to work day”, which doesn’t typically happen until the child is 14, will need to begin pre-planning now due to the security detail involved. And there’s really no point to Baby Wales taking Daddy in for Career Day, as no other kid in the class will be able to aspire to have the same “Next in line for the throne” job.
Instead of sitting in line for hours to sign their child up for swimming lessons, they will have to spend hours interviewing the Royal Swim Instructor. Likewise the Royal Soccer Coach, Royal T-Ball Trainer and Royal Lice Remover. Should their child get lice, they can force everyone around them to cut off their hair. This, history tells us, is a vast improvement over ordering a whole head to be cut off.
Good luck to you, Will and Kate.
Watch for Funny Mummy every month. Follow Kathy on Twitter @KathyBuckworth or visit www.kathybuckworth.com. Kathy’s newest book, “I Am So The Boss Of You: An 8 Step Guide To Giving Your Family The Business” will be released Random House in March, 2013.
This article was originally published in the Metro News.
In today’s day and age, it feels like we’re bombarded with new information coming at us from the left, right, center, and even behind. Imagine if that info could inspire us to lead healthier lives, and give us solutions for real family life. Here are a few publications that are still worth the paper they are printed on (in my opinion anyway). Go flip some eco pages, and buy a new fruit, veg or vegan cookie, cook with your kids, plant something, and learn to stay healthier, sleep more, and smile. What else do we dream of?
If you have kids, you need to read this magazine for great content about protecting your family’s health, and protecting their future. With simple tips and great product suggestions, you’ll feel like a better parent whether you had time to read every article, or even just one. This eco mag is think and filled with so much, but it’s printed on Cascades’ Canadian-made Enviro100% post-consumer waste recycled paper, which saves 34,076 L of water, and 619kg of waste for every issue they print.
Going veg is on the rise, as people learn about the health benefits for both us and our world (Meatless Monday has never been so popular – Hurray for progress!). This vegan lifestyle magazine is serving up the latest in meat-free news, covering issues about health, politics, and global events, and of course, delicious recipes too. You can subscribe to have this publication delivered to your door, or get it tree-free into your inbox.
This is the ultimate resource for all things edible, local, and seasonal. Search for your own city’s edition to learn about what’s going on in your local foodshed, and find out how to keep it healthy, safe, and sustainable for the future. Learn about the people who grow your food, your local food artisans and chefs, farmers’ markets, restaurants, cafes, and more. You’ll never love or appreciate your food more than after reading these articles and getting connected your community.
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” – Sir Richard Steele
Lisa Borden, owner of marketing firm, Borden Communications, offers a holistic approach to consciously marketing responsible brands and services. She encourages everyone to be their own expert by offering new perspectives, and helping them find the clarity to uncover simple solutions to daily challenges. She claims that she is not a coach, a consultant, or a concierge, but rather a strategic blend of all of these roles - working to increase efficiencies, revenue, health and happiness. As a consultant to small businesses, corporations, non-profit organizations, school groups and individuals as well as a dynamic campaign and brand ambassador and motivational speaker, her message is always clear. Every action and every dollar matters and has an impact - so we’d better take each step wisely. Together. Follow Lisa on twitter @LisaBorden.
As you search for that “perfect” gift for the holiday season, or just stuff to do with the kids over the holidays, consider adding Creative IQ(TM): Giving Young Learners the Creative Edge in a Competitive World by Jo-Anne Schneeweiss & Shelley Sefton to the shopping list. With all this quality time with the kids coming up, sometimes it’s handy to have an “idea book” close-by.
If you’re like me - tired of hustle and bustle, but concerned that staying at home will result in too much screen time - Creative IQ(TM) is a recipe book for fun, creativity, and learning. Let’s face it, a book whose opening chapter, “Chocolotta,” details chocolate-related play, learning, and, of course, eating, is a winner.
“You had me at ‘Chocolotta’.”
From a chapter on “Winter Wonderland,” to “Math…It All Adds Up,” the authors combine their significant experience and talents to offer new and traditional suggestions for play, learning, and creative enrichment. Appealing to all types of learners, the activities are varied (math, music, science, language, and art are just some of the categories) and, well, delicious.
Whether it’s savouring the Spider Cookies in the “Say Know to Insects and Bugs” chapter, or teaching your children to be environmentally responsible in the “It’s So Easy Being Green” chapter, Creative IQ(TM) appeals to a broad readership. Formal and informal educators, as well as parents, will benefit greatly from this resource book.
So, consider taking a page out of Creative IQ(TM) this holiday season and taking a break from the hustle and bustle by indulging in some excellent recipes for creativity, curiosity, and engagement. And, we mustn’t forget the chocolate!
Dr. Janna Nadler has a B.Ed. and a Ph.D. in English Literature. She is the Director of BOOK CLUBS BY JANNA and lectures widely for book groups in the GTA. info@bookclubsbyjanna.com * www.bookclubsbyjanna.com
Ross Petty Productions fractured fairytales, take the stage at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto each year, from November to the beginning of January. I know this because for the past five years, the event has become a favourite holiday tradition for my family. Each year, we plan for our family night out, knowing that it will be filled with laughter, song and merriment. This year was no exception.
On Saturday night, we eagerly settled into our seats for the 7 pm show of SNOW WHITE, The Deliciously Dopey Family Musical, our vocal chords warmed up to boo at the villain, played by Ross Petty. You see, Ross Petty’s productions are done in pantomime style, meaning, that the audience is encouraged to get involved and respond to the actors on stage at various times during the show.
We knew not to expect the Disney version of Snow White, which made the anticipation so much more fun. We appreciated that the show would be loosely based on the tale of Snow White, but would be filled with lots of surprises and familiar tunes (think Gangnam Style and Firework). Looking around, it was clear that both adults and children found the play hysterical because the humour is aimed at both audiences. The Evil Queen is named FarFromPoopin, and current events form part of the jokes.
In SNOW WHITE, The Deliciously Dopey Family Musical, Bond 007 and a host of fairytale characters must come to Snow White’s rescue when she is banished from Queen FarFromPoopin’s Kingdom. What follows includes a magic mirror, adventure, romance, intrigue, fabulous singing, dancing, laughs and lots of well scripted (and partially improvised) silliness. #socialmediareferencesabound
It is rare that one will go to a production where the actors have as much fun as the audience, but it was so obviously the case at Snow White, and the cast’s enjoyment was infectious.
Our kids oohed and aahed about this part and that on our way home in the car (along with my husband and I). They agreed that their favourite scene was a beauty contest between Queen FarFromPoopin and Snow White to decide who would be able to remain in the Kingdom. No spoiler alerts here.
If you are worried about getting a happily ever after at the end, you won’t be disappointed, both on and off the stage. And there is still time to join in the excitement, as SNOW WHITE, The Deliciously Dopey Family Musical is continuing onstage until January 5, 2013.
Ross Petty Productions presents SNOW WHITE The Deliciously Dopey Family Musical! is playing at the Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, until January 5, 2013. For a complete performance schedule visit WWW.ROSSPETTY.COM. Tickets are on sale now: $85/$75/$64/$27 Adults • $59 Children under 12 • $236 Family 4-Pack (prices do not include fees/taxes). Tickets can be purchased online at www.rosspetty.com by phone at 1.855.599.9090 or in person at the Elgin Theatre Box Office. SNOW WHITE is presented by Lowe’s Canada and sponsored by Sears Financial, Maple Lodge Farms and the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Fall or autumn, no matter what you call it, offers so many fabulous opportunities to have fun with your kids.Going on a nature walk and collecting leaves, then returning home to create a fall work of art.Visiting a pumpkin patch and then carving your very own Halloween Jack-O- lantern. Scooping out all of the raw pumpkin seeds and roasting them to make a delicious and nutritious snack.Finally, at the end of a long day, cuddling up on a couch with your kids to read a book about the season.These are just some of the things that make Fall special for me and my family.
Fall leaf activity: Cherishing the colours of fall
You will need:
·Leaves in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes
·Craft foam sheets in fall colours – orange, red, brown or yellow
·Contact paper*
·Tan card stock paper
·White school glue
·A popsicle stick (spreader for the glue)
What to do:
1.Go outside and collect leaves in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes.
2.Cut a frame out of the foam sheet and put aside.
3.Cut a piece of card stock paper to fit behind the frame (the same size) and put aside.
4.Cut a piece of contact paper the same size as your card stock paper and put aside.
5.Take your leaves and plan out a design on your card stock ensuring that it fits inside the frame.
6.Using your popsicle stick, spread the glue on the back of your leaves.Glue the leaves to the card stock. Peel away the backing of the contact paper and stick the adhesive carefully over the leaf picture.
7.Using the popsicle stick, spread the glue over the back of the foam frame and place it over the picture (on top of the contact paper).
8.Allow the glue time to dry.
*Contact paper is a clear adhesive covering used to laminate pictures or posters and protect them from getting wet and ruined. It can be purchased at most dollar stores.
Wall art – hanging-up your creation:Using a hole-punch, make one hole in the top left corner and one hole in the top right corner. Then thread a fall coloured ribbon or yarn through to hang.
Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin seeds:
Pumpkins are a very important part of Halloween and the fall. Why not try out this recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds, a healthy snack to give the trick-or-treaters, before they head out in search of candy. This particular recipecaught my attention.It uses egg whites instead of the usual butter or oil required in most roasted pumpkin recipes.I thought it to be a healthier alternative!
You will need:
·1 egg white
·¼ cup white sugar
·½ teaspoon fine grained sea salt
·1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds (washed and dried)
Method:
1.Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2.Spray the baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray (Parchment paper is an alternative).
3.In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg white, sugar and salt.
4.Add the pumpkin seeds and toss well. Drain off any excess egg white (using a colander) and place seeds in a single layer across prepared baking sheet.
5.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until seeds are golden in colour.
6.Remove from oven and allow to cool. Seeds may be kept up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Great reads for the fall:
Here are some great fall-themed books that caught my kids’ attention at our local bookstore!
The local library is also a great place to take your children. They can pick out their own books and it is much more cost efficient!
1.Boo! by Robert Munsch (a favourite in our house!)
2.How Do Apples Grow?by Betsy Maestro – find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit–ready for you to pick!
3.Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
4.Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White
5.The Scarecrow’s Hat by Ken Brown
6.…and my 10 year old Sabrina’s all-time favourite Halloween book, Happy Halloween, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
The leaves are falling yellow, orange and red,
Fall is no time to be staying in bed,
It’s time to go out and pick up a pumpkin,
Roasting the seeds will have everyone jumpin’,
Halloween costumes - I can’t tell you apart,
Using coloured leaves to create fall art,
After trick or treating, cuddle up with some books,
Fall really is as much fun as it looks!
Shelley Sefton is co-author of Creative IQTM:Giving Young Learners the Creative Edge in a Competitive World. Creative IQTM is available at www.amazon.ca, at Alpha Textbooks. Orders in the GTA can also be placed directly through Shelley Sefton at bcreativeiq@gmail.com.
It’s already October, and Halloween is quickly approaching. Shop for all your Halloween needs online, and plan fun Halloween outings, to create special and lasting holiday memories.
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Lace up for some sneaker fun during March Break at the Bata Shoe Museum! Try on cool sneakers, decorate a sneaker-shaped cookie, place your footprint on our walk of fame, make a sneaker friendship pin, tie dye some shoelaces, win prizes and much more! 
Jeepers! SCOOBY-DOO and the gang have been called in to solve a mystery in Toronto. A trouble-making ghost is haunting the theatre and SHAGGY, FRED, DAPHNE, VELMA and SCOOBY-DOO are on their way in the MYSTERY MACHINE to solve it!
An experience kids love. A family parents trust. We are one of Canada’s finest international camps for youth ages 6 -17. Join us at Wabikon for a summer you’ll never forget! Contact us today for a free DVD package and references in your area.
Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-new live production coming to Toronto from March 13-17 at the Rogers Centre. Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols across the kingdom! Save up to $15 and eliminate extra fees and taxes when you purchase tickets from AV Communications. Use promo code AV4100 to get 4 tickets for $100 ($42 value per ticket) only on Ticketmaster.ca.
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Get creative with your children this March or Passover Break, and inspire some special memories by bringing the exciting activities in Creative IQ: Giving Young Learners the Creative Edge in a Competitive World to life together. Activities relate to fitness, cooking, art, drama, music, science and more. Limited time FREE SHIPPING OFFER.
If you are worried about getting a happily ever after at the end, you won’t be disappointed, both on and off the stage. And there is still time to join in the excitement, as SNOW WHITE, The Deliciously Dopey Family Musical is continuing onstage until January 5, 2013.
Love Halloween but tired of how many sweets the kids collect? Craft Caravan has a crafty solution! Give away 
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