This contest has closed. Thanks for entering! There's something about Christmas that makes us want to make a big festive bucket list and do ALL. OF. THE THINGS. It's not enough that we have to buy Christmas presents for the entire family. We also have to visit a Christmas market, decorate a … [Read more...]
Create A New Family Tradition This Holiday Season
When I was little my parents would take to me to the Santa Claus Parade every year. Hot chocolate was my favourite treat, as we bundled up and waited for the jolly guy in the red suit to wish us a Merry Christmas. We'd also visit the magical store window displays downtown at Simpsons (now Hudson's … [Read more...]
Read This, Watch That: A Netflix Binge-Worthy List
Over the holiday break I had this conversation with friends and family about what books we've read and then which corresponding movies we've watched. Are the characters in the movie or show who you've imagined? With the highly anticipated 50 Shades of Grey coming out soon (uh... James Dornan) many … [Read more...]
My Very Own Peter Pan
When I was a young girl, especially pre-teen and early teens, I desperately wanted to grow up. I couldn't wait to be able to stay up later, or go places on my own, to wear make-up and drive a car. I wanted to be taken seriously and I just couldn't wait for it to happen. I often hear the statement, … [Read more...]
If Peter Pan Had a Daughter (which we all know is impossible, or at the very least, creepy)
It turns out, there may be a reason I refer to my daughter as Pea.Like most guys, I have a Pea-ter Pan complex. (Get it?) Growing up is not a thing I am eager to do, and I've relished every moment of fatherhood as an opportunity to enjoy playing rather than doing the things I … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Theatre in Stratford
I took the kids to see Peter Pan but I hardly saw the performance. I was so enjoying watching my boys, aged 6 and 8, react to everything from Nana the canine nurse to the moment that the Darling children first learn to fly to the incredible life-size pirate ship, that I simply didn't have enough … [Read more...]