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Hysterectomy Surgery Experience

Yashy — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:29:27 +0000

On November 28, 2024 I FINALLY had my hysterectomy surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. It has been nearly a week since that surgery and I want to share that experience with you, in the off-chance that you may be getting ready for your own hysterectomy and these tips help. You can read all

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Prepping for a Hysterectomy

Yashy — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 01:27:23 +0000

It’s surgery week and I realized that I never shared the prep work I did for the last cyst removal surgery. To be honest, I didn’t do much but learned a lot over the years and this year, I have done a fair bit to prep for my upcoming hysterectomy. Disclosure: I am in

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The Ultimate 2024 Gift Guide for Grandparents and Tweens

Yashy — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:34:51 +0000

The holiday season is upon us, and finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list can be a daunting task. Whether you’re shopping for parents who appreciate practicality, grandparents who value sentimentality or tweens with ever-changing interests, this guide has something for everyone. Best of all, these gifts are available online and include unique

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Journey to Health Part 9 : Surgeries, Ovarian Cysts and Hysterectomies

Yashy — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:11:43 +0000

Did you forget that I’ve been sharing my journey to health since 2017? I don’t blame you because even I did! My last update was in 2019 and then the pandemic threw us all for a loop. Well, we have a lot to catch up on! So pour yourself a drink and read on because

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Standout Films for Tweens and Parents at TIFF’24

Charmaine Noronha — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:47:28 +0000

Yashy was unable to attend the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival as she was travelling so her friend Charmaine shared some of the best family friendly movies shown during the film festival in 2024. ********** The Toronto International Film Festival graced the city once again with topnotch movies and actors, highlighting what is often

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TIFF23 Gems: Films That Resonated

Yashy — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:20:50 +0000

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) took place from September 7 to 17 and I was fortunate to be part of the official TIFF press thanks to the Media Inclusion Initiative. Since I landed in Canada (back in 2005) I have always attended the film festival, taking in the free festival street activities and catching

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Do Kids Prefer Original Movies or the Remakes?

Chris — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:31:11 +0000

A strange confluence of worlds is happening in our household lately. The kids and I have been watching many of the movies I loved at their age. Most of these films have aged well, despite the limitations of 80s special effects. The kids have loved many of them too, but after watching the originals, we

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Things to do with Kids | Kids Activities for April Break

Chris — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:10:29 +0000

With spring break around the corner, many of us are scrambling to think of ways to entertain our kids. We're sharing some fun ideas that have worked for us in the past and I promise you, there will be smiles!

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Best Family Board Games for Strategy Lovers with Young Kids

Chris — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:05:13 +0000

Family game nights are a great way to polish up some new skills and spend time together. Children's board games need not be boring, as we've discovered. Here's a list of our favourite family board games for those aged 7 to grandma!

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Things to Do Radio Segment 640 AM Toronto

Yashy — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:16:01 +0000

I was on the Global News Radio 640 AM’s The Parenting Show with Pina Crispo earlier this week and we’re chatting about getting active, getting our kids active and getting those grandparents active. It’s heart month so we chat about all things love, including being on top of our check ups and monitoring our Diabetes.

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