I hadn’t been to a Toronto Argos football game in years. Since I was a kid, probably. But when the chance came to take my kids, I knew they would be thrilled. We headed down with three other families to watch the Argos on a Saturday afternoon. BMO Field was beautiful and we picked up some Argos gear … [Read more...]
The Urban Mom: Carol Starr Taylor From The Travelling Sisterhood
This month, we’re featuring Carol Starr Taylor, an entrepreneurial mom and founder of The Travelling Sisterhood. Occupation: Inspirational speaker, life coach, event planner – wearer of many hats! Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Current town: Toronto As mom’s, the pressure to be perfect is … [Read more...]
Unexpected Thrills in Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia
Just when you thought you had seen it all, Cirque du Soleil's newest show comes along and blows your mind once again. LUZIA: A Waking Dream of Mexico has landed in Toronto with a colourful and mesmerizing production. The show takes you on a dream-like journey with visions of Mexico with its … [Read more...]
Could Improv Help Teens With Autism?
Families with kids on the Autism Spectrum are some of the most inspiring ones that I know. They're constantly discovering ways to teach and learn, and more often than not, the methods are creative and innovative. I had recently learned about how improv can help teens living with autism at The … [Read more...]
I Am So Sick Of Multitasking
Call me brave, call me stupid, but above all else, call me a recent addition to the Toronto cyclist club. It’s early days, but for the past few weeks I’ve been cycling in and out of downtown Toronto, from Monday to Friday. After I finally took the plunge and bought a bike, a helmet, and a … [Read more...]
Time Out: The Joys Of A Weekend Getaway
I'm not sure when I started giving myself a break. "But who are we kidding?" friends would often say. "With the kids' schedules, work, errands, maybe sneak in a run and time for a coffee and just keeping the home relatively clean. Where do you expect me to find some me time?" But hear me out, … [Read more...]
What Happens When You Explore Life’s Many If/Thens?
At some point in our life, we reflect back and wonder about the "what ifs." What if we chose a different career path? What if we went to a different school? Every action we take opens to new roads of possibilities. It's never a wrong path. Just different. This is the premise of IF/THEN The Musical … [Read more...]
Five GTA Road Trips You Need To Take
Ah, summer. The season of lazy days and vacations. It’s a shame the Canadian dollar is trapping us all in our own country this year, isn’t it? Or is it? Let’s take this opportunity to hit the road, people! Our gas prices are down and our roads are wide open. Family road trips are one of my … [Read more...]
Seven Movies Kids (And You) Will Love At TIFF Kids Film Festival
The best films in the world for kids are coming to Toronto. The 19th annual TIFF Kids International Film Festival runs April 8 to 24, 2016 and we're already making our list of must-sees! For the past few years, we've enjoyed a mini-version of the TIFF complete with movie premieres, special events, … [Read more...]
Five Can’t-Miss Films From Toronto’s Hot Docs Festival
There are times when I love to check out movies in the theatres that are for pure entertainment. Immersing myself into a big bag of popcorn and watching something funny without interruptions even for a couple hours is pure bliss, right moms? But then there are times when I want to see films that … [Read more...]
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