If you're around the downtown core at night, chances are you've been caught up in the buzz of the Toronto International Film Festival. After parties are de rigeur particularly after gala screenings. Now in it's seventh day, the parties are still going strong. Many are being hosted by Grey Goose … [Read more...]
Playing Hooky
This past Sunday, Sean and I were discussing the week ahead. Cam would be gone from Monday to Wednesday on a school trip. Eva had a Sick Kids appointment on Tuesday and we were sorting out the day when Sean suggested we just ditch everything. Take Cuy out of school, take the GoTrain downtown and … [Read more...]
Short Shorts & Date Night
Look up! Look waaaaay up! On Saturday, June 9th the Worldwide Short Film Festival is taking the CN TOWER (Toronto) to new heights with a full day of special screenings and activities. It's a great opportunity for families to take their little ones to a very special cultural … [Read more...]
The Railway Children: A Grandma’s Review
For Mother's Day, after spending the morning at the soccer pitch, I spent the afternoon with my mother at the opening of The Railway Children. They've built a brand new theatre at the base of the CN Tower for the show, and when you walk in, it's a total sensory experience: the sounds, smells … [Read more...]
When a field of flowers looks like Starbucks
We are urban dwellers. We live in a typical Toronto neighbourhood. We are near the subway, near the high street, and our house is very close to our neighbours. We share a driveway and have a postage stamp backyard. My kids spend far more time at the school playground or park then in their backyard. … [Read more...]