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iPhone Apps à la Kat

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Okay, Ali gave us her top ten iPhone apps in So You Want It, and then Vicky did it, too. And far be it from me miss an opportunity to jump on a bandwagon, so here is my list of top ten iPhone apps: Bejewelled 2 If you like to play Bejewelled Blitz on Facebook (you know who you are), you will … [Read more...]

Disney Post #1: The Thrill Rides

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I got back from Disney World last night and am, this morning, experiencing Post Disney Blues. I am sure this is a legitimate condition because after 5 days at full throttle sensory stimulation, reality is a real downer. Every morning the kids would spring out of bed with a smile and every night (and … [Read more...]

It Ain’t 1979. Disney 2010!

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I'm lucky in so many ways. I have great friends, a fabulous family, and, despite the crazy hours, I have a pretty cool gig here at UrbanMoms. This week the coolness is maximized: I get to take my kids to Disney World! This is an experience on every kids' wish list. And as a parent I am really … [Read more...]

Top Ten Reasons Why YOU MUST SEE AVATAR RIGHT NOW

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10. It's awesome 9. It's awesome 8. It's awesome... Okay, but seriously: this movie is awesome, and if you're like I was (until Saturday afternoon) and you haven't gotten around to seeing it yet, then what are you waiting for? GO OUT AND SEE AVATAR. NOW. SERIOUSLY! It's just that good. It's … [Read more...]

Top Five Holiday Movies

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It's that time of year again, where families spend time in front of a crackling fire, watching their favourite Holiday classics on TV. Now, back when I was a kid, you eagerly scanned the TV Guide each week leading up to Christmas, circling the days when Rudolph was on, or the Grinch or Santa Claus … [Read more...]

Our First Christmas Without Her

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I love Christmas. When I was a kid my sister and I would get so excited that my mom would let us put out one Christmas decoration starting November 1st. For the past number of years my family and I have trekked up north of Toronto to my parents' beautiful, snow filled retreat for a festive family … [Read more...]

Reconnecting

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I have been married for 13+ years and, in total, my husband and I have been together for over 17. That is a long time. Plus, of those 13 years we have been parents for 10 of them. With two busy kids, running my own business, and the past year caring for my mom, we have had barely a moment alone … [Read more...]

Yes, You CAN Stick Things To Your Stainless Steel Fridges!

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The lovely Jennifer was the first to bite... I have a mission for you (should you choose to accept). We just got a new stainless steel fridge. Very pretty inside and out, but magnets don't stick to it and I really miss my photos, notes, and lists that decorated my old fridge. I've been trying to … [Read more...]

Gettin’ Irie Mon

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Yes folks, it is true. I am the luckiest girl alive right now 'cause in exactly 1 day I will be lounging beach-side at the fabulous Sandals Montego Bay Resort in Jamaica. I am beyond excited for so many reasons - the spa, the beach, the naps, the peace and quiet but also, I'm curious. My husband and … [Read more...]