Are you thinking of getting a “family” gift to put under the tree this year? Or maybe you were hoping to find a family gift to give your neighbours or relatives. It may seem like a strange thing to do—buy a single gift for a whole family. But think about it, if you forgo the normal one gift per … [Read more...]
Little Creatures Lost
Little creatures have NO sense of direction! In both of these cute books, they find themselves far from home – though you can be assured, it will all work out. The Bear's Song, by Benjamin Chaud Chronicle Kids, ISBN: 978 1 452 11424 8 A little bear is not tired when it's time to hibernate, … [Read more...]
Melvin Burgess Does It Again
The Hit, by Melvin Burgess Chicken House, ISBN: 978 0 545 55699 6 Adam and Lizzie were at the concert that started it all — the one where Jimmy Earle died onstage. After taking the drug Death, Jimmy lived one amazing week, but in true Death fashion, he died after his seven days were up. The … [Read more...]
Creation and Survival
Creating and Survival and major themes in these two new YA novels coming out this month - though the two are very different, they ask some interesting questions about what could be. Vitro, by Jessica Khoury RazorBill, ISBN: 978 1 59514 645 2 When Sophie receives an urgent email asking her … [Read more...]
Kissimmee, Florida: A Trip Filled with Firsts
Often when we travel we stick with what we know - relaxing on a beach, specific amusement parks or cities we love. The problem with this is we never get to experience what else is out there and we just might be missing something truly amazing. The Kissimmee area of Florida really has a lot to offer … [Read more...]
Blue Mountain Segway Adventure
Planning a vacation in the summer can be challenging. Finding a spot that offers a variety of activities for both kids and adults, whether it's a week or just a couple of days away, can be exhausting. I had the opportunity to spend the last few days at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood, Ontario … [Read more...]
kids really do say the darndest things
First off I’d like to say that I am very happy to be part of the Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure on Saturday, September 28th in support of SickKids. This is a terrific event, and a wonderful idea. My family and I, along with Q107’s evening host Dominik Diamond and his family, will join many … [Read more...]
The Foodie Adventure: Doing the Dishcrawl
I'm a foodie adventurer and I'll try anything at least once, if not twice. I love to taste, savour and explore my food from the littlest shop like Mr. Jerk up at the Peanut Plaza in Don Mills to my favourite and filling meals at Jumbo Empanadas in Kensington Market to the most satisfying weekend … [Read more...]
Leap Year
Somewhere along the way I became a spectator. I think it happened when my belly began to swell with a baby for the first time. "Oh, I can't go skiing. I'm pregnant."Then, "No thanks, I'll pass on the wake-boarding; I've got to feed the baby."And, "I'll just sit here and rest while you … [Read more...]
Super Twins Save the Day
This new series stars a pair of clever twins who have inherited enough of their father's genius to get themselves - and him - out of some tight spots. The Templeton Twins Have an Ideaby Ellis WeinerChronicle BooksISBN: 978 0 8118 6679 8John and Abigail are the twin children of a professor and … [Read more...]