As moms, we’re always looking for great-tasting yet healthy choices for our families, and this is no less true for our beverage choices. There is a seemingly endless selection of sugary drinks on supermarket shelves and coolers, but for moms who are looking for beverages that deliver more complete … [Read more...]

Breathe in ... breathe out ... breathe in ... breathe out. YES, I'm a little nervous. Hold on a sec, gotta just check my junk email, 'cuz you never know if something important's there.... 'Kay back. So, yeah, I'm nervous about starting a new blog. New audience. New subject. Blank screen. Hold on a … [Read more...]

i love to people-watch. Starbucks is one of my most favorite people-watching haunts. i like to watch men try to pick up women. i like to watch dads with their kids. i like to watch couples and decide in my head if they are dating, married, or dating and married (just not to each other!). i like to … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses, I feel like I've been writing all weekend. Sooo many blogs, so little time. Look out for my new one...coming THIS WEEK. More on that lates. Enough about me. Today we got: MTV MOVIE AWARDS highlights and winners; Paris going to the slammer; Jess Simpson laying low in my kind of garb; … [Read more...]

I've just finished reading  an article in this month's Today's Parent called A Stepmother's Story by Gabrielle Bauer.  There have been a number of similar articles in recent Canadian publications. They are all very honest accounts of becoming a stepparent, about the "struggle", … [Read more...]

You know that scene in Breakfast at Tiffany's when Audrey Hepburn talks about how Tiffany's makes her feel? I can't remember the exact words, but I know the sentiment.  For Audrey, Tiffany's gave her that temporary escape from reality - into a world of diamonds, velvet boxes and fantasy - that … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! I'm ACTUALLY gossiping while the monkey naps, and not at 1am -- will wonders never cease. Here's wazzup: beloved actor out of the closet; Nicole's controversial Memorial Day Party invite; Brad and Ange to wed?; Paula's meltdown on tape; Heidi Montag to do Playboy?; and, more! check … [Read more...]

it's no secret. I am anti-croc. a croc-blocker, if you will. no, i didn't coin the term. i believe that credit goes to RSM. i also believe that crocs and clogs in general should only be seen on and fishermen. and possibly gardeners. but that's it. that's where the buck stops. they are made of … [Read more...]

That's what's important, right?  The little things in life. Calling a friend when they are having a bad day. Writing thank you notes for gifts or favours. Or at least sending a thank you e-mail or phone call. Remembering birthdays and acknowledging them. Returning phone calls. Congratulating … [Read more...]

Living in Toronto has its ups and downs - like sitting in traffic for 45 minutes at Bay and Adelaide because they're doing construction AGAIN - definitely a "down".  However, after 12 years in this city, I think the "ups" definitely outnumber the lows. For me, the biggest … [Read more...]