t's time: Family Day is gone, the Christmas holidays are a thing of the past and looming front and centre? A week of entertaining the kids. Sure you could ship them off to camp or pawn them off on the in-laws but where's the parental-bonding-plus-I-need-a-break-too in that? These March Break … [Read more...]
Little Gurus
This was the title of today's Daily Om that I read right before heading out to our Monday morning class at the Community Centre. The article talks about how "as grown-ups, we often approach children with ideas about what we can teach them about this life to which they have so … [Read more...]
The Heart Truth Celebrity Catwalk sees RED (and you can too!)
Get ready Canada! Celebrities and top fashion designers are joining forces this International Women's Day (March 8th) for the 5th anniversary of The Heart Truth Fashion Show in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. (above photo credit: George Pimentel)Celebrity models for this … [Read more...]
Warming Body and Soul
This new book about a knitting little girl comes with wonderful timing for me - my daughter, Girl 7, has become obsessed with crocheting. I can't wait to share this with her, both for the tie-in to her new hobby and for the lovely message. Extra Yarnby Mac BarnettBalzer & BrayISBN: 978 0 06 … [Read more...]
Staycation…All We Ever Wanted!
It's mid-March and across this cold, winter-y land of ours it's the time of the annual March Break. Unlike our American neighbours, we can't call it Spring Break, because Spring could honestly still be months away (sob). For many of us this one (or two) week break from school means an annual family … [Read more...]
War Horse ~ An Unforgettable Experience
There has been so much buzz leading up to the stage production of War Horse, I knew it was one that would be worth seeing. This all-Canadian cast has created one of the most memorable stage experiences ever. It's mesmerizing and spirited in so many ways!The story is based on the novel written by … [Read more...]
Baking Bread
Earlier this week my daughter and I were invited to a mother-daughter bread-baking event led by a Challah (egg bread) "expert" that we now affectionately now call Auntie Lee.Years ago, I won a bread maker in a silent auction and for a little while, made my own bread. But pouring the … [Read more...]
Foto Friday: Room with a View
I'm in Calgary this week. I brought the kids out see their grandparents. Calgary is sunny and cold. We spend lots of time in the condo, admiring this view: … [Read more...]
The Wrath of Grapes: Taking on a Legend
When I asked Ron McLean if he ever felt overshadowed by the personality and presence of Don Cherry, his response was immediate and concise. "Rightfully so." But then he went further. "My honest answer is, my modus operandi in life is let your guest be the star, so I kind of feel good about … [Read more...]
Celeb BFFs to star in One Hit Wonders
When my girlfriends and I get together over a bottle of wine or six, we dream about ditching our kids and families for a week and renting a villa in Italy. If you're celebrity BFF's Gwyneth, Reece, Beyonce and Cameron - you get together and decide you want to do a movie together. Hell! … [Read more...]
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