You're six months pregnant and haven't been able to look at, much less cook, raw chicken in weeks. You're visibly pregnant and every afternoon is filled with nausea. These things are all par for the course. Gestation is a marathon and while everyone experiences pregnancy differently, there is one … [Read more...]
Playing with Dad
Dads just play differently, don't they? Mitchell's Licenseby Hallie DurandCandlewick PressISBN: 978 07636 4496 3 Audience: 3 - 5 yearsI, for example, would never think to throw a kid on my shoulders and drive him to bed, yanking my ears for steering, crashing into walls, and the whole raucous nine … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gifts for the Griller in Your Life
Are you still searching for the perfect Father's Day gift for the man in your life? Chef Dad's got a great idea, but maybe the Weber grill's not in your budget right now. All is not loss, there are still plenty of gift ideas that will get a dad grilling. Indigo's got some great gift ideas for … [Read more...]
Holiday Traditions
My favourite tradition which I lost when I lost my father was shopping for my mom. It started when I was in Grade 3. First, my mom would make the list. Then my mom would take me downtown with the list and I would meet my dad at work. He had a route. One that kept us strictly underground so we … [Read more...]