I remember a distinct time being in the basement of our house in Markham, Ontario when I was six years old. On the walls, delightful wood paneling and the floors were covered in knee deep, brown shag carpeting. I was likely wearing something velour or a rust-coloured turtleneck and beige cords. In … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father's day to all the great dads out there, especially to my dad, my brother, my father-in-law and my darling husband, who is the cuddliest dad around! … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – A good choice
I made a wise decision when I said "I do" back in May of 1999. He's a great husband and and even better father. I picked the right one to raise a family with.Thank you for being exactly who and what I want their Dad to be.Happy Father's Day! … [Read more...]
Challah, Affluenza & Dean McDermott
Af-flu-en-za [af-floo-en-zuh] -noun. 1. The affectation of over-affluence on western culture, typified by over-indulgence in North America et al. 2. What happens when you simply have too much stuff. A friend of mine recently said that one of our biggest problems in … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gifts for Your Fashion Loving Dad
When I think about shopping for Father's Day, certain stores just spring to mind...Canadian Tire, SportCheck and Mark's. If you've left your Father's Day shopping to the last minute, chances are you can get things all wrapped up with a visit to just one of these stores!If you're looking to perk up … [Read more...]
How Do You Pick the Best TV Dads?
How do you pick the best TV dads? By asking a dad on TV, of course. Paul Bates, who happens to be a loving father and co-star of the hit CTV comedy Dan For Mayor, volunteered to share his picks. And here they are: Paul Bates' Top 5 TV Dads 5. … [Read more...]
The Father Lode
My dad runs. Every day, he runs. He doesn't really talk about it; he just does it. He wears microscopic booty shorts while doing so, but he's good enough that he totally rocks the look.My dad is a creature of habit. Every night he packs the same lunch: four kaiser buns the size of his head, two … [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...]
Celebrating Dad, Not How You’d Expect
So I'm wracking my brain trying to think of what to get for Father's Day, when I realised that I was in the CBC building surrounded by awesome and dynamic men. I figured I'd ask them. I eagerly approached Steven & Chris, thinking it'll be a slam-dunk, a no brainer -they'll have … [Read more...]
Because Daddy Needs Pampering Too!
Eeeek! In between end of school year activities, soccer championships, birthday parties, field trips, preschool graduation and all, Father's Day has sneaked up on me. It's this coming Sunday and if, like me, you're looking for a last minute Father's Day gift idea, why not consider a little Daddy … [Read more...]