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UrbanKitchen: Recipes To Celebrate Chinese New Year

February 17, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Our family is getting ready to usher in the Chinese New Year on February 19th! You'll often here it referred to as also the 'Lunar New Year' as other asian cultures also celebrate it. It's a time when we get together with family and friends and we tend to eat... a lot. It's not just celebrated for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Holidays, Life, Recipes Tagged With: Chinese Cooking, Chinese New Year, Dumplings, Lettuce Wrap, Loblaws, Lunar New Year, Rice Cake, Year of the Ram

Ohhh My Valentine! Fifty Shades of Gift Ideas

February 12, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Chocolates and flowers are nice but.... let's get busy for a moment and kick things up a few notches for Valentines Day. OH COME ON!  It's about just having a bit of fun with surprising your lover! But is there any merit to the sexy ideas that are out there especially with the hype that surrounds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: 13 Spicy Nights, Beyonce, Cineplex VIP, Dr. Robin Milhausen, Fifty Shades of Grey, gift guide, itunes, Jabra, Just Eat, Katrina McKay, Kobo Aura H2O, MagicMikeXXL, Ohhh Canada, Trojan, valentine's day

Easy Valentine’s Sweetie Recipes For Families!

February 12, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

My little one loves being in the kitchen so as soon as February rolled around we started checking out a few Valentine's Day recipes that he could help make too! Here are our three favourites that are easy and yummy. Adult and kid approved! RASPBERRY SUGAR-FREE HEART COOKIES We've tested out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate crepes, cookies, Decadent Chocolate Cake, Green & Black's Organic, organic chocolate, President's Choice, recipes, Sugar Free, valentine's day, Valentine's Day desserts

Family Day Weekend Arts & Culture Events In Toronto

February 11, 2015 by Sonya 1 Comment

We're excited for the upcoming Family Day Weekend in the city and there's no shortage of things to do. While we know that that there are plenty of skating rinks and ski hills to enjoy but if you've got kids who prefer  indoor activities that explores more arts & culture, here is our list of our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life, The Arts Tagged With: Art Gallery of Ontario, Bata Shoe Museum, Bloor Hot Docs, Douglas Coupland, Family Day, Gardiner Museum, Gumhead, Heart of Robin Hood, Holt Renfrew Men, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mirvish, Royal Ontario Museum, Snow Angel, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, Young People's Theatre, YPT

6 Candy-Free Ways To Treat Your Kids This Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2015 by Kait Fowlie Leave a Comment

Written by Kait Fowlie One way to make Valentine's Day really special for your kids? Think outside the box and treat them to something a little more interesting than a bag of foil wrapped hearts. (Added bonus: no sugar-induced crazy time. Win win!) Here are 6 fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Family, Holidays, Life Tagged With: crafts, homemade poptarts, post-it mirror surprise, Valentine's, valentine's day, valentine's day activities, valentine's day as family

6 Sweet Valentine’s Day Movies To Watch With Kids

February 6, 2015 by Kait Fowlie 1 Comment

Written by Kait Fowlie Spending Valentine's Day as a family this year? We totally approve. After all, the day is all about celebrating love. Love, and chocolate. A veg-out session on the couch with your fam and a movie you can all fall in love with is an ideal February night in. Skip the dinner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Holidays, Kids, Movies Tagged With: Charlie Brown, kids movies, lady and the tramp, movies about love, sherk, Tangled, the love bug, the princess bride, Valentine's Day movies for kids, Valetine's Day

Our Favourite Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $100

February 5, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

I heart Valentine's Day! Okay, it's really a guilt free day of indulging with those you love right? But no pressure, really. I don't expect to be showered by expensive gifts. Hey, I've been with my honey since 1986 and I'm grateful for everyday that he's stuck with my antics! (Yes, we were really, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: aromatherapy, Butter Avenue, candy, Charlie Brown, Chocolate Chips, Escents, gift guide, Gifts Under $100, Hallmark, Heart Shaped Macarons, jewellery, Lay's Canada, macarons, Magnolia, Magnolia Silver, Petite & Sweet, President's Choice, Tiffany, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentine, Valetine's Day

Fun & Festive Family Meals Perfect For Valentine’s Day

February 4, 2015 by Emma Durand-Wood Leave a Comment

It’d be nice if we could just eat sweets and treats all day on Valentine’s Day, but it’s probably best to eat a little real food in between bites of chocolates, cookies and candy! With a basic heart-shaped cookie cutter set and some creativity you can celebrate all day long without contributing too … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Holidays, Life, Recipes Tagged With: chicken pot pie, February 14th, fruit kabobs, grilled cheese, heart beet salad, heart shaped food, mini pizza, red velvet pancakes, valentine's day, valentines day meals

6 Best Brands Of Chocolate You Need To Try

February 2, 2015 by Natalie Ast Leave a Comment

Written by Natalie Ast This Valentine’s Day, indulge in some decadent chocolate from master makers. Whether you prefer a fluffy truffle that melts in your mouth, or a deep, rich dark square, everyone has their favorites. Here’s a round up of some of the best chocolatiers from around the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Holidays, Life Tagged With: Bar Isabel, chocolate, chocolate brands, Leonidas, Lindt & Sprungli, neuhaus, pierre marcolini, SoMa, swiss chocoalte, toronto chocolate maker, valentine's day

Events Celebrating Black History Month Then & Now

February 2, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There are many ways that we can recognize Black History Month here in Canada. The Black Artists' Networks in Dialogue (BAND) and TD present Then & Now, a series of must-see events across Canada that highlight the significant contributions African Canadians have made to Canada's cultural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: Africa Fete Festival, BAND-RAND, Black History Month, Gordon Parks, Kuumba, Oliver Jones, TD Then and Now, The Color Purple, The Nina Project

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