It's definitely feeling a little more "winter" like these days and just in time for the 109th annual Santa Claus Parade in Toronto this Sunday, November 17th! I'm so excited as this parade has been a tradition for me ever since I was little. I can truly say it's something my family looked forward … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: Indigo
The other day I found myself waiting for one of the kids at while they were in doing one of their extra curricular programs. I had started creating this year's list of people I want/need to give gifts for. Don't ask how long it is...but know I need to get started shopping now! I'm not a big fan of … [Read more...]
APP(S) OF THE WEEK: HALLOWEEN FUN
We're really getting into the "spirit" of things with this being Halloween week! And I went trolling for a few frightfully fun APPS in keeping with the theme! So, get ghouling! There's something for everyone! You may want to check these out too! ZOMBIES, RUN! (iPhone, iPod Touch only) … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: Card2Contact
I've got this massive glass bowl sitting in my office overflowing with business cards. OVERFLOWING. The contacts are really good and I can generally remember who most of them are BUT not always. Sometimes Jen (boss lady) asks if I have a business contact of someone that I've mentioned meeting a few … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: ScopifyROM Enhancing the Museum Experience
When I have a couple hours to myself, or with the kids, we often like to drop into the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto. Even when we travel we tend to include a trip to the local gallery or museum. There's always a "treasure trove" of discovery that we can't wait to get into. I was excited to … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: Just-Eat
So, during TIFF I was caught several times rushing to get dinner on the table for hubby and the kids. Sure, they can fend for themselves but with hubby's busy work schedule there are only so many times you can order pizza or throw down a charcuterie board and yell "Smorgasbord" in front of hungry … [Read more...]
APP of the Week: Period Tracker
So, this is life. We're busy women with families, volunteering in the schools, shuffling the kids to lessons and many of us depend on our mobile devices to keep us in touch and on track. If there's one thing I can't live without it would be my mobile device. It does everything these days and it has … [Read more...]
APP of the Week: The Facts of Life
Mom? Where do babies come from? I was caught off guard one day when my then 4 year old asked me that question. Actually, he asked daddy first and then I guess he wanted to see if our answers were the same. Hubby said, "from a door out of mommy's belly." And left it at that. Which is partially … [Read more...]
APP of the Week: Star Walk
I'm going to confess. I'm a bit of a space geek. Not the Star Trek kind (not that there's anything wrong with that) but I'm completely fascinated with space. I was moved to tears when I walked under the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center and my kids weren't even with me! I … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: Artistico is set in a world of Art
I've been playing around with this new app for the past week or so. It's soothing and a lot of fun! Okay, it's really an app for kids. ARTISTICO introduces works of art to both the young and old. The app is essential a game of matching up virtual pieces of puzzles to recreate famous … [Read more...]