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Liz West runs for Toronto City Council!

September 2, 2010 by amreen

Many of us know Liz West as a prominent TV personality, interviewing celebrities, walking the red carpet at TIFF, and reporting the news.  She's known locally and nationally as a dependable news and entertainment reporter. She has served as a correspondent for CityNews, CP24 and Canada … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: councillor, Liz West, Toronto City Council

Reflections on Ramadan

August 26, 2010 by amreen

  It's now the 16th day of Ramadan, and our household has fallen into the routine of this holy season.  We wake up before the sun rises, around 4:30am, and eat our breakfast.  This quiet meal has been a great opportunity for my husband and I to sit and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: azaan, charity, children, family, fasting, Islam, Muslim, namaaz, prayer, Ramadan, religion, taraweeh, zakah

High School Reunion: 20 Years Later

August 18, 2010 by amreen

I was one of those people who loved high school.  I loved the academic intensity, the social buzz, the committees, clubs, teams - you name it, I embraced it.  That's why, when I had the chance to go home and revisit that time in my life at my twenty-year reunion, I grabbed it. Going home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: childhood, Ganong Chocolates, going home, high school reunion, New Brunswick, school, St. Stephen

Heading Home

August 5, 2010 by amreen

Tomorrow I go home.  Because no matter how many years I live here in Toronto, St. Stephen will always be home.  Friday night is my twenty-year high school reunion.  I'm going to see old friends and revisit old relationships and camaraderies. High school was a happy and fulfilling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

NYC Food Diary: Part 2

July 23, 2010 by amreen

For our anniversary, we went to see Avenue Q, off Broadway, which was fabulous.  We then had a late dinner at DB Bistro Moderne, one of several restaurants owned by Daniel Bouloud (famous for his $44 hamburger, which we didn't have but was on the menu!).  We this place because of its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Avenue Q, Bloomingdales, Daniel Bouloud, DB Bistro Moderne, Fatim, Flip, Halal Food Carts, Malyasian food, New York, Nyona, Nyonya

NYC Food Diary: Part 1

July 15, 2010 by amreen

I don't know about you, but when I to New York, I feel a little overwhelmed. There's just so much of everything...and everything looks great.  Especially when it comes to food.  So this time, when my Husband and I were planning our anniversary getaway, I did a little research and asked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Farmers' Market, food, Friend of the Farmer, Manhattan, New York, Noodles, Republic, restaurants, Seafood Dumplings, Union Square

Anniversary Getaway to NYC!

July 6, 2010 by amreen

Last week, my Husband and I went to NYC to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary (See photo at left!).  It was a little nerve-wracking to leave the kids, but it was exciting and exhilarating at the same time! So much of our day-to-day communication revolves around the kids, and the logistics … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Getaway, New York, Tenth Anniversary, W Hotel

What’s making me smile right now!

June 21, 2010 by amreen

I just joined a neighbourhood book club and I'm quite excited! Summer TV is more than horrible, so I'm hoping to spend more time reading on my patio. Here's the selection for our next meet.   On the recommendation of a friend, I bought this fabulous new lipstick by Chanel, and I love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Alan Bradley, Chanel Rouge Coco, dresses, Roots, Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, Vanessa Paradis

A Fabulous Weekend at Blue Mountain!

June 14, 2010 by amreen

One of the drawbacks of working from home is the lack of contact and camraderie with my colleagues.  Writing for Urbanmoms, I've gotten to know a fabulous group of people and fellow writers, but thus far it's largely been a virtual relationship. This past weekend in Blue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: 3 Guys and a Stove, Blue Mountain, Copper Blues, girls' getaway, holiday, leaving kids for the first time, motherhood, parenting, Westin hotel

Heading out to Urban Blog Fest at Blue Mountain!

June 12, 2010 by amreen

My bag is packed and I'm heading out the door for Urban Blog Fest at Blue Mountain! I've never left all my kids and gone away before, so while I'm SUPER EXCITED about getting away with a fab group of girls, my heart is sort of aching right now.  My husband is looking forward to some quality … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blogs, Blue Mountain, children, parenting, Urban Blog Fest, weekend getaway

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