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Burning the Candle at Both Ends

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My mother's favourite phrase when I was a teen was, "Stop burning the candle at both ends." Ironically, I had no idea what she was talking about.  Literally...I did not know what the idiom meant. Now, as a mature adult, not only am I fully aware of the concept of burning the candle at … [Read more...]

Unilever – An Onslaught of Criticism

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There has been a debate raging recently about the true intentions and social conscience of Uniliver the parent company of such brand's as Dove and Axe. As most of us know Uniliver is a power house. They are global and own many of our household brands. The debate is really quite simple, Dove's … [Read more...]

Some cheerful things on a cold, cold day

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It's cold. Frightfully cold. The kind of cold that makes my bones feel chilly and puts me in hibernation mode.  Though born on a snowy day in New Brunswick, I somehow never transcended my genetic roots (India) to embrace my Canadian climate.  I detest the winter and wish I could crawl into … [Read more...]

Hot Topic Friday: The Golden Compass

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For my hot topics, i try to stay impartial. Well, as impartial as I can. I try to present all sides of an argument and not really give my own opinion. most of the time it works...but sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes, when it's a topic that hits close to home, i can present the facts, sure, but i also … [Read more...]

Gossip Request

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Hi Gorgeouses! In last post's comments, Heather asked me to dish the dirt on Brit's rumoured pregnancy. You ask, I DELIVER, of course. But, just don't shoot me for talking about the Britster again, kay? LOVE! Also also ALSO!!!!!!! HEATHER!!!!!! I got EMAILS today. OH, did I get EMAILS today about … [Read more...]

computer virus

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this post was going to be about Kate Walsh and her disgustingly amazing 40-year-old body. look at her stomach! just look at it! today was going to be all about inspiration. the body i have (something britney-ish, just not quite as doughy). the body i think i could have (Hayden Panettiere). the body … [Read more...]

Glam Gossip

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Hi Gorgeouses! I just did a late night starbucks run to keep me awake for this gossiping. Ssshhhhh! Do NOT tell my Cheaty-Monkey readers because they'll YELL at me for not sleeping or at least taking it easy.... They do that. Love! Let's get this pawdy stawded, yo.... check it!!! NICOLE KIDMAN HAS … [Read more...]

The Go2Girlz Holiday Wish List – Focus on Books

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This year, urbanmoms.ca teamed up with some amazing partners to create the Go2Girlz Holiday Wish List. In one amazing evening, some of our Go2Girlz panel of product testers were treated to samples of some pretty cool holiday gift ideas ranging the whole gamut of gift-giving. Some of the highlights … [Read more...]

Introducing…..Movie Mommy!!!

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So, about a month ago I got an e-mail from Jen (urbanmoms.ca founder) about possibly making my posts a little more regular.  Immediate reaction.  Sheer panic.  How could I possibly do that?  Let's be honest, verbose doesn't even begin to describe my posts!!  I had just … [Read more...]