I had to laugh aloud when I read a Facebook post this morning that said; “‘I just love holiday party season!’ said no introvert with anxiety disorder ever.” I found this extremely funny because it pretty much sums up my life when it comes to parties and large gatherings. Although, being an … [Read more...]
An Easy “Bubbly” New Year’s Eve Party For Kids
New Year’s Eve with kids is tough. I’m not sure if I can stay up until midnight, and I definitely do not want my kids to be awake that long. So this year, I’m having a Bubbly New Year’s party, and we are counting down to noon. Because that’s how I roll. Here are my ideas for some easy decorations … [Read more...]
How To Host A Holiday Popcorn Party
Written by Kait Fowlie Popcorn has been a big holiday symbol through the ages. A Saxon custom back in the 1840s, it all started when Queen Victoria expressed a desire for a Christmas tree adorned in popcorn, ribbons, flowers, and fruit. Her wish was granted and the custom grew into a trend. We … [Read more...]
Where the Best Parties Begin
There’s nothing like getting together with family and friends, especially when you’re celebrating the holidays or a big event like the Superbowl, Olympics or even an Oscar party. Bringing loved ones together to share a special occasion and a special meal is what memories are made of, after … [Read more...]
Fun Apps for the most awesome SUPERBOWL Weekend!
This is a big weekend even if you're not a die-hard football fan. There's no escaping all the lead-up hype to the Superbowl XLVII game this coming weekend. We've been watching the excitement on the news with Times Square being all transformed for the ultimate fan experience! We've also started … [Read more...]
His Village
I've found in the past year or so, Cuyler has been invited to fewer and fewer birthday parties. Likely because the older kids get, they have fewer BIG parties and also because the older kids get, the less they have in common with him. Case in point - a classmate of Cuyler's was planning a golf … [Read more...]
TIFF PARTY REPORT: Hilary Swank at the amfAR Inspiration Gala
One of the biggest, and most important, parties of TIFF was held last Sunday evening at the Carlu. The annual amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, hosted many celebrities and industry people at the event that raised nearly $500,000 to benefit amfAR's innovative AIDS research programs. Hilary … [Read more...]
My Third’s Third
Brinley turned three today. I couldn't help but think back to her fast and furious entrance into this world at 3 am, and how she was the world's cutest baby and then became a bit of a terror when she turned two and is still so stinkin' cute but such a little brat sometimes. Love that little … [Read more...]
Summer Birthdays
All of my kids were born in the summer: July, August, September. I got to waddle through the hottest part of the year in a muumuu, swollen with the sweaty weight of Life strapped to my gut, with a 4-litre frappuccino in hand and NO ONE could judge me. It was awesome. The thing with summer … [Read more...]
The Dad-chelor Party
I have been a dad for almost 5 years; 2 little guys named Travis and Rory. I am also at that age where everybody I grew up with has had kids over the last 10 years or so. In that time I have done the baby registry thing, the classes, the ultrasound, the Braxton-Hicks, the birth, the diapers, the … [Read more...]