I was never a very athletic kid. I was always in the back half of those picked for teams, and while I tried hard, I wasn't great at team sports. I played for my elementary school basketball team in grades 7 and 8 (everyone made the team) and it was during my time on that team that I first … [Read more...]
The Blue Jays Broke My Son’s Heart, And I’m Glad
My son Ari is a huge baseball fan. He was throwing a ball before he could walk. He used to practice off a tee in my kitchen when he was 18 months old. He would walk around in a full Jays uniform. And when he was three, he used to introduce himself as Jose Bautista when anyone asked his name. He … [Read more...]
The Apple Watch: What It Can Actually Do For You
The biggest news in the lifestyle tech world lately was the much buzzed about Apple Watch. As a dedicated Apple user, I was pretty interested in the latest gadget. I wanted to see what it could do for me in my everyday life. I'm not going to bore you with all the technical details of the product. … [Read more...]
Spring Training
It may not feel a thing like spring around here, but spring training has begun for baseball - and these new baseball-themed concept and vocabulary books will help your child get ready for the big leagues, too. Baseball Opposites (978 1 77049 518 0) Baseball Animals (978 1 77049 474 9) by … [Read more...]
The Crocodile turns 80!
There are a few brands in this world that are true icons and classics - that stay true to their roots. LACOSTE was born on a tennis court in 1933, as a French tennis champion Rene Lacoste replaced the what men wore for the sport. He was the first to introduce the comfort and stylish pique fabric … [Read more...]
Game On! Talking hockey with the TOEWS family!
So there doesn't appear to be a hockey season but for many families the dream, and the fun, continues through their kids. I know you! Yes, the moms and dads who get up early (how many times each week???) and bundle up the kids to get to the arenas. I applaud your dedication for the love … [Read more...]