Giveaway open to Canadians. Yes, that’s right: Captain Jack is back and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES sails into theatres everywhere on May 20th! Walt Disney pictures tells us what we can expect from this much-anticipated film: Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” […] Read more…
Perfect Parties Theme Six: The Purple Party…and More!
I’m back again with another party plan from my creative friend Krista. This theme idea could work for whatever the birthday girl’s or boy’s favourite colour happens to be, but the examples here all work with the colour purple. (Not to be confused with the movie, which is not appropriate for young children!) Here are some […] Read more…
How Long Are You Going To Live?
Apparently, my magic number is 91 years of age, if you can believe the multi-step life-expectancy calculator at Living to 100. I realize this is not an exact science, but I still found it fascinating to input my information for the various categories (personal, lifestyle, nutrition and medical) and see what verdict I received. Not only […] Read more…
Wednesday Words
Today’s edition of Wednesday Words comes to you from my book club’s latest selection, “Annabel” by Kathleen Winter: “A child’s worry was not like an adult’s. It gnawed deep, and was so unnecessary. Why did people not realize children could withstand the truth? Why did adults insist on filling children with the deceptions their own parents had […] Read more…
RONA $50 GC Winner
Congratulations to the winner of the $50 RONA Gift Card, thanks to the BMO Eco Smart Mortgage: # 98 Shepherd C. of McKellar, ON Enjoy your prize, Shepherd! P.S. The first winner didn’t leave an email address, and her profile wasn’t available…so I had to choose someone else. Let that be a lesson! 🙂 Read more…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Hallmark and Lucky Puppy
So, these two items aren’t exactly on my wish list, since I already own them, but you might want to consider asking for one or both yourself. As part of my role on the Hallmark Press Pause Panel, I received a box of goodies for Spring holidays (and non-holidays) and I particularly like one of their Mother’s […] Read more…
PUSH…One Mother of a Show: Guest Blogger Erin Keaney
Today I am excited to welcome a guest post from stage and television actor and writer Erin Keaney. Erin’s credits include Comedy Inc., and the US tour of the musical Rent. She is also the creator and star of the hit web series Motherloadtv. Erin and her cowriters/stars will soon be presenting “Push…One Mother of a Show” in […] Read more…
Stars on Ice: Review
Last night my Aunt Sue (huge skating fan) and I hit the big city for Sears Stars on Ice Presented By Samsung. The Stars on Ice team is four shows in to their Canadian run, which began on the East Coast, and is now continuing westward from Toronto. This was the first time either of us […] Read more…
Piggy Paint Review and Giveaway
Giveaway open to US and Canada. The chocolate was a hit, and the stuffed-animal-with-the-book is getting lots of love, but Frannie’s favourite Easter gift, hands-down (no pun intended) was her new Piggy Paint nail polish (her shades shown below). Sea-quin Angel Kisses She was a little concerned that the Easter Bunny was contravening Mommy’s you’re-too-young-for-nail-polish rule, but fortunately […] Read more…
Voice Lessons To Go for Kids!
My girls love to sing. Their musical abilities come primarily from their father, so I have decided that my role is to be the supportive anti-stage mother. (Which is, of course, why I had Frannie on stage in March. That story will come later.) Back to the point: whether it be kids’ CDs, church hymns, […] Read more…