Holidays aren’t always easy when your family doesn’t conform to the glossy photos. I had a lovely Mother’s Day thanks in large part to my six year old, who must be at about the apex of holiday observance – enthusiastic, sweet and fresh – my 16 month old’s smiles, and my husband. But my eldest [...]

Say what you will about the Time magazine cover – and I’ve no doubt you’ve got plenty to say – it’s caught our attention. And that’s the point, isn’t it? Is such an image likely to spark intelligent discussion? Uh, no – this is the Internet. [Web editor's note: Point taken, but there is intelligent [...]

Apparently, the Monday after Mother’s Day is one of the two days on which the most women sign up to the infidelity-facilitating site Ashley Madison: In 2010, a year where most days the site saw 2,000-3,000 women sign up, over 31,000 did on that day. Let’s hope most of them were window-browsing. Now look, I [...]

What ever happened to meeting someone in person?

This is proof that they can be near each other without trying to maim each other. A rare moment of sibling love….

– Syndicated from http://350orbust.com

It happens every year around this time. Which shouldn’t really surprise me, because people’s birthdays are usually celebrated on the same date year after year. Still, I get very surly and sour when I realize we have entered into that particular sign of the zodiac called ARIES. Aries: The Ram March 21st to April 20th [...]

Bruce Sellery has some helpful tips on how couples can determine who does what when it comes to money.

Bruce Sellery says the surest way to realize your dreams is to share them with your partner.

Bruce Sellery says financial intimacy is something couples need to make time for.

What do you do when your partner is eight years behind on their taxes? Bruce Sellery has some advice to help ease the tension

Disclaimer: I’m not talking about direct mail campaigns here. I figure you can come up with much more interesting ways to waste money on your own. I was listening to the always interesting Spark radio program on CBC Radio yesterday, and they we…

How to deal with a roommate who’s the polar opposite

It’s not just the roses: 5 foundations of trust. Share yours too!

All this week, Mike’s Bloggity Blog will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special series called Bloggity Dates. Every day, some of the biggest names in Canadian entertainment will be dropping by to share stories of their best, worst and most embarrassing gifts that they’ve gotten from a loved one. If I were you, I’d [...]

This year my husband and I will be celebrating our 20th Valentine’s Day together. TWENTY. One has to get pretty creative to make Valentine’s Day romantic and exciting after this many times around. We used to do surprise weekend getaways,…

You don’t need a man to be happy! But someone out there is missing out on you. If you care, read on.

Ahhh…le sigh…l’amour. You know, it doesn’t really matter how much I go through in life or how old I get, there’s still an undying romantic buried deep within me that just won’t go away. And so, as Valentine’s Day approaches, I…

Most of my love stories end with me feeling like I put a whole lot of energy into trying to build something out of nothing. Lust turns to love so easily and before you know it you’re invested in a relationship that seems more important than you. You …

The other day I was at Starbucks (I know, I know…) getting my morning fix. I love Starbucks. Especially the one at the end of my street. I have said many times that it is like my Cheers, you know,…