Can you think of anything more wonderful than opening up your mailbox and finding books inside? Neither can I. So, as I said last week, I was thrilled to get a package with a number of books from the really nice folks at Simon & Schuster Canada this summer. The first book from this package … [Read more...]
Movie Review – The Women
Ever in the mood for a chick flick? Well, have I got one for you. The Women is Director/Screenwriter/Producer Diane English's (of Murphy Brown fame) theatrical film debut. The female-only star-studded cast (the first male character isn't glimpsed until the last scene) includes Meg Ryan, … [Read more...]
Adding “work” into the life balance equation
Balance. For most women, this means managing work - to achieve better work/life harmony. A self-professed contrarian – I flipped this equation around and realized for me, balance meant adding work back into my life. After the birth of my second child, I made the decision to stay at home for a … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: ECHOage.com
ECHOage.com is an online system that easily enables children to celebrate giving at the time of their birthday. Through the ONE GIFT, ONE CAUSE solution children everywhere are contributing to society, the environment and each other. ECHOage is easy to use and convenient for mothers. The site … [Read more...]
When Life Stands Still for Cancer
Well, it has happened. You look at the stats and you know that you are fooling yourself if you think it won't. And you are truly very lucky if it doesn't. Yes, The Big "C" has hit our family. So far, we are very lucky. But, no matter what, life is changing course and my perspective has … [Read more...]
Promise of the Wolves
A while back, the nice folks at Simon & Schuster sent me this book: I've always had a soft-spot for fantasy and sci-fi, so I took a peek within. Here's how the promotional material read: WHAT IS THE PROMISE OF THE WOLF? NEVER CONSORT WITH HUMANS. NEVER KILL A HUMAN UNPROVOKED. NEVER … [Read more...]
School Money Management
It is shocking that kids today can get all the way to university without taking any course on personal financial management...in fact, if it's not elected in university, it can be avoided completely. I'm not talking about a high school economics course, I'm referring to real life, how to … [Read more...]
New TV Season! New TV Season!
Kath here, parachuting in for new mom Margot, who barely has time to remember her own middle name never mind watch TV or go to movies, so busy is she with her little guys. And given that I am el-cheapo, I also have not been to any movies lately (although I did watch Sex and the City three times on … [Read more...]
New Furniture Photos – Your Input Please!
At long, long last our new living room furniture arrived! A new leather couch and loveseat. I. Love. It. However, I am SO NOT a decorator and am struggling to pull it all together. Obviously there are certain things we can't change 1) the marble around the fireplace - I don't love it but it is WAY … [Read more...]
Very, Very Veggie
My little sister is a vegetarian. A full-on, doesn't eat any meat, doesn't eat any foods made with meat or meat products vegetarian. Once, six years ago, I was a vegetarian, too. For six months. Really! For six months I didn't eat any meat or anything related to meat. Well, okay, I did eat cheese … [Read more...]
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