There are so many lessons that I think are critical to share with children, but one of the most important teachings, that weaves itself through so many aspects of our lives, is the importance of philanthropy. Imparting the spirit of giving is valuable for so many reasons. First of all, it curbs … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: The Bees
There's a lot of buzz out there about one of the hottest books this season (get it?). One of the most amazing things that a book can do for you as a reader, is to change the way you look at the world. While reading Lalinne Paull's debut novel The Bees, (a fictional account of life inside a bee … [Read more...]
5 Books That Make Perfect Father’s Day Gifts
Father's Day is around the corner and it's almost time for the tributes and praise for dear old Dad. When I think of my own father and the legacy he has passed on to me, it's impossible to consider him without considering his love of reading. From the early days reading the Little House on the … [Read more...]
What’s In My Bag? National Sun Awareness Edition
I love that my kids are active in team sports, and I've learned my role. I am there to watch them play. I do love to watch them play. That means that from September to April, I visit approximately 8-10 hockey arenas per week (for real... can you imagine??). My bag for these months is full of … [Read more...]
Not Your Parents’ BLACKS!
I've always loved photography. As a child I took a Saturday morning course, and felt so creative, so grown up, so alive, in the hours that I spent in the dark room In high school, I loved taking pictures of friends and places I traveled. I have stacks of photos of parties I've forgotten, and … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: “Frog Music”
A few years ago, I picked up Emma Donoghue's ROOM, not knowing anything about it. The best-selling novel was told in the voice of a five-year old boy who has been locked in a room with his mother all his life. It was an amazing, charming, funny literary tour de force. I've been looking forward to … [Read more...]
The Body Shop All-In-One BB Cream: Your Summer Go-To
There is so much I love about summer weekends; days spent on the sidelines cheering my kids in soccer and baseball, afternoons spent on the back deck or puttering around the garden, and evening walks around the neighbourhood for gelato. My lifestyle becomes very laid back and my beauty routine needs … [Read more...]
Passing On The Seasonal Allergy Trait
Although I can’t take credit for their athletic abilities or competitive nature, I’m pleased to appropriate many of the wonderful traits that I’ve passed on to my children; their love of reading, appreciation for a good joke, and aptitude for language. Unfortunately, with all that good (!) comes a … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: “We Were Liars”
It's simple enough to pinpoint when reading Young Adult fiction became socially acceptable. "The Hunger Games" trilogy, marketed originally to the teen set in Scholastic fliers, spread like wildfire to the adult population. The caliber of the writing and the quality storyline meant mass appeal and … [Read more...]
Banana Republic Marimekko Collection
I am a big fan of Banana Republic. I know that I can always walk into a store, know what to expect, and find something in a classic style at a manageable price point. Over the last few years, Banana Republic has worked with high end designers to introduce a number of limited edition capsules that … [Read more...]
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