Can we talk about The Hunger Games for a few minutes, please?Raise your hand if you've read the series. In English, I mean.*counts* Eight... twelve... fourteen... That's what I thought - nearly everyone on the planet. Cool.Now, when I started reading this series, I forced myself to stay … [Read more...]
His Current Obsession
Of course I love my children. And, like most moms, I think they are totally the bomb. But part of this is that there are things I truly admire about them. Things that are quirky and unique and represent something that sets them apart. These things, for the most part, are qualities that I didn't … [Read more...]
Subject: Soft Porn Fix Needed
Don't get the wrong idea, I don't watch porn nor do I distribute or solicit it. This is actually related to my post from yesterday. I had been talking to a friend of mine about how The Tudors was a little naughty and soft pornish. And we agreed that everyone needs a little dirty now and … [Read more...]
Books! Books! Books!
While by no means a new trend (ever heard of a newfangled thing called the printing press?), as resident trend watcher, I've done my research and talked to the experts to bring you a list (and a prize pack) of some of the hottest titles in children's literature for your holiday shopping. Shall we … [Read more...]
A Book For Kids on Plastic Surgery – Is it just me??
A new book aimed at 4-7 year olds just came out called "My Beautiful Mommy". It chronicles a little girl's visit to the plastic surgeon with her mother for a consultation, their discussions of how mommy will soon be "prettier", an explanation of where the bandages will be and … [Read more...]
When a field of flowers looks like Starbucks
We are urban dwellers. We live in a typical Toronto neighbourhood. We are near the subway, near the high street, and our house is very close to our neighbours. We share a driveway and have a postage stamp backyard. My kids spend far more time at the school playground or park then in their backyard. … [Read more...]
My lifetime love affair
Hey! Get your mind out of the gutter. I am a married woman! Plus, my mom and my sister-in-law (not to mention my sexiest-man-alive husband *sheepish grin*) read this blog so...as IF. Anyway on to the real post... I can't explain it but there is something about certain writers that resonates deep … [Read more...]
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