This contest is now closed. Thanks for entering and good luck! Party season has arrived, and even though we're only a week into December, we feel like we need a survival guide already! With holiday soirees to appear at, Christmas plays and recitals to attend, and the promise of catching up … [Read more...]
An Eco-Friendly Manicure
I'm a nail polish junkie. Last I checked, I had over a hundred bottles in my stash, and I am not exaggerating! I have what some would call a small addiction - I have to actively avoid looking at nail polish, or I will surely buy more! So what's the deal with nail polish? Typically, nail polish … [Read more...]
Me time
It's been a really busy and stressful past two months. I told Sean that I needed a break. I just need to get away. Even for one night. Just a break from the kids, from the house. From our life. Easier said than done. Between Cam's hockey schedule (Sean is head coach), Sean's work schedule and our … [Read more...]
Just One On Fridays
"Youth is wasted on the young."And first babies are wasted on new mothers.I remember feeling so overwhelmed in caring for my first child. Her needs were relentless, I was basically clueless and the whole experience left me weary. Then I went and had another kid. And then another. And then I … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Trendy and Confused
These are my stubby, chubby fingers sporting the newest trend for nails. Doing a different colour on your ring finger (on both hands). I thought it was a cute idea until I did it myself. Then it was more "Huh...?" I don't get it. Have you heard of this? Do I need to be 20 years younger to pull it … [Read more...]
Closed: The Gorgeous Nail Giveaway! Congratulations to Andrea!
Pamper yourself with this nail treatment. It's not only beautiful but practical as well. Shellac is popular with moms and starlets alike for its durability and never ending gloss.Hey Toronto Urbanmoms! Visit The Celebrity Dish and share your favourite nail colour for fall and you … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Shellac’d
Just a quick FYI for any of you who enjoy a manicure. I treated myself to a mani and decided to try the new Shellac. I figured why not spend the 30 bucks if I can keep my nails chip free for 2 weeks? (ha! right...)Well I did. Two weeks (to the day) later - the nails are chip … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – One for all
A pedi, that is. Eva's favourite big-girl-friend came over to treat her to a mani/pedi.Not one to be left out, Cuy asked for toe polish. He went with a light blue and a subtle red.Do you/would you let your boys wear nail polish? … [Read more...]
Date Night
My youngest and I went out for a special date this afternoon, because her older sister had the rare, spring break treat of having a friend over for a sleepover last night, and little sister was most definitely NOT included in the fun. Now the bigger girls were pretty tolerant, but it was still a … [Read more...]
Sweet Sixteen???
If you read the comment from Ellen on "D is for Driver and Daughter", you will know that we have a sister in need. Ellen's daughter is turning 16 in February and she is looking for ideas to help mark this milestone for both mother and daughter in a more cost effective manner than … [Read more...]