Tablets and handheld PC devices are becoming more and more popular with families these days so, how do you determine what computer or device is right for yours? Samsung Canada has ushered in a new era of innovation with the launch of the latest Windows 8 PC line-up. The ready-to-be touched … [Read more...]
Christmas, 8 kids, and the vomit fest!
It never fails, as soon as the holiday season approaches someone comes down wth something. Typically during the final week of school the children start getting stuffy or runny noses, coughs, and sore throats and beg me if they can stay home. I am a monster though and unless my child has … [Read more...]
Christmas Traditions
Twas the night before Christmas and all through this house 8 little Monkeys were quiet as mice - NOT! On Christmas eve this house is anything but quiet! Here we do things a bit differently. We have a meatless dinner - due to many of my children not liking fish we have been having cheese … [Read more...]
In wake of violence
I haven't been able to write for a while because everytime I sat down at my computer and attempted to, I just cried.Innocent lives taken. Snatched away in an instant in a single act of senseless violence. We will probably never know the reasons why this tragedy has occurred - we can guess - … [Read more...]
Nailing It: The Festive
I like to have a little fun with my manis and why not? Lincoln Park After Dark is safe and the reds are great. But I wanted a little bling...just a little over the Christmas holidays. But I also wanted something I knew would last me through a few parties. We're hosting double duty this Christmas … [Read more...]
Fast & Furious Holiday Baking with Friends
I've been invited to THOSE Holiday Cookie Exchange parties in the 'hood. I have to admit it's pretty stressful . I love the ladies who get together every year to do this exchange and I was honoured to be invited into their circle of sweetness. But baking one type of cookie and, like, 6 dozen of them … [Read more...]
Pinch me. The Millionaire’s Top 10 Holiday List.
I'm rubbing shoulders, sipping cocktails and nibbling on party food while chit-chatting with the super elite. You know, the ones that are heads of corporations, the trophy wives who live in the gorgeous houses on Bridle Path, the television and sports celebrity figures. Everyone air kisses on both … [Read more...]
Innovative Educator Wednesdays
This week I would like to feature my friend Zoe Branigan-Pipe. I met Zoe at the TLLP 2012 (Teacher Leadership Learning Program) conference last May. Then I had the pleasure of participating in Unplug'd 2012 and I got to know her even better. Zoe's TLLP with the Live Scribe … [Read more...]
One for You, One for Me. Last minute gift ideas.
I thought I was finished my Christmas shopping. At the beginning of December I was pretty confident telling my friends that I had everyone checked off my list. But then it happened. I should have known. Really. Because it happens every year. I get the annual "hey, let's get together" emails and at … [Read more...]
Making the Cut
For the past four years I have been lucky enough to get invited to a fantastic cookie exchange hosted by the sister of a dear friend of mine. She goes all out and prepares a spread of amazing appetizers for us to enjoy, games to play, prizes to win, and an afternoon out that is one of the highlights … [Read more...]
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