Looking for cool ways to go green? So are we! That's why Ontario Tire Stewardship is hosting the Green My Tires blog series on UrbanMoms. Throughout the series you will find information on innovative green products, the how-to's on getting even greener and the ins and outs of recycling your tires. … [Read more...]
Weekend Roundup! Madonna nipple slip? Arresting news? Bye Bye Andy!
This just in! Madonna will be the performer at the 2012 Super Bowl! Picture it if you will. Thousands of beer bellied; hoagy eating; trucker hat wearing dudes dancing to Vogue. Yeah. It's odd to me too. This is a rock and roll crowd - or maybe country. … [Read more...]
Are you a witch or a prostitute for Halloween? Is there a difference?
This year I have once again been given the honour of being permitted to buy my kiddies Halloween costumes. They were all gracious enough to wait until the last week of September before dragging me to the stores in search of the "Perfect" costume. You would think with so many children there would … [Read more...]
piss me off- she is ready for Christmas
Just spent a very fun annual weekend at friend's cottage with good food, art tour, yoga, side order of laughing my butt off and a few shared bottles of red.I love this friend- have written about her before- she is so full of energy and love. Whenever I say this is what I am working on she uses … [Read more...]
Nuit Blanche – it’s an all-night contemporary art thing
Nuit Blanche (literally White Night, en francais) is an all night celebration of the arts that takes place around the world. The concept came from France in 1984 where galleries, museums and music halls were encouraged to open late during fall or winter, traditionally less tourist visiting seasons. … [Read more...]
Love is Blind: Part 2
Last time...I turn, ready to assert my territorial rights, and burst out laughing. There before me, fighting for the good seat, is my date, pink shirt and all. Of course I recognize him! And a split second later, he realizes it's me, too. "Claire?" He asks. I nod, and we shake hands. He then … [Read more...]
The Nose Knows
The first wood fire of the season...freshly mowed grass...banana bread fresh from the oven...tequila...Scents can be such powerful triggers of nostalgia and memories, and all of these smells can take me right back to a certain time in my life simply by closing my eyes and breathing deeply.If, like … [Read more...]
Love is Blind: Part 1
Okay, so last time I told you about the blind date my friend Grace wanted to set me up on. I told you how nervous I was to go, and in the end I decided this:Maybe it's a bit like pulling off a bandage or jumping into cold lake water: you just have to gird your loins, grit your teeth and get it over … [Read more...]
Top 10 Back to School Must-Haves
We're approaching the end of the first month of school, but every time I turn around we're starting a new program or filling out a new form, so I can't say we've completely found our groove yet. While the newness of our routine is still with me, I thought I'd share my own personal top ten must-haves … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Four years ago
I was looking through some pics the other day and found a bunch from Eva's first year. In the majority of them her neck is bandaged. This was exactly four years ago today.She was just about to be sedated for an echo cardiogram. Here she is undergoing the procedure. Before you … [Read more...]
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