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Game Review: Yoshi’s New Island

May 3, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

We saw a trailer for the Yoshi's New Island game at the movie theatre recently and my son put it on his "wishlist" immediately!! Yoshi was introduced by Nintendo the early 1990s as a support character in the Mario series but it was only a matter of time before he had top billing with his own series … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Reviews, Softwares, Technology Tagged With: games, Mario, Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS, Super Mario, tech, Yoshi, Yoshi's New Island

Top 10 Meaningful Gift Ideas For Moms

May 2, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

Over the past few months I've been taking note of some interesting gift items in anticipation of Mother's Day.  So, I've compiled a list of what to get moms who love meaningful gifts. You know what I mean? Whether you make something by hand or buy a gift, it's nice to know that you've taking the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: AGO, Apple, Atelier Trema, B Mat, B Yoga Mat, Crane, deerhurst resort, DHL Express, Elaine Lui, Essence Collection, Gift guides, Hope for Children, iPhotobooks, Jarvis Church, Jully Black, Lainey Gossip, le dolci, mac, Macaron Class, Me to We, Mother's Day, Pandora, Papyrus, Shop AGO, Squawking Chicken, Toronto

Tech Toy Review: Sphero 2.0

May 1, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

My kids started bugging me for a Sphero a few months ago. You know how kids are with their “wants” ? It’s relentless. They had seen it in the Apple Store and my older son had come home and did his research. Here’s the thing… in our household if the kids really want something then they have to state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Reviews, Technology Tagged With: apps, Coding, digiPlaySpace, Orbotix, Sharky The Beaver, Sphero, SPRK, TIFFKids

Trailer: Moms’ Night Out

April 30, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

How many of us can relate? "I just want to sit down with my friends without three little people clawing all over me!" Moms' Night Out is a film that will make us laugh at the chaos of parenting. In the story, Allyson (Sarah Drew) and her friends long for a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies Tagged With: comedy, moms, Moms Night Out, movies, Sony Pictures

Anne Geddes Unveils Protecting Our Tomorrows

April 28, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

World-renowned photographer Anne Geddes has captured the hearts of parents around the world. Her images are distinctly recognizable with babies in flower pots or premies in hand. Recently Geddes embarked on a photo project that, in her own words, "has changed my life forever." Anne Geddes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life, Organization Tagged With: Anne Geddes, Meningococcal Disease, Protecting Our Tomorrow, world meningitis day

Best Brunch Spots In Toronto To Treat Mom!

April 28, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

Mother's Day  is just around the corner and I don't really want it sneaking up on me like it does each and every year. That weekend is full of love from my own kids but also for my mom, mother-in-law, sister and friends. I know, I know, us moms should be celebrated each and everyday but hey... it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: brunch, Cafe Boulud, Destingo Kitchen & Bar, Four Seasons, Gladstone Hotel, Kwan Dim Sum, Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, Mother's Day, PC, President's Choice, Queen Street, recipe, Rectory Cafe, Toronto, Wards Island

Your Kids’ Favourite Shows, At Your Fingertips

April 25, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

Remember when you were a kid and you had your favourite shows? I remember watching sitcoms like Facts of Life and Fresh Prince of Bel Air over and over again. My sister and I would sometimes have to play rock, paper, scissors to determine who would get to pick which show to watch since we grew up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology, TV Tagged With: Android, app, Canadian Tech, Disney Junior, Disney XL, family channel, iOS, Shaw Go

UrbanKitchen Gadget Review: SodaStream Soda Maker

April 23, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

One of my weakness, yes besides shoes, is drinking soda pop. Maybe it 's the fizzy sensation that is so satisfying. When SodaStream came into the market, I was definitely curious. With a teenager and another youngster in the house, this machine was worth trying out. This past week gave us the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life Tagged With: Canada, drinks, lifestyle, Scarlett Johannson, SodaStream, The Secret Continent

HotDocs14: Must See Documentaries

April 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

One of my biggest life lessons is understanding that everyone in this world has a story to tell. To this day, my father continues to teach me this. From when I was a child he would tell me stories of people. Everyday people. He taught me that everyone has a voice and is worth listening to. Each year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Movies Tagged With: 112 weddings, Actress, Advanced Style, Caroll Spinney, documentary, Film festival, Four Letters Apart Children in the age of ADHD, Hot Docs, Hotline, I am Big Bird, Love Me, To be Takei, Tomorrow We Disappear, Toronto

UrbanKitchen: Little Dumplings

April 17, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

Dumplings are very much a part of my heritage. I grew up with them and they are absolute comfort foods. Making them is a labour of love. You just can't make a few. You need an afternoon of making LOTS. But it can also be a social thing. I remember sitting in my grandmother's kitchen many times as we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life Tagged With: Chinese, Dumplings, Philips Airfryer, Pork

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