Since I'm definitely THAT kind of person who has a strong urge to pick up curb side finds, scour the flea markets and yard sales for DIY projects, the experts on the show Buy It! Fix It! Sell It! have inspired me to do more (thank you hubby for not freaking out with things I haul home to "someday" … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Beet, Fennel And Apple Salad
We spent a very fun evening with Barton & Guestier, a French wine label. With almost three centuries in the wine business, B&G represents many wine growing regions including Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rhone Valley, Languedoc, Gascony and Corsica. Our host, Clementine … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Summer Music Festivals
Planning your summer vacation? Don't look further than our own backyard for some of the most amazing outdoor music festivals. Most festivals listed here have family-friendly daytime programming so it's worth checking out! CAVENDISH BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL: Cavendish, PEI. July 10,12, 2015 Over 30 … [Read more...]
When 900 Guitarists Come Together All At Once
When I had heard that Mirvish Productions made a call out for hundreds of guitarists to gather in the city to connect and play the song 'Falling Slowly' from the musical Once, I knew it was going to be epic. I had called my friends Joel and Freddie to come out as I knew they were guitarists. Mirvish … [Read more...]
“Tagged” Explores The Dangers Of Social Sharing & Cyberbullying
I'm sitting in an intimate theatre with a bunch of teenagers at the opening performance of the play Tagged. As you would expect, the teens are loud as they sing along to the blaring pop music as we wait for the show to begin. It reminds me of my teen years going on field trips and thinking "yeah, … [Read more...]
Prettiest Brunch Spots In Toronto For Mother’s Day
If there is one thing that is synonymous with Mother's Day it's got to be brunch. There are tons of spots to take in brunch in the city but for Mother's Day I'm eyeing some of the prettiest, most memorable tables in Toronto. I tell my family that I don't need anything really and I don't want them to … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Ad Campaigns To See Now
One of my favourite things to do around significant holidays is keeping an eye out for the ad campaigns. Some are created to stir our emotions and others to give us a quick laugh. As Mother's Day approaches here are a few that have caught my attention already this year... This campaign proves … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Creating The Perfect Gallery Wall
I'm staring at my wall with one painting hanging on it. I know there's something missing and then it hits me: I should create my own little gallery with a bunch of different framed pieces. A collage of memories that is modern in feel that I often see in home decor magazines. But I admit that I'm … [Read more...]
Introduce Your Kids To A Little Culture With The Toronto Symphony
I love bringing my kids out to experience theatre and other performing arts—it's something that I personally love to do and I believe in balance. We need arts in our lives just as much as we need academics and sports. But I also know they are kids so as a mom, I want to offer experiences that will … [Read more...]
It Doesn’t End In High School: Mom Cliques & Sonja Bennett’s ‘Preggoland’
If you think cliques end at high school, think again. Do we all have a desire to be accepted and belong to a group? I look around me and yes, it's true. It doesn't stop at teenagers. The film Preggoland takes an entertaining look at how one woman's friendships take a turn as they enter the mommy … [Read more...]
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