It was a night of STAR-GAZING at the posh Windsor Arms Hotel located in the Yorkville. The Joe Carter Classic Celebrity Golf Tournament and official after party was hosted by Toronto Blue Jays World Series hero Joe Carter and James Dodds. The party was first class overflowing with … [Read more...]
Thinking Globally
Some days our kids can feel like their own problems are pretty big. Or maybe they are doing just fine, but we'd like to expand their scope, teach them to look beyond themselves for opportunities to help, and to learn how other people live. There are certainly books that do that - and this new book … [Read more...]
PS. Adoptive Parents hear a lot of lovely compliments too.
After my last post sharing some of the annoying comments we receive as Adoptive Moms, I felt a little bit negative for sharing what I think is interesting, and can be educating, but also one sided and uninspiring So I had an idea for a follow up post to let some … [Read more...]
Cool Tech Gadgets For Families On The Go!
I'm wired. Aside from my addiction to caffeine I need to be in constant contact. I freely admit to not being the type that can wind down and get with nature. I need my music and I need my gadgets. No really. Quietness doesn't calm me down it actually does the opposite. But I know that the rest of my … [Read more...]
LOOK MA NO WHEELS!
Well technically I should have written this a while ago but life gets busy and here we are in the middle of August and I am just getting to it! You may have read my post about Ryley and his training wheels, well since writing that I have seen many statuses on FB from parents requesting info on … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde…Ole!
One of my favourite things about visiting Farmer's Markets is discovering new fruits and veggies, such as ground cherries, sea asparagus, and tomatillos. I had heard of tomatillos before and even eaten one before but had never seen one in real life, in its natural state. Tomatillos are … [Read more...]
Summer, You Ain’t So Bad
I know I was bemoaning summer in my last post, but before I go on a school supply-buying bender, I thought it worthwhile to think back on the things that made this summer a great one. Really, it's been pretty swell.Raybans and a floppy white hat.Alize. On the rocks.Guacamole.Fresh peaches and … [Read more...]
Super Twins Save the Day
This new series stars a pair of clever twins who have inherited enough of their father's genius to get themselves - and him - out of some tight spots. The Templeton Twins Have an Ideaby Ellis WeinerChronicle BooksISBN: 978 0 8118 6679 8John and Abigail are the twin children of a professor and … [Read more...]
Pardon me? Most annoying questions for adoptive Moms
I am part of a Facebook group formed for Moms that adopted from Russia. It's a great example of how the positive power of social media. Within one day of forming the group, there were over 100 members and within four days, 550 members had … [Read more...]
Yep, it’s time! Let’s Go To The EX
I know. I know. I can hear you. Is it THAT time already? There's nothing that signifies summer coming to an end like the annual tradition of going to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE or The EX) in Toronto. It's kind of bitter sweet. Being born and raised in Toronto my … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- …
- 655
- Next Page »