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I’ve heard of this trad mom phenomenon. So weird. My daughter keeps on informing me I’m using this fad incorrectly in my conversations. And she also told me I can’t be one. I think I’m ok with that. That ship has sailed.

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I did stay home with my kids, but I'm NOT a trad wife. Haha—daughters are the best at keeping us informed about what we're doing incorrectly, sons too!

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Oct 26Liked by Ingrid Haring-Mendes

The trad wide episode 🤯 . I keep telling people to listen to it!

I love jhumpa lahiri❤️❤️❤️

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Jhumpa is the best!! I also listened to Trevor Noah on a recent episode of The Diary of a CEO. He was a guest on there and made some really good points on men and mental health.

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Oh, I will have to check that out! Have you read his book? I have taught it for some years, and def recommend it!

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I have it on hold at the library. I can’t wait to get into it!

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Oct 25Liked by Ingrid Haring-Mendes

It’s true!! The insouciant writing style and it really shone here. Like, extra shiny! I need to go to an art gallery, it’s been a while. I stayed at home with my kids but omg I was never a trad wife😂 a naughty cheeky wife maybe, but nothing very trad about me! Trying to think of something… nope… if it surfaces I shall reveal it. Even my baking skills are wonky 😂

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Thank you, Francesca! My son and I got ourselves an annual membership at the gallery and now we don’t feel guilty just popping in and out and not spending hours there. I stayed home too but not for “trad wife” reasons 😅

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Fun reading. Never been to Toronto. Thanks for taking me there with you!

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You’re most welcome! It’s a lovely city in the spring, summer and fall! Thanks for reading and commenting, I really appreciate it!

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You have a wonderfully insouciant writing style.

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Thank you so much!! What a beautiful compliment, it made my day!

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It's been quite a while since I was in TO last- hopefully I can get there again sometime.

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Queen West-ish area is my favourite! So many interesting nooks and crannies to explore.

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