my baby is no longer a baby, friends. she's a big girl. apparently, everyone is aware of this fact but I. yes, yes...i realize that she's massive. 23.5 pounds of massive. and that she speaks in sentences. and can turn on the tv to put on her precious Dora. she can climb up AND down the stairs. and … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! How was your weekend? Josh and I ended up watching ANOTHER animated film this weekend. You see, whenever we go out to a movie lately, we end up at an animated film. I'm telling you! WE ARE CURSED! Last month, it was Open Season, and this weekend, it was Flushed Away. It was a really … [Read more...]

Week: 28 Pounds Lost: 41.4 Thanks to everyone who commented on my last post! You lived up to your half of the bargain, and I'll live up to mine. I went to Weight Watchers this morning and weighed in, for the first time in FOUR WEEKS. I thought it had been three, but as you can see from my … [Read more...]

I've been a very bad blogger in recent weeks. Which is to say, I haven't been touring the 'Hood as frequently as I would like, and I certainly haven't been tapping on doors and dropping in for tea and a chat. I've been a bit overwhelmed by life, and everything, and it has seemed somewhat beyond my … [Read more...]

Even as a wee sprog, i knew that i was cut out to work with words. i was either going to write them (and fix 'em, it seems) or i was going to say them. there were a good few years where i just knew i was destined for greatness. for Hollywood. for Broadway. for LA. or New York. I was going to be an … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouseseses.... I had one glass of wine with the ladies (Urbanmoms.ca's founder Jen and the Fabulous Ali -- Catherine from The Mother 'Hood couldn't make it last minute, boo). We went to the Indian restaurant Host, in Yorkville. I haven't had Indian food in years, and I forgot how spicy it is. … [Read more...]

Last week we talked about throwing your own holiday party but what if you are invited out?  In a recent urbanmoms.ca poll the majority of moms across Canada indicated that they always or usually bring a hostess gift to a holiday party.  Add the holiday rush to the hustle and bustle of … [Read more...]

It is 10 o’clock in the morning, and my child has eaten a bowl of cereal with milk (I remember the days of dry cereal with fondness) two nutri-grain bars, a cup of orange juice, two cups of water, and is now starting on the second half of an orange. He is almost 4 years old, and I get that he is … [Read more...]

Okay, dear readers...the day I dreaded has come. The day where I admit that I have officially fallen off the wagon and I NEED YOUR HELP to get back on. Remember, way back in my first post, when I said: I’m hoping that by going public with my struggle it’ll help others who would like to embark on a … [Read more...]

Having children has added so much more meaning to every aspect of the Holidays - from the traditions and the wonder, to the real reason behind the celebrations, to family gatherings and the joy of giving to others.  But, let’s be realistic, for children much of the excitement lies in the … [Read more...]