Sometimes you find a book that is so sweet. So wonderful and meaningful. Dancing in the Rain is just that book. It's a collection of short stories for children and families that touch on real issues in a positive way reminding us all that life should be celebrated. I had a chance to ask the 23 year … [Read more...]
MobileMom Apps for New Moms
I was just sorting out and getting rid of some baby books the other day. I had a shelf full of books like What to Expect When You're Expecting, Parenting by Dr. Spock, and a couple of fun baby name books were amongst my pile. I'm pretty sure I'm done that stage so I've passed them on to my friends. … [Read more...]
Dr. Uche Odiatu on looking 10 years younger
You may recognize Dr. Uche Odiatu from his appearances on numerous television talk shows and news segments here in Canada and the U.S.A.. He's not only a celebrated speaker but a fitness and overall health expert. He's also a practicing dentist. Little did I know, he's actually in the same dental … [Read more...]
Fast & Furious Holiday Baking with Friends
I've been invited to THOSE Holiday Cookie Exchange parties in the 'hood. I have to admit it's pretty stressful . I love the ladies who get together every year to do this exchange and I was honoured to be invited into their circle of sweetness. But baking one type of cookie and, like, 6 dozen of them … [Read more...]
One for You, One for Me. Last minute gift ideas.
I thought I was finished my Christmas shopping. At the beginning of December I was pretty confident telling my friends that I had everyone checked off my list. But then it happened. I should have known. Really. Because it happens every year. I get the annual "hey, let's get together" emails and at … [Read more...]
Games they play: the holiday hotlist
Recently I had the chance to preview a few games and I'm blown away by what is out in the gaming world today. With two boys in our household we have always had plenty of family fun with games like Ferrari Challenge, good old' Carnival Games, and singing along with American Idol. Did I mention that … [Read more...]
Who’s responsible?
It really it home yesterday. About a block away from a school, a pedestrian was struck just when it was dismissal time. One block away from one of the busiest elementary schools in Toronto. The school is in the middle of the neighbourhood and not on a major road. But it happened. Again. The … [Read more...]
The Magical Season Begins
I could just smell the chestnuts roasting from the street vendors. I remember every year heading down to the old Simpson's department store on Queen Street (now the Bay) with my parents or my class to see the magical Christmas windows when I was little. The mechanical moving parts. The bright lights … [Read more...]
A Taste of the Caribbean: Curry Goat
It's getting colder out and we're already dreaming of vacationing somewhere warm. Dreaming. Wishing. A taste of the Caribbean is perfect to hold us off...for now. Hubby asked if I would make curry goat the other night....Ah, brings me back to the tropics! Now that I have my favourite kitchen … [Read more...]
Comfy Old Fashioned Russian Apple Cake
Tonight is one of those nights. Hubby is out at a function and I'm at home with the boys figuring out what to have for dinner. It's very tempting to just go out to a local restaurant as there are many great choices within walking distance. It's also tempting to just order in. But instead, I looked … [Read more...]