Barbara Reid is one of my favourite Canadian artists and authors. Even if you don't know her name, you're sure to know work which looks like this: I was fortunate to meet her and, even better, my kids got to do a workshop … [Read more...]
Of Mice and Men and Birds
This super-charming read-aloud has me wanting to read more of this author's work:A Nest for Celesteby Henry ColeHarperCollinsISBN: 978 0 061 70410 9Audience: ages 4-10This small but thick book would be an easy one to pass by, with its quiet cover and unusual format. I left it on my shelf for a while … [Read more...]
What Do You Think?
It's been mucky out there lately, but spring is finally in the air. So I thought I'd share some pretty pictures. They all have something in common. Can you guess what it is? Every one of these images was taken in a … [Read more...]
A Bad Case of Artist’s Block
Bridget's Beretby Tom LichtenheldHenry HoltISBN: 978 0 8050 8775 8Audience:Bridget is an artiste, and covers her world in drawings - but her most prized possession and key to her success, she believes, is her beret. The day this artistic chapeau took flight on a gust of wind, Bridget tried on every … [Read more...]
Static Free.
The other day I was talking to a friend about Cuylers interest in the move Toy Story 3. I remember telling her "He really likes Toy Story 3"It was the first time in a very long time that I have not used the term obsessed. Because he is not. Not too long ago he would obsess over a … [Read more...]
Coffee and art with my friend Kie and the Girl
Earlier this week, my friend Kie visited me from California. Kie and I haven't seen each other in six years, and it was amazing to reconnect and spend time together after such a long time. Our lives have changed dramatically in the past few years: I've had three kids, and Kie is … [Read more...]
Theft: A Love Story
I will confess from the beginning that I did not really like this book. It was the May choice for my book club, so I had to read it, and left to my own devices I may never have cracked the spine. Now, that is not to say this is a bad book. Many of the other members of my club did like it … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Bealoo Kids Decor
Each week we feature a different mom-based business in the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace. This week, we're pleased to bring you Lucy's story: Before having children I automatically assumed that once my family began, I would return to the upper-level management position that I held with a large … [Read more...]
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