Wouldn't you know that the world of Twitter introduced to me to yet another product line.First it was grapefruit flavored Perrier and now its TOPSHOP.A month ago, there was a lot of excitement about TOPSHOP on twitter. Everyone seemed to be tweeting about the arrival of TOPSHOP in Toronto.To be … [Read more...]

Once again, I'm entertaining this weekend. We are having 8 adults over and 5 kids for a lite dinner and once again, I spent some time searching the internet for recipes. Epicurious came to the rescue.Here is what I found:Wild-Mushroom Bread Pudding Lemony Potato SaladFresh Corn and Avocado … [Read more...]

I love flavor. Period.Therefore, I am willing to try almost any new flavor.  A few months ago I saw a tweet on twitter that said there was Grapefruit Perrier on the shelves. Naturally I had to go find it. Which  I did. I'm not the norm (I know that). I think most people enjoy the same … [Read more...]

When Real Canadian Superstore first opened, I became a fan immediately. I love their line of PC Home products and have a love for Joe Fresh too. In fact, I love those aisles so much, that I barely have time to buy groceries coz I have so much fun shopping for everything else but milk, butter, and … [Read more...]

I love my morning coffee and try to support the independent coffee houses as much as I can.One Sunday morning, I actually did a coffee crawl...but after 3 cups of coffee I had to stop. Not to self: limit caffeine. 3 cups in 3 hours...not a great idea!!Due to the nature of my job, I have the … [Read more...]

Life use to be simple.I would pack..clothes, a book, a camera, toiletries, clothes and my glasses. (can't forget my glasses).Now I have to include:-my iPhone-my iPhone charger-my camera charger-my MacBook-my MacBook charger-my bluetooth-my bluetooth charger-my iPod shuffle-my IPod shuffle chargerMy … [Read more...]

If your family is looking for something to do this summer...read on!!Calypso, Canada's largest themed waterpark is opening this Monday. (yup..Monday June 7th)It's located only 20 minutes outside of Ottawa. So it was a no brainer that I was going to accept a tour seeing as I was visiting my parents. … [Read more...]

Dear Axe, I'm not sure how my son discovered you..probably a commercial on TV, but he has been using AXE since he was 9. I think. All I know, is he is 14 years old now and it feels like he has been loyal to your brand FOREVER. (I hope you are smiling).He is off to overnite camp, so we spent a … [Read more...]

Here's a list of passwords that my 45 year old brain has to remember:Facebook, Yahoo, TD Bank, Movable Type, Twitter, MSN, Chowhound, MacBook, Second Cup Free Wifi, Starbucks Free Wifi, StumbledUpon, Linkedin, Flickr, iTunes, iPhone...is that enough? Did I already forget one...HA...Im losing it just … [Read more...]

June is a busy month. I'm going to make a list of all the things that  will happen in June (while attempting to breathe at the same time). -End of School...June 22 -Beginning of Camp..June 23 (Both Kids. Sleepover) -Strawberry Picking -Fathers Day  -Beginning of Summer (June 21st) Stay … [Read more...]