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Picasso Masterpieces are coming to the Art Gallery of Ontario

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The highly anticipated exhibition of Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris is coming to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) from May 1 to August 26, 2012. This is the only Canadian stop that will be made on this exhibition's world tour bringing its vast 147 highlights from the … [Read more...]

National No Housework Day! …and secret cleaning tricks revealed!

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Now here's a day worth celebrating! Did you know that April 7th of each year is NATIONAL NO HOUSEWORK DAY?! I feel it's my duty and honour to let our UrbanMoms readers know it's a day to relax and enjoy! Yes, you can thank me now.I'm pretty sure that the person who first thought of this day was back … [Read more...]

Um…is that appropriate?

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So, my 12 year old son says to me, "Mom, can we watch BAD TEACHER? All my friends have seen it and they said it's sooooo funny!" Hmm..OK. I figured that if his friends have seen it then it must be fine. I could use a good laugh and can always depend on Cameron Diaz for that. We order it through … [Read more...]

Event Alert ~ Celebrity & Fashion Photographer Steven Khan and SMASHBOX invites you!

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Ever wanted to be in a photoshoot with one of the world's most famous fashion and celebrity photographers? Here's your chance! Photographer Steven Khan will be in town from L.A. this Friday, March 30th for a SMASHBOX  Photo event at Sephora, Yorkdale. With a purchase of $75 or more, … [Read more...]

SHREK The Musical delivers BIG belly laughs!

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You're already familiar with the story...probably have been forced asked to watch the movie on DVD about 10 billion times with your kids. But here comes the stage production of SHREK THE MUSICAL.I've seen the rave reviews from the tour's previous stop in Montreal (originally from Broadway) so I was … [Read more...]

Macaron vs. Macaroon

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About 4 years ago, hubby and I took a spring vacation to Paris. Ah, l'amour! One day we were strolling along the Champs-Elysees taking in the tree lined avenue and all its offerings tripping over the Louis Vuitton store enroute to the famous Laduree Tea Salon. Laduree is the mecca of the … [Read more...]

TIFF Kids ~ The film festival you don’t want to miss! April 10-22

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Kids will be taking over the home of the world famous Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)  Bell Lightbox from April 10 to 22, 2012. Formerly known as Sprockets, this freshly re-named festival is touted as one of the most important film festivals in North America with films from over 41 … [Read more...]

Happy 100th Birthday Oreo! Fun facts & a celebration recipe for you!

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I remember the first time I had an OREO (ok..maybe five or six of them). I was sitting at the kitchen table with Grandpa on a summer's day. I was never one for drinking milk - didn't like the taste of it but Grandpa said "try these cookies and dunk them in the milk" and that was the magic touch! We … [Read more...]

Fashion Week Insider ~ Sweeping Drama at Lucian Matis

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Many events during Fashion Week are held off-site from the designated tents located at the David Pecault Square. LUCIAN MATIS is one designer who showcased one of his two scheduled shows this past Monday evening at The Royal York Hotel to a major gathering of celebrities, media types, buyers, … [Read more...]