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The Selfie Deconstructed

January 30, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

This short 7-minute film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and encourages us to consider how social media has shaped our perception of beauty. It follows mothers and daughters who are asked to take selfies. And then discuss how they view themselves. What hit home for me? When a teenage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Technology, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: dove, Selfies, social media, Sundance Film Festivals, Teens

GAME ON! Recipe for a “More-ish” Party Mix!

January 30, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

You gotta have snacks ready for Superbowl weekend, right? Recently my younger kid mentioned how I haven't made my "cereal fun mix" in a long time. So, I dug through my recipe box (I soooo need to update that thing as it is overflowing) and found it! It's a total crowd pleaser and makes you feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Food, Party Tagged With: cereal, cheerios, More-ish, Party Mix, recipe, Shreddies, Superbowl

Fun Apps for the most awesome SUPERBOWL Weekend!

January 29, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

This is a big weekend even if you're not a die-hard football fan. There's no escaping all the lead-up hype to the Superbowl XLVII game this coming weekend. We've been watching the excitement on the news with Times Square being all transformed for the ultimate fan experience! We've also started … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Party Tagged With: app, Denver Broncos, food, Food52, NFL Homegating, NFL Rush, NFL Tailgate, party, Philip Hue, Seattle Seahawks, Superbowl, tech

RECIPE: Kimchi Chahan (Japanese Fried Rice)

January 23, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

I've been obsessing over this dish ever since we had inhaled a dish of it at a small Japanese ramen spot at Sapporo  in New York this past December. I had ordered my usual ramen noodle bowl but hubby ordered Kimchi Chahan (Japanese Fried Rice) I couldn't get enough of it. The dish is so simple yet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life Tagged With: Chahan, family, Japanese, Kimchi, Korean, meal planning, rice, Sapporo, Urban Kitchen

Celebrating Black History Month Then & Now!

January 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

In celebration of Black History Month, Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) and TD present Then & Now, a series of inspiring cultural events showcasing the past and present accomplishments of Black Canadians in six cities from coast to coast. The 2014 Then & Now series features a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, The Arts Tagged With: 2014, Black Artists' Networks in Dialogue, Black History Month, Canada, events, TD, Then and Now

How to celebrate romance in the city? We check in with the Chef Concierge at the Four Seasons!

January 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

I started thinking about Valentine's Day a few weeks ago when hubby asked where I wanted to go for dinner around Valentine's. He loves celebrating all those special days throughout the year. Around the same time of his inquiry, I bumped into Liloo Alim at an event and we had a nice chat. She's one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Boulud, Cafe Boulud, Concierge, dbar, Four Seasons Hotel, Liloo Alim, spa, Toronto, valentine's day

APP OF THE WEEK: Pride & Joy cheering on Canadian Olympic Athletes!

January 20, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

The Winter Olympic games are just weeks away! The kids are getting excited as we are starting to see commercials and buzz around the Canadian athletes that will be competing. How excited were we to find out that Sidney Crosby has been named captain of the Canadian Men's Hockey Team, right? So, as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Sports & Outdoors, Technology Tagged With: Android, app, Apple, Canada, CBC, Google Play, iPad, iPhone, iPodTouch, itunes, Jen Botterill, Olympics, Pride & Joy, Sochi, sports, Sydney Crosby, winter, Women's Hockey

Interview with David Rocco & The Chef’s Challenge!

January 16, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

How often do you get to a chance to speak with a handsome guy who can cook? Okay, aside from my hubby of course. But when you're offered a little time with Chef David Rocco I know you would RUN  too! (Focus...honey, focus!!!). He's one of the celebrity chefs along side others like Giada de … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celebrity, Food Tagged With: charity, Chef's Challenge, David Rocco, event, Giada di Laurentiis, Mount Sinai Hotel, Toronto, Women's Cancer

Sneak Peek! The electrifying HEARTBEAT OF HOME!

January 15, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Having just returned from a sneak peek of the upcoming Heartbeat of Home: A Dream Voyage I can tell you it's a real treat! This heart-stopping performance will leave you with that feeling of  charged up energy. Forget the caffeine! You won't need it after seeing the show, but I suggest you nab … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: dance, Ed Mirvish Theatre, Heartbeat of Home, Irish Dance, Mirvish, Riverdance, Toronto

Kid Reviewer: Nintendo Mario Party: Island Tour

January 14, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Little one (T) loves playing games -- any games...he currently can't get enough of Monopoly (yes, a board game!) but he also enjoys video games on the Wii U, and we even sometimes create a game just to pass the time.  But over the holidays as we were travelling he was able to bring along his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Games, Technology Tagged With: Kid Reviewer, MarioParty Island Tour, Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS, Super Mario

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