A friend recently sent me an email from her daughter's soccer coach. She has been so amazed by this "little" job this man has done in a BIG way. He realized at the onset that he could make a difference in having his team understand all the virtues of the human race through their time together. … [Read more...]
Wondering what to do this Family Day? (Toronto edition)
What are your plans for this Family Day weekend? Skiiing? Staying in the city perhaps? Here are some great events worth checking out in Toronto! CARNIVAL at the Royal Ontario Museum February 16, 17 and 18 In celebration of Black History Month join in the festivities and participate in … [Read more...]
From My Closet – February 8th, 2013
Okay, so I got this bag for Christmas. Wait, that's not entirely accurate. Lemme e'splain... Way back in October when I went to Blissdom and hung out with my sister, giving her closets therapy and stuff, she and I went to the big, fat place the rhymes with Sinners at Bay and Bloor in Toronto, which … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – SnowDay
The day every kid waits for is finally here! A Snow Day. I'd like to take the kids tobogganing but we're snowed into our street (for now). Is it a snow day for you? If so, what are your plans? … [Read more...]
Eating for the Flu Season
We're hearing it all over the news. This is the worst flu season EVER! Now, that's enough to scare anyone...flu vaccine or not! But now that we're at the height of the season there are some things you, and your family, can eat to help support your immune system. On a recent private shopping … [Read more...]
Year of the Snake
We are entering the Year of the Snake and according to Chinese astrologers anyone who was born in this year knows that the snake represents wisdom, intelligence and self control. Snakes tend to move cautiously in everything they do but are powerful when they feel the need to strike. As we … [Read more...]
On White Couches and Boarding School for Madame.
We've had a couch in our kitchen ever since we renovated ten years ago. The one before the one we have now was a loveseat from Ikea my husband still had from his first apartment, back during his university days - probably already ten years old itself by that time. It had a horribly dated … [Read more...]
Hurry Up Summer!!! (teaser)
Groundhog celebrity Wiarton Willie didn't see his shadow last weekend so we're expecting an early spring which means another 6 weeks of winter...right. Hey, it's incentive! I think my friends in Cali just laugh every time I mention the cold harsh-ish winters we get here. I start getting antsy … [Read more...]
the power of body language (I love this)
At least 3 times per meal for the last 18 years I have been telling my children, other people's children and myself to sit up straight. It is not just that I think this is good manners and a good way of presenting ourselves to the world but I think it also affects how we live. It is not just a way … [Read more...]
Frosty Balls
Tracey has posted about her balls before so I figure I can post about my balls too. These ones are big and beautiful. Heavy. Colourful. Cold. And can only be played with outside. To make your own you will need 3 things: water, balloons and food colouring Oh. You'll also need very cold … [Read more...]
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