"So, what really happens to your body after having a baby?"Innocent question asked by a good friend who is in the beginning of her first pregnancy. Oh, the innocence!  I would say that this friend is essentially me pre-pregnancy- late(r) 20s, very few friends with children, and the notion that … [Read more...]

it's a bit earlier than usual this year, but those warmer temperatures are here and most everyone across Canada has had a chance to get out and bask in the warmth and sunshine.There's nothing more inspiring to me than springtime, so this week's Wednesday Affirmation celebrates that season:Spring is … [Read more...]

You guys all know that I love to get creative around the holidays, and Spring holidays are the perfect time for decorating...eggs, that is!Now I'm very familiar with the Christian tradition of decorating Easter Eggs, but when I was doing some research on the origins of this tradition, I discovered … [Read more...]

The Swan Thieves is Elizabeth Kostova's much-anticipated second novel. Back in 2005 Kostova made headlines  when her first novel, The Historian, became the first debut novel in history to enter the New York Times Bestseller List at number one. The Historian tells the tale of a … [Read more...]

With pregnancy and motherhood, there comes pressure to define yourself and your plans for childbirth, how you will feed your baby, and your parenting philosophy. Will you be an Attachment Parent who chooses a natural, drug-free birth, breast-feeds until your child is two, wear him in a sling on your … [Read more...]

This was a really fun vehicle to drive, and certainly generated a lot of interest from friends, neighbours and passersby. Model Tested: 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost: A crossover utility vehicle (CUV) (transports up to 7 passengers)Key Competitors: • Chevrolet Equinox • Toyota … [Read more...]

**The following is a nomination I'm about to put in for The Gem of the Lakeshore.  I figured if I wrote it as a blog first, it would just be easier!!** I live in Toronto.  The T-Dot.  Narrow it down, you can call it the West Beach or New Toronto or you can just call it what it … [Read more...]