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: family travel
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(Feb.28.11)
After never seeing herself as "a cruise person", Nadine takes her family on the Disney Dream and has tips on why you should consider the cruise.
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silver spoons: painting with kids
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(Feb.21.11)
Stuck indoors with kids? Nadine takes kids to Canvas Jam art studio and shows you how to recreate the masterpiece at home.
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silver spoons: are princesses harmful?
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(Jan.31.11)
Is Cinderella wrecking your daughter? Nadine comes back from Disney World and explores the pink culture of the princess.
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silver spoons: lego party plan
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(Jan.17.11)
Got a LEGO-maniac? Nadine throws her son the ultimate LEGO birthday party and shows you how easy it is to "build" one yourself.
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silver spoons: kids' haircuts
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(Jan.10.11)
Nadine takes her kids to an extraordinary kids' salon and gets tips for taking the stress (and whining) out of haircuts.
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silver spoons: live happy
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(Jan.03.11)
Nadine gets advice from Marilyn Dennis and gets a sneak peek into her new daytime show.
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silver spoons: new year's resolutions
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(Dec.29.10)
Want to make resolutions as a family? Nadine asks parenting expert Jennifer Kolari for her pointers on including kids in the process.
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silver spoons: a glee gift guide
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(Dec.20.10)
Nadine's a big fan of the hit series Glee, so she couldn't help but dream up what she would put under the tree each character.
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silver spoons: sweet charity
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(Dec.13.10)
Throwing a holiday party? Consider adding a charity initiative. Nadine explains how her little idea turned into a big give.
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silver spoons: personalized gift ideas
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(Dec.06.10)
Whether for a baby shower, birthday or holiday gift, these customizable creations will make a kid happy.
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silver spoons: practical gifts for families
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(Nov.29.10)
Extravagant gifts not your style? Nadine rounds-up her top picks for practical presents that please the whole family.
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silver spoons: advent calendars
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(Nov.22.10)
The countdown to Christmas is always more fun with an advent calendar. Here are my five favourites.
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silver spoons: best male teacher gifts
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(Nov.15.10)
Wondering what to get for the head of the class? Here are five top gift ideas, especially geared towards - but not limited to - male teachers.
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