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 Christmas Story
I love this- enjoy and love and peace to all xx … [Read more...]
The Spirit of giving
Hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner! Of course my children are very excited and have been begging to put up the tree, but I am being the mean mommy and saying it has to wait until December 1.I have always tried to instill good manners, and kindness in all of my children and … [Read more...]
How the youth can impact the world with social media.
I'm always wondering what the world will be like when my kids are grown up. Will they be keen on working hard and not be "entitled" as our generation is so worried about? Will they understand the need to help those who can't help themselves? Will they understand that we can all learn from each other … [Read more...]
Amazing lunch recipe from Chef Corbin!
Who's already tired of sandwiches? My kids take lunch to school most days but they are already whining about sandwiches, leftovers and soups. I don't blame them. I mean, we've raised them to enjoy a variety of foods so I'm not surprised that they are interested in something a little difference once … [Read more...]
Simple Things
Oliver is home for a PED day today. (Again.) As he's bigger than the Small One, we've been just sharing the house space all morning, doing things separately, until he needs food. He had a granola bar the moment he woke up, and he asked for eggs and bacon for breakfast, which I indulged him in, since … [Read more...]
TIFF Gifting Lounge Series: NKPR’s IT Lounge
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has taken over the downtown core and the celebrities are steadily streaming in. There's no shortage of parties and events to keep A-listers and the public hopping for the next couple of weeks. In addition to this high profile festival there's … [Read more...]
Loving the burn
So our UrbanMoms team is over half way through our fundraising goal with 16 total members! Click here to check our progress. As far my own progress, I started week five of my own running program, (couch to 5km) which means upping the running portion of the program to an eight-minute run without … [Read more...]
Heartwarming Ideas for Valentine’s!
You know how much your kids look forward to Valentine's Day... The classroom parties, the cards, the chocolates and a chance to tell everyone how much they love like them. Did you know that there are heartful ways to recognize this day as well? ...and why not get your kids involve in the … [Read more...]
The Gift of Giving this holiday season.
The holiday season always gives our family a time of joy. But over the last few years we've realized that not everyone feels the same. It can be a time of hardship for many families across the country. I'm sure you can picture your kids being bombarded with the TV ads on the latest toys and they … [Read more...]