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...]
toronto is just like new york…without all the stuff…*
husband of the year award will likely go to mine, for he not only brought me chicken wings for dinner (mmm...chicken wings...), he also willingly went to see a 10pm showing of Twilight with me last night. Willingly. no force. no bribery. nothing. he was willing to go to the mall theater and watch … [Read more...]
It’s all Twilight, all the time.
everyone's talking about it. the premiere of Twilight. People already have tickets for this Friday's Toronto opening. People are abuzz about whether or not Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were the ideal choices to play Edward and Bella (personally, i think Kristen is a little too waif-like and … [Read more...]
Everybody was kung fu fighting…
The Kung Fu Panda DVD was released this week and the voices behind the stars were out at Grauman's Chinese Theater to celebrate the release. the lovely Dustin Hoffman, and his wife: (GL / PR Photos) the lovely Jack Black: (GL / PR Photos) and the ALWAYS lovely Angelina Jolie: (GL / PR … [Read more...]
On the Radio
It all started simply enough...in early May my husband brought home a new family car. Bill works for Volkswagen, and we're a VW family. My last three cars have all been Passat wagons, and while I LOVE them, one has pretty much been a replica of the other. This latest was a little different. There … [Read more...]
Staycation…all I ever wanted!
For most of us, a summer getaway is an essential part of our annual calendar. All year long we look forward to our one or two-week vacation as an opportunity to recharge our batteries, re-establish family bonds and have a little fun. This year, with the high price of gas, crazy airline ticket fares … [Read more...]
My Top 5 – Paris
Yup, lucky me! I just got back from 10 days in London and Paris. I had been to London before (my "little" sis lives there) but never Paris. And, it was just me and my hubby. Jealous yet? Don't blame you. It was amazing. It was my gift to him for a very special birthday. Gotta love those … [Read more...]
2 Nights in a Tent
Well folks, I did it. Yup. I slept 2 whole nights in a tent! A real tent in a real campground. And the second night it even rained. The strangest part is, I actually had a good time. As you can probably tell I was none too keen on the camping component of this visit to see my sister. Our trip to … [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...]