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The Greatest Connection

December 24, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

The holiday season brings up so many emotions for so many of us. Yes, it's a time of getting together with friends and family but it's also a time of reflecting and looking forward. Another year done and another year to figure out where we are going in life. One thing I know is that I need to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: family, Greatest Connection, holiday, Telus

APPS OF THE WEEK: Shaw Go YTV and Shaw Go Treehouse!

December 19, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Oh bless the holiday season! I'm counting down the hours to when we can kick it into high gear. It's going to be a busy one with family and friends coming over. I'm ready (sort of) so BRING IT ON! Toss in a few meetings and a quick jaunt to the Big Apple and yes, my head is spinning out of control. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Reviews, Technology Tagged With: apps, family, holidays, Shaw, Shaw Go Treehouse, Shaw Go YTV, tech

Canadian Ski Council offers FREE SnowPass to help keep kids active during the Winter

December 19, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Hey parents, this just came into my "inbox" and I think it's worth sharing...especially since we've got plenty of snow this year! This holiday season, give a Canadian Ski Council's SnowPass to your favourite grade 4 & 5 kid! One of Canada's easiest ways to get kids healthy and active this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Health & Fitness, Life, Seasons Tagged With: Canada, Canadian Ski Council, family, holidays, kids, Skiiing, Snowboarding, SnowPass, winter

RESTO REVIEW: Destingo Modern Italian Kitchen

December 19, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

It's been a busy few weeks here in the city with all the get togethers. I swear my diet will start after the holidays! My good friend Katya and I have had our social calendars mash up a few times. But Katya and I love to linger when we are out and we try to find time to rest our heels in between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Reviews Tagged With: Destingo, Italian, Queen Street West, restaurant, review, Toronto

Getting ready for the holidays with Colin and Justin!

December 17, 2013 by Sonya 1 Comment

You may recognize celebrity home design team Colin and Justin from their popular television shows including Colin & Justin's Home Heist, The Estate, Colin & Justin's Wedding Belles, and How NOT to Decorate. Their new reality show Cabin Pressure is currently in production with Cottage Life TV … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Holidays, Home, Party Tagged With: allergies, Claritin, Colin & Justin, holidays, home decor

Honouring Mandela in the Year of Education

December 16, 2013 by Sonya 2 Comments

When all the tributes and celebrations are done, how will we continue to remember Nelson Mandela? We have heard and watched the impact of his life through television, magazines, newspapers and social media.  He was a teacher, politician, activist, and father. Mandela has proven the power of one and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Kids, Life, Life Events, News Stories, Spirituality Tagged With: Craig Kielburger, David C. Onley, Free the Children, Kardinal Official, Marc Kielburger, Nelly Furtado, Nelson Mandela, Shawn Desman

Night at the Museum: When Everything Comes to Life

December 16, 2013 by Sonya 2 Comments

We were watching the film Night at the Museum with the kids the other night. Ben Stiller mentioned that everything comes to life once the night falls...and then we experienced it. It’s nighttime and the doors are closed to the public. Only sleepover guests have full access to the Royal Ontario … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Family, Travel Tagged With: family, fun, Night at the Museum, ROM, ROM Sleepover, Royal Ontario Museum, sleepovers, staycation, Toronto

What Parents & Teens should know about Facebook

December 13, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

So, as I'm in full holiday mode with all the shopping and parties...WHOOOMP! My kid decides he would like to be on Facebook. It's funny, this whole social media thing. I mean, I'm on it all the time for work.  I post about my latest stories and funny stuff  but now that my kid wants on.... WOW. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Technology, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: bullying, compassion, Facebook, social media, Teens

APP OF THE WEEK: EXLEY for news and buzz!

December 12, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

You know when you just want to escape life even for a few brief moments? Or you have some time waiting at the Hockey arena with the kid? We all have our mobile devices and the convenience of having information at our fingertips is great for these moments. This week's app feature is EXLEY. It's the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celebrity, Entertainment, Technology Tagged With: app, Celebrity, EXLEY

RECIPE: Italian Panettone Christmas Pudding

December 9, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Our friends in Woodbridge were the first to introduce us to many Italian traditions. We feel like family when we see them. In fact their kids call us Zia and Zio. "Yes, my Zia is Chinese," Steph would say without a blink of an eye to her friends. That's what about the Italians! We're all family. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Recipes Tagged With: baking, Bauli, cake, Christmas, holiday traditions, Italian, Pandoro, Panettone, recipe

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