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Mommy I Can’t See

October 18, 2010 by Kath

"Mommy, I can't see my book at school" This was the refrain my then six year-old daughter was fond of repeating. To be 100% honest, I thought she was seeking attention, but since my husband and I have been bringing our girls to the optometrist annually since they were toddlers, I just put her off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness Tagged With: children's vision, eye exam, glasses, optometrist, vision care

Carb Your Enthusiasm

October 15, 2010 by gmartell

I love talking about food with people who are passionate about it. Sometimes this can be with shop owners or restaurateurs about the food they make. Sometimes it's with friends and relatives about what they love to cook and eat at home. Everyone has a passion for food. It's just a matter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: carbs bread meat stuffed Chef Dad

What’s For Dinner?

October 15, 2010 by Tracey

Oh my lord, how I am LOATHING this question each day.  Indeed, what IS for dinner?Lately I'm uninspired and feeling downright lazy about things.I used to cook. I used to cook a lot. I'm actually quite a good cook - and it's something I enjoy doing... or at least I used to.Breakfasts. Lunches. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food

Win VIP Tickets to Toronto’s LG Fashion Week!!

October 13, 2010 by Unknown

Fashion Week is one of my most favorite weeks in Toronto. It's full of parties and pretty people and, of course, THE FASHION. I have been on the red carpet and at shows in the past, and this year, I am even more excited about it because this year I have VIP tickets FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK to give to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests, Fashion Tagged With: contests, designers, fashion, fashion week, Toronto, trends

You Can Lead A Horse To Water… But Trolls Are Another Matter.

October 7, 2010 by gmartell

There are times when we are overwhelmed by technology, and there are times when technology swoops in to provide us with a wonderful solution to a problem. Today was a case of the latter.I've lived my entire life without a water or ice machine in my fridge. I know - how 1982? My wife on the other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: chef dad new appliances fridge water ice dispensers

7 Days Without Pizza Makes One Weak

October 4, 2010 by gmartell

People love to pose the 'If you were stuck on a dessert island and had to choose one food to take along, what would it be?' question to me. I never hesitate to fire back immediately with my choice: pizza.Pizza is great fresh from the oven, cold for breakfast, rewarmed, defrosted, made at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: best homemade pizza recipe, Chef Dad, how to toss pizza dough

Save the Best for Last – Delayed Gratification

October 2, 2010 by erinlittle

There are two kinds of people in this world, those who eat the red Smarties first and those who eat the red Smarties last.It's funny how different your kids can be from one another, even twins.  Fiona always saves the best for last.  The pink Smartie is last because it's the best (it used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: delayed gratification, differences among siblings, raising multples, save the best for last, smaties, twins

Not Milk?

September 23, 2010 by gmartell

  My 5 and 7 year olds love milk. They proudly sport milk mustaches at every opportunity. Chocolate milk, milk in cereal, milk in a glass, string cheese, yogurt tubes. It's all good.My 9 year old on the other hand, decided that milk is so 2008, and has no interest in any of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: calcium dairy milk

Jackets & Hats (And Makeup & Sugar)

September 22, 2010 by Tracey

Recently on the way home from the school drop-off, a mummy-friend of mine gave me a once over and said, "How do you manage to look so pulled together in the mornings?"  I nearly laughed in her face.I tried my best not to give her a look that said Are you blind? and instead answered, "Well, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: fitted jacket, Grumble Girl, hats, look your best, On Top of the Mutherload, style, style secrets

Penne with Portobello Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions & Goat Cheese

September 19, 2010 by gmartell

Occasionally, I get to cook food that's just for the grown-ups. On weekends, if we don't have a babysitter, Ali and I will often put the kids to bed and make ourselves a "stay in" date night. There's nothing better than cooking a delicious meal for people you love - and this dish did not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: pasta goat cheese onions portobello mushrooms recipe

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