How much juggling can one mama do? You are not just the CEO of Laundry, Keeper of the Family Calendar, CFO of the Family Budget and Director of Hugs, Kisses and Cuddles but much, much more – and alas, most of it doesn’t come with fancy titles. And so, for Mother’s Day this year we wanted to let you know just a few of the things that we appreciate about mums (ie. you!).

Voting is a very personal matter. Lots of factors affect our decision from the environment to the economy, with a good dose of leadership style thrown in. Given that Mother’s Day is fast approaching – as is the Provincial Election – we wanted to shed some light on a few motherhood issues that might affect your decision.

Wrapping paper, plastic-covered wires and cardboard boxes, the detritus of gifts your child possibly never really wanted that will soon be broken or discarded. Not to mention those place mats your mother- in- law gifted you with that you have to pull out whenever she comes to dinner. Local entrepreneur Dawn Bowles dreamt of a better way of giving, and thus DreamBank, an eco-friendly alternative to getting what you really want, was born.

In her column this month Jenny Schafer of Evolved Parenting reminds us that we need to celebrate ourselves on Mother’s Day.