About Sweetmama Editor
Nadine Silverthorne’s love of journaling began in Grade One with the entry, “I am the greatest dancer!” Two babies (and countless diaper changes) later, she has found her home away from home as editor of SweetMama. Don’t miss her humorous bi-weekly accounts of the joys and pains of working while raising them fabulous.
silver spoons: saying goodbye
canada
(Jul.06.11)
A mama’s life is full of change. Nadine's facing a huge one and it's time to say goodbye.
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silver spoons: family-friendly digital cameras
canada
(Jul.04.11)
Can't keep your kid away from your camera? Nadine tests four new models with her six-year-old. See which ones would be best for you.
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silver spoons: babymoons
canada
(Jun.29.11)
In the latest pregnancy trend, marketers are putting together babymoon packages. Did you take one? Or is the idea ridiculous?
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silver spoons: what to do with old baby clothes
canada
(Jun.27.11)
After years of languishing in her basement, Nadine discovers ways to turn her kids' baby clothes into display-worthy keepsakes.
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silver spoons: vancouver rioters and social media
canada
(Jun.22.11)
As Vancouver rioters are publicly identified and shamed, Nadine wonders: What if that was your son?
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silver spoons: family camping tips and tricks
canada
(Jun.20.11)
Considering camping with kids, but the idea overwhelms you? Nadine offers her expert tips and tricks to make camping as a family easier.
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silver spoons: father's day 2011
canada
(Jun.15.11)
A new survey puts a Stay-At-Home-Dad's worth at half of what Mom's efforts should earn. What do you think?
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silver spoons: accepting gender issues in children
canada
(Jun.13.11)
Are modern parents too accepting of preschoolers with gender issues? Or are we just more willing to accept our kids for who they really are?
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silver spoons: the pros and cons of large families
canada
(Jun.08.11)
The Duggars have 19 kids and, soon, a second grandchild. Are families this large a good idea? A new book sheds some light.
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silver spoons: roma weddings and young brides
canada
(Jun.06.11)
Nadine watches My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and is surprised by more than just the obvious spectacle.
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silver spoons: choosing the woman over the mother
canada
(Jun.01.11)
Would you leave your children to pursue your passion? What if you got the job opportunity of a lifetime? A new book has Nadine wondering.
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silver spoons: moms vs. dads
canada
(May.30.11)
He's not your dad's dad, but is the modern father better at motherhood than you? We want to know what you think.
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silver spoons: keeping baby's gender a secret
canada
(May.25.11)
Heard about the Toronto family who are keeping their four-month-old baby's gender a secret? We want to know what you think.
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