August 19th marks this year's World Photo Day. Can you believe it's been 175 years since the first permanent photographic process was patented? Flash forward to 2009, when Korske Ara, a passionate young photographer from Australia launched the World Photo Day Project with a dream to unite local … [Read more...]
Celebrating “Made In Canada”
How do Canadians celebrate the nation's birthday? Most likely kicking back and enjoying the warmer weather with friends and family. It's a chance to slow things down and appreciate our country's finest offerings. We head to cottage country and drive through mountain roads. We go fishing and we head … [Read more...]
APPS Of The Week: FIFA World Cup
You can just feel the excitement in the air with the FIFA World Cup just days away. It all goes down in Brazil from June 12 to July 13. The kids have been kicking around the soccer ball at school and at home. Parents are all excited too. Parties are being planned and cars are proudly waving flags … [Read more...]
Tech Toy Review: Sphero 2.0
My kids started bugging me for a Sphero a few months ago. You know how kids are with their “wants” ? It’s relentless. They had seen it in the Apple Store and my older son had come home and did his research. Here’s the thing… in our household if the kids really want something then they have to state … [Read more...]
JUNOS! Celebrating Canadian Music
The JUNO Awards is only days away! Every year the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences recognize Canada's music industry. The 43rd annual awards ceremony will take centre stage in Winnipeg, Manitoba this Sunday night. If you're lucky enough to score a ticket to the event -- I'm insanely … [Read more...]
APP of the WEEK: Picture This!
The other day hubby said he was looking into getting a new phone. He's been a traditional Blackberry user because of work (and he's got an old one...er, "vintage" as what we like to call these things in our household). He only used it for the necessities, which is fine, but now he's starting to get … [Read more...]
APPS OF THE WEEK: Shaw Go YTV and Shaw Go Treehouse!
Oh bless the holiday season! I'm counting down the hours to when we can kick it into high gear. It's going to be a busy one with family and friends coming over. I'm ready (sort of) so BRING IT ON! Toss in a few meetings and a quick jaunt to the Big Apple and yes, my head is spinning out of control. … [Read more...]
APPS OF THE WEEK: mGifts and FastMall
What type of holiday shopper are you? Are a last minute shopper? Are you organized armed with lists? Are you a go with the flow type? And does the mall terrify you? There are several apps that can help you keep on top of your shopping frenzy this holiday season! Manage your lists with mGifts (99 … [Read more...]
APPS OF THE WEEK: Getting Ready for the Santa Parade!
We're getting ready for the annual Santa Clause Parade here in the city. Grab your mittens and dress for the weather! AND make sure you're mobile device is all charged up and ready to go! Guaranteed it will be a great photo opp! But here are a few handy apps that you may want to download before the … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Solitaire-y Girl
Seems Eva has found her new favourite game to play. I catch her playing it everywhere. She's pretty damn good at it for a just-turned-6 year old... … [Read more...]