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...]
Theatre Review: The Lion King Roars Again
I can recall the first time I saw The Lion King on stage very vividly. The animals breathe life in the most awe-inspiring ways, it takes your imagination beyond the well-loved Disney story. A review cannot do it justice; you really need to see it for yourself. The Lion King has returned to Toronto … [Read more...]
Game Review: Yoshi’s New Island
We saw a trailer for the Yoshi's New Island game at the movie theatre recently and my son put it on his "wishlist" immediately!! Yoshi was introduced by Nintendo the early 1990s as a support character in the Mario series but it was only a matter of time before he had top billing with his own series … [Read more...]
Tech Toy Review: Sphero 2.0
My kids started bugging me for a Sphero a few months ago. You know how kids are with their “wants” ? It’s relentless. They had seen it in the Apple Store and my older son had come home and did his research. Here’s the thing… in our household if the kids really want something then they have to state … [Read more...]
Trailer: Moms’ Night Out
How many of us can relate? "I just want to sit down with my friends without three little people clawing all over me!" Moms' Night Out is a film that will make us laugh at the chaos of parenting. In the story, Allyson (Sarah Drew) and her friends long for a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner … [Read more...]
Your Kids’ Favourite Shows, At Your Fingertips
Remember when you were a kid and you had your favourite shows? I remember watching sitcoms like Facts of Life and Fresh Prince of Bel Air over and over again. My sister and I would sometimes have to play rock, paper, scissors to determine who would get to pick which show to watch since we grew up … [Read more...]
HotDocs14: Must See Documentaries
One of my biggest life lessons is understanding that everyone in this world has a story to tell. To this day, my father continues to teach me this. From when I was a child he would tell me stories of people. Everyday people. He taught me that everyone has a voice and is worth listening to. Each year … [Read more...]
Street Artists Bring Out Their Inner Ninja Turtles
Street art has gained it's own rightful place in the world of contemporary art. We're familiar with artists like Banksy who showcases his work around the world in public places. It's urban art that is often fun, sometimes thought-provoking and always meant for everyone to enjoy. Recently I was … [Read more...]
What to See & Do: Celebrating Earth Day
We're counting down to Earth Day on April 22nd! There are numerous things that kids and families can do to celebrate and appreciate our planet. Schools have designated "clean up the community" days and the roof top garden at my son's school will be getting a bit of a sprucing up as well. Here's … [Read more...]
Hayley Wickenheiser Talks Sports, Being A Role Model and Healthy Snacking
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Hayley Wickenheiser, Canadian hockey player and Olympic hero. I have a question from two 8 year old hockey playing girls who want to know when you knew you wanted to be an Olympian? I was 10 years old and went to the ’88 Olympics in … [Read more...]
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