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...]
D’you hear the one about Bosco & Jones?
I just found out that Bosco & Jones, a musical I wrote with my husband Brett and our friend Scott, won an award. It won Best Independent Theatre Production in the 2010 BroadwayWorld Toronto Theatre Awards. Not too shabby for a show that debuted at the 2010 Toronto Fringe … [Read more...]
My friend’s a SuperMom! She drove all night for Bieber…
This story warmed my heart! My friend, Maria, lives in my hometown of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Last Friday she found out that Justin Bieber was performing in Toronto on November 23d. Her girls are HUGE JB fans, of course. What did she do? She packed up the family and … [Read more...]
Win VIP Tickets to Toronto’s LG Fashion Week!!
Fashion Week is one of my most favorite weeks in Toronto. It's full of parties and pretty people and, of course, THE FASHION. I have been on the red carpet and at shows in the past, and this year, I am even more excited about it because this year I have VIP tickets FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK to give to … [Read more...]
CLOSED: Win VIP Tickets to Toronto’s LG Fashion Week! Congratulations to Tova!
Do you love fashion? UrbanMoms sure does! October 18th-22nd is Fashion Week in Toronto. Ali, from Juice is so excited to be giving away VIP tickets FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK to one lucky UrbanMoms member!!! Simply click here and answer this question: What is your most favorite … [Read more...]
A trip to the Ex with a little fashionista
How long does it take a woman to have a sense of style? More to the point, how long does it take a woman to subliminally select clothes for the men in her life? Apparently, just over two years.Here's how the story goes...Like most people who live in the Greater Toronto Area, my family … [Read more...]
What makes a Restaurant Kid-Friendly?
We went out for lunch yesterday with our three kids and it was actually fun. Sometimes it's not fun. In fact, there are occasions when dining out with them is an absolute nightmare. However, when it's fun, it's great. It means exploring new foods together, sharing an experience, … [Read more...]
A Fall morning
My husband has been working a lot lately, and I've really missed him. It gets kind of lonely around here without him, and I get a bit grouchy. We finally had a morning together on Sunday and it was perfect. We dropped the kids at their Sunday school, and took the Baby … [Read more...]
Coldplay does Toronto
People listen to music for countless reasons. I listen to music to feel happy - uplifted even. My favourite songs allow me, for a few minutes, to feel buoyant, free and capable of achieving the impossible. Coldplay played the Rogers Center in Toronto on July 30, and it was indeed … [Read more...]
Coffee and art with my friend Kie and the Girl
Earlier this week, my friend Kie visited me from California. Kie and I haven't seen each other in six years, and it was amazing to reconnect and spend time together after such a long time. Our lives have changed dramatically in the past few years: I've had three kids, and Kie is … [Read more...]