A week before I left on my vacation, I got a letter from Ontario Blood Services. Ever since my mother required daily blood transfusions as part of her cancer treatment, I've been a huge advocate of donating blood (over 25 times for me!). The letter said that they found an issue with my hemoglobin in … [Read more...]
Why Toronto Is Obsessed With Prairie Girl Cupcakes
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jean Blacklock, owner of Prairie Girl Cupcakes. She just came out with her first cookbook, The Prairie Girl Cupcake Cookbook, but this 54-year-old go-getter, who has two children and two step-children, has even more on the go. She's finishing her degree in … [Read more...]
Why I Love The Movies
This Sunday is my Super Bowl. From 4pm onwards you can find my butt parked in front of the TV. I'll be dealing with Guiliana Rancic on the red carpet and counting the minutes until Chris Rock hands Hollywood their white butts on a silver skewer during the opening monologue of the Oscars. I love … [Read more...]
How To Survive Packing For Your Family March Break Getaway
Ah, March Break. A time to escape the frigid Canadian winter and relax with your family on a sunny beach. Can’t you see it? The kids playing happily in the waterpark while you sit poolside sipping on some fruity concoction. Sounds perfect. But rewind a week to getting ready for that vacation and … [Read more...]
Learning To Let It Go – My Fear of Being Frozen
My name is Allie and I have #DentalDread. I hate feeling frozen, I always have and for some reason I just can’t let it go. Let it go, let it go… All kidding aside, it’s unpleasant. My kid is braver than I am. I am a total chicken.When I think about booking a dental appointment, I remember just … [Read more...]
I’m Embracing February 14th For My Littlest Valentine
I'm not really a Valentine's Day person. I believe if you don't express your love the other 364 days of the year, that one day Hallmark and the red letters on the calendar suggest you do so will not save you. I'm a holiday humbug. This year, I'm trying to take a bit of a more balanced perspective, … [Read more...]
The Most Romantic Hotels In Canada For Valentine’s Day
I admit that staying in a hotel can be one of the most romantic things to do. I would actually trade in almost any shiny bauble for a weekend getaway. A hotel stay gives us a chance to reconnect and let's face it, if someone else is making the beds and preparing the meals, that's a pretty enticing … [Read more...]
How To Celebrate Family Day Across Canada
When Family Day approaches, it’s tempting to want it as a day off of work to set yourself on the couch and finish that latest episode on Netflix, or catch up on updates on Facebook from your inner circle. Or maybe you're the complete opposite, and see it as an opportunity to get extra chores done … [Read more...]
Father’s Touching Photography Series Shines A Light On Living With Autism
Welsh photographer and father, Glenn Gameson-Burrows, has enjoyed taking photos of his two daughters as a pastime—especially Aneira, who has autism spectrum disorder. To raise awareness of Aneira and other children on the autism spectrum, the father was inspired to explore the condition and take … [Read more...]
Thinking Positively On World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day. It seems an odd day to mark because those of us effected by cancer (are there any people who aren't?) don't need a day. It lives with us every single day. But who am I to decide! Will is in grade two. He adores his teacher, who we'll call Mr. Smith. Now, while I don't … [Read more...]
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