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mouths of babes

July 6, 2011 by Nancy

A little boy doing his math homework is counting out loud-'Two plus five, that son of a bitch is seven... Three plus six, that son of a bitch is nine...'His mother overhearing gasped, "What are you doing?""Math homework, mom"After a long silence-"Ummm, I think your teacher was saying "Two plus five, … [Read more...]

Summers of yore

July 6, 2011 by Christine

Lately Eva has been wanting to go across the street where there are a bunch of older girls that dote on her. Yesterday I realized that she has been over there for the past several days and aside from the odd game of soccer or monkey in the middle - they sit under a tree. I'm not sure … [Read more...]

How Did You Become a Critic?

July 6, 2011 by Racheal

Today is the start of Toronto's Fringe Theatre Festival. I love the Fringe Fests we have across the country -they're full of dynamic, eclectic, creative performances and you never know what you're going to get. The Toronto fest has 145 shows and I have so many friends performing … [Read more...]

Happy Royals…:) / Sad Royal…:(

July 6, 2011 by Sara

My son is three. One of his (okay my) favourite tricks to do is his happy/sad face. He alternates back and forth and then we kill ourselves laughing. This is what I was thinking of after seeing more press coverage of the Royal visit to Canada AND the Royal Wedding in … [Read more...]

Seriously Easy Makeup for The Pool/Beach/Water Park/Anywhere You Want to Look Nice When it’s the Temperature of the Sun Out There

July 5, 2011 by Metalia

Yesterday, we took our kids to a nearby water park. Before we left the house, I put on a touch of makeup. I know a lot of people may find it silly, but my simple routine takes under a minute (seriously), looks clean, natural, and LASTS, even when you are soaking wet, standing in line at high noon, … [Read more...]

Simply Delicious Blueberry Cake

July 5, 2011 by Carol Enright

Mix these dry ingredients together in a large bowl3/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup white sugar1 3/4 cup flour2 tsp baking powderMake a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the following:2 eggs1/2 cup oil1/2 cup orange juice1 tsp vanillaGently incorporate the berries2 cups blueberries (fresh … [Read more...]

Read-Alouds for Readers

July 5, 2011 by Alice

You can - and should - still read aloud to your reading kid, and the lazier days and lighter evenings of summer are perfect for it. When a good friend of mine asked me for some read-alouds for her grade 2/3 class for next year, it got me thinking that you might appreciate a list like that, too. One … [Read more...]

Grilled Corn on the Cob

July 5, 2011 by gmartell

The grill is an awesome cooking appliance (my favourite!), but it's not perfect. Corn on the cob tends to get dried out when grilled from start to finish. By parcooking it first in water, and finishing it on the grill - you get the best of both worlds. When corn is in season it can really steal … [Read more...]

Resistance.

July 5, 2011 by LylaD

They have reduced my medication. They say I am ready but I am not so sure. I have changed. I no longer just go along with things. I have given up the "nod and smile". Now I cry and scream and let it out. I am resistant. Most of the time I don't want to find my way back. I wonder if they … [Read more...]

If I Send My Kid to Drama Camp, Will They Be a Star?

July 5, 2011 by Racheal

I keep seeing all these notices for drama camps and acting schools. Seems everywhere there are adverts to send your kid here & "we'll make them a star". Are any for real? Is there any educational value to them? And if so, what kind of class should you chose? I decided to … [Read more...]