My eldest daughter just got back from an $800 dental appointment. She had four (!) cavities to be filled and ended up needing two stainless steel caps as well as a generous dose of nitrous oxide to keep her from wigging out like she did on the dentist's first attempt at fixing the teeth.We brush her … [Read more...]
La Cage Aux Folles! And Who’s Lili White—? S(he)’s funny!
The uber perma-tanned and most loveable George Hamilton is in town with the cast of La Cage Aux Folles for the next few weeks entertaining the crowds at Mirvish's Royal Alexandra Theatre. The musical is based on a book by Harvey Fierstein with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. You may also know the … [Read more...]
Viva La Vida! About Passion, Politics and Painting.
For the first time, masterworks by two renowned and prolific early 20th century artists, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are on exhibit together in Canada. Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting opens this weekend at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). "Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were, … [Read more...]
Zoom Zoom Indeed – A week with the Mazda CX-9
I'm not a superficial woman. You're likely to bump into me with my hair in a ponytail, no makeup on and sneakers casually on my feet in places like the mall, at the grocery store and in the school yard. But just because I'm not a fussy girl, doesn't mean I don't like a fancy ride. There's something … [Read more...]
How the youth can impact the world with social media.
I'm always wondering what the world will be like when my kids are grown up. Will they be keen on working hard and not be "entitled" as our generation is so worried about? Will they understand the need to help those who can't help themselves? Will they understand that we can all learn from each other … [Read more...]
Tell me Everything
The key to any good marriage is definitely good communication. It's feeling comfortable telling your partner what you're really thinking and being ok with listening to how they feel as well. In an open marriage - it's absolutely critical. We communicate exceptionally well in our relationship. I … [Read more...]
Favourite Things
Fall is my favourite and my best, as Lola would say. This season has been gloriously long and stretched out over sunny days and golden evenings and I have been doing my best to enjoy every minute of it, knowing I will soon be cursing the snow and the cold.Here are some of the things that have made … [Read more...]
The struggles of breakfast time.
Do you ever struggle with what to give your kids for breakfast? During the week we're all rushing around getting ourselves (and the kids) up and ready for the day whether it's school or early morning hockey practice. We try our best to give them a balanced breakfast whether they are hungry or not. … [Read more...]
Mama cook egg.
What would his first three words be? What three words would he string together in the pillars of a sentance. Ok I know I was a bit spoiled with Roman's first word being "Mama"and his second being "I love" but come on, he totally set me up for "I love you" or "I love Mama" being … [Read more...]
Last Minute Fall Travel Getaways
A few weeks ago I wrote this piece for the Toronto Star Travel section and I've already had several emails offering other hot spots and fall leaf changing opinions. Seems many of you are keen on filling these last days before winter takes over with options that get you out and about. So without any … [Read more...]
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