My job means a bit of travel this time of year. I have been driving east from Toronto to Ottawa this week and tonight on Halloween I am staying in Kanata, just outside Ottawa. At home, Auntie Cat has been in charge of all things Halloween tonight. My parents dropped Roman … [Read more...]
Spooky Tomfoolery
I've spent most of today dressed like this: And as people pass me in the street, with a smirk on their lips, I smirk right back and wink. They bid me a Happy Halloween, and I touch the brim of my hat in kind. When someone says, "I love your wings," I feign innocence and reply, "What … [Read more...]
Carver Cam
We carved our pumpkins last night. Well...I didn't. While I wish I could rock my orbs the way Grumble does, I'm pretty happy with our lil punkin this year. Last year after all three kids jumped ship on me I swore we were only going to have one pumpkin that I was simply going to drill holes into. … [Read more...]
Halloween Fun?
Yesterday my sister and I decided to get our families together, invite my dad over and have a little Halloween fun. Our focus was to get the kids involved in carving the pumpkins. A little ghoulish fun with a creative slant. So, we had my dad, our husbands, a 13 year-old boy, a 9.5 year-old girl, a … [Read more...]
Rocking Your Orb Without Swearing – Part I
Have I ever mentioned how much I enjoy carving pumpkins and such? Well, I do. It's my thing. I love to rock a face out of an orange orb, yes indeed. In years past, I've been commissioned to make some jack-o-lanterns for the likes of hotel or two here in Montreal, but as All Hallow's Eve falls … [Read more...]
Halloween Foods: Plan B thanks to Sandy
So, we're getting ready for Halloween and it looks like this monster of a storm is coming our way. My kids started talking about what to do should we get a complete rain out on the night of Halloween. They decided (yes, they did) to not go out but instead could we have some fun at home … [Read more...]
I Really Do Love Hallowe’en
I mean, how often do you get to dress up like a weirdo and it's a good thing? I mean, yes, in my line of work, more than some, but this is a perfect opportunity to make full use of my costume box. And? Fun stories! Here's a few fun new goodies out in time for this year's Trick or Treat Day. For … [Read more...]
Imagine a world without Chocolate.
Can you imagine that idea? A world without chocolate? The thought hadn't crossed my mind before, but it could happen. The world's supply is being consumed faster than we can produce it and toss in Mother Nature's antics - well, the future of the cocoa bean is uncertain.A recent survey (conducted by … [Read more...]
Wait! Don’t Throw Out That Halloween Candy Yet!
Disclaimer: these cookies are not at all healthy. I apologize in advance for how many you will eat.Halloween is over and while the stores, greeting card displays, and radio stations are in full Christmas-mode, there still remains one big reminder of Halloween: the giant mound of candy left after … [Read more...]
THIS is Community.
I love my neighbourhood. It is urban and busy. The houses and lots are smaller but the community is close knit and I really appreciate being a part of it. Sometimes I forget how lucky we are but last night was a perfect reminder of why this neighbourhood is so fabulous. Halloween in my 'hood … [Read more...]
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