Last night, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre kicked off their North American tour in Toronto. I was delighted to be on hand to capture some of the magic and excitment they create. … [Read more...]
Scholastic Decoder: February 2012
February! The dead of winter. What better time for some fresh books to curl up with? ElfPicture a Tree - Barbara Reid's latest is a lovely tribute to trees filled with delightful visual jokes and her incredibly detailed plasticene illustrations. Marvelous! Pigeon Pack - I love Mo. Seriously, … [Read more...]
Bring (It,) Spring
Winter sucks the joy from my soul, the marrow from my bones, the glimmer from my eyes.Now that we've been graced with a glimpse of spring, a quiet promise of melting snow and gleaming sunshine, I find myself breathing in a bit of hope I didn't even realize I had lost. It happens every year: spring … [Read more...]
Fun Spring Fashion!
In all the greyness, spring fashion is the light at the end of my tunnel. By February, I seriously need a dose of colourful fun in my wardrobe. Pretty dresses in shades of coral, turquoise and creamy white coquettishly tell me not to give up: Soon there will be flowers, sun and green … [Read more...]
Swanky Splashing in the Suburbs
My parents live in the suburbs of Toronto, the same City where I was born and raised. As a teenager, I endlessly whined and complained about the blandness and sameness of our little sheltered neighbourhood. Now that I am in the position of doing the raising, … [Read more...]
Worries
Cuyler has a horrible habit of questioning everybody about everything. For instance he'll ask them what their mom/dad/husband/wife/brother/sister/dog's name is.Then he'll ask how old they are. What year they were born in. In the car his pattern is asking who sings the song playing on the … [Read more...]
Kill Kill Kill
Remember when you were a kid and you watched Friday the 13th movies? We used to watch them endlessly at my friend Wendy's while we'd hold hands with whoever we were 'going around' with at the time. Ah memories. Remember this music??? You really only need to listen to the … [Read more...]
How to clean your home in 10 minutes
I recently read an article on how to clean your home in 10 minutes when you find out guests are going to be dropping by in about that time. Obviously these so called experts (really it's those experts again!) have never been to my house! They might have a quick change of heart if they did a … [Read more...]
Week 2: The Florida Citrus Feel Better Challenge! Vote Again To Win!
Welcome to week two of the Florida Citrus Feel Better Challenge! Cayla and Carol continue their quest for the title of Top Citrus Chef. Citrus is good for the body, the soul and the taste buds. Vote and comment below for your second chance to WIN a $250 WaySpa gift certificate and some invigorating … [Read more...]
IT’S ALL ABOUT ME!
No I am not talking about my 5 yr olds current mind set - I am talking about ME - THE BUSY MAMA! I am sure you will be shocked to know that I have NEVER had my nails done (except for my wedding), never have had a pedicure, and have never been to a spa. Well that all changed last Friday night … [Read more...]
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