We've got a family tradition every Family Day Weekend. We enjoy visiting the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) -- even when we're not in the market to purchase a car. My hubby and older son are car fanatics. The older kid, now 14, can tell you almost anything you want to know about almost … [Read more...]
Happy FAMILY Day!
It's 2pm in the afternoon on Family Day. I'm in my pajamas. Sort of jones'ing for my kid who is spending Family Day with....family. A few weeks ago, we went up to an Olympic party in Barrie. Will asked where the party was and I said, 'at my friends Ryan and Jodi's'. He yelled 'NO'! I spun around … [Read more...]
URBAN CLOSET: So sick of winter
I'm sick of winter. I'm sure you are too. I'm tired of wearing boots. I don't care how cute my boots are and how many I have. Right now, they all suck. The salt stains are killing me. The thing is winter can't stop me now! I still have plenty of events to attend and social stuff to show up … [Read more...]
Weighing Love
According to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre, more than 50% of teenager girls and 30% of teenage boys engage in unhealthy weight control behaviours as a result of distorted or negative self-image. Traditionally, teens have been bombarded with images from magazines, television but … [Read more...]
For the love of KALE! Chef Andrew Muto shares his passion
Kale has taken centre stage in the green leafy vegetable aisle at my local grocers. It's touted as a super food and rightly so! Kale is packed with anti-oxidants and anti -inflammatory properties according to my friend and chef Andrew Muto. I tried to serve it to my family the other night replacing … [Read more...]
It’s Heigh Time
Last week my far-away friend, Christy, along with her husband and four (!) children, spent seven days at our house. It was wild and wonderful and loud and hilarious. Seeing our kids play and connect after years between our last visit (they used to live in the same town as we do, but moved … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Roses are red, Violets are blue, I'm a last-minute shopper, How about you? Valentine's Day is around the corner. If, like me, you're just finishing paying off Christmas bills and recycling wrapping paper and cards, it may be a little tough to get into the hearts and flowers spirit. Here are … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips to Stay Safer Online & A Conversation Worth Following
The internet has become a way of life for many of us. We communicate, research, share and work with it. While most of us assume we know how to navigate our way around it, I find I need a good reminder once in a while to keep me safe. The whole internet thing is moving forward and we need to know how … [Read more...]
What To See & Do This FAMILY DAY Weekend!
What a bonus! Monday, February 17th is Family Day! YIPPEE!!! A perfect break from this crazy cold winter we've been experiencing. But what to do? Here are a few suggestions! ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM (ROM) Celebrates Biodiversity! (February 15 to 17) The ROM is bringing out live animals, crafts … [Read more...]
On Principle
I like to consider myself a person of principle. The kind of person who knows what she believes and takes a stand on the big issues. The kind of person who does the right thing just because it is, you know, the right thing. Then again, I'm also a pragmatic person. A gal who knows how to choose … [Read more...]
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