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Nurture Shock – Why White Parents Don’t Talk About Race!

July 12, 2011 by erinlittle

I was reminded of this post idea this past weekend. Racism came up a few times, mostly in relation to our elder relatives. It did make me think of this very thought provoking chapter in the book "Nurture Shock", by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman.The chapter holds the same title as this post … [Read more...]

Weekend Roundup – The Stork Edition!

July 11, 2011 by Sara

Well it was baby central in Hollywood this weekend! Victoria Beckham and Kate Hudson both delivered their babies. And I ask you this - is there another hospital in LA other than Cedars Sinai?? It's the only one you ever hear about! I'm picturing Kate and Victoria cruising the … [Read more...]

wee willy winky plays with fire

July 11, 2011 by Nancy

Wee willy winky is a man who just can't stand a missed opportunity to try to pick up anything in a skirt. It is not personal and it is not your fault- you did nothing more than carry the XX pairing chromosome.He is almost always married, almost always shorter than you, pretty much always unwelcome. … [Read more...]

Continuous Reminders From My Boy

July 11, 2011 by Christine

Yesterday we were getting ready to head to our friends little boy's birthday party. His actual birthday was July 1 - we gave him a gift when we saw them on Canada Day.Cuyler insisted we bring a gift to the party. How can you possibly go to a birthday party without a gift?? Sean took him to the … [Read more...]

Sleep

July 11, 2011 by erinlittle

Last week, Fiona & Sophie started falling asleep on their own. Prior to that I would lie with them until they were both asleep. Sometimes it would take over an hour. I resented it sometimes because it used up my whole evening. Don't get me wrong, I love the snuggles and … [Read more...]

Pancakes and Cowboys

July 9, 2011 by amreen

I can't think of anything comparable in Toronto, where the whole city embraces a festival so wholeheartedly. In Calgary, the Stampede is present in every child's cowboy hat, in every restaurant menu, and in every bale of hay decorating the street corners. We are here visiting the grandparents, … [Read more...]

How Did You Become a Critic: Part 3

July 9, 2011 by Racheal

I know I said I asked 5 of our country's top critics, but 2 of them didn't make the deadline!! (Kelly and Robert, I'm looking at you...) So we'll finish the series with one of the most beloved Fringe reviewers, Glenn Sumi. Aside from being NOW Magazine's Associate Entertainment … [Read more...]

The Royal Blur

July 8, 2011 by Kath

My girls and I woke up at 4:30 a.m. this morning. We did this because we wanted to get on the 5:30 a.m. C-Train to downtown Calgary so we could stake out good spots for the Calgary Stampede Parade. Now, normally I'm not a very big fan of things Stampede, but this year the Duke and Duchess of … [Read more...]

WTF Friday – The Better With Hair Edition

July 8, 2011 by Sara

So Jennifer Aniston got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. Guess all those misses big wins at the ticket office pushed that one through! Congrats!Two things about the ceremony for you to ponder:I'm not a Jen hater....I'm just always been an Angie Lover. But I'll give Jen … [Read more...]

Bee Natural

July 8, 2011 by Jennifer

I recently got some great haircare advice. An experienced stylist told me that it really doesn't matter what shampoo and conditioner you use, save your money for the products.I appreciate this advice especially at this time of year. No matter whether your hair is long or short, straight or curly, … [Read more...]