December always warms my heart. Ever since I was little, Christmas has been something to look forward to. Family traditions of gingerbread houses, decorating trees and wondering what to leave out for Santa are always a must. But seeing all the twinkling lights when we take our evening walks in the … [Read more...]
Holiday Gifts You Should Get Moving On NOW
Now that it's November, I've got to seriously buckle down and start getting to my holiday list. There are some amazingly creative gifts that require some advance ordering to meet your deadlines before the holiday crush. Plus, hey, I like to spread out my holiday spending budget and not get one … [Read more...]
Recipe: Thanksgiving Turkey With A Moroccan Twist!
We are doing double Thanksgiving this weekend and I'm one of those people who LOVE the thought of having turkey, twice! The smell of roasted turkey when you walk into a home brings all sorts of warm and fuzzy feelings. We're hosting dinner complete with turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie but … [Read more...]
Top Picks: Tech Accessories For Back To School
Back to school shopping is in full-swing.We're all taking inventory of new shoes and fresh pens. Maybe you've also had to invest in that new phone or even laptop or tablet for your kids this school year? I know what that's like! The negotiations with our kid are relentless on what he wants vs. what … [Read more...]
Summer Traditions & Highlights Of The 2014 CNE
When I was younger I can remember winding down the summer vacation with a visit to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). My parents would always take us kids as a treat before school started back up. I can recall the whirling noise of the Alpine Way ride and the "carnies" trying to get kids to beg … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Chef Rob Bragagnolo’s Ultimate Burger Recipe
You can smell it in the air. It's BBQ season. Our neighbourhood is sizzling now that the warmer weather is here. We often joke about having a "burger-off" on our block. And yo, I'm up for the challenge and I'm serious. My kids are in it to win it. Trust me. They know a good burger when they taste … [Read more...]
Wonderful Things
Spring is wonderful. Here are some other things that are wonderful: 1. G.H. Cretors Chicago Mix popcorn. I walked past it in the aisles for years, scoffing in disgust that cheese and caramel were two flavors that should ne'er be mixed. Then I tried it. Sweet mercy. It's DIVINE. I stand … [Read more...]
Canadian Ski Council offers FREE SnowPass to help keep kids active during the Winter
Hey parents, this just came into my "inbox" and I think it's worth sharing...especially since we've got plenty of snow this year! This holiday season, give a Canadian Ski Council's SnowPass to your favourite grade 4 & 5 kid! One of Canada's easiest ways to get kids healthy and active this … [Read more...]
A Couple of Carvers
There are so many things about parenthood that irk me. And I know that I will miss those things when my kids grow up. The toys scattered throughout the house. The printing on the walls. The fingerprints on the windows. One thing I know I won't miss is carving a pumpkin at Halloween. I absolutely … [Read more...]
The Ghost Train at Stanley Park
[youtube id="y__wCfVcobc"] All right. First things first. You can't park for free ANYWHERE in this city, and definitely not at Stanley Park, so this is a big damn deal. This is the Ghost Train, kiddos. This is special. Apparently parking is free anytime the Halloween or Christmas train is … [Read more...]
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