While looking for tights for this girl several weeks back, I popped into a store I don't normally frequent, desperate in my search. It's a based-in-Quebec chain called Souris Mini (Mini Mouse). I confess that I find their stuff a little too... Idunnowhat... for my kids. I find many of the patterns … [Read more...]
Can I Put These Snowpants Away Yet?
It's snowing outside my window right now. *dabs eyes with tissue* We all know by now that winter is not my favourite time of year, but I should probably add how early spring is often in my bad books, too. I mean really, spring... how could you? What I realise is my expectations of spring are … [Read more...]
Closed: Win a Spring Celebration Pack! Congratulations Michelle!
Spring is here and that gives us reason to celebrate! The Nest is here and that gives us even more reason to celebrate! What better way to bring in the fresh spring weather then with a Spring Celebration Pack from Greenmunch. This prize is packed full of backyard must haves for this upcoming BBQ … [Read more...]
this is easter, this is hope, this is spring, this is perfect, this is a problem for me
this is easter this is hope this is spring this is perfect 9 egg whites (Pavlova) 9 egg yolks (Hollandaise) this is a problem for me Does anyone know where I can get some elastic waist pants and a chocolate intervention? … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – March 29th, 2013
When spring finally springs, it's a glorious thing indeed, but we're not ready for bare legs for several weeks yet. So bring on the tights. But indeed... where are all the tights? I've been having a hell of a time finding the kind of girls tights with feet, but without any cable-stitching or ass-y … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – March 27th, 2013
First, let me say I can't believe he let me take his picture... it seems like such a rare event these days. I find dressing this boy fairly uncomplicated - give him some t-shirts he's fond of and jeans that fit the way he likes, and he's golden. I've tried pushing him in fashion directions he just … [Read more...]
Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
There's a series of these videos out in the internets... Dance Like Nobody's Watching. I find some of them rather cute and bold and charming, but this one in particular came to me through the usual social media portals, and I really love this one. I think it's because this girl's spirit and dance … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Frigid Forecast
I can't believe the difference between last March Break: and this March Break: Stupid winter... Stupid cold... I was patient with the cold weather and it really didn't bother me up until about 3 days ago. I'm so done with this winter. Anyone else? … [Read more...]
Bring On the Vitamin D!
Winter sucks the life from my soul.I never quite realize how weary and zoned-out I've become until that first day of sunshine hits and it feels like my crusty ol' heart begins to beat afresh.Today it felt like spring. I went to the park with the kids and really watched them play. Then we went and … [Read more...]
Get ready for Fashion Week!
Fashionistas unite! World MasterCard Fashion Week announces the Fall 2013 Collections that will be on runways from March 18 to March 22 in Toronto (David Pecaut Square). The event showcases Canadian designers and gives them the spotlight in the global fashion industry. It puts established and … [Read more...]