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Who’s afraid of the big bad witch? Apparently not the kids at The Wizard of OZ!

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I've entered into the wacky world of Ross Petty Productions with my kids in tow (two boys ages 7 and 11). It's quickly apparent that this is NOT the Wizard of OZ that I'm use to. We were told that WOOHOOS and BOOS were encouraged at this year's hilarious stage production and it definitely doesn't … [Read more...]

Chillin’ with Kary Osmond, host of CBC’s Best Recipes – and a no-fail appetizer!

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One can't help but feel at total ease with Kary Osmond. Being on the set of her CBC Television show Best Recipes makes you feel like you're just hanging out with your BFF making a meal...ok, she's making the meal and I'm just chillin' by the side with a cocktail in hand! Kary is fresh faced and so … [Read more...]

Getting passionate ‘in the kitchen’ with CBC’s Stefano Faita (and an easy flatbread recipe!)

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What do you get when you mix a very passionate Italian/French/Canadian raised in a typical Italian kitchen? You get the most awesome Stefano Faita! If you haven't heard of him you will soon enough. The darling of Quebec's food show scene, Stefano is gaining popularity in the rest of Canada through … [Read more...]

CBC’s Steven and Chris chats & gives us the holiday scoop!

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There's no better place to get into the spirit of the holidays than to spend some time in the studios with CBC hosts Steven and Chris. With all the incredible and fresh D.I.Y. ideas that are now dancing in my head, I am SO ready to embrace the season. UrbanMoms was invited to a Holiday Set … [Read more...]

JACK CHAMBERS: Light, Spirit, Time, Place and Life. Exhibition opens at the AGO

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When I have the time between playdates and pizza lunches, I like to take a moment to be in a calm place to clear my head and to be inspired. I go to art galleries and museums for this.  It's difficult to explain but it's a rejuvenation of sorts. As an artist, I'm always curious as to how other … [Read more...]

Eat. Play. Love …48 Hours in New York

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New York has always been one of my most favourite cities in North America. It's got this vibe that can't be described. Last time I went I had heart palpitations for a month when I came back. Seriously. My soul is there. So, when hubby asked if I wanted to tack onto the tail end of his business trip … [Read more...]

Talking about love and Mom’s influence… with Derek Tsang, Director of Lover’s Discourse (Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival Opening Gala)

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Lover's Discourse is a four-part film about a group of seemingly unconnected characters in Hong Kong who are fixated on love. The film premiered to a very receptive audience at the recent Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival as the Opening Gala presentation.   I had the opportunity to … [Read more...]

Fashion Advice from ManRepeller…sorry guys, we really do love you.

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There are a zillion fashionistas in the blogosphere BUT how clever is Leandra Medine to start up one of the most talked about fashion pages on the internet. MANREPELLER is just over a year and has already gained worldwide attention. Medine just barely graduated out of journalism school when she … [Read more...]

What’s My Representation?

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I am a blogger and I love it. I consider it a vocation and it is almost (but not quite) the best vocation I have ever had. There is only one job I have held that is better than blogging, and that is being a mother. And when push comes to shove, I will always be a mother first and a blogger … [Read more...]