When I'm out and about, I like to seek out (or stumble upon) hidden gems. I'm not sure if it's my upbringing to go for the less obvious. Case in point? During Fashion Week, I was invited to attend the Toronto Fashion Incubator's Press and Industry Brunch where there was the opportunity to meet with … [Read more...]
Two At the Top
I had her all to myself for her first two years. The thing is, she was pretty grumpy most of that time. Then her sister was born and the chaos doubled, and finally tripled when her youngest sister made an entrance. She has grown up so fast and can often slip under my radar as she requires less of … [Read more...]
Pancake Manor! Alternative Rock for Kids!
Now doesn't that sound like a place you'd like to hang out? Pancake Manor is definitely a place that kids and parents don't mind sharing! The popular YouTube music video channel was created and produce by Victoria-based musician and puppeteer Billy Reid. Viewed by over 25 million eyes worldwide, … [Read more...]
My Very Own Peter Pan
When I was a young girl, especially pre-teen and early teens, I desperately wanted to grow up. I couldn't wait to be able to stay up later, or go places on my own, to wear make-up and drive a car. I wanted to be taken seriously and I just couldn't wait for it to happen. I often hear the statement, … [Read more...]
In All Fairness…
One of the first things you realize when you have your second child is that now the game is all about fairness. Or if not fairness then at least equity. This hit me like a ton of bricks when I was nursing my minutes-old second daughter and addressed her big sister by her then-nickname. I think I … [Read more...]
Eleven
Today my baby boy turns eleven. Eleven years ago today we met the boy who would forever change Sean and I, and teach us things about ourselves and the world that we otherwise would never have known. There was something a little bit magic about this kid from very early on... His smile is … [Read more...]
No Child For Sale.
[youtube id="4J1sYC3zM2c"] I met a family, two sisters who had made homes on a piece of land they don't own and who raise their children beside fields of sugar cane. The home looked as though it had been assembled over time, like the families had added wood, metal and chicken wire when they were … [Read more...]
Are you ready? Latest study about condom use.
When you were growing up did you ever have that conversation with your parents about sex? I certainly didn't. It may be because my parents weren't comfortable and probably didn't know how to approach the topic. But times have changed since we were in university... or have they? Certainly access to … [Read more...]
Being There
Ah technology. You are amazing. Yesterday my friend Susannah kept me 'in' the delivery room while her awesome sister Telly welcomed baby Oliver into the world. Her random updates were so exciting! Come on baby! Get here already! 5.5 cm! In the throes! In pain - losing it. Better now - … [Read more...]
What is a DIGITAL FOOTPRINT and why you should know this.
I had a quick conversation the other day with a friend. I had mentioned something about DIGITAL FOOTPRINT to her. She stopped walking and said "I don't even know what that means!" So, let's discuss...your digital footprint. Put it this way, anything you post, tweet, or text leaves a trail. It … [Read more...]
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