About this time of year, when the holiday decorations are put away and winter has settled in, I find myself looking around for inspiration. I'm sure you're exhausted like I am after the hustle and bustle and would love a change of scenery. So, I'm going to check out the Interior Design Show (IDS12) … [Read more...]
Welcoming the Year of the Dragon
If you think Christmas is big, in comes the Year of the Dragon and Lunar New Year celebrations. Often referred to as Chinese New Year it's not so much about buying gifts but about the food....and LOTS of it. I was born and raised here in Canada and our family celebrates like most families do. … [Read more...]
A Cruise Vacation with Kids! What do you want to know?
Ever thought of taking a cruise? I wasn't planning on writing about our trip but each time we take a cruise there are so many questions from friends who've never been. First off, this is no sponsored trip (I wish!) but our personal experience. You should know that this is our third cruise..and … [Read more...]
Think you’ve got moves? Here comes the Harlem Globetrotters (and a giveaway)!
The catchy tune of Sweet Georgia Brown goes through my head every time I think of the Harlem Globetrotters - the most famous basketball team in the world. In the past few years we've taken our boys to their games and to say they love the experience is an understatement! They seem to be in awe with … [Read more...]
About Rage and Life. The American Idiot debuts national tour.
Based on Green Day's award-winning album AMERICAN IDIOT, this musical reels in on emotions of current day issues as the cast takes us on the journey on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The show features music of Green Day and the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. This … [Read more...]
Wanna know a secret? I really want to sing!
Ok...I'm 'fessing up to all the karaoke lovers out there. I'm a shower singer. I use to sing in high school and even won a vocal award. But put me in front of a microphone to sing...FORGET IT! I'm good singing along in musicals and concerts. No really. I'm on pitch. Heck, even the Simon Cowell … [Read more...]
Holiday Entertaining The De-Stressed Checklist
I love having friends and family drop in especially over the holiday season. And I'm sure like you, people are always saying "I don't know how you do it". Between working, volunteering at the school, the local artist collective and shuffling the kids to their after school programs I try to find time … [Read more...]
Who’s afraid of the big bad witch? Apparently not the kids at The Wizard of OZ!
I've entered into the wacky world of Ross Petty Productions with my kids in tow (two boys ages 7 and 11). It's quickly apparent that this is NOT the Wizard of OZ that I'm use to. We were told that WOOHOOS and BOOS were encouraged at this year's hilarious stage production and it definitely doesn't … [Read more...]
Chillin’ with Kary Osmond, host of CBC’s Best Recipes – and a no-fail appetizer!
One can't help but feel at total ease with Kary Osmond. Being on the set of her CBC Television show Best Recipes makes you feel like you're just hanging out with your BFF making a meal...ok, she's making the meal and I'm just chillin' by the side with a cocktail in hand! Kary is fresh faced and so … [Read more...]
Getting passionate ‘in the kitchen’ with CBC’s Stefano Faita (and an easy flatbread recipe!)
What do you get when you mix a very passionate Italian/French/Canadian raised in a typical Italian kitchen? You get the most awesome Stefano Faita! If you haven't heard of him you will soon enough. The darling of Quebec's food show scene, Stefano is gaining popularity in the rest of Canada through … [Read more...]