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The Children by Ann Leary

April 28, 2016 by Christine Stock 2 Comments

Book review of The Children

Like most siblings, my sister and I used to squabble from time to time. Actually, to be honest, we fought quite a bit. Our arguments were always over the usual stuff: personal space, annoying habits, and who was loved more by our parents. My sister is younger and I thought she was babied; she … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Entertainment, Reviews Tagged With: Ann Leary, book club, bookmarked, books, books reviews, reviews, The Children

Is The Apple Watch Really Worth It?

August 11, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

I've been wearing the Apple Watch for over two months now and putting it to the test. When it launched back in the spring, I was really curious to see if it lived up to the hype. So, is it worth the investment? In a recent surveys conducted by Wristly, there's been a high rate of satisfaction … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews, Technology Tagged With: Apple, Apple Watch, apps, Instagram, Lifestyle Tech, OpenTable, reviews, Uber, Yelp

Review: Zaggora Workout Hotpants

November 24, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

You may have heard of Zaggora or have seen them on the side of your Facebook page. The workout pants (aka Hotpants) that uses technology in their fabrics to help you burn more calories. Sounds too good to be true? I was skeptical but I was curious and I know many other women out there in our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: exercise, reviews, tech, work out, Zagorra

Novel Girl Review: The HOST

January 15, 2013 by Novel Girl

Cover Synopsys: Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away.Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy that takes over the minds of human hosts while leaving their body intact. But Wanderer, the invading "soul" who occupies Melanie's body, finds its former tenant refusing to relinquish … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Novel Girl, reviews, Science Fiction, Stephanie Meyer, teen book reviews, Teen Books, The HOST, twiight

Novel Girl Reviews : My Top 3 Mother Daughter Books

August 29, 2012 by Novel Girl

The secret Life of BeesBy Sue Monk Kidd Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lilly Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lilly's fierce-hearted black "stand-in-mother," Rosaleen, insults … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Mother Daughter Books, Novel Girl, reviews, Secret Daughter, The Help, the secret life of bees

Hot Docs: Adopted ID looks at inter-racial dynamics

July 20, 2012 by Sonya

There is no shortage of films to enjoy in Toronto, it's a cultural advantage to living in a big city. Aside from the blockbusters splashed across every major theatre, there are some very interesting films that are also well attended. Housed in the Bloor West Annex area, the Bloor Cinema showcases … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: AdoptedID, adoption, culture, documentary, films, Hot Docs, inter-racial, Judith Craig, movies, reviews, Sonia Godding Togobo, Toronto

Novel Girl Reviews : TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY By Jay Asher

July 16, 2012 by Novel Girl

Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker--his classmate and crush--who committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: books, Jay Asher, reviews, Teens

Billy Elliot Opens in Toronto.

March 2, 2011 by Unknown

I suppose it worked in my favor that at the Toronto premiere of Billy Elliott last night, Sir Elton John was there with a big smile on his face and a white tutu around his waist. This worked in my favor, I'm thinking, because when Elton's there, no one has any choice but to bring his or her A-Game. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Billy Elliot, Canon Theatre, Cesar Corrales, Elton John, reviews, Toronto

2011 Subaru Legacy: And I Thought It Was a Grandpa Car

February 6, 2011 by sam_temptingmama

Model Tested: 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i equipped with Sport Package and 6-speed Manual Transmission Competition in its class: Infiniti G Sedan, Chevrolet Malibu, Audi A4, Mazda 6 How much? MSRP $27, 995 I've long equated the Subaru Legacy as a "Grandpa Car", simply for the fact that my grandpa … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: auto review, car review, Legacy, reviews, Samantha, Subaru, Subaru Legacy

Microsoft 2010 – You ROCK!

September 20, 2010 by Lisee_4

Huuuuge THANK YOU to Microsoft and Urban Moms for letting me take part in this campaign! It was awesome to see all the new features...and really.. how I can actually use them in my life. Who'd have thought... I'd actually figure out how to really... and I mean... really.. use the programs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Microsoft Office, Product Testing, reviews

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