Another school year has come to an end. I remember the last days of school fondly. We’d all scream “no more pencils, no more books!” The last day of school was always the best day ever. Sure, we’d maybe miss our friends and teachers over the summer but that final moment of leaving the school on … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Refreshing Drink Infusions To Get You Drinking More Water
We all know how important it is to get at least 8 glasses of water a day—it's great for your skin, helps you loss weight and, in these summer months, keeps you cool and hydrated. But what if you just aren't a water person? What if you struggle to drink one glass let alone 8 a day? This latest food … [Read more...]
“Tagged” Explores The Dangers Of Social Sharing & Cyberbullying
I'm sitting in an intimate theatre with a bunch of teenagers at the opening performance of the play Tagged. As you would expect, the teens are loud as they sing along to the blaring pop music as we wait for the show to begin. It reminds me of my teen years going on field trips and thinking "yeah, … [Read more...]
Fun and Games: No Laughing Matter?
When I am too busy and don't play long enough with Toddler, he tugs on my clothes and demands "up, up" and if he cannot get what he needs, he will bury his face in the backs of my legs and whine in his shrillest pitch until I get down on the floor with him and help him find the puzzle piece with the … [Read more...]
5 Things About Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins, the stage musical, opened in Toronto earlier this week. With 12 Canadians in the cast, opening night felt a bit like old home week. It's a wonderful theatrical experience, and I encourage everyone to see it, but there are a few things you should know before you … [Read more...]
Artful Play
Last year, Chronicle Books partnered with MoMA to create a handful of fabulous toys for young kids. I've been trying to figure out how to spin these into a book post, and have given up because although they are from a publisher, they aren't books. But you know? They are just way too cool not to post … [Read more...]
Pea’s Playland… a Photo Montage!
Before Pea was born, we had a breakfast nook in our house. This nook was right beside our kitchen, close to the California blinds that give us a window unto our beautiful backyard. We would eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at this table and we could easily and comfortably watch TV while … [Read more...]
Pea Hates Me. Good.
"I want my mommeeeee!"Lately, this statement has been heard routinely in the hallways and bedrooms of my house. It is usually accompanied by sobbing wails of sadness, violent acts of anger and intense pleas for justice.And with this lament comes the inevitable. At a little over two years … [Read more...]
Imagine all the PEA-ple, living for today!
I was tidying up the house recently while my wife was putting Pea down for a nap. Like any little toddler with access to toys, Pea has a tendency to turn our house into a disaster zone worthy of government aid in the span of a few minutes. So, when she's left to run amock for a few … [Read more...]
Pics from the ‘hood!
Spring is here, and my kids are LOVING being outside! Here are some pics from the weekend of my crew. Husband enjoying is coffee al fresco! Some serious chalk-drawing on the driveway. "Babies" being bundled up for a walk. Hours and hours of road … [Read more...]