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Elf on the Shelf: Just Another Way to Fail at Parenthood

November 28, 2015 by Kath 18 Comments

Because there weren't enough ways to feel completely inferior as a parent, someone had to go and invent the Elf on the Shelf. I already fail at Halloween, apparently, because I don't turn my house into the set of a horror movie for the entire month of October. And now, thanks to some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Humour, Parenting Tagged With: Christmas, christmas traditions, Elf off the Shelf, Elf on the Shelf, Elf on the Shelf gone bad, tradition

Give Back And See The World With #TransatAuction

November 27, 2015 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

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For me, travelling is a part of who I am. Every few months I get that itch, that “I need to get out of here and see the world” itch (that’s a real thing, isn’t it?). And once the first frost hits, I think most Canadians start dreaming of sunny skies and beautiful beaches. This time of year is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Travel Tagged With: #transatauction, family holiday, Family Vacation, transat auction, transat holidays

Single Mom Bootcamp: How I Learned To Fix Anything

November 27, 2015 by Erin Silver 15 Comments

One of the more stressful things about running a house on my own is maintaining it. I can keep the fridge stocked, get grass stains out of my kids' sweatpants and even sew on a button, but I didn't even realize that I had an air filter, or that it had to be changed. I once had to give a metre … [Read more...]

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Twelve Thoughtful Holiday Gifts That Give Back

November 26, 2015 by Sonya 2 Comments

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The holiday season means so many different things. My friends and I take thoughtfulness very seriously when it comes to choosing gifts for each other. For as long as I can remember, getting together and exchanging gifts with my closest friends has been one we all look forward to and cherish. These … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: Aromachology, Artists for Justice and Peace, Birks, CANFAR, Children's Wish Foundation, Holt Renfrew, Kurt Adler, MaisonBirks, Me to We, Natasha Koifman, Ontario SPCA, Rudsak, SickKids Foundation, Stella McCartney, Studio1098, Tanya Heath, TOMS, Urban Barn

Why I Want My Kid To Believe In Santa For As Long As Possible

November 25, 2015 by Alison Tedford 1 Comment

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This holiday season has me reliving my bar star days (just stay with me, I swear you'll get it!). T he soundtrack of my time in the bars was always Journey. It's not that I'm really that old, it's just that my favourite bar had a lot of cover bands. "Don't Stop Believing" was the highlight of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Parenting Tagged With: believe in Santa, believing in santa, santa, Santa Claus

Stress-Free Black Friday Shopping Starts Now

November 24, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

My holiday list is ready in anticipation of Black Friday deals. Over the past few years, Black Friday (aka the scariest shopping phenomenon ever) has gained a lot more attention in Canada and I plan on making the most of it. Holiday shopping takes a lot of planning. Keeping tabs on everyone’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: black friday sales, gift-giving, grand and toy, holiday gifts, holiday shopping, tech gifts

UrbanKitchen: Becel Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies

November 19, 2015 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

The holidays are around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about what kind of cookies you’re going to bake this year. But, if you’re anything like me—a busy mom with a full-time job and lots of obligations around the festive season—you’re a little overwhelmed at the thought of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life, Recipes Tagged With: anything goes cookie dough recipe, becel, cooke, holiday cookie recipe, peppermint cookie recipe, recipe

The Perfect Gift Idea For Everyone On Your List

November 18, 2015 by Sonya 1 Comment

The holiday shopping season is definitely top of mind now that we’ve had our first sighting of Santa and his reindeer at the parade. It almost seems like the city has transformed into a wonderland overnight. The decorations are up, the lights are all glowing and letters will soon be written to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: Benefit, Club Monaco, Danier Leather, Disney Store, Felony Case, Frozen, Gap Kids, gift guide, H&M, holidays, iStore, kate spade, NARS, Nine West, Peanuts, Philosophy, Planet Santa, REV Cars, Rockport, Roots, Scarborough Town Centre, Smashbox, star wars, Thomas Sabo

Fun And Creative DIY Holiday Gift Ideas

November 17, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

If you're thinking about the holiday gift giving season and want to do something a little more personal we've come across some great ideas! From the kitchen to the classroom there are many things that will leave a lasting impression for everyone on your list. While some items to help create these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Holidays, Life Tagged With: BLURB, Cookie Mix, David's Tea, DIY, Epson, Food Dehdrator, Hamilton Beach, Matcha, recipes

This Is How You Create The Perfect Office Wardrobe

November 11, 2015 by Sonya 1 Comment

Heading back to work after maternity leave comes with lots of change for us moms. When I went back to work, I felt like I was pretty organized with daycare, schedules but when I had to face my wardrobe, I froze. All of the sudden things kinda-sorta didn't fit the same and I found myself looking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Style & Beauty, Work & Career Tagged With: going back to work, Lazina Mckenzie, Style Ivy, what to wear on an interview, what to wear to work, work approrpraite clothes

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