There is so much I love about summer weekends; days spent on the sidelines cheering my kids in soccer and baseball, afternoons spent on the back deck or puttering around the garden, and evening walks around the neighbourhood for gelato. My lifestyle becomes very laid back and my beauty routine needs … [Read more...]
Spring Allergies Suck
There's nobody who can sneeze with such force and volume as my husband, Ryan. He's allergic to... well, everything, I think. Pollens, dust, dust mites, animals, housework, you name it, and it probably makes him sneeze. And our lucky little son Mason has seemingly inherited this. Mason has both food … [Read more...]
Passing On The Seasonal Allergy Trait
Although I can’t take credit for their athletic abilities or competitive nature, I’m pleased to appropriate many of the wonderful traits that I’ve passed on to my children; their love of reading, appreciation for a good joke, and aptitude for language. Unfortunately, with all that good (!) comes a … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Asparagus & Prosciutto Bundles
Last weekend we did double dinner entertaining for both sides of the family with grandparents and kids over to our house. Thank goodness the weather was warm enough that we could sit out in the backyard and enjoy a BBQ! That's how hubby "takes care of dinner". Culturally there are just a few … [Read more...]
Why The Buzz And Fuss Over American Girl?
I had first heard about this line of dolls from a friend a few yeas ago on a business trip to Chicago. I can't exactly remember what year it was. What I do remember is that a mommy friend of mine was obsessing over a visit to the store to get a doll for her daughter. I accompanied her to the shop … [Read more...]
Let’s Keep The Rose Coloured Glassed On!
Recently, I was asked by someone at the Ride To Conquer Cancer to write a piece on why I'm riding this year. This is that piece. It wasn't used where we had hoped...but I wanted to share it with you guys. The ride is a month away! I may not be ready... but I'm going to kick it in the … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day
Handmade cards and gifts, Eggs Benny by the lake, smiling children. There was also whining, a missing kid at the restaurant for a few panicked minutes, a black eye and the Virus That Does Not End that had me and Steve and half the kids still feeling wiped out and coughing every ten … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Kevin O’Leary’s Cold Hard Truth On Family, Kids & Money
Here's the truth. I wish someone had given me this advice years ago. I really found Kevin O'Leary's most recent book, The Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids and Money, an eye opener. I'm planning on passing this onto my teenage son next. He's only 14 but the future is already on his mind. Questions … [Read more...]
How To Shop The Yard Sale
If you’ve ever hosted a yard sale, you have witnessed the "yard sale aficionado". She knows all the tricks to make the most of each and every yard sale opportunity. She is hardcore to the point of scouring the Thursday classifieds to plan a strategy on the best sales and deals for the up-coming … [Read more...]
Banana Republic Marimekko Collection
I am a big fan of Banana Republic. I know that I can always walk into a store, know what to expect, and find something in a classic style at a manageable price point. Over the last few years, Banana Republic has worked with high end designers to introduce a number of limited edition capsules that … [Read more...]
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